Programs

Students can choose to major or minor in Dance in the following programs.

Bachelor of Arts in Dance

Dance student performing in a red dress The Bachelor of Arts in Dance is a rigorous program that provides a comprehensive dance education that is compatible with other academic disciplines for students desiring a double major. Some popular major choices are Exercise Science, Theater, Recreational Therapy, Communication, and Education; however, many other majors such as Public Health, History, Mathematics, and Parks and Recreation are also selected. The BA in dance can be completed in three or four years.

Bachelor of Fine Arts in Dance

Dance student performing a high kick The professionalized Bachelor of Fine Arts in dance degree program will provide excellent dance education and advanced training teaching, performance and choreography, along with elective areas of focus in business administration and dance technology. Students will be able to customize their BFA degree by electing one of the two areas of specialization:

Business Administration or
Performance and Choreography.

Both are built upon existing curricular strengths in the Department of Dance and the College of Business. BFA graduates will be prepared to pursue diverse professional performance, teaching and choreography opportunities in entertainment and concert dance, private studio and business ownership, and administrative careers in the field.

Minor in Dance Performance

Dance student performs an inversion The Minor in Dance Performance is designed to prepare students to apply dance principles, concepts and techniques in their chosen professional environments.

Minor in Dance Pedagogy

The Minor in Dance Pedagogy prepares you to integrate the teaching of dance into educational scenarios in the public or private sectors.

Dual Degree with APA 4+1

Dance student jumping Dance BA or BFA majors can obtain a Master of Science degree in Adapted Physical Activity on an accelerated (4+1) track. This innovative program is designed specifically for dance majors who desire to expand their professional credentials in health and wellness related fields. Dance majors learn how to incorporate dance into health promotion practices and wellness programs for people of all ages with disabilities.

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