Program Overview

Graduate Pathway in Creative Arts Therapy Counseling

Key Information

• A Pathway program provides academic, language and cultural support in order to succeed at a US university.
• Students are guaranteed progression to a graduate degree program through a curriculum consisting of credit-earning courses.
• Students will benefit from fully integrated classes with both domestic and other international students on campus while learning from highly trained university instructors and tutors.

Program Details

Graduate Pathway in Creative Arts Therapy Counseling

• Duration: 2 Semesters
• Start Dates:
  • 2025 Fall Start (August): 25 August 2025 - 15 May 2026
  • 2026 Spring Start (January): 20 January 2026 - 21 August 2026

Entry Requirements

Academic Requirements

• Minimum GPA of 2.5
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent, with 18 credits of Studio Art, including drawing, painting and 3D art, and 12 credits of psychology courses.

English Language Requirements

• IELTS 5.5
• TOEFL 65
• TOEFL Essentials 7.0
• Duolingo 95
• PTEA 44
• Completion of AE Level 4

Important Dates

2025 Fall Start (August)

• Semester 1 fall: 25 August 2025 - 12 December 2025
• Semester 2 spring: 20 January 2026 - 15 May 2026

2026 Spring Start (January)

• Semester 1 spring: 20 January 2026 - 15 May 2026
• Semester 2 summer: 18 May 2026 - 21 August 2026

Fees and Pricing

Estimated Cost of Attendance

• Tuition fee: $43,990.00
• Approximate cost: $43,990.00

Sample Classes

Degree Program Components

• 60 Credit hour program, 9-12 Credits apply from Pathway, 48-51 Credit remaining toward degree.

Semester 1

• ESL 106: Presentation and Leadership Skills for University Success I (3 Credit Hours)
• ESL 105: Critical Thinking and Academic Writing I (3 Credit Hours)
• Graduate Degree Course (3 Credit Hours)
• Graduate Degree Course (3 Credit Hours)
• Total credit hours: 12 Credit Hours

Semester 2

• ESL 111: Critical Thinking and Academic Writing II (3 Credit Hours)
• ESL 112: Presentation and Leadership Skills for University Success II (3 Credit Hours)
• Graduate Degree Course (3 Credit Hours)
• Graduate Degree Course (3 Credit Hours)
• Total credit hours: 12 Credit Hours

Progression

Creative Arts Therapy Counseling (M.A.)

• Minimum 3.0 GPA, No grades below B, No I or W/UW grades
• English level: No grades below B, No I or W/UW grades