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 (2.0) in all required DNCE and education courses, and all students must earn a C (2.0) or better in technique classes to advance to the next level. See College of Education, Licensure , for NC teacher licensure requirements. Minimum degree requirement is 128 s.h. of credit as follows: