Lesley University | Master of Arts in Expressive Therapies

Dance Therapy and Mental Health Counseling Specialization

Offered on Lesley's campus in Cambridge, near Boston, the 60-credit Master of Arts in Expressive Therapies, Dance Therapy specialization trains students with a rich dance background in the psychotherapeutic use of dance and movement. Dance movement is the primary medium used for observation, assessment, research, therapeutic interaction, and intervention.

Program Philosophy

• Use the experience of self through the body as an effective therapeutic modality
• Further the emotional, cognitive, and physical integration of the individual
• Prepare students to work with a variety of populations
• Prepare students to work in a variety of settings