The minor in dance education is geared toward dance majors who are interested in teaching in the public or private sector and education majors who are interested in adding dance studies to enhance and expand their PreK-12 teaching pedagogy.

Program Requirements

The minor consists of 16-19 credit hours. DANC 301 or more advanced courses require instructor's consent and/or auditions.

Course Title Hours
DANC 301Contemporary Technique 26-9
or DANC 401 Contemporary Technique 3
DANC 345Methods of Teaching Dance2
DANC 346Practicum in Teaching Dance (two semesters for 1 credit hour each)2
CIPE 300Rhythmic Activities in PreK-12 Physical Education2
CI 320Introduction to Diversity: Exceptionalities2
or CI 321 Introduction to Diversity: Cultural Issues
CI 345Integrating Learning through the Arts2
Total Credit Hours16-19