2020-2021 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
    Mar 28, 2024  
2020-2021 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Visual and Performing Arts, Dance (HC29)


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The Dance Option provides students with a broad base of cultural and historical knowledge as well as technique, pedagogy and repertoire in the various dance genres. The creative process is fostered by inclusion of production skills, the art of choreography, and performance opportunities. This foundation will prepare students to further their study, teach, choreograph, and/or perform. Graduates may seek employment in dance education, dance studios, community service organizations, and as production assistants, choreographers, teacher assistants, dance therapy assistants, and as dancers in the arts and entertainment industry. Students must be physically able to participate in studio courses. As of 2006, CT’s State Board of Education requires public school K-12 dance certification for dance teachers. The Dance Option provides the required dance courses for this education certification. The Transfer Program articulated with Central Connecticut State University guarantees acceptance of major dance credits.

General Education Core course listings and definitions appear on General Education Core . Placement testing will determine the sequencing of courses. Additional courses may be required.

Curriculum


Competency or Program Requirement:

First Semester


Aesthetic Dimensions/Written Communications Credits: 3


Critical Analysis and Logical Thinking/Written Communication Credits: 3


Historical Knowledge and Understanding Credits: 3


Choose any from:

Oral Communications Credits: 3


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Program Requirement


Second Semester


Scientific Knowledge and Understanding Credits: 3-4


At least one Scientific Knowledge and Understanding OR Scientific Reasoning course must have a lab component.

Written Communication Credits: 3


Program Requirements


Third Semester


Quantitative Reasoning Credits: 3


MAT* H137  and courses numbered lower than MAT* H137  will not transfer to Connecticut State Universities as Quantitative Reasoning courses.

Scientific Reasoning Credits: 3-4


At least one Scientific Knowledge and Understanding OR Scientific Reasoning course must have a lab component.

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Program Requirements


Fourth Semester


Continuing Learning and Information Literacy/Ethics Credits: 3


Social Phenomena Credits: 3


Program Requirements


Program Outcomes


 

Total Credits: 60-62


Any given course may only be used to satisfy one of the competency areas even if it is listed under more than one.

1 In addition to DAN* H118 , students should take a total of two credits from DAN* H232  or DAN* H234  in their 4th semester.

2 Students should choose 3 credits from DAN* H109  and DAN* H209   (1 cr each), DAN* H140  (1 cr),  DAN* H224  or DAN* H225 .

 

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