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Dance Movement Therapy

Master of Arts 4 Semester Deutsch / Englisch Vollzeit

About the Program

Do you want to therapeutically support people through dance and movement? The Master's program in Dance Movement Therapy combines artistic-creative forms of expression with scientifically-based therapeutic work.

With this program, you acquire comprehensive competencies in dance therapy methods, psychological expertise, and scientific research. You learn to use movement as a therapeutic medium and to professionally accompany people in different life situations.

Body, movement, and dance are understood as keys to mental health. The program prepares you for work in clinical, rehabilitative, and social institutions.

What Will You Learn?

  • Dance Therapeutic Techniques & Methods
  • Psychological-Medical Expertise
  • Scientific Research Methods
  • Therapeutic Process Design
  • Bodywork & Movement Analysis
  • Interdisciplinary Collaboration
  • Professional Therapeutic Attitude

Accredited · state-recognized · practice-oriented.

Curriculum

First Semester – Foundations6 Modules+
ModuleFundamentals of Dance & Movement Therapy8 ECTS
ModulePsychological & Medical Foundations6 ECTS
ModuleBodywork & Movement Analysis6 ECTS
ModuleScientific Work & Research Methods6 ECTS
Second Semester – Deepening6 Modules+
ModuleDance Therapeutic Techniques & Interventions8 ECTS
ModuleClinical Disorders & Treatment Concepts6 ECTS
ModuleGroup Processes & Therapeutic Relationship6 ECTS
ModuleBody-Based Self-Experience6 ECTS
Third Semester – Practice5 Modules + Internship+
ModuleInternship in Clinical/Social Institution15 ECTS
ModuleSupervision & Case Reflection6 ECTS
ModuleDiversity & Culturally Sensitive Therapy5 ECTS
ModuleInterdisciplinary Project Work6 ECTS
Fourth Semester – Graduation3 Modules + Master's Thesis+
ModuleResearch Project & Evaluation6 ECTS
ModuleCareer Orientation & Quality Assurance6 ECTS
ModuleMaster Thesis & Colloquium18 ECTS

Your Career Prospects After Graduation

As a graduate of the Master's program in Dance Movement Therapy, you are qualified to accompany people in therapeutic and social contexts through dance and movement. You work in clinical facilities, rehabilitation centers, psychosomatic clinics, or in private practice. The growing recognition of creative therapeutic approaches opens up diverse career prospects for you.

Perspectives after Graduation
Possible Fields of Work & Employers
Dance & Movement Therapist in Clinics Therapist in Psychosomatic Facilities Private Practice for Dance & Movement Therapy Therapist in Rehabilitation Centers Working with Children, Adolescents & Seniors Research & Teaching in Therapy Sciences