Dance (Teacher Certification), Bachelor of Arts
This program leads to a profession which requires an occupational license as defined under Texas Occupations Code 58.001 This requires that all applicants seeking to become licensed must undergo a criminal background check prior to licensure. Students in this program should check with the College of Education and P-16 Integration on the requirements for a criminal background check prior to student teaching.
The Dance Program holds entry auditions by appointment and/or through assessment during initial technique classes, which will determine whether there has been adequate progression to continue as a Dance major.
Core Curriculum Requirements – 42 Hours
The Core Curriculum serves as a broad foundation for the undergraduate degree. All candidates for a bachelor’s degree must achieve core student learning outcomes, including communication, critical thinking, empirical and quantitative skills, teamwork, personal responsibility and social responsibility, by completing courses within each category or component area of the Core Curriculum as outlined below.
The University has approved specific courses that satisfy Core Curriculum Requirements. Approved courses can be found on the Core Curriculum Page. Students seeking the most efficient way to complete the core curriculum and major or minor requirements are advised to take approved courses that can fulfill both requirements. Although core curriculum courses can also be used to fulfill major or minor requirements, earned credits hours are only applied once. The courses listed below fulfill core curriculum and major requirements. Students who have completed a core curriculum category with courses other than those listed below will still be required to take the listed course(s) to meet major requirements.
030 Life and Physical Sciences – 6 hours
Three credit hours from the lecture component of BIOL 2401 and BIOL 2402 will be applied towards this requirement.
050 Creative Arts – 3 hours
Select any creative arts course except DANC 2323 Dance Appreciation.
090 Integrative and Experiential Learning – 6 hours
One credit hour from the lab component of BIOL 2401 and BIOL 2402 will be applied towards this requirement.
Major Requirements – 58 Hours
Required Courses - 38 hours
Choose 2 hours from one or a combination of the following repeatable courses:
| DANC 2112 | Dance Performance: Beginning/Intermediate |
| DANC 3112 | Dance Performance: Intermediate/Advanced |
Prescribed Electives - 20 hours
The BA in Dance with teacher certification consists of four technique areas: modern dance, ballet, folklorico and flamenco. Students must complete 10 hours in modern dance and 10 hours in a second dance technique area.
Modern Dance - 10 hours minimum
Complete 10 hours in modern dance of which 5 must be advanced.
Second Dance Technique - 10 hours minimum
Choose a second dance technique area and complete a minimum of 10 hours of which a minimum of 5 hours must be advanced. Choose from ballet, folklorico, or flamenco.
Ballet
Folklorico
Flamenco
Teacher Certification – 24 Hours
Area of Certification: Dance (6-12)
| DANC 4313 | Dance in the Public Schools |
| EDUC 3301 | The Teaching Profession and Student Learning in Contemporary Schools |
| EDUC 3302 | Knowledge of Student Development and Learning |
| EDUC 3304 | Instructional Planning and Assessment in Culturally Sustaining Classrooms |
| EDUC 3306 | Evidence-Based Teaching in Positive Learning Environments |
| READ 4305 | Disciplinary Literacy in Content Area Classrooms |
| EDUC 4611 | Student Teaching Secondary or All-Level |
Total Credit Hours: 42
Total Credit Hours: 124
Major Admissions Requirements
Admission requirements required for this program beyond university admission requirements.
Dance Requirements:
Official entry into Dance Program is through an interview process at the end of the required course Intro to Dance (DANC 1351).
Teacher Education Requirements:
Admission to the Teacher Education Program at the Office of Educator Preparation and Accountability is required for completion of teacher certification requirements with the undergraduate degree. All admission requirements are in accordance to Texas Administrative Code rules §227.10 and the HEA Title II accountability requirements. All applicants must meet the current certification requirements in effect at the time of application, regardless of the catalog year of degree plan.
Major Progression Requirements
Progression requirements required for this program.
Dance Requirements:
For all dance technique courses, faculty approval is needed to advance from level to level (e.g., from Level I to Level II). This may result in repeating a certain level one or more times.
Teacher Education Requirements:
Admission to the Clinical Teaching Program is required for successful completion of the teacher education program. For current clinical teaching program admission, application process and timeline visit the Clinical (Student) Teaching Program website
Major Graduation Requirements
Specific graduation requirements required for this program beyond university bachelor’s degree requirements.
Dance Requirement:
A ranking of Satisfactory or higher in Professional Portfolio completed in DANC 4302.
Must have a grade of “C” or better in all DANC courses.
Overall GPA of 2.5.