Suggested Course Sequence
All students are encouraged to review degree requirements when planning a schedule. This is to verify that all degree requirements are being met and that the student's sequence is on track for their planned graduation date.
Total Units
- B.F.A. in Dance Performance: 120 units
- B.F.A. in Dance Performance with K-12 Dance Teacher Certification: 139 units
Electives
B.F.A. Performance majors, not in the K-12 program, are required to take 15 units of electives in DANC courses. At least 6 units of electives must be in Modern Repertory, Ballet Repertory, or Dance Company.
B.F.A Performance majors in the K-12 program are required to take 3 units of electives in dance courses. These three units of electives must be in Modern Repertory, Ballet Repertory, or Dance Company.
Performance Milestone
Students must complete 9 Performance Milestone points to receive the B.F.A. All students are encouraged to review requirements of the Performance Milestone when selecting extracurricular performing activities.
Freshman Year: First Term (16 Units)
| Course Code | Course Name | Requirement | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| ORIE | Orientation | 0 | |
| DANC 223 | Ballet I | Dance Foundation (First Year) |
2 |
| DANC 227 | Modern I | Dance Foundation (First Year) |
2 |
| DANC 245 | Scientific Basis for Movement I | Dance Foundation (First Year) |
3 |
| TSEM 102 | Towson Seminar or Honors TSEM 190 | Core 1 | 3 |
| XXXX XXX |
Special and Behavioral Science Must be PSYC 101 for K-12 option only |
Core 6 | 3 |
|
XXXX XXX |
Elective Optional for K-12 Review elective requirements for your program |
3 | |
| MATH XXX | Mathematics or English |
Core 3 or Core 2 |
3 |
- Students are encouraged to review requirements of the performance milestone when selecting
electives and extracurricular activities.
Freshman Year: Second Term (16 units)
| Course Code | Course Name | Requirement | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| DANC 224 | Ballet I | Dance Foundation (First Year) |
2 |
| DANC 228 | Modern I | Dance Foundation (First Year) |
2 |
| DANC 345 | Scientific Basis for Movement II | Dance Foundation (First Year) |
2 |
| DANC 235 |
Dance Composition I |
Core 4 Dance Foundation |
3 |
| DANC 216 | Sophomore Crew | Dance Foundation (First Year) |
1 |
| DANC 263 | Dance, Design & Production | Dance Foundation (First Year) | 3 |
| DANC 126 | Musical Concepts for Dancers | Dance Foundation (First Year) |
3 |
| ENGL 102 |
Writing for a Liberal Education or Mathematics |
Core 2 or Core 3 | 3 |
- Students are encouraged to review requirements of the performance milestone when selecting electives and extracurricular activities.
- Additional requirements during the freshman year include:
1. Compiling video of ballet and modern combinations from class and performances to use in sophomore juries..
Sophomore Year: First Term (14-17 units)
| Course Code | Course Name | Requirement | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| DANC 323 | Ballet II | 3 | |
| DANC 327 | Modern II | 3 | |
| DANC 335 | Dance Composition II | 2 | |
| DANC 263 | Dance, Design, and Production | 3 | |
| DANC 126 | Musical Concepts for Dancers | Dance Foundation (First Year) | 3 |
| XXXX XXX |
Arts & Humanities K-12 option must take Comm 131 |
Core 5 |
3 |
| PSYC 201 |
Educational Psychology K-12 option only |
3 |
- Students are encouraged to review requirements of the performance milestone when selecting electives and extracurricular activities.
- Additional requirements during the Sophomore year include:
1. Continue compiling video of ballet and modern combinations from class and performances to use in sophomore juries.
Sophomore Year: Second Term (15-18 units)
| Course Code | Course Name | Requirement | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| DANC 324 | Ballet II | 3 | |
| DANC 328 | Modern II | 3 | |
| DANC 336 | Dance Composition III | 2 | |
| DANC 316 | Junior Crew | 1 | |
| HIST 145 or 146 |
History of the US to the Civil War History of the US since the Civil War |
Core 11 | 3 |
|
XXXX XXX EDUC 202 |
Metropolitan Perspectives Historical and Contemporary Perspectives: American Urban Schools K-12 option only |
Core 10 | 3 |
| XXXX XXX |
Elective Review elective requirements for your program. |
3 | |
| THEA 101 |
Introduction to Acting K-12 option only |
3 |
- Students are encouraged to review requirements of the performance milestone when selecting electives and extracurricular activities.
