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Dance Education, BSEd Major in

Hofstra University · Hempstead, NY

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Program
Award
Dance Education, BSEd Major in
Credential class
ceterms:BachelorDegree
Catalog edition
2026-2027 Undergraduate Bulletin
Checklist type
degree-program
Description
This undergraduate major program is designed to prepare prospective dance teachers to be highly skilled and creative dancers and choreographers, as well as scholarly, reflective educators, able to meet the varied needs of students of all grades. This program focuses attention on the acquisition of knowledge and skills that enable the pre-service teacher to develop and implement effective, innovative dance education programs that meet the New York State Learning Standards for the Arts. Students who successfully complete the program and pass all New York State certification requirements will qualify for New York State initial teaching certification.
Identifiers
IPEDS UNITID
191649
CourseShelf checklist
CK_191649_38844b07
CollegeTransfer.Net
Institution Transfer Profile
Source
CourseShelf publish 61

Requirements to complete

Every course or condition the catalog lists, in the catalog's order.

Program Requirements

0 items

    Semester Hours: 124 and GPA Requirement

    0 items

      Liberal Arts - Semester Hours: Minimum 63

      0 items

        Residence Requirement

        0 items

          The following general and major requirements

          0 items

            WSC 001 and 002 and Writing Proficiency Exam

            2 items
            1. WSC 001
              Composition Semester Hours: 3-4
              Not resolved to a course
            2. WSC 002
              Composition Semester Hours: 3
              Not resolved to a course

            Literature course and RHET 001

            1 item
            1. RHET 001
              (CP) Oral Communication Semester Hours: 3
              Not resolved to a course

            History

            0 items

              Social Sciences

              0 items

                Natural Science

                1 item
                1. HSCI 103
                  Human Anatomy and Physiology I Semester Hours: 4
                  Not resolved to a course
                  or: BIOL 004 - (NS) Human Biology Semester Hours: 3

                Mathematics

                0 items

                  Information Retrieval - 0-3 s.h.

                  1 item
                  1. CSC 005
                    (CS) Overview of Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence Semester Hours: 3
                    Not resolved to a course
                    or: LIBR 001 - Introduction to Library and Information Technology Semester Hours: 1
                    or: Passing score on the Examination for Information Retrieval (EIR), 0 s.h.

                  Language Other Than English

                  1 item
                  1. ASL 001
                    (LA) American Sign Language I
                    As published: “(LA) American Sign Language I Semester Hours: 3”
                    3

