Dance, Performance and Choreography, B.S.

1. University Core Curriculum Requirements

A. Communication

Three hours from:

ENG 131 - Rhetoric and Composition Credit(s): 3
ENG 133 - Honors Composition: Analysis, Argument and Research Credit(s): 3

Three hours from:

COM 111 - Public Speaking Credit(s): 3
COM 170 - Interpersonal Communication I Credit(s): 3
COM 215 - Teamwork and Group Communication Credit(s): 3

B. Mathematics

Three hours from:

MTH 110 - Math in Society Credit(s): 3
MTH 127 - Introduction to Foundations of Mathematics I Credit(s): 3
MTH 138 - College Algebra Credit(s): 3
MTH 143 - Finite Mathematics Credit(s): 3
MTH 220 - Introduction to Probability and Statistics Credit(s): 3

C. Life and Physical Sciences

Six hours from:

BIO 238 - Human Anatomy and Physiology I Credit(s): 3
PHY 101 - General Physics I Credit(s): 3

D. Language, Philosophy and Culture

Three hours from:

ENG 200 - Introduction to Literature Credit(s): 3
ENG 209 - Introduction to Mythology Credit(s): 3
ENG 211 - World Literature to 1650 Credit(s): 3
ENG 212 - World Literature from 1650 Credit(s): 3
ENG 221 - British Literature to 1800 Credit(s): 3
ENG 222 - British Literature from 1800 Credit(s): 3
ENG 229 - American Literature to 1865 Credit(s): 3
ENG 230 - American Literature from 1865 Credit(s): 3
ENG 233H - Literary Genres Credit(s): 3
HIS 151 - Western Civilization to 1500 Credit(s): 3
HIS 152 - Western Civilization Since 1500 Credit(s): 3
HIS 161 - World History to 1500 Credit(s): 3
HIS 162 - World History Since 1500 Credit(s): 3
PHI 153 - Introduction to Philosophy Credit(s): 3
PHI 223 - Introduction to Ethics Credit(s): 3

E. Creative Arts

Three hours from:

ART 280 - Art Appreciation Credit(s): 3
ART 281 - Art History Survey I Credit(s): 3
ART 282 - Art History Survey II Credit(s): 3
MHL 245 - Intro to Music Literature Credit(s): 3
MUS 140 - Music Appreciation Credit(s): 3
THR 161 - Theatre Appreciation Credit(s): 3
THR 163 - Film and Culture Credit(s): 3

F. American History

Six hours from:

HIS 133 - U.S. History Survey, 1000-1877 Credit(s): 3
HIS 134 - U.S. History Survey, 1877-Present Credit(s): 3

G. Government/Political Science

Six hours from:

PSC 141 - Introduction to American Government: Theory and Politics Credit(s): 3
PSC 142 - Introduction to American Government: Structure and Functions Credit(s): 3

H. Social and Behavioral Sciences

Three hours from:

ANT 231 - Cultural Anthropology Credit(s): 3
ECO 231 - Principles of Macroeconomics Credit(s): 3
ECO 232 - Principles of Microeconomics Credit(s): 3
GEO 131 - World Regional Geography Credit(s): 3
PSY 133 - General Psychology Credit(s): 3
SOC 137 - Introduction to Sociology Credit(s): 3

I. Component Area Option

Three hours from:

ENG 132 - Research and Argument Credit(s): 3

Three hours from:

FRE 131 - Elementary French Credit(s): 3
FRE 132 - Elementary French Credit(s): 3
GER 131 - Elementary German I Credit(s): 3
GER 132 - Elementary German II Credit(s): 3
BCM 247 - Business Communication Credit(s): 3
POR 131 - Elementary Portuguese I Credit(s): 3
POR 132 - Elementary Portuguese II Credit(s): 3
ENG 273 - Technical and Scientific Writing Credit(s): 3
SPA 131 - Elementary Spanish I Credit(s): 3
SPA 132 - Elementary Spanish II Credit(s): 3
SPH 172 - Beginning American Sign Language Credit(s): 3
SPH 272 - 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:

DAN 107L - Improvisation Credit(s): 1
DAN 200 - Dance Conditioning Credit(s): 1-2 (two hours)
DAN 202L - Ballet II Lab Credit(s): 2
DAN 203L - Jazz Dance II Lab Credit(s): 2
DAN 204L - Modern Dance II Lab Credit(s): 2
DAN 300 - Choreography and Dance Composition I Credit(s): 3
DAN 301 - Rhythmic Analysis of Dance Movement Credit(s): 2
DAN 302L - Ballet III Lab Credit(s): 2
DAN 303L - Jazz Dance III Lab Credit(s): 2
DAN 304L - Modern Dance III Credit(s): 2
DAN 306 - Choreography II Credit(s): 3
DAN 341 - History and Philosophy of Dance Credit(s): 3
DAN 342 - Dance History II Credit(s): 3
DAN 356 - Dance Production Credit(s): 3
DAN 400 - Theory and Practice of Dance Credit(s): 3
DAN 480 - Choreographic Project: Senior Capstone Credit(s): 3
KIN 417 - Analysis of Movement Credit(s): 3
KIN 417L - Analysis of Movement Lab Credit(s): 1

Four hours from:

Each course may be repeated for additional credit.

DAN 360L - Dance Performance Lab Credit(s): 2
DAN 380L - Dance Company Lab Credit(s): 2

Six hours from:

DAN 102L - Ballet I Lab Credit(s): 2
DAN 103L - Jazz Dance I Lab Credit(s): 2
DAN 104L - Modern Dance I Lab Credit(s): 2
DAN 105L - Tap Dance I Lab Credit(s): 2
DAN 305L - Advanced Ballet: Pointe Credit(s): 1-2
DAN 478 - Special Topics Credit(s): 1-6
DAN 360L - Dance Performance Lab Credit(s): 2
or DAN 380L

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.