BFA in Dance Science

The BFA in Dance Science program is designed for students with an extensive background in dance and interest in dance science preparing them to become well-informed performers, teachers, and researchers. The programs offers:

• Access to full dance technique curriculum
• Upper division courses and project

• High level of dance technique training
• Work with faculty on dance science research
• Performance opportunities
• Preparation for graduate studies in dance science and related fields 

Students must apply for acceptance into this program at the end of their sophomore year.  They must have a 2.5 GPA in the major and/or requirements in the concentration.  Students must complete the core requirements in Dance for a BFA degree.  In addition, they must take courses and electives outside Theatre & Dance:

• General Psychology, Nutrition, Sports Psychology and Preventions and Care of Athletic Injuries 
• Additional upper division course work selected from departments of Kinesiology and Health, Zoology and Physiology, Family and Consumer Sciences and Psychology
• Capstone Project: Includes independent study in research methods and a case-study project (screening follow-up with individual, review of literature, basic intervention)  

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