CMER offers professional training in Dance/Movement Therapy. This coursework adheres to the American Dance Therapy Association Guidelines for BC-DMT's Teaching Alternate Route Training Courses, and includes Dance/Movement Therapy Theory & Practice and Group Process. Classes meet approximately one weekend per month for 18-months. Many courses can be taken for continuing education (CE) for MFT and LCSW licensure requirements in California (#3888). See the application form for details.

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HOW TO ENROLL

There are 3 ways to take CMER DMT courses:

1) If you do NOT have a graduate degree
and want to become a professional DMT, you can apply to the JFK University Master of Arts (MA) in Counseling Psychology with a specialization in Holistic Studies and Expressive Arts. You will get credit toward your graduate degree by taking CMER DMT courses. For more information on the JFK MA degree in Counseling Psychology - Specialization in Expressive Arts, click here.

2) If you already have a Master's degree
you can enroll in all DMT courses offered through CMER, but must take the DMT Theory I course through the JFK University's Continuing Education program. For information on enrollment for this specific course, please contact JFK University:

website: www.jfku.edu
e-mail: conted@jfk.edu
phone: 1(800) 557-1384

3) If you have an MFT License or LSCW
you can take most of the DMT courses for Continuing Education credit at reduced fees enrolling thru CMER. These courses meet the qualifications for hours of continuing education credit for MFTs and/or LCSWs as required by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences (Provider #3888).

To enroll in DMT courses directly through CMER, download the
application form by clicking on the link shown below:

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CMER DMT CLASSES

DMT classes will be held in various locations in Northern California. Most will be
held in the San Jose area (more information on class locations here) but note
that times and locations may vary with each class. The followiing is a summary
of the current CMER DMT course offerings and their respective fees:

 

Course	Hours	Fee
DMT Theory I	50	$1025
DMT Theory II	45	$1000
DMT Theory III	45	$1000
Group Process I	15	$400
Group Process II	15	$400
Group Process III	15	$400
DMT with Children/Adolescents	30	$825
Creative Movement Process And Authentic Movement	21	$600
DMT with Seniors	30	$825
Laban Movement Analysis (LMA)	16	$400
DMT in Healthcare: Prevention, Treatment & Aftercare	25	$725
KMP Movement Observation	20	$500
DMT Professional Roles & Ethics	25	$725
DMT Internship Preparation	15	$400

 

 

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What Does The CMER Program Offer?

CMER offers quality academic and professional instruction. The curriculum of Alternate Route Training in Dance/Movement Therapy will promote personal and professional growth and the educational experience will be challenging, physically and intellectually. Our goal is to provide a blend of experiential, movement, and didactic study, encouraging students to use their creativity for self-development and service to others.

This educational program will offer an opportunity to study in a field of dance that is vital to the development and understanding of the body-mind relationship that has application through movement practices in the fields of Health Science, Psychology, Education, Child Development, and the Arts.

 

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Tuition / Course Fees

CMER reviews and accepts course applications throughout the year. Once a course is full, a waiting list is created. Note, late fees apply one month/4 weeks before the first class meeting and CMER accepts late registration if the class is not full with a $100.00 late charge.

Tuition is determined by Course Hours. A 50% course fee deposit is due at the time an application is submitted. The deposit holds your place in the course. Deposits not used for a given course may be applied to other courses. If a course is cancelled, your deposit will be returned.

Final payment is due two weeks before the course begins unless you have made special arrangements with CMER. Once you have paid the fee in full, you will receive copies of the syllabus and reading materials to help you prepare for the course. Selected texts will also need to be purchased to be used for interim assignments, papers and reading assignments.

Refund Policy: The deposit holds your place in the course. Deposits not used for a given course may be applied to other courses within a ONE year period if the cancellation happens TWO weeks before class starts. There are no refunds for lack of attendance. If a course is cancelled, your deposit will be returned.

CMER reserves the right to cancel classes due to insufficient registration. Final decisions regarding the status of each class are usually made two weeks before the scheduled start date. Before making flight arrangements, please contact CMER to be sure enough people have registered for the course.

There is a $100.00 late fee if you DO NOT enroll
four weeks before each course starts.