Dance Education, BFA

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In order to declare a major in dance education, a student must pass an examination by a dance faculty jury during their second semester, and must have a minimum cumulative 2.5 GPA. Dance faculty will determine placement in technique levels. Dance majors must attain a minimum grade of C in all required DNCE and education courses, and all students must earn a C or better in technique classes to advance to the next level. See Section 8, Academic Programs, College of Education, Licensure, for NC teacher licensure requirements. Minimum degree requirement is 128 s.h. of credit as follows.

1. Foundations curriculum including those listed below and 7 s.h. of cognates in art and music - 42 s.h.

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Dance Education, BFA

1. Foundations curriculum including those listed below and 7 s.h. of cognates in art and music - 42 s.h.

2. Core - 56-57 s.h.

Dance - 18-19 s.h.:

Technique - 29 s.h.:

Theatre - 9 s.h.

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3. Professional courses - 27 s.h.

4. Electives to complete requirements for graduation.