Hunter College Dance Therapy Program resource materials on dance therapy 195-?-1966

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Hunter College Dance Therapy Program resource materials on dance therapy 195-?-1966

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The Hunter College Dance Therapy Program was begun in 1971 with the support of the National Institute of Mental Health. Forming part of the Department of Health and Physical Education of Hunter College of the City University of New York it offered the first Master of Science degree in dance therapy in the United States. The program was developed by Claire Schmais, Elissa White, and Martha Davis. In 1982 a three-year dual degree program combining social work and dance therapy was started, granting both an M.S. in dance/movement therapy and an M.S.W. in social work. In May 1996 the program was closed by Hunter College. Compilation of both published and unpublished articles by various authors which were used as resource and teaching materials for students and faculty of the Hunter College Dance Therapy Program in New York City. Arrangement is alphabetical by topic. For a collection of master's theses and case studies by graduate students of the Dance Therapy Program see, *MGRT + 95-5539

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The New York Public Library. Jerome Robbins Dance Division.

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The Hunter College Dance Therapy Program was begun in 1971 with the support of the National Institute of Mental Health. Forming part of the Department of Health and Physical Education of Hunter College of the City University of New York it offered the first Master of Science degree in dance therapy in the United States. The program was developed by Claire Schmais, Elissa White, and Martha Davis. In 1982 a three-year dual degree program combining social work and dance therapy was started, grantin...