Post-Master’s Certificate of Respecialization in Dance/Movement Therapy - Applied Psychology - Antioch University New England
Post-Master’s Certificate of Respecialization in Dance/Movement
Therapy
A Post-Master’s Certificate of Respecialization in Dance/Movement Therapy is offered for those individuals who already have a master’s degree in the field of mental health and a background in dance. This program is designed to provide the bulk of requirements needed for applying to the American Dance Therapy Association for the DTR credential.
The 32 minimum credit Certificate Program is completed over two academic years (fall and spring semesters only). In the first year, students take core classes and two practica experiences in dance/movement therapy. During their second year, students take advanced dance/movement therapy courses.
Sequence of Study
- Minimum number of required semesters: 4
- Expected study sequence: fall, spring, fall, spring
Certificate Program Curriculum
First Year
Fall Semester
Practicum I in Dance/Movement Therapy
Psychomotor Assessment of Children
Professional Seminar in Dance/Movement Therapy I
Social and Cultural Diversity in Dance/Movement Therapy
Spring Semester
Practicum II in Dance/Movement Therapy
Psychomotor Assessment of Adults
Professional Seminar in Dance/Movement Therapy II
Group Dance/Movement Therapy
Second Year
Fall Semester
Dance/Movement Therapy with Children and Adolescents
Expressive Arts Therapy
Spring Semester
Dance/Movement Therapy with Adults
One Elective