Degree Requirements/Course Listings
Drama Therapy (28-35 units), View Course Descriptions
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Course # | Course Title |
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MPADT-GE 2114 |
Introduction to Drama Therapy |
MPADT-GE 2109 |
Drama Therapy for Clinical Populations |
MPADT-GE 2115 |
Psychodrama and Sociometry |
MPADT-GE 2121 |
Theatre Aesthetics: Therapeutic Theatre |
MPADT-GE 2117 |
Projective Techniques in Drama Therapy |
MPADT-GE 2119 |
Advanced Theory and Research in Drama Therapy (including thesis preparation) |
MPADT-GE 2302 |
Internship in Drama Therapy: Lab |
MPADT-GE 2303 |
Internship in Drama Therapy: Lecture |
MPADT-GE 2130 |
Ethics in Drama Therapy |
MPADT-GE 2100 |
Intro to Arts Based Research |
MPADT-GE 2110 |
Developmental Transformations (DvT) |
MPADT-GE 2125 |
Advanced Psychodrama & Sociometry (not currently a required course but highly advised) |
MPADT-GE 2134 |
Advanced Role Theory/Role Method (not currently a required course but highly advised) |
MPADT-GE 2105 |
Cross-Cultural Awareness for Creative Arts Therapy & Arts Education |
Counseling and Psychology (15-18 units)
Course # | Course Title |
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APSY-GE 2038 |
Abnormal Psychology |
APSY-GE 2657 |
Individual Counseling: Theory and Process |
APSY-GE 2138 |
Human Growth and Development |
APSY-GE 2620 |
Group Dynamics: Theory and Practice |
APSY-GE 2658 |
Individual Counseling: Practice I |
APSY-GE 2682 |
Cross Cultural Counseling |
Educational Theatre (5 units are recommended for those who do not have sufficient undergraduate experience in theatre or may be taken as general electives) may be chosen from the following:
Course # | Course Title |
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MPAET-GE 2021/2022 |
Development of Theatre and Drama |
MPAET-GE 2059 |
Creative Play in the Arts |
MPAET-GE 2193/2194 |
Drama in Education |
MPAET-GE 2090 |
Theatre-In-Education Practices |
MPAET-GE 2113 |
Physical Theatre Improv |
MPAET-GE 2965 |
Intro to Boal's Theatre of the Oppressed |
Elective Courses (by advisement) chosen from such courses as:
Course # | Course Title |
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APSY-GE 2840 |
Play and Drama Therapy with Children and Adolescents (this is not a requirement but highly advised for all who plan to specialize in working with children.) |
ARTT-GE 2010 |
Introduction to Art Therapy |
MPADE-GE 2502 |
Introduction to Dance Therapy |
MPAMT-GE 1046 |
Introduction to Music Therapy |
APSY-GE 2684 |
Marriage, Couple & Family Counseling |
In accordance with New York State regulations, all points used toward graduation for the masters degree must be at the .2000-level. |
Course Descriptions
MPADT-GE 2114 Introduction to Drama Therapy
An introduction to the theory and practice of drama therapy as a means of treating individuals with emotional, physical, social, and developmental disabilities.
MPADT-GE 2109 Drama Therapy for Clinical Populations
Principles, objectives, and techniques of drama therapy are examined in relationship to the needs of clinical populations. Practical applications are discussed and demonstrated in class. Supervised fieldwork is arranged.
MPADT-GE 2115 Psychodrama and Sociometry
The practices of psychodrama and sociometry are examined as treatment modalities for use in drama therapy. Classroom experiences include participation in the psychodramatic process, group leadership training, and the further development of the aims and principles of drama therapy.
MPADT-GE 2121 Adv. Practices in Drama Therapy: Playback, Therapeutic Theatre and Developmental Transformations
A practical application of the aims and principles of Therapeutic Theatre and leadership of groups. Focus is on selected methods and theoretical frameworks.
MPADT-GE 2117 Projective Techniques
The practice of selected projective techniques used frequently in drama therapy, such as puppetry, mask, makeup, and video. Projective techniques are demonstrated in class and examined theoretically. Applications to special and normal populations.
MPADT-GE 2119 Adv. Theory & Research in Drama Therapy
An examination of advanced drama therapy theory and research; new approaches that speak to the aesthetic and psychological dimensions of drama therapy. Intended for students planning research for the M.A. thesis.
MPADT-GE 2100 Intro to Arts Based Research
An introduction to arts-based research methodologies and procedures designed for first-year graduate students in the creative arts therapies, inter-disciplinary arts majors, educational theatre and applied psychology. Topics include the process of arts-based research, the fundamentals of art-based research design, and the use of new media technologies in research design. Course helps prepare students for the subsequent writing of their theses.
MPADT-GE 2125 Advanced Psychodrama & Sociometry
This course will provide students with hands-on experience facilitating action interventions in psychodrama, such as creating contracts, scene setting, training auxiliaries, the walk & talk, directing the psychodrama vignette & psychodrama with individuals. Upon completion of Psychodrama & Sociometry & Advanced Psychodrama & Sociometry, the student will have accrued sufficient hours of training to begin psychodrama practicum.
MPADT-GE 2110 Theatre Aesthetics: DvT
Introduction to and practical application of the aims and principles of Developmental Transformations as a modality.
MPADT-GE 2134 Advanced Role Theory/Role Method
The course is designed to introduce students to the theory and practice of role theory and role method in drama therapy. The theoretical part of the course will provide an overview of sociological and theatrical theory as source material for drama therapy role theory. The theoretical model known as the Taxonomy of Roles will be studied and analyzed. The applied part of the course will introduce students to the clinical applications of role method in working with a range of challenging conditions based in mental status, cognition, socioeconomic conditions and life stressors. In addition, students will be exposed to the extant research literature on role theory and method in the field of drama therapy.
MPADT-GE 2105 Cross-Cultural Awareness for Creative Arts Therapy & Arts Education
This course develops cultural awareness and responsiveness of creative arts therapists and community educators. Using embodied practice and theory, the course explores intersections of race, class, sexuality, gender, age, ability, religion, immigration, and other cultural identity markers (visible and invisible). Students examine the impact of intersections and ostracisms as practitioners on their own personal and professional lives, as well as those of clients and group participants. Competencies are taught through action methods, Theatre of the Oppressed, lecture/discussion.