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2008-2009 University Catalog 
    
2008-2009 University Catalog [Archived Catalogue]

Modern Dance - Bachelor of Fine Arts


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Program Total Credits: 128

The Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) degree in Dance is a program designed for those students who wish to prepare for professional careers in dance performance and/or choreography. The BFA in Dance program is normally completed in four years of full-time study with a total requirement of 128 credits. Modern Dance majors further develop technique, repertoire, and composition in the area of Modern Dance. In addition, Modern Dance Majors also pursue nonmajor studies in either Ballet or Jazz Dance.

Junior Year Credits: 33


Fall Credits: 17


  • DAPF XXX - Dance for Non-Majors Credits: 2 cr
  • Elective Credits: 1 cr
  • Liberal Arts Credits: 6 cr

Select one course from the following two:


  • DAPF 8XX - Dance Ensemble Credits: 1 cr

Spring Credits: 16


  • DAPF XXX - Dance for Non-Majors Credits: 2 cr
  • Electives Credits: 2 cr
  • Liberal Arts Credits: 3 cr

Select one course from the following two:


  • DAPF 8XX - Dance Ensemble Credits: 1 cr

Senior Year Credits: 31


Fall Credits: 16


  • DAPF XXX - Dance for Non-Majors Credits: 1 cr
  • DAPF 8XX - Dance Ensemble Credits: 1 cr
  • Electives Credits: 2 cr 
  • Liberal Arts Credits: 6 cr

Spring Credits: 15


  • DAPF XXX - Dance for Non-Majors Credits: 1 cr
  • DAPF 8XX - Dance Ensemble Credits: 1 cr
  • Electives Credits: 2 cr
  • Liberal Arts Credits: 3 cr

Liberal Arts Distribution


Note all Liberal Arts courses are 3.0 credits.

  • Liberal Arts Electives Credits: 12 cr

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