The M.S. in Creative Arts Therapy is approved by NY State as a licensure-qualifying program. Graduates are eligible to apply for a provisional license as a Creative Arts Therapist (LCAT). View the catalog to see program requirements and courses (art therapy, music therapy).

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Nazareth University, Creative Arts Therapy Department is recognized by the New York State Education Department’s State Board for Mental Health Practitioners as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed creative arts therapists. #CAT-0036
Nazareth University Creative Arts Therapy Department is recognized by the New York State Education Department’s State Board for Mental Health Practitioners as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed mental health counselors. #MHC-0222
The Art Therapy Faculty and Staff Team
Sophia Galietta received the Award for Excellence in Art Therapy.
Dr. Demanchick on WXXI Connections: Art therapy provides comfort, fun for seniors
Dr. Jing received the Outstanding Applied Creative Practice Award from the American Art Therapy Association (AATA).