Curriculum
Degrees Offered
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Dance an interdisciplinary degree which provides intensive pre-professional training in all aspects of theatre and dance production and performance, with a concentration in dance. (36 credit hour program in addition to the B.F.A core - Must achieve at least level 5 in either Ballet or Jazz and level 3 in a second genre)
Bachelor of Arts in Dance designed to provide a solid foundation in the discipline of dance, a minor (or double major) in another discipline is required. (44 credit hour program - Must achieve at least level 5 in either Ballet or Jazz and level 3 in a second genre)
Dance Minor provides students who have an interest in dance but do not want a bachelor degree with the opportunity to continue their studies in the area of dance. (26 credit hour program - Must achieve at least level 5 in either Ballet or Jazz and level 3 in a second genre)
* A candidate for the baccalaureate degree must complete a minimum of 128 unduplicated undergraduate semester hours.
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Dance Core: There is a large common core of courses which all dance degree students must take. These core courses have been carefully structured to provide students with the grounding needed to become artists, educators and performers. For more information, click here.
Technical Course Criteria: The following criteria has been developed by the Dance Faculty to give the dance major definitions of skills expected to be mastered within the areas of ballet, jazz and modern.
Admission and Advisement
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Student Assessment
General Education Courses: The Dance program offers 12 different courses that can be used to fill general education requirements. For more information, click here.
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