| |
Dec 11, 2024
|
|
|
|
|
2018-2019 Catalog ARCHIVED CATALOG: Content may no longer be accurate.
Dance Education (BS)
|
|
 Return to: Programs Sorted by Degree
|
Dance Education Major K-12
The purpose of this program is to prepare students for teaching dance in a public school setting (grades K - 12) with certification at the secondary level and an endorsement at the K-6 level, while achieving a Bachelor of Arts (BA) or Bachelor of Science (BS) degree. Upon completion of this degree the student will be prepared for post-baccalaureate programs, or for teaching, performing, or choreographing within the community or private sector. - Program Prerequisites: Students must meet the Teacher Education admission and licensure requirements (see Teacher Education Department in this catalog).
- Minor: Not required.
- Grade Requirements: A grade of “C” or better in courses required for this major (a grade of “C-” is not acceptable) and an overall GPA of at least 2.75.
- Credit Hour Requirements: A total of 120 credit hours is required for graduation; a minimum of 56 of these are within the major. A total of 40 upper division credit hours is required (courses numbered 3000 and above).
- Program Code: 3058BA or 3058BS
- CIPC: 131324
The following General Education courses are required by the Dance Education Major (6):  Winter Haiku
Advisement Students must consult with the Dance Program advisor at least once each term. Email Amanda Sowerby asowerby@weber.edu for more information or to schedule an appointment. Students seeking secondary certification are encouraged to consult with advisors in the Jerry and Vickie Moyes College of Education (call 801-626-6269). (Also refer to the Department Advisor Referral List.)  Use Grad MAPs to plan your degree
Admission Requirements Declare your program of study. Teaching majors must meet the Teacher Education admission and licensure requirements (see Teacher Education Department in this catalog). General Education Refer to General Requirements of this catalog for Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Arts requirements. See also specific requirements for the BS or BA listed under the major course requirements.  
Course Requirements for BS or BA Degree in Dance Education
Courses Required (57-59 credit hours)
Below are required classes. Note: Since majors are required to take 8 hours each of Ballet and Modern, some Ballet and Modern will be repeated. Choose (3) hours of Dance Production course work
Additional Coursework for K-12 (additional 9 credit hours)
Health and Science Courses Required to fulfill the BS in Dance Education
College of Education Requirements for Secondary Licensure
33 Credit Hours I. University and General Education Requirements
Refer to Degree and General Education Requirements for either Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Arts requirements. The following courses required for the Secondary Education Licensure Program will also satisfy general education requirements: COMM 1020 or COMM 2110 and CHF 1500 .
Course Requirements for Licensure
II. Support Courses Required (or equivalent)
One course from the following
One course from the following
III. Professional Education Courses Required (24 hours)
Secondary Teacher Education Core
Secondary Teacher Education Student Teaching
|
Return to: Programs Sorted by Degree
|
|
