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2025-2026 General Catalog [Effective Fall 2025]
Dance Education (BA/BS)
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Program Information
- To qualify for technique classes that are level II or above requires a placement audition or Department approval.
- All courses must be passed with a “C” (2.0) or better to be counted in the major.
- Students will complete a Capstone, which will develop original scholarship that critically evaluates and analyzes their creative practice through a written and oral defense presentation to faculty within their discipline.
- Check-In Meetings will be held annually for all dance majors to assess progress and determine each student’s level of skill and competency.
- Exit interviews will be held for all graduating seniors.
- Every student is required to abide by the policies and procedures set up in the Departmental Student Handbook.
- All dance education majors will complete levels III and IV in Jazz Dance, Modern Dance, and Ballet techniques, and will complete 2 additional courses (4 credits) within levels V and VI in the aforementioned discipline(s) of choice.
- Dance Education majors not seeking secondary licensure must complete additional requirements (see below).
Education Admission Requirements
Students desiring to become candidates for licensure to teach in secondary schools (grades 7-12 dance endorsement) and/or primary schools via secondary licensure extension (grades K-12 dance endorsement) must be admitted to the secondary education program in the College of Education and Human Development (COEHD). The admission process requires a joint disposition assessment approval by the COEHD committee and the TDAA Dance Education faculty coordinator. Students are encouraged to apply no later than the spring semester of their junior year, as candidates must be accepted to the COEHD in order to complete upper-division coursework required for licensure.
Department Admission Requirements
The department admission requirements for dance education pre-licensure students include the following:
Admission is on a provisional basis until students demonstrate mastery of Dance Education requirements, competencies, and skills. Upon completion of all requirements of both the Dance Education and Teacher Education Program requirements and verification of competencies and skills, students become candidates for teacher licensure.
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Bachelor’s Degree Type: Arts or Science Requirement (12* or 16** Credits)
Select one degree type from either Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science: Bachelor of Science (BS) Degree Requirement (12 Credits*)
- Bachelor of Science Degree - Math or Science minimum requirement 12 Credits
* Note: A portion of the BS requirements may be met by fulfilling the General Education Core and Breadth Areas. Consult your Student Success Advisor for details. orBachelor of Arts (BA) Degree Requirement (16 Credits**)
- Bachelor of Arts Degree - Foreign Language Requirement 16 Credits
** Note: One semester of a foreign language may also fulfill the General Education Humanities requirement. The 16 credits may be fulfilled by taking four semesters of a foreign language or by testing out of a language and purchasing the credits. Consult your Student Success Advisor for details. General Education Requirement (28+ Credits)
See General Education for course options. - Core Course Requirements (12+ Credits)
- Breadth Area Requirements (16+ Credits)
Dance Education Curriculum (55-61 Credits)
Required Theory Core (35 Credits)
Required Technique Core (20 Credits)
Complete One of the Following (1 Credit)
Complete Two of the Following (4 Credits)
Complete 4 credits from the following: Required if Seeking K-6 Endorsement (4-6 Credits)
Professional Education Requirements for Secondary Licensure (36-37 Credits)*
To qualify for a teaching license, students must also complete the sequence of professional education courses listed by the Department of Teacher Education . Please see the degree requirements for Secondary Education Licensure . Some classes required for the licensure cannot be taken until the teacher candidate has been admitted to the College of Education and Human Development. Please consult your Student Success Advisor or the Department of Teacher Education for further instruction. * Students who complete their teaching methods course(s) and student teaching as part of their major requirements will earn fewer than 36 credits. Those course credits are counted only once in the degree total. Pre-Admission Courses (18-19 Credits)
Block Courses: Block Application Required (6 Credits)
Advanced Teacher Education Program Courses (12 Credits)
Registration for student teaching is contingent upon passing any required content area Praxis test(s). Non-Licensure Student Requirements (18+ Credits)
If not seeking licensure, complete at least 18 credits of enrichment courses and other elective courses OR complete a minor and other elective courses. Free Electives and University Requirements
Students’ total free elective credit is determined by their General Education courses taken, degree type selected (if applicable), additional credits earned, and any additional math or other prerequisite courses needed. Some students and/or programs may not have any free electives. For a bachelor’s degree, students must earn - A minimum of 120 total credits;
- A minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0 in both SUU coursework and combined transfer/SUU coursework;
- 40 upper-division credits , 20 of which are earned from SUU (students may need to select additional upper-division courses not included in their major requirements in order to reach this minimum 40); and
- 30 credits completed through SUU.
Total Credits, BA Degree: 120-123
Total Credits, BA Degree with Licensure: 133-139
Total Credits, BS Degree: 120
Total Credits, BS Degree with Licensure: 120-126
Licensure Notification
This program typically leads to licensure/certification and was designed to meet such qualifications for the state of Utah. Students who are or may be planning to pursue licensure/certification in any other US state or territory may need to meet additional education requirements. This is not a reflection of SUU’s accreditation or quality, as each state and territory regulates their own education requirements for occupational licensure. Students enrolled in a teacher preparation program may potentially be able to use a Utah educator license to obtain licensure through reciprocity. Additional information may be found through the Department of Teacher Education’s reciprocity table. Program Learning Outcomes
A successful student will: - Demonstrate intermediate proficiency in three disciplines-Jazz Dance, Modern Dance, and Ballet-and advanced proficiency in one of three.
- Analyze the historical, physical, and sociopolitical development of dance as a global art form.
- Examine perspectives of critical analysis regarding creative process and aesthetics.
- Employ principles of improvisation and composition as tools for choreography.
- Recognize basic production processes related to choreography, performance, and technical production.
- Possess knowledge of music fundamentals as they relate to dance practice, composition, and instruction.
- Apply knowledge of human movement and anatomy to dance practice and instruction.
- Possess practical knowledge of dance in education and its ability to educate the whole person.
- Employ methods and skills of teaching with the ability to communicate the art of dance to students.
- Possess working knowledge of the Utah and National Dance Standards.
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