Post-Master's Certificate of Respecialization in Dance/Movement Therapy

DMT Class 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 R-DMT credential.

The 32-credit Certificate Program is completed over two academic years (fall and spring semesters only). In the first year, students take core classes and participate in two practica. 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

First Year - Fall
Professional Seminar I: The Helping Relationship (3)
Psychomotor Assessment of Children (3)
Survey of Methods in DMT (3)
Practicum I in DMT (2)

First Year - Spring
Professional Seminar II: Professional Orientation (3)
Psychomotor Assessment of Adults (3)
Group DMT (3)
Practicum II in DMT (2)

Second Year - Fall
Expressive Arts Therapy (3)
DMT with Children (3) Electives (1)

Second Year - Spring
DMT with Adults (3) Electives (1)

Total Credits 31-33