A double major in dance and psychology with an emphasis in dance therapy can prepare students for graduate training and a career in dance therapy. Dance movement therapists work in a wide variety of therapeutic, educational and clinical settings, assisting individuals in their emotional, psychological and physical development and well-being. In graduate school, students can further analyze movement through scientific analysis. They learn about the biomechanical and physiological aspects of movement, and they develop skills in injury prevention, care and rehabilitation. A double major in dance and biology or chemistry as an undergraduate can prepare students for graduate or medical school in order to pursue a career in dance medicine.
Students specialize in orthopedic or neurological medicine or physical therapy.
A double major in dance and English can prepare a student for a number of fields including dance criticism, dance history, dance anthropology or dance writing. Students can continue their education in graduate school or they can pursue a dance-related career by writing for a dance or art magazine, newspaper or publisher. All students interested in musical theatre must obtain this information from the Theatre Department.