Dance Teaching Licensure

In addition to general education and theatre and dance requirements, students desiring PreK-12 teaching licensure in dance must complete 16 credits of additional course work in kinesiology, health science, education, psychology and 12 credits of student teaching. It is necessary to be admitted to the teacher education program prior to enrolling in professional education courses.

Course Requirements

Students seeking licensure are encouraged to consult regularly with the faculty adviser of dance education. The undergraduate degree leading to licensure must include the following:

Credit must be earned in each area: ballet, folk, jazz and modern dance (8 credits)
Credit must be earned beyond the beginning level of ballet, jazz and modern dance (3 credits)
Credit must be earned in dance composition, dance improvisation and dance production (minimum of 7 credits)
Credit must be earned in human anatomy, kinesiology, and injury prevention and care for dance (9 credits)
Credit must be earned in history of dance (3 credits)

Required Courses

ATEP 205. Introduction to Athletic Training 3.00 (spring, junior)
DANC 325. Dance in Community 3.00
DANC 490. Special Studies Dance 1.00 - 3.00 (prior to student teaching)
EDUC 300. Foundations of Amer Educ 3.00
DANC 480. Student Teaching 3.00 - 12.00
PSYC 160. Life Span Human Development [C5SD] 3.00 (may double count)
KIN 202. Biological Foundations of Kinesiology & Recreation 3.00 (fall, junior)
READ 420. Content Area Literacy, K-12 2.00

Dance Teaching Licensure

Course Requirements

Required Courses

Total: 30 Credit Hours