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Receive culturally responsible training to use improvisation and theatre techniques to promote health and wellbeing with individuals and groups. In addition to taking rigorous clinical course work, you’ll intern throughout New York City with leading drama therapists who work with people with a range of mental health, rehabilitation, and social concerns.

50 Credit Program of Study

Graduates of the 50-credit track will have met the academic requirements for New York State licensure as a creative arts therapist (LCAT) and, once licensed, will be eligible to practice drama therapy throughout New York State.

60 Credit Alternate Licensure Program of Study

Graduates of the 60-credit track will have met the academic requirements for licensure for most states outside of New York. This track allows you to do advanced training in role theory and method, psychodrama, or arts-based research.