Minor: Drama Therapy, 18 Credits
The Drama Therapy minor introduces students to the basic principles and practices in the field. By linking the disciplines of Theatre Arts and Psychology, offers opportunities for personal growth in both clinical and educational settings, through theoretical and applied course work. This minor helps prepare students for admission into Drama Therapy graduate programs and into the fields of social work and mental health counseling.
Learning Goals for the Drama Therapy Minor
After completing the minor in Drama Therapy, students will be able to:
- Demonstrate knowledge of and reflect on the basic theories and practices of Drama Therapy;
- Demonstrate an understanding of the settings and populations where Drama Therapy is practiced;
- Articulate perspectives on the healing properties of theater and drama;
- Identify the inner psyches and collective psyche that connects human beings.
Requirements
Theatre (9 credits)
THTR 211: for BA Theatre or BFA Acting Majors only
Psychology (9 credits)
| PSYCH 101 | GEN PSYCH;SOC & CLIN PROCESSE | |
| Electives | 6 |
Electives (6 credits)
Take two of the following: