Dance/Movement Therapy Specialization (11-12 Credits)
The Dance/Movement Therapy Specialization is designed for Expressive Arts Therapy majors who want to expand their knowledge base to include the elements of dance and movement in their work. All students in this specialization must complete the program requirements for the Expressive Arts Therapy major, as well as the following specialization requirements.
Requirements
Required Core (6 Credits)
Take two
| CEXTH 3404 | Nia: Mind-Body Movement | 3 |
| | AND | |
| CEXTH 3406 | Dance/Movement Therapy: A Kinesthetic Approach to Healing | 3 |
| | OR | |
| GEXTH 5250 | Introduction to Dance/Movement Therapy | 3 |
Dance and Movement-Based Electives (5-6 Credits)
The American Dance Therapy Association looks for a diverse movement background spanning improvisation, cultural and classical forms.
| CDRAM 2070 | Movement and Improvisation for the Actor | 3 |
| CPSYC 2451 | Yoga for Mental and Emotional Health | 3 |
| CEXTH 3302 | Writing from the Body | 3 |
| CSOCS 3452 | Yoga: Theory, Culture and Practice | 3 |
| EARED 5010 | Creative Movement: Kinesthetic Learning Across the Curriculum | 3 |
| GEXTH 5029 | Body-Oriented Psychotherapy With Adults | 3 |
| GEXTH 6254 | Dance Movement Therapy with Children | 3 |
| GEXTH 6255 | Jungian Dance and Drama Therapy | 3 |
| GEXTH 6259 | Movement and Healing: Dance Therapy with Adults | 3 |
Studio Dance electives
Note: Courses with the GEXTH prefix are graduate courses and available to juniors or seniors only and with permission from academic advisor and course instructor.