2023-2024 Catalog

THTR 322 Drama Therapy: Theories & Practices

Drama Therapy is defined as the intentional use of dramatic processes in order to facilitate change, healing, and growth. In this course, students learn what Drama Therapy is from a theoretical and experiential point of view. Drama Therapy is an active form of psychotherapy, experiential in essence. Each class will consist of a theoretical presentation on the Drama Therapy method that will be explored. The course begins with a historical overview of the field of Drama Therapy, linking historical and sociological developments. Several of the major Drama Therapy methods and their theoretical and psychological underpinnings are examined. Because of the nature of the subject matter, active participation is required by all students. 

Credits

3

Cross Listed Courses

Same as PSYCH 322

Prerequisite

WRIT 102 or WRIT 201, PSYCH 101 and THTR 101