Oct 11, 2024  
2023-24 Undergraduate Bulletin 
    
2023-24 Undergraduate Bulletin ARCHIVED

Dance, BS


The primary mission of the B.S. in dance is the professional preparation of teachers who possess a breadth of understanding in the discipline and will continue to uphold standards of excellence as they, in turn, make contributions to dance in education and as an art form. Students are encouraged to reach their highest technical and creative potential to the extent that should they desire to pursue graduate studies in dance or a performing career, they will be sufficiently prepared to realize their goals. Therefore, dance majors and minors are required to be enrolled in ballet, modern or jazz dance each semester while completing curriculum requirements. If a student has met the degree requirements for the technique courses, she/he then must enroll in the zero-credit-hour independent study technique course, DANC 2078, while completing curriculum requirements.  In addition, dance majors must earn a grade of C or better in all required major classes. It also is expected that dance students participate in dance program events either as spectators, technical crew or performers. Membership in the SFA Repertory Dance Company is by audition and offers dancers advanced opportunities in performing the choreography of faculty, guest artists and senior-level students.

University Core Curriculum Requirements


A. Communication


B. Mathematics


C. Life and Physical Sciences


D. Language, Philosophy and Culture


E. Creative Arts


F. American History


G. Government/Political Science


H. Social and Behavioral Sciences


I. Component Area Option


Foundation of Knowledge


Core Science Labs


2 hours from the core science labs.

Dance, Major


Students will choose between a teaching and Performance & Choreography (non-teaching) track.  A grade of C or better in all major coursework is required.

Performance & Choreography (Non-Teaching) Track


Performance Option


Each course may be repeated for additional credit.  Four hours from:

Teaching Track


Minor


An academic minor is required for the non-teaching track.  The minor will consist of at least 18 semester hours, but not more than 24 semester hours, with at least six advanced hours at SFA.

General Electives


The student may be required to complete additional elective hours to complete the degree. 

Total hours: 120


Grade Requirements


  • A grade of at least C in each first-year English course (ENGL 1301 , ENGL 1302 )
  • A C average in work completed in the major field
  • A C average in work completed in the minor field

The required averages are based on those SFA courses taken in each category that are included in the student’s official degree plan (CAPP). Transfer and advanced placement coursework are not included in GPA calculations.

In-Residence Requirement


Undergraduate Degree Programs

Undergraduate degrees require at least 25% semester credit hours completed in-residence.

Undergraduate degrees with 120 hours total degree program hours require a minimum of 30 advanced (upper level) in-residence semester credit hours. The in-residence hour requirement will be fulfilled as part of the individual discipline major, which includes as least 12 advanced in-residence semester credit hours. Minor requirements also may contribute to the total in-residence hours as at least six advanced in-residence semester credit hours are required. The balance of in-resident hours will be fulfilled through additional advanced semester credit hours and may include further major and minor coursework.

Undergraduate degrees with more than 120 total degree program hour requirements will ensure semester credit hours for the specific discipline include at least 25% of total semester credit hours in-residence.

View HOP policy 02-214.

Texas Success Initiative Program


All students must satisfy provisions of the Texas Success Initiative program. See the TSI information  bulletin page.

Degree Map


The following is the recommended sequence of course completion for this degree.

Freshman Year


Fall


Spring


Sophomore Year


Fall


Spring


Junior Year


Fall


Spring


Senior Year


Fall


Spring


  • Credit(s): 3
  • DANC 2000 or Higher Credit(s): 2
  • Any Course Credit(s): 6
  • DANC 3260 - Dance Performance Credit(s): 2
  • or

  • DANC 3280 - Dance Company Lab Credit(s): 2
  • or

  • Any Course Credit(s): 2
  • DANC 3000 or Higher Credit(s): 2