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Program checklist · Dance Education, BSEd Major in

Dance Education, BSEd Major in

Hofstra University · Hempstead, NY

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Program
Award
Dance Education, BSEd Major in
Credential class
ceterms:BachelorDegree
CIP
50.0301
Catalog edition
2026-2027 Undergraduate Bulletin
Checklist type
degree-program
Identifiers
IPEDS UNITID
191649
CourseShelf checklist
CK_191649_2814d38a
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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