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Introduction to Drama Therapy for Majors

This course introduces students to the field of drama therapy. Students explore the history of drama therapy and its role in healing, identify core and meta processes of drama therapy, analyze applications of drama therapy in practice, and become familiar with drama therapy theory, research, and practice, which is an integral part of the Drama Therapy curriculum. Students complete an annotated bibliography and final project on how drama functions in/as therapy and participate in field training opportunities.

Course #
MPADT-GE 2114
Credits
3
Department
Music and Performing Arts Professions

Professors

Nisha Sajnani

Associate Professor and Director, Drama Therapy Program; Co-Director, Jameel Arts & Health Lab

nisha.sajnani@nyu.edu