Dance, Performance and Choreography, B.S.

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1. University Core Curriculum Requirements

A. Communication

Three hours from:

ENGL 1301 - Rhetoric and Composition Credit(s): 3
ENGL 1303 - Honors Composition: Analysis, Argument and Research Credit(s): 3

Three hours from:

SPCH 1315 - Public Speaking Credit(s): 3
SPCH 1318 - Interpersonal Communication Credit(s): 3
SPCH 2333 - Teamwork and Group Communication Credit(s): 3

B. Mathematics

Three hours from:

MATH 1332 - Math in Society Credit(s): 3
MATH 1350 - Introduction to Foundations of Mathematics I Credit(s): 3
MATH 1314 - College Algebra Credit(s): 3
MATH 1324 - Finite Mathematics Credit(s): 3
MATH 1342 - Introduction to Probability and Statistics Credit(s): 3

C. Life and Physical Sciences

Six hours from:

BIOL 2301 - Anatomy and Physiology I Credit(s): 3
PHYS 1305 - General Physics I Credit(s): 3

D. Language, Philosophy and Culture

Three hours from:

ENGL 2341 - Introduction to Literature Credit(s): 3
ENGL 2309 - Introduction to Mythology Credit(s): 3
ENGL 2332 - World Literature to 1650 Credit(s): 3
ENGL 2333 - World Literature from 1650 Credit(s): 3
ENGL 2322 - British Literature to 1800 Credit(s): 3
ENGL 2323 - British Literature from 1800 Credit(s): 3
ENGL 2327 - American Literature to 1865 Credit(s): 3
ENGL 2328 - American Literature from 1865 Credit(s): 3
ENGL 2335 - Literary Genres Credit(s): 3
HIST 2311 - Western Civilization I Credit(s): 3
HIST 2312 - Western Civilization II Credit(s): 3
HIST 2321 - World Civilizations I Credit(s): 3
HIST 2322 - World Civilizations II Credit(s): 3
PHIL 1301 - Introduction to Philosophy Credit(s): 3
PHIL 2306 - Introduction to Ethics Credit(s): 3

E. Creative Arts

Three hours from:

ARTS 1301 - Art Appreciation Credit(s): 3
ARTS 1303 - Art History I (Prehistoric to the 14th century) Credit(s): 3
ARTS 1304 - Art History II (14th Century to the present) Credit(s): 3
MUMH 1307 - Intro to Music Literature Credit(s): 3
MUSI 1306 - Music Appreciation Credit(s): 3
DRAM 1310 - Theatre Appreciation Credit(s): 3
DRAM 2366 - Film and Culture Credit(s): 3

F. American History

Six hours from:

HIST 1301 - United States History I Credit(s): 3
HIST 1302 - United States History II Credit(s): 3

G. Government/Political Science

Six hours from:

GOVT 2301 - Introduction to American Government: Theory and Politics Credit(s): 3
GOVT 2302 - Introduction to American Government: Structure and Functions Credit(s): 3

H. Social and Behavioral Sciences

Three hours from:

ANTH 2351 - Cultural Anthropology Credit(s): 3
ECON 2301 - Principles of Macroeconomics Credit(s): 3
ECON 2302 - Principles of Microeconomics Credit(s): 3
GEOG 1303 - World Regional Geography Credit(s): 3
PSYC 2301 - General Psychology Credit(s): 3
SOCI 1301 - Introduction to Sociology Credit(s): 3

I. Component Area Option

Three hours from:

ENGL 1302 - Research and Argument Credit(s): 3

Three hours from:

BUSI 2304 - Business Communication Credit(s): 3
ENGL 2311 - Technical and Scientific Writing Credit(s): 3
FREN 1311 - Elementary French Credit(s): 3
FREN 1312 - Elementary French Credit(s): 3
GERM 1311 - Elementary German I Credit(s): 3
GERM 1312 - Elementary German II Credit(s): 3
PORT 1311 - Elementary Portuguese I Credit(s): 3
PORT 1312 - Elementary Portuguese II Credit(s): 3
SPAN 1311 - Elementary Spanish I Credit(s): 3
SPAN 1312 - Elementary Spanish II Credit(s): 3
SGNL 1301 - Beginning American Sign Language Credit(s): 3
SGNL 1302 - Intermediate American Sign Language Credit(s): 3

2. Foundation of Knowledge

Core Science Labs:

2 hours from the core science labs.

3. Dance, Performance Choreography Major Courses

Forty-four hours from:

DANC 1107 - Improvisation Credit(s): 1
DANC 2100 - Dance Conditioning Credit(s): 1-2 (two hours)
DANC 2242 - Ballet II Lab Credit(s): 2
DANC 2248 - Jazz Dance II Lab Credit(s): 2
DANC 2245 - Modern Dance II Lab Credit(s): 2
DANC 3300 - Choreography and Dance Composition I Credit(s): 3
DANC 3201 - Rhythmic Analysis of Dance Movement Credit(s): 2
DANC 3243 - Ballet III Lab Credit(s): 2
DANC 3249 - Jazz Dance III Lab Credit(s): 2
DANC 3246 - Modern Dance III Lab Credit(s): 2
DANC 3306 - Choreography II Credit(s): 3
DANC 3341 - History and Philosophy of Dance Credit(s): 3
DANC 3342 - Dance History II Credit(s): 3
DANC 3356 - Dance Production Credit(s): 3
DANC 4300 - Theory and Practice of Dance Credit(s): 3
DANC 4380 - Choreographic Project Credit(s): 3
KINE 4317 - Analysis of Movement Credit(s): 3
KINE 4117 - Analysis of Movement Lab Credit(s): 1

Four hours from:

Each course may be repeated for additional credit.

DANC 3260 - Dance Performance Credit(s): 2
DANC 3280 - Dance Company Lab Credit(s): 2

Six hours from:

DANC 1241 - Ballet I Lab Credit(s): 2
DANC 1247 - Jazz Dance I Lab Credit(s): 2
DANC 1244 - Modern Dance I Lab Credit(s): 2
DANC 1210 - Tap Dance 1 Lab Credit(s): 2
DANC 3143 - Pointe Credit(s): 1-2
DANC 4178 - Special Topics Credit(s): 1-6
DANC 3260 - Dance Performance Credit(s): 2
or DANC 3280

4. Minor

To be discussed with advisor. Must be a minimum of 18 hours.

5. Hours needed to total 120

To be discussed with advisor.

6. Grade Requirements

A grade of at least C in each freshman English course; a grade of at least C in dance major courses; and a C average in coursework completed at SFA. These required averages are based on those courses in each category that are included in the student’s official degree plan.

7. Texas Success Initiative Program

All students must satisfy provisions of the Texas Success Initiative program.

See TSI information elsewhere in this bulletin.