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Program checklist · B.A.

Theatre, Dance Major

James Madison University · Harrisonburg, VA

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Program
Award
B.A.
Credential class
ceterms:BachelorDegree
CIP
50.0501
Total credits (published)
48-49
Credits (computed from items)
96-98
Catalog edition
2026-2027
Checklist type
degree-program
Identifiers
IPEDS UNITID
232423
CourseShelf checklist
CK_232423_759a17d6
CollegeTransfer.Net
Institution Transfer Profile
Source
CourseShelf publish 59

Requirements to complete

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

Major Requirements

major core · 0 items

    Core Courses

    major core · 9 items
    1. STAD 171
      3
    2. STAD 273
      3
    3. Choose one of the following:
      Not resolved to a course
      2-3
    4. DANC 143
      International Folk Dance (0, 4)
      As published: “International Folk Dance (0, 4) 1”
      2
    5. DANC 303
      1-3
    6. DANC 325
      3
    7. DANC 390
      1-3
    8. THEA 251
      3
    9. Subtotal
      Not resolved to a course
      8-9

    Dance Courses

    8 items
    1. DANC 245
      2
    2. DANC 248
      3
    3. DANC 320
      3
    4. DANC 345
      3
    5. DANC 445
      3
    6. DANC 449
      3
    7. DANC 479
      3
    8. Subtotal
      Not resolved to a course
      20

    Technique Courses

    0 items

      The student is required to complete 10 credits in modern and four credits in ballet technique, with placement to be assessed in conference with dance faculty. Modern, ballet and jazz technique classes all have an advanced level course in the curriculum. The requirements listed below are the minimum level expected of dance major students. Most majors will take additional technique courses as university electives throughout their study in the dance program.

      electives · 7 items
      1. DANC 240
        Intermediate Modern Dance I (0, 4)
        As published: “Intermediate Modern Dance I (0, 4) (Two semesters for a total of four credits)”
        4
      2. DANC 340
        Intermediate Modern Dance II (0, 4)
        As published: “Intermediate Modern Dance II (0, 4) (Two semesters for a total of four credits)”
        4
      3. DANC 440
        Advanced Modern Dance (0, 4)
        As published: “Advanced Modern Dance (0, 4) (One semester for a total of two credits)”
        2
      4. Choose four credits from the following:
        Not resolved to a course
        4
      5. DANC 242
        2
      6. DANC 342
        2
      7. Subtotal
        Not resolved to a course
        14

      Ensemble Courses

      5 items
      1. DANC 110
        1
      2. DANC 210
        1
      3. DANC 211
        2
      4. DANC 311
        2
      5. Subtotal
        Not resolved to a course
        6
      Source. James Madison University, catalog 2026-2027 — https://catalog.jmu.edu/programs/theatre-dance-major-ba/. Captured page pages/0611.html.gz. Assembled from the institution's published catalog as captured; every record names its captured page and source URL. Assembled, not asserted.