Certificate in Dance

Program Total Credits: 55

The Certificate in Dance is a two-year, 55-credit program intended for those students who wish to concentrate exclusively on dance studies. This intensive program is designed to develop the student’s familiarity with and proficiency in a broad spectrum of dance styles. The Certificate in Dance is awarded in recognition of achievement and does not constitute an academic degree.

Students wishing to transfer from this program to the bachelor’s degree program may apply to do so and are required to obtain the approval of both the Director of the School of Dance and the Dean of Liberal Arts. The Certificate in Dance is awarded only to students who are in residence and are matriculated in the Certificate program.

First Year Credits: 27

Fall Credits: 14

DACR 101 - Tap Dance I Credits: 1 cr, 1.5 hrs
DACR 111 - Ballet I Credits: 2 cr, 6 hrs
DACR 121 - Jazz Dance I Credits: 1 cr, 3 hrs
DACR 131 - Modern Dance I Credits: 2 cr, 4.5 hrs
DACR 151 - Dance History I Credits: 3 cr, 3 hrs
DACR 153 - Fundamentals of Dance I Credits: 1 cr, 1.5 hrs
DACR 160 - Rhythm for Dancers Credits: 1 cr, 1.5 hrs
ELEC XX3 - Elective Course(s) Credits: 3.0 cr

Spring Credits: 13

DACR 102 - Tap Dance II Credits: 1 cr, 1.5 hrs
DACR 112 - Ballet II Credits: 2 cr, 6 hrs
DACR 122 - Jazz Dance II Credits: 1 cr, 3 hrs
DACR 132 - Modern Dance II Credits: 2 cr, 4.5 hrs
DACR 152 - Dance History II Credits: 3 cr, 3 hrs
DACR 154 - Fundamentals of Dance II Credits: 1 cr, 1.5 hrs
DACR 164 - Improvisation I Credits: 1 cr, 1.5 hrs
ELEC XX2 - Elective Course(s) Credits: 2.0 cr

Second Year Credits: 28

Fall Credits: 14

DAPF 8XX - Dance Ensemble Credits: 1 cr

DACR 211 - Ballet III Credits: 2 cr, 6 hrs
DACR 221 - Jazz Dance III Credits: 1 cr, 3 hrs
DACR 231 - Modern Dance III Credits: 2 cr, 4.5 hrs
DACR 241 - Dance Pedagogy I Credits: 2 cr, 3 hrs
DACR 260 - Music for Dance Composition Credits: 1 cr, 1.5 hrs
DACR 373 - Concepts of Fitness & Health Credits: 2 cr, 3 hrs
ELEC XX3 - Elective Course(s) Credits: 3.0 cr

Spring Credits: 14

DAPF 8XX - Dance Ensemble Credits: 1 cr

DACR 212 - Ballet IV Credits: 2 cr, 6 hrs
DACR 222 - Jazz Dance IV Credits: 1 cr, 3 hrs
DACR 231 - Modern Dance III Credits: 2 cr, 4.5 hrs
DACR 241 - Dance Pedagogy I Credits: 2 cr, 3 hrs
DACR 250 - Survey of Music Credits: 3 cr, 3 hrs
DACR 261 - Dance Composition: Solo Forms Credits: 1 cr, 1.5 hrs
ELEC XX2 - Elective Course(s) Credits: 2.0 cr