Healthcare & Life SciencesGrowing Study ProspectsBachelor
Dance Therapy/Therapist
Also known as: Dance/Movement Therapy, Creative Movement Therapy
A program that prepares individuals, in consultation with other rehabilitation team members or in private practice, to use the therapeutic application of creative dance movement to assist in promoting client rehabilitation and physical, emotional, and mental health. Includes instruction in neuroana
Dance TherapyMovement TherapyCreative Arts TherapyRehabilitation TherapyMental Health CounselingHealthcareWellnessRehabilitationDesignMental Health
High School Preparation
Required Subjects
BiologyPsychologyDance/MovementEnglish/Literature
Recommended GPA
3.0-3.5
Advanced Courses (AP/IB/Honors)
AP Psychology
AP Biology
IB Dance
Core Subjects
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Career Prospects
Growing Study Prospects
Graduates can find employment as certified dance/movement therapists in hospitals, mental health clinics, rehabilitation centers, schools, and private practices. The demand for holistic and creative therapies is growing, offering diverse opportunities to work with various populations.
Impact of AI on this Study
AI's impact on dance therapy is primarily indirect, assisting with administrative tasks, data analysis for research, and potentially creating personalized therapeutic music. The core of client-therapist interaction and creative movement remains human-centered, though AI tools might support session planning or progress tracking.