                  Dance and Related Coursework - Semester Hours: minimum of 56.5

                  42 items
                  1. DNCE 011
                    (CP) Modern Dance I Semester Hours: 2-4
                    Not resolved to a course
                  2. DNCE 012
                    (CP) Modern Dance II Semester Hours: 2-4
                    Not resolved to a course
                  3. DNCE 013
                    (CP) Modern Dance III Semester Hours: 2-4
                    Not resolved to a course
                  4. DNCE 014
                    (CP) Modern Dance IV Semester Hours: 2-4
                    Not resolved to a course
                  5. DNCE 015
                    (CP) Ballet I Semester Hours: 2-3
                    Not resolved to a course
                  6. DNCE 016
                    (CP) Ballet II Semester Hours: 2-3
                    Not resolved to a course
                  7. DNCE 017
                    (CP) Ballet III Semester Hours: 2-3
                    Not resolved to a course
                  8. DNCE 018
                    Ballet IV Semester Hours: 2-3
                    Not resolved to a course
                  9. DNCE 111
                    Modern Dance V Semester Hours: 2-4
                    Not resolved to a course
                  10. DNCE 112
                    Modern Dance VI Semester Hours: 2-4
                    Not resolved to a course
                  11. DNCE 113
                    Modern Dance VII Semester Hours: 2-4
                    Not resolved to a course
                  12. DNCE 115
                    Ballet V Semester Hours: 2-3
                    Not resolved to a course
                  13. DNCE 116
                    Ballet VI Semester Hours: 2-3
                    Not resolved to a course
                  14. DNCE 121
                    Choreography I Semester Hours: 3
                    Not resolved to a course
                  15. DNCE 127
                    (AA) Dance Appreciation Semester Hours: 3
                    Not resolved to a course
                  16. DNCE 128
                    The History of Ballet and Modern Dance Semester Hours: 3
                    Not resolved to a course
                  17. DNCE 130
                    Dance Repertory Semester Hours: 3
                    Not resolved to a course
                    or: DNCE 132 - Dance Styles Semester Hours: 1-3
                  18. DNCE 025
                    The Art of Dance Production Semester Hours: 3
                    Not resolved to a course
                  19. (concurrently with DRAM 055 )
                    Not resolved to a course
                  20. Required courses related to dance:
                    Not resolved to a course
                  21. MUS 151
                    Special Studies in Music Semester Hours: 1-3
                    Not resolved to a course
                  22. (3 s.h. required)
                    Not resolved to a course
                    or: DNCE 030 - Rhythmic Training and Accompaniment for Dance Semester Hours: 3
                  23. PESP 012
                    Folk and Square Dance Semester Hours: 1
                    Not resolved to a course
                  24. PESP 107
                    Kinesiology for the Dancer Semester Hours: 4
                    Not resolved to a course
                  25. DRAM 055
                    Rehearsal and Production-Theater Semester Hours: 0.5
                    Not resolved to a course
                  26. MUTH 157
                    (CP) Choreography for the Theater Semester Hours: 3
                    Not resolved to a course
                  27. DRAM 035
                    Introduction to Laban Movement Analysis Semester Hours: 2
                    Not resolved to a course
                    or: DNCE 035 - Introduction to Laban Movement Analysis Semester Hours: 2
                  28. One dance elective chosen from:
                    Not resolved to a course
                  29. DNCE 039
                    (CC, CP) The Dance Practices of the African Diaspora and the American Experience Semester Hours: 3
                    Not resolved to a course
                  30. DNCE 040
                    (CP) Tap Dance I Semester Hours: 2
                    Not resolved to a course
                  31. DNCE 041
                    (CP) Tap Dance II Semester Hours: 2
                    Not resolved to a course
                  32. DNCE 048
                    (CP) Jazz Dance I Semester Hours: 2
                    Not resolved to a course
                  33. DNCE 049
                    (CP) Jazz Dance II Semester Hours: 2
                    Not resolved to a course
                  34. DNCE 050
                    (CP) Jazz Dance III Semester Hours: 2
                    Not resolved to a course
                  35. DNCE 110
                    (CP) Irish Dance Steps and Studies Semester Hours: 3
                    Not resolved to a course
                  36. DNCE 122
                    Choreography II Semester Hours: 3
                    Not resolved to a course
                  37. DNCE 123
                    Independent Study in Dance Semester Hours: 1-3
                    Not resolved to a course
                  38. DNCE 131
                    Departmental Honors Candidacy: Essay Semester Hours: 1-3
                    Not resolved to a course
                  39. DNCE 133
                    Senior Practicum Semester Hours: 2
                    Not resolved to a course
                  40. AFST 039
                    (CC, CP) The Dance Practices of the African Diaspora and the American Experience
                    As published: “(CC, CP) The Dance Practices of the African Diaspora and the American Experience Semester Hours: 3”
                    3
                  41. IRE 110
                    (CP) Irish Dance Steps and Studies Semester Hours: 3
                    Not resolved to a course
                  42. PESP 103
                    Methods and Materials for Teaching at the Elementary Level Semester Hours: 3
                    Not resolved to a course

                  Professional Education Coursework - Semester Hours: 30 (with advisement)

