Do you have a passion for using art, music, or drama to help people? Fitchburg State’s B.A. in Creative Arts Therapies (CAT) program prepares students to combine their love for the arts with therapeutic techniques that promote healing and well-being. This program equips future Creative Arts Therapists with hands-on experience and essential skills in psychology and therapeutic approaches.
Real-World Experience and Career Readiness
Through internships, clinical placements, and supervised practice, CAT students gain the expertise needed to work in fields such as art therapy, music therapy, and drama therapy in clinical and community settings.
Why Choose Fitchburg State?
The Creative Arts Therapies program at Fitchburg State offers an interdisciplinary curriculum that integrates concentrations in art, music, and drama, with psychology and human services coursework, providing students with a well-rounded understanding of therapeutic practices. Extensive internship and clinical placement opportunities allow students to apply their knowledge in real-world settings, ensuring they develop the skills necessary to succeed as Creative Arts Therapists. This dynamic approach prepares graduates to excel in diverse professional environments, making a lasting impact on individuals and communities.
Get Started Today
If you’re ready to make a difference through the healing power of the arts, explore how the Creative Arts Therapies program at Fitchburg State can help you achieve your career goals.
Contact us at CAT@fitchburgstate.edu for more information.
Dr. Amy McGlothlin is the program coordinator of the Creative Arts Therapies degree and Director of Bands at Fitchburg State University where she has taught since 2018. She is also a a member of the Pharos Saxophone Quartet and Triage Woodwinds, a Yamaha Artist Educator, and D'Addario Saxophone Artist.
