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MA, Teacher of Dance, All Grades, Professional Certification

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34 Total Credits Required

Core

24 Credits

MPADE-GE 2044
Movement Analysis
1 Credit
MPADE-GE 2403
Research in Dance Education
3 Credits
MPADE-GE 2040
History, Culture & Pedagogy o Early American Modern Dance
2 Credits
MPADE-GE 2276
Fieldwork in Dance: Elementary/Secondary Schools
1 - 3 Credits
MPADE-GE 2277
Fieldwork in Dance: Higher Education and the Professions
1 - 3 Credits
MPADE-GE 2272
History, Culture & Pedagogy of Jazz Dance
2 - 3 Credits
MPADE-GE 2452
Teaching Creative Movement
2 - 3 Credits
MPADE-GE 2454
Open Structures & Guided Discovery in Dance Composition
2 Credits
MPADE-GE 2265
Theory & Philosophy of Dance Education
3 Credits
MPADE-GE 2610
Kaleidoscope Dancers I
0 - 1 Credits
MPADE-GE 2611
Kaleidoscope Dancers II
0 - 1 Credits
MPADE-GE 2805
Professional Development I
0 Credits
MPADE-GE 2806
Professional Development II
0 Credits
MPAIA-GE 2010
Human Development and Education in the Arts
3 Credits

Electives

9 Credits

Guided Electives by advisement
Sample of available courses
MPADE-GE 2029
Jazz Dance Techniques
2 Credits
MPADE-GE 2023
Tap Dance
1 - 2 Credits
MPADE-GE 2025
Hip Hop Dance Culture
1 - 3 Credits
MPADE-GE 2201
West African Dance
2 - 3 Credits
MPADE-GE 2202
Afro-Caribbean Dance
2 - 3 Credits
MPADE-GE 2502
Principles of Dance Movement Therapy
3 Credits
MPADE-GE 2520
Community Building Through Teaching- Creating- Performing: Dance Education in Uganda
3 Credits
MPAIA-GE 2029
Technology Resources for Performing Arts Educ
Credits
MPAVP-GE 2113
Alexander Technique: Vocal Performance
2 Credits
APSY-GE 2272
Adolescent Development: Theory and Research
3 Credits

Terminal Experience

1 Credit

MPADE-GE 2509
Culminating Seminar in Dance Education
0 - 2 Credits

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