Program Overview

Dance/Movement Therapy and Counseling Program

The Master of Arts program in Dance/Movement Therapy and Counseling supports students to become creative, responsive, and effective therapy practitioners where dance and movement are the essential modes of transformation. Through a balance of experiential and reflective learning, theory and skill-based education, and supervised practicum and internship experiences, students develop a strong base for effective clinical practice.

Program Details

• The 90.0 quarter-credit curriculum includes specific dance/movement therapy coursework situating dance movement as:
  • a tool for communication, creativity, and expression
  • essential for growth and development
  • situated within cultures
• General mental health counseling coursework in human development, psychopathology, social and cultural foundations, clinical appraisal and assessment, and group dynamics deepens the counselor identity

Degrees Offered

• Degree: MA
• Availability: Full-Time
• Location: Philadelphia

Application Requirements

On-Campus Program

• Deadlines:
  • Fall (September): Rolling admission until full (Priority deadline: January 1; final deadline: February 1)
  • Winter (January), Spring (March), Summer (June): N/A
• Requirements:
  • Graduate Admission Application
  • Transcripts: Official transcripts must be sent directly to Drexel from all colleges and universities attended
  • Standardized Test Scores: GRE or MAT test scores are optional
  • Test of English as a Foreign Language: International applicants must demonstrate English language proficiency
  • Essay: Submit an essay addressing interest in and aptitude for dance/movement therapy and counseling
  • Résumé: Upload your résumé as part of your admission application
  • Letters of Recommendation: Three letters of recommendation are required
  • Interview: Select candidates will be invited to participate in verbal and movement interviews
  • Dance Experience: Familiarity with at least two dance or movement forms, with five years of dedicated study

Admission Criteria

• Program graduates are eligible for the Registered Dance/Movement Therapist (R-DMT) credential with the American Dance Therapy Association
• Professional counseling licensure in Pennsylvania is available upon completion of post-graduation requirements

Additional Information

• The program is designed to provide students with a strong foundation in dance/movement therapy and counseling
• The curriculum includes a balance of theoretical and practical coursework, as well as supervised practicum and internship experiences
• Graduates of the program are prepared to work in a variety of settings, including hospitals, clinics, schools, and private practice.