The Bachelor of Science in Dance Science is for students with prior dance experience who are interested in careers in dance education or dance science. This degree’s flexibility allows those interested in professional school after graduation the ability to fulfill their prerequisites and focus on the art and science of dance. Many of our students go on to study physical therapy, occupational therapy, or medicine. The educators that graduate from our program have the knowledge and skills to train dancers at the highest level while decreasing the prevalence of injury.
Performance
Performance opportunities include an annual dance concert (Perpetual Motion), student concerts, informal showings, student organization concerts, as well as state, regional, and national/international performances. Students are also given the opportunity to attend various festivals and conferences.
The Dance Program and the College of Performance, Visualization and Fine Arts bring in guest artists to work with students each year. These guests provide an array of opportunities for students including concerts, workshops, and setting repertory. This not only gives students a 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 to complete the degree in four years without attending summer school. This is a suggested plan and does not have to be followed specifically. Students should use this information in conjunction with their advisor or program director when scheduling courses each semester to ensure they are meeting all prerequisites, taking courses in a timely manner and meeting all grade requirements.
Plan of Study Grid First Year |
Fall |
BIOL 107 | Zoology | 4 |
DCED 222 | Introduction to Dance Science 1 | 2 |
KINE 120 | The Science of Basic Health and Fitness | 1 |
| 3 |
1,2 | 2 |
3 | 3 |
| Semester Credit Hours | 15 |
Spring |
DCED 202 | Dance Appreciation 4,5,6 | 3 |
DCED 215 | Pilates Apparatus 1 | 2 |
ENGL 104 | Composition and Rhetoric | 3 |
PHYS 201 | College Physics | 4 |
1,2 | 2 |
1,7 | 2 |
| Semester Credit Hours | 16 |
Second Year |
Fall |
DCED 201 | Dance History 4,8,9 | 3 |
DCED 230 | Conditioning for Dancers 4 | 2 |
| 3 |
1,2 | 2 |
| 3 |
1,7 | 2 |
| Semester Credit Hours | 15 |
Spring |
DCED 303 | Health Practices for Dancers 3 | 3 |
PBSI 107 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
1,2 | 2 |
3 | 3 |
1,7 | 2 |
4,10 | 3 |
| Semester Credit Hours | 16 |
Third Year |
Fall |
BIOL 319 | Integrated Human Anatomy and Physiology I | 4 |
DCED 308 | Safe Practices in Teaching Dance 4,11 | 3 |
POLS 206 | American National Government | 3 |
1,7 | 2 |
1,12 | 2 |
4,13 | 3 |
| Semester Credit Hours | 17 |
Spring |
BIOL 320 | Integrated Human Anatomy and Physiology II | 4 |
DCED 403 | Dance Movement Analysis 4 | 3 |
POLS 207 | State and Local Government | 3 |
1,12 | 2 |
4,10 | 3 |
| Semester Credit Hours | 15 |
Fourth Year |
Fall |
DCED 310 | Research Methods in Dance 4,11 | 2 |
DCED 315 | Special Populations in Dance 3 | 3 |
1,12 | 2 |
4,13 | 3 |
4,10 | 3 |
| Semester Credit Hours | 13 |
Spring |
DCED 411 | Wellness and the Performing Artist 4 | 3 |
DCED 416 | Conducting Dance Science Research 4 | 1 |
4,13 | 3 |
4,13 | 3 |
4,10 | 3 |
| Semester Credit Hours | 13 |
| Total Semester Credit Hours | 120 |