Drama Therapists are to be found working throughout institutional, educational, corporate and private practice settings. We also require that students have some background experience in theatre. This could be through a community based theatre company, workshops, or theatre training in improvisation, stagecraft or direction.
Most students complete their degree in a two-three year time period.
The first two years consist primarily or coursework and fulfilling practicum requirements. The third year is spent completing the Thesis requirement. Student can attend our program part time, however, this must be approved by the Program Director prior to entrance to the program. During their visit, they can discuss their academic interests and goals, pick up program materials and financial aid information, take a tour around the school, or sit in on classes. By visiting CIIS, a prospective student can get a feel for the intellectual and integral climate of CIIS that is difficult to convey through a phone call or through the program literature.