2021-2022 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 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 101Theatre Games and Improvisation

3

THTR 103Acting for Non-Majors

3

or

THTR 211Acting: Process & Technique

3

THTR 322/PSYCH 322Drama Therapy: Theories & Practices

3

THTR 211: for BA Theatre or BFA Acting Majors only

Psychology (9 credits)

PSYCH 101General Psychology: Social and Clinical Processes

3

2 PSYCH Electives 6

6

Electives (6 credits)

Take two of the following:

PSYCH 102General Psychology: Physiological and Cognitive Processes

3

PSYCH 201Developmental Psychology I: Child Psychology

3

PSYCH 216Developmental Psych II: Adult Years

3

PSYCH 225Lifespan Development

3

PSYCH 231Personality Psychology

3

PSYCH 235Social Psychology

3

PSYCH 243Introduction to Health Psychology

3

PSYCH 285Introduction to Counseling Techniques

3

PSYCH 313Group Dynamics

3

PSYCH 363Abnormal Psychology

3