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, 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, 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