TRAITS

for Success

compassionate

creative

patient

work well with

   other  healthcare

   providers
 
any physicians and healthcare providers support the use of
creative therapies such as art, music, and dance to
encourage healing, improve well-being, and promote quality of life.
Therapists in these disciplines work with people of all ages who may
have developmental, medical, social, physical or psychological
needs. They conduct assessments and develop treatment plans in
conjunction with other healthcare providers.  Creative arts therapists
design and implement therapy sessions using art, music or dance to
help their clients relieve stress, build self-confidence, increase social
and communication skills, and improve health, all within a non-
threatening environment.
 
Average Starting Salary $30,000    
 
Work Environment
Adult day treatment centers
Correctional facilities
Home health agencies
Hospice
Hospitals
Mental health centers
Nursing homes
Outpatient clinics
Private practice
Rehabilitation facilities
Schools
Substance abuse programs
Wellness centers
 
Academic Requirements
A college preparatory diploma is
required.  Programs for music therapy
are offered at the bachelor's, master's,
and doctoral degree levels.  Music
therapists must complete 1200 hours of
clinical training under a Board Certified
Music Therapist before graduation.  Dance
therapists must earn a master's degree and
complete a 700 hour supervised clinical
internship.  Art therapists must earn
a master's degree.
 
Licensure, Certification and
Registration
State licensure is not required in Georgia,
but certification is preferred by many
employers.  Music therapists obtain
certification from the Certification Board
for Music Therapists.  Dance therapists
obtain registration through the American
Dance Therapy Association.  Art therapists
obtain registration from the Art Therapy
Credentials Board.
 
Professional Organizations
American Art Therapy Association
(800) 290-0878
www.arttherapy.org
 
American Dance Therapy
   Association
(410) 997-4040
www.adta.org
 
American Music Therapy
   Association
(301) 589-3300
www.musictherapy.org
EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS
MUSIC THERAPY ART THERAPY
Bachelor's Degree Georgia does not have an art therapy program.
Georgia College & State University  
University of Georgia Florida
  Florida State University

Master's Degree

 www.fsu.edu
Georgia College & State University  
University of Georgia DANCE THERAPY
  No programs for dance therapy are available in the southeast at this time.
 
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