CERTIFICATES

Arts in Healthcare Certificate program
CAHRE's new Arts in Healthcare Certificate program is scheduled to be launched in the Spring of 2009.  For more information contact jsonke@ufl.edu.

Dance in Healing Certificate program
The dance area, in conjunction with the Center for the Arts in Healthcare Research and Education (CAHRE) offers a Certificate in Dance in Healing. The Certificate recognizes students’ special competency and achievement in the use of movement to enhance health and healing.

Students who complete the requirements for the Certificate in Dance in Healing leave the University of Florida with unique capabilities and experiences. This certificate, recognizing these special skills, can serve as a credential for developing complementary career options and will encourage healthcare facilities to expand or initiate arts programs.

Requirements: To qualify for the Certificate in Dance in Healing, the student must attain a 3.0 average in the following courses. Students should note that all the listed courses have pre-requisites. Please see the Dance Coordinator or Undergraduate Advisor.

Intermediate or Advanced Modern Dance (min. 2 credits)

Dance Composition 1 (2 credits)

Improvisation or Dance Composition 2 (2 credits)

Dance in Medicine (min. 2 credits)

Dance Clinical Practice, DAN 4930 (3 credits)
To include a minimum of 120 hours of clinical work and a 3000-4000
word paper supporting the clinical study.

Procedures: Students interested in obtaining this certificate should apply by their junior year. Students should contact the Coordinator of Dance who will apprise them of Certificate requirements and arrange the clinical work through CAHRE. The Coordinator will send student information to the School of Theatre and Dance UndergraduateAdvisor, who will verify the successful completion of all requirements.

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