2018-2019 Catalog

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 Minor in Drama Therapy

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 101THEATRE GAMES & IMPROVISATION

 

THTR 103ACTING FOR NON-MAJORS

OR

THTR 211ACTING:PROCESS & TECHNIQUE

 

THTR 322DRAMA THERAPY:THEORY & PRACT

THTR 211: for BA Theatre or BFA Acting Majors only

Psychology (3 credits)

PSYCH 101GEN PSYCH;SOC & CLIN PROCESSE

TWO of the following courses: (6 credits)

PSYCH 102GEN PSYCH:PHYS & COGN PROCESS

PSYCH 201DEVELOPMENTAL PSYCH I: CHILD

PSYCH 216DEVELOPMENTAL II: ADULT YEARS

PSYCH 225LIFESPAN DEVELOPMENT

PSYCH 231PERSONALITY PSYCHOLOGY

PSYCH 235SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY

PSYCH 243HEALTH PSYCHOLOGY

PSYCH 285INTRO TO COUNSELING TECHNIQUES

PSYCH 313GROUP DYNAMICS

PSYCH 348DRUGS AND THE BRAIN

PSYCH 363ABNORMAL PSYCHOLOGY