The Bachelor of Arts curriculum offers a program of broad study in dance within a liberal arts degree framework. The BA degree develops the dance skills necessary to perform and a facility in the use of principles and procedures that reflect an intellectual grasp of the art. The degree presents strong potential for interdisciplinary studies and provides preparation for future graduate study. A required core curriculum in the first year emphasizes developing performance skills through the study of technique, and fostering creative abilities through the study of choreography. Other major coursework in dance provides a broad knowledge in dance history, ethnology, kinesiology, music, and the teaching of dance. A minimum of 192 credit hours are required for the BA in Dance. Fifty credit hours are required in General Education.
Online catalog (Course offerings may vary)
BA in Dance: First Year Curriculum
| Quarter | Course | Title | Credit Hours |
| FWS | 090 | Composition Lab | 0 |
| FWS | 101A, 102A, 103A | Modern Technique | 9 |
| FWS | 101B, 102B, 103B | Ballet Technique | 6 |
| FWS | 101C, 102C, 103C | Choreography I | 6 |
| F | 170 | Viewing 20th Century Dance | 4 |
| S | 231 | Intro to Kinesiology | 2 |
| W | 380 | Production Practicum | 1 |
| Credit Hours in Dance | 28 |
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| Tier I, General Ed., Writing Skills & Math Skills | 9-10 |
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| Tier II, Major Requirements** & Electives | 11-18 |
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| TOTAL CREDIT HOURS | 48-56 |
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BA in Dance: Second Year Curriculum (sample)
| Quarter | Course | Title | Credit Hours |
| FWS | 201A, 202A, 203A | Modern Technique II | 9 |
| or | 201B, 202B, 203B | Ballet Technqiue II | 6 |
| or | 204D, 220D | Jazz Technqiue or African II | 6 |
| W | 331 or 431 | Kinesiology II/Kinesiology III | 2-4 |
| W | 380 | Production Practicum | 1 |
| S | 271 or 472 | Dance History-World Cultures | 4 |
| Credit Hours In Dance | 18 |
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| Tier II | 12-15 |
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| Electives | 10-20 |
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| Foreign Language | 12 |
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| TOTAL CREDIT HOURS | 52-60 |
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BA in Dance: Third Year Curriculum (sample)
| Quarter | Course | Title | Credit Hours |
| F | 331 or 431 | KinesiologyII/Kinesiology III | 3-4 |
| FW | 443/440 | Teaching Practicum | 2 |
| F | 471 | Dance History/20th Century | 4 |
| W | 380 | Production Practicum | 1 |
| W | 441 | Teaching Pedagogy - Children's Dance | 3 |
| S | 471, 473 or 474* | Dance History | 4 |
| W | 313 or 315A | Notation or Laban Movement Analysis | 3 |
| Technique and choreography optional | |||
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*Dance History requirements for the BA major include Dance 170, one additional course selected from among the following: 471, 473, 474 and one course selected from the following: 271, 351, or 472. 192 credit hours are required for graduation.