The dance concentration curriculum leads to a Bachelor of Science in University Studies. It is designed to serve students who are in good academic standing with the University (2.0+ GPA) and are specifically seeking an interdisciplinary degree plan which provides preparation in dance history, dance education, choreography, and production. Students choose two minors to complement the dance concentration.  

Performance

Performance opportunities include: an annual dance concert (Perpetual Motion), senior concerts, informal performances, student organization concerts, performances throughout the community and on campus and state, regional, and national/international gala performances.  Dance faculty often receive grants for other performances throughout the university in collaboration with faculty from other colleges. Students are also given the opportunity to attend various festivals and conferences.

The Dance Program also offers students the capability to work with guest artists in master classes, watching performances and learning repertory. This not only gives students an unique opportunity to build their resumes, but to work with a variety of professionals in the field.

This degree plan has been laid out showing students the number of hours they must take each semester in order to complete the degree in four years without attending summer school.  This is a suggested plan and does not have to be followed as laid out below.  Students should use this information in conjunction with advising documents available from their advisor or the department website when scheduling courses each semester to ensure they are meeting all prerequisites, taking courses for admission to professional phase in a timely manner and meeting all grade requirements.

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Meets Core Curriculum Creative Arts requirement.

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Some electives should be selected to meet the International and Cultural Diversity and/or Cultural Discourse graduation requirement.

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Must make C or better.

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Must meet Core Curriculum requirements.

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Must make a grade of B or better.

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Must be 300 or 400 level course in order to meet university residency requirement.

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Two university approved minors are required for this degree program. One of the two minors must be completed in a college outside of the college that provides the concentration for the student's degree.  See advisor for assistance. 

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Must be a specific activity.  See advisor for required activity.

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Must be taken at Texas A&M University.

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Meets university writing requirement.