                  16 items
                  1. CT 102
                    Development and Learning in Childhood and Adolescence Semester Hours: 3
                    Not resolved to a course
                  2. (see footnote*)
                    Not resolved to a course
                  3. CT 118
                    Introduction to Dance Education Semester Hours: 1
                    Not resolved to a course
                  4. CT 119
                    Teaching Dance at the Elementary Level Semester Hours: 3
                    Not resolved to a course
                  5. (see footnote*)
                    Not resolved to a course
                  6. CT 120
                    Teaching Dance at the Secondary Level Semester Hours: 3
                    Not resolved to a course
                  7. (see footnote*)
                    Not resolved to a course
                  8. CT 179
                    Student Teaching (Undergraduate) Semester Hours: 6
                    Not resolved to a course
                  9. FDED 111
                    The American School Semester Hours: 3
                    Not resolved to a course
                    or: FDED 127 - Introduction to Philosophy of Education Semester Hours: 3
                  10. LYST 102
                    Literacy, Art, Music and Dance Semester Hours: 1
                    Not resolved to a course
                  11. SED 100D
                    Educational Technology in Dance Education Semester Hours: 1
                    Not resolved to a course
                  12. SED 151
                    The Secondary School Teacher Semester Hours: 3
                    Not resolved to a course
                  13. (see footnote*)
                    Not resolved to a course
                  14. SED 178
                    Reflective Practice and Classroom Analysis Semester Hours: 3
                    Not resolved to a course
                  15. SPED 102
                    Inclusion: Meeting Special Needs in PreK-12 Programs Semester Hours: 3
                    Not resolved to a course
                  16. (see footnote*)
                    Not resolved to a course

                  Footnote*

                  10 items
                  1. CT 102
                    Development and Learning in Childhood and Adolescence Semester Hours: 3
                    Not resolved to a course
                  2. 20 clock-hour field placement, grades PreK-12
                    Not resolved to a course
                  3. SPED 102
                    Inclusion: Meeting Special Needs in PreK-12 Programs Semester Hours: 3
                    Not resolved to a course
                  4. 20 clock-hour field placement in varied settings, grades PreK-12
                    Not resolved to a course
                  5. CT 119
                    Teaching Dance at the Elementary Level Semester Hours: 3
                    Not resolved to a course
                  6. 20 clock-hour field placement, grades PreK-12
                    Not resolved to a course
                  7. CT 120
                    Teaching Dance at the Secondary Level Semester Hours: 3
                    Not resolved to a course
                  8. 20 clock-hour field placement, grades 7-12
                    Not resolved to a course
                  9. SED 151
                    The Secondary School Teacher Semester Hours: 3
                    Not resolved to a course
                  10. 20 clock-hour field placement, grades 7-12
                    Not resolved to a course

                  Free Electives

                  2 items
                  1. At least 30 s.h. in the liberal arts outside the Department of Drama and Dance .
                    Not resolved to a course
                  2. A minimum total of 124 s.h. for the degree.
                    Not resolved to a course

                  MOVOM and T’DAA

                  0 items

                    Student Teaching Requirements

                    3 items
                    1. A cumulative GPA of 2.75 or better on overall course work or permission of adviser.
                      Not resolved to a course
                    2. No grades lower than C- and no unresolved INC grades in professional education course work.
                      Not resolved to a course
                    3. A GPA of 2.5 or higher in dance content courses.
                      Not resolved to a course

                    Graduation Requirements

                    5 items
                    1. Completion of all criteria listed above under Program Requirements.
                      Not resolved to a course
                    2. No grades lower than C- and no unresolved INC grades in professional education course work.
                      Not resolved to a course
                    3. An overall GPA of 2.75 or better in all course work.
                      Not resolved to a course
                    4. A GPA of 2.5 or better in dance course work.
                      Not resolved to a course
                    5. Completion of all required Educational Law Seminars.
                      Not resolved to a course

                    Teacher Certification Requirements

                    6 items
                    1. Identification of Child Abuse and Maltreatment
                      Not resolved to a course
                    2. Fire and Arson Prevention
                      Not resolved to a course
                    3. School Violence Prevention and Intervention
                      Not resolved to a course
                    4. Prevention of Alcohol, Tobacco and Drug Abuse
                      Not resolved to a course
                    5. Highway and School Safety/Prevention of Child Abduction
                      Not resolved to a course
                    6. Training in Harassment, Bullying and Discrimination Prevention and Intervention required under the Dignity for All Students Act (DASA)
                      Not resolved to a course
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