The minor in dance and psychology is geared toward dance majors who are interested in careers that integrate dance and psychology/therapy, or psychology or health studies majors interested in utilizing dance and movement in therapeutic-focused careers. The minor also prepares students for graduate studies in dance/movement therapy.
Program Requirements
The minor consists of 19 credit hours. Dance courses require semester auditions/placement or instructor's consent.
| Course | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | ||
| DANC 290 | Somatics 1 | 1 |
| PSY 111 | General Psychology | 3 |
| PSY 324 | Psychology of Personality | 3 |
| PSY 344 | Psychological Disorders and Human Suffering | 3 |
| Elective Courses | ||
| Select 9 credit hours from the following courses | 9 | |
| Contemporary Technique 2 | ||
| Ballet Technique 2 | ||
| Jazz and Broadway Styles 2 | ||
| Tap 2 | ||
| Somatics 2 | ||
| Contemporary Technique 3 | ||
| Ballet Technique 3 | ||
| Dance Kinesiology | ||
| Total Credit Hours | 19 | |