Program Overview

Program Overview

The Dance-Movement Therapy program aims to prepare highly qualified therapists who can apply dance and body therapy in the context of health, social care, education, or rehabilitation. The program combines theoretical knowledge from psychology, neurology, mental health, and dance therapy with practical exercises, including dance therapy sessions, reflection groups, practice, and specialized modules.

Program Details

• Qualification Level: Master's degree in Health Sciences, professional qualification in Dance-Movement Therapy
• Department: Faculty of Medicine
• Duration (years): 2
• City: Vilnius
• Study Field Group: Health Sciences
• Study Field: Rehabilitation
• Credits: 120.0
• Study Form: Full-time
• Language: Lithuanian

Admission Requirements

To be admitted to the Dance-Movement Therapy specialization, applicants must have completed health, psychology, or related study programs, or bachelor's studies in dance, dance pedagogy, or art therapy. Applicants must submit a personal competency portfolio, considering the completed study field.

Study Results

Graduates of the program will be able to:

• Professionally apply dance-movement therapy methods with various client groups in health, social care, education, or rehabilitation settings.
• Evaluate a person's emotional, psychological, and physical condition, determine the need for therapy, and monitor changes during the therapy process.
• Acquire deep knowledge of psychology, movement, body theories, and clinical practices, enabling work in multidisciplinary teams, organization of the therapy process, planning of activities, and responsible leadership of individual or group sessions.
• Be prepared to conduct research, analyze data, and create new therapeutic methodologies.
• Contribute professionally to improving clients' health and strengthening their psychological well-being.

Financing

• Annual Tuition Fee for Non-State Funded Places: 5,538 EUR

Scholarships

Vilnius University students can apply for scholarships for excellent academic achievements, active research, sports, or social activities, as well as social support for students in difficult life situations.

State-Supported Loans

Students can use state-supported loans, which are provided according to the procedure established by the Government of the Republic of Lithuania. These loans are intended to help finance studies and living expenses during the study period.

Compensation of Study Costs

This is an opportunity for students to refund part or all of the paid study costs for high academic achievements.

Career Opportunities

Graduates of this study program can work in health care, rehabilitation, mental health, social care, or special education institutions, applying movement therapy to various patient groups. They can initiate, create, and lead therapy programs or projects, from individual consultations to group activities, social integration, or community well-being initiatives. Graduates will also have opportunities to work with doctors, psychologists, social workers, and rehabilitation specialists, integrating dance-movement therapy into a broader context of health and social support. Additionally, they can participate in research and development: creating new therapy methodologies, conducting research in health, psychology, and social well-being, and contributing to the development of art therapy in Lithuania.