Sequence of Study - Dance/Movement Therapy - Applied Psychology - Antioch University New England

DMT Sequence of Study

Antioch University New England - Dance/Movement Therapy The program entails two days per week of classes. In their first year, students take core classes in dance/movement therapy, two semesters of practica in dance/movement therapy, and counseling courses. During their second year, students take advanced dance/movement therapy courses and additional counseling courses. They also spend nine months over two semesters in a supervised counseling practicum/ internship sequence, for 12 to 15 hours per week totaling 450 hours, and take a concurrent 6 credit Professional Seminar.

During their third year, students begin their six- to nine-month dance/movement therapy internship (minimum 700 hours) in a clinical setting under ADTR supervision and in compliance with all other standards approved by the American Dance Therapy Association. Internship sites are available locally, nationally, and internationally where ADTR supervision can be obtained.

Minimum number of required semesters: 5
Expected study sequence: fall, spring, fall, spring, fall