Junior Year: First Term (15-18 units)
| Course Code | Course Name | Requirement | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| DANC 423 or 427 | Ballet III or Modern III | 3 | |
| DANC 436 | Dance Composition IV: For the Proscenium | 2 | |
| DANC 321 |
Responding to Dance B.F.A. option only |
Core 9 | 3 |
| XXXX XXX | Biological and Physical Sciences with Lab | Core 7 |
4 |
| DANC 346 |
Scientific Basis for Movement III |
1 | |
| SPED 301 | Introduction to Special Education K-12 option only |
3 | |
| DANC 250 |
Methods of Teaching Dance: Technique K-12 option only |
2 | |
|
XXXX XXX |
Elective Review elective requirements for your program. |
3 |
- Students are encouraged to review requirements of the performance milestone when selecting electives and extracurricular activities.
Junior Year, Second Term (15-18 units)
| Course Code | Course Name | Requirement | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
|
DANC 424 or 428 |
Ballet III or Modern III | 3 | |
| DANC 437 | Dance Composition V: Dance For The Camera | 3 | |
| XXXX XXX |
Ethical Issues and Perspectives B.F.A. option only |
Core 14 | 3 |
| XXXX XXX | Biological and Physical Sciences with Lab | Core 8 | 3-4 |
| XXXX XXX |
Elective Review elective requirements for your program. |
3 | |
| DANC 450 | Dance Education and Public Policies K-12 option only |
3 | |
| ELED 324 |
Integrating Literacy PK-12 Content Areas K-12 option only |
3 |
- Students are encouraged to review requirements of the performance milestone when selecting electives and extracurricular activities.
Senior Year: First Term (15-16 units)
| Course Code | Course Name | Requirement | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| DANC 423 or 427 |
Ballet III or Modern III |
3 | |
| DANC 480 | Senior Seminar | 2 | |
| DANC XXX |
Elective Review elective requirements for your program. |
3 | |
| DANC 321 |
Responding to Dance K-12 option only |
Core 9 | 3 |
| XXXX XXX |
The United States as a Nation B.F.A. option only |
Core 11 | 3 |
| THEA 101 |
Introduction to Acting B.F.A. option only |
Core 4 | 3 |
| DANC 201 | Methods of Teaching Dance: Developmental Movement K-12 option only |
2 | |
| REED 365 |
Reading and Writing in the Content Areas K-12 K-12 option only |
3 | |
|
XXXX XXX |
Diversity and Difference |
Core 13 | 3 |
- Students are encouraged to review requirements of the performance milestone when selecting electives and extracurricular activities.
Senior Year: Second Term (15-17 units)
| Course Code | Course Name | Requirement | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| DANC XXX | Ballet III or Modern III | 3 | |
| DANC 491 |
Senior Project |
3 | |
|
XXXX XXX |
Social and Behavioral Sciences B.F.A. option only |
Core 6 | 3 |
| XXXXX XXX | Global Perspectives | Core 12 | 3 |
|
XXXX XXX |
Ethical Issues and Perspectives K-12 option only |
Core 14 | 3 |
| XXXX XXX |
Elective Review elective requirements for your program. |
3 | |
| DANC 350 |
Methods for Teaching Dance: PK-12 Setting with Part-time Internship K-12 option only |
2 |
- Students are encouraged to review requirements of the performance milestone when selecting electives and extracurricular activities.
Ninth Term for K-12 Option (Student Teaching) (13 units)
| Course Code | Course Name | Requirement | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| DANC 490 | Capstone Internship: Elementary Placement | 6 | |
| DANC 494 | Capstone Internship: Secondary Placement | 6 | |
| DANC 493 | Professional Seminar in Teaching of Dance | 1 |