DANCE THERAPY PRACTICUM

DANCE 431

Course Description

One semester supervised experience in psychiatric setting, i.e., special school, hospital, or community mental health center, and one semester of independent study.

Prerequisties

DANCE 331

Satisfies

This course does not satisfy any prerequisites.

Credits

Not Reported

Offered

Not Reported

Grade Point Average

3.9

1.32% from Historical

Completion Rate

100%

1.92% from Historical

A Rate

90%

-2.65% from Historical

Class Size

13.21% from Historical

Instructors (2025 Fall)

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