Bachelor Degree in Dance Education (BA) at Brigham Young University |
Brigham Young University
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Brigham Young University is a Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above Research Universities (high research activity) with 34,174 students in Provo, UT.
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This school offers the following degree levels:
Bachelor degree, Certificates/Postbaccalaureate Certificate, Masters degree, Doctor's degree, First-Professional degree |
| Also, students of this school are eligible for federal aid such as Pell Grants and Direct Loans from the US Department of Education. |
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Brigham Young University
Bachelor degree
Dance Education (BA)
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Program Purpose
The purpose of this program is to prepare students for teaching dance in a secondary public school setting (grades 7 - 12) with certification, while achieving a Bachelor of Arts degree. Upon completion of this degree the student will be prepared for post-baccalaureate programs, or for teaching, performing, or choreographing within the community or private sector.
Expected Learning Outcomes
Goal: This program will prepare students with a thorough foundation of knowledge and skills required for certification as an entry level dance educator in the public schools (grades 7-12).
Program Outcomes:
1. Students will demonstrate competency in dance technique, performance, composition and improvisation.
2. Students will be able teach the art of dance in the secondary schools using principles and concepts set forth by the National Dance Standards and the State Core Curriculum.
3. Students will demonstrate the ability to produce new knowledge and skills in others by facilitating progressive developmental, artistic, cultural, physical, and process oriented experiences in dance.
4. Students will demonstrate a personal philosophy of education grounded in the gospel of Jesus Christ.
5. Students will demonstrate competency in knowledge and understanding of dance in contemporary and past culture, dance history, and philosophy.
6. Students will demonstrate competency in the knowledge of dance and its relationship to the arts, technology, and other disciplines.
7. Students will demonstrate competency in the knowledge of production, dance accompaniment, music, and rhythmic training.
8. Students will demonstrate competent social skills.
9. Students will develop an understanding of, appreciation for, and participation in cultural aspects of dance.
10. Students will demonstrate competency in the knowledge of anatomy, physiology, and kinesiology in relation to movement and dance technique.
11. Students will demonstrate advocacy for the art of dance in public schools, private schools, and the broader community.
12. Students will be able to identify resources for future employment.
13. Students will be actively involved in professional organizations which support the fields of dance education.
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