Master's Programs in Dance Therapy

Dance therapy is the study of movement and dance in the rehabilitation of patients suffering from chronic disease, mental illness or trauma. Many universities offer programs in dance therapy, and students who wish to study this field at the graduate level can obtain a Master's in dance therapy from such institutions as Antioch University, Drexel University and Columbia College.
  1. Antioch University

    • Antioch University, located in Keene, New Hampshire, offers a three-year Masters of the Arts program in Dance Therapy and Movement Therapy. This program emphasizes the mental, physical and spiritual benefits of movement through a thorough curriculum, hands-on guidance and working with area patients. Students may also pursue a MeD or Post-Master's certificate program. During the third year, students must register and complete a six to nine-month internship accredited by the American Dance Therapy Association, according to the program's website.

      Antioch University
      40 Avon Street
      Keene, NH 03431
      800-553-8920
      antiochne.edu/ap/dmt

    Drexel University

    • Drexel University, located in Philadelphia, Penn., offers a Masters of the Arts program in Dance and Movement Therapy. This 90-credit program emphasizes dance theory, patient care and hands-on experience in area clinics and hospitals. Students learn how to correctly diagnosis and treat patients and learn the science behind dance therapy success. According to Drexel University, courses include clinical diagnosis of psychopathology, theories of psychotherapy, and family dance, among others.

      Drexel University
      1505 Race St. 10th Floor Bellet
      Philadelphia, PA 19102
      215-762-7851
      drexel.edu/cnhp/creativearts

    Columbia College

    • Columbia College, located in downtown Chicago, offers a Master of the Arts degree in Dance and Movement Therapy and Counseling, according to the college's website. Students enrolled in this program work with trained professionals and counselors to understand the science and practice of dance therapy. Graduates have pursued careers in hospitals, rehabilitation and treatment centers, and schools.

      Columbia College
      600 S. Michigan Ave.
      Chicago, IL 60605
      312-369-7697
      http://www.colum.edu/Academics/Graduate_Study/Dance_Movement_Therapy_and_Counseling

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