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Program checklist · Dance Studies Major with Inclusive Early Childhood/Childhood Education Major

Dance Studies Major with Inclusive Early Childhood/Childhood Education Major

Nazareth University · Rochester, NY

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Program
Award
Dance Studies Major with Inclusive Early Childhood/Childhood Education Major
CIP
50.0512
Credits (computed from items)
108
Catalog edition
2026-2027
Checklist type
degree-program
Identifiers
IPEDS UNITID
193584
CourseShelf checklist
CK_193584_b3ecb7c6
CollegeTransfer.Net
Institution Transfer Profile
Source
CourseShelf publish 61

Requirements to complete

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

Core Curriculum Requirements

0 items

    General Requirements

    7 items
    1. THA 001
      Theatre & Dance Department Forum
      Not resolved to a course
      0
    2. THA 090
      New Student Spotlight
      Not resolved to a course
      0.5
    3. DAN.Q 130 - Dance and Culture
      Not resolved to a course
      3
    4. DAN 260
      Integrated Somatic Anatomy and Kinesiology
      Not resolved to a course
      3
    5. DAN 452
      Senior Seminar in Dance
      Not resolved to a course
      3
    6. DAN 499
      Senior Capstone Project/Comprehensive
      Not resolved to a course
      0
    7. *As part of DAN 499, successful completion of senior project is required for degree completion All BS Dance Studies students must audition* for the Spring Dance Concert, Dance Ensemble, and Student Choreographers Showcase (*though being considered for casting is a choice)
      Not resolved to a course

    Dance Composition/Choreography Requirements

    2 items
    1. DAN 310
      Dance Theory and Improvisation
      Not resolved to a course
      3
    2. DAN 322
      Choreography I - Theories of Dance Composition
      Not resolved to a course
      3

    Technique/Studio Requirements

    29 items
    1. Afro-Diasporic/Fusion - Minimum 6 credits required from the following courses:
      Not resolved to a course
    2. DAN 102
      Afro-Caribbean Contemporary Dance
      Not resolved to a course
      2
    3. DAN 103
      West African Dance Forms
      Not resolved to a course
      2
    4. DAN 111
      Introduction to Jazz: Vernacular Jazz
      Not resolved to a course
      2
    5. DAN 211
      Intermediate Jazz: LatinX Styles
      Not resolved to a course
      2
    6. DAN 311
      Intermediate-Advanced Jazz: African Aesthetics and Contemporary Application
      Not resolved to a course
      2
    7. DAN 209
      Tap I Technique
      Not resolved to a course
      2
    8. DAN 309
      Tap II Technique
      Not resolved to a course
      2
    9. DAN 307
      Hip Hop - Exploring Vernacular Street Dance
      Not resolved to a course
      2
    10. MTHA 113
      Musical Theatre Dance I
      Not resolved to a course
      1.5
    11. MTHA 213
      Musical Theatre Dance II
      Not resolved to a course
      1.5
    12. MTHA 313
      Musical Theatre Dance III
      Not resolved to a course
      1.5
    13. MTHA 403
      Musical Theatre Special Topic
      Not resolved to a course
      1.5
    14. MTHA 413
      Musical Theatre Dance IV
      Not resolved to a course
      1.5
    15. Ballet - Minimum 8 credits required from the following courses:
      Not resolved to a course
    16. DAN 208
      Ballet I Technique
      Not resolved to a course
      3
    17. DAN 308
      Ballet II Technique
      Not resolved to a course
      3
    18. DAN 408
      Ballet III Technique
      Not resolved to a course
      3
    19. DAN 205
      Ballet Barre and Conditioning
      Not resolved to a course
      2
    20. DAN 305
      Open Ballet II
      Not resolved to a course
      2
    21. Dancer Wellness/Somatics - Minimum 2 credits required from the following courses:
      Not resolved to a course
    22. DAN 101
      Dance Conditioning and Injury Prevention
      Not resolved to a course
      2
    23. DAN 110
      Pilates, Placement and Conditioning
      Not resolved to a course
      2
    24. Modern/Contemporary - Minimum 10 credits required from the following courses:
      Not resolved to a course
    25. DAN 212
      Introduction to Modern Dance
      Not resolved to a course
      3
    26. DAN 213
      Special Topics in Contemporary Dance Technique
      Not resolved to a course
      2
    27. DAN 214
      Contemporary Partnering Techniques
      Not resolved to a course
      2
    28. DAN 312
      Modern II Dance Technique
      Not resolved to a course
      3
    29. DAN 412
      Modern III Technique and Theory
      Not resolved to a course
      3

    Theory Course Requirements

    5 items
    1. DAN 315
      Introduction to Dance/Movement Therapy
      Not resolved to a course
      3
    2. DAN 350
      Dance as Art - History and Aesthetics
      Not resolved to a course
      3
    3. DAN 355
      The Art and Theory of Dance Pedagogy
      Not resolved to a course
      3
    4. DAN 360
      Laban-Based Movement Analysis
      Not resolved to a course
      3
    5. DAN 380
      Choreography II - Advanced Theories of Dance Composition
      Not resolved to a course
      3

    Performance/Production Course Requirements

    11 items
    1. Select one 3-credit course from the following:
      Not resolved to a course
    2. THA 150
      Technical Theatre I
      Not resolved to a course
      3
    3. THA 233
      Costume Construction
      Not resolved to a course
      3
    4. THA 235
      Stage Makeup
      Not resolved to a course
      3
    5. THA 237
      Stage Management
      Not resolved to a course
      3
    6. THA 281
      Lighting Design I
      Not resolved to a course
      3
    7. THA 282
      Costume Design I
      Not resolved to a course
      3
    8. THA 283
      Sound Design
      Not resolved to a course
      3
    9. Select a minimum of 1 credit from these options:
      Not resolved to a course
    10. DAN 242
      Dance Ensemble Performance/Repertory
      Not resolved to a course
      0
    11. DAN LAB - Dance Production/Performance
      Not resolved to a course
      0

    Experiential Learning Courses/Senior Capstone

    2 items
    1. Complete the following course:
      Not resolved to a course
    2. DAN 400
      Community and Collaboration in Dance
      Not resolved to a course
      3

    Required Courses for Inclusive Early Childhood/Childhood Education Majors

    2 items
    1. See: Education: Initial Teacher Certification in Inclusive Early Childhood/Childhood Education for course requirements.
      Not resolved to a course
    2. Note - Students who are planning to study abroad and complete the Early Childhood/Childhood Education program complete their study abroad semester during the sophomore year.
      Not resolved to a course

    Dance Studies with Inclusive Early Childhood/Childhood Education - Sample Program

    3 items
    1. Students enrolled in Bachelor of Science (BS) programs must complete 60 credits of liberal arts coursework.
      Not resolved to a course
    2. NYS certification standards require that students complete 6 credits in each of the following subject areas, with a minimum grade of “C” or higher in each course: English, Mathematics, Science, and Social Studies.
      Not resolved to a course
    3. A minimum GPA of 2.7 is required before moving into INCH coursework (fall semester, third year)
      Not resolved to a course
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