Program Sequence for Fall 24 Admits – Dance Education – with initial NYS Certification in Dance (MA)
This is a suggested course of study for full time students admitted in Fall 24. Students should consult with their faculty advisor to create an individualized course sequence. Part time registration is available upon consultation with program advisor after admission.
Academic Plan
- DANCED-MA
- Track 2: DANEDANYSC for those with initial New York State (NYS) certification in Dance Education
Total Credits
30
Academic and Professional Milestones Prior to Semester 1
- Students must comply and complete the fingerprinting process prior to enrolling in courses. For further information, visit the Fingerprinting page.
Fall Semester 1
Total Credits
5
Courses
- DAN 70100 – Embodied Research Practices (taken 2 times), 2 credits
- DAN 73000 – Studies of Forms, 3 credits
- Offered Fall Only
Note
Students who need Financial Aid could take a course to meet an admissions conditions in this semester.
Academic and Professional Milestones
- Students must apply for clinical experience courses for next semester. Refer to the program home page for full policies and procedures.
Spring Semester 1
Total Credits
7
Total Semester Clinical Hours
50
Courses
- DANED 76000 – Dance Methods I: Curriculum Design and Pedagogy for Productive Teaching and Learning, 3 credits
- Offered Spring Only
- EDUC 70800 – Clinical Experiences 1 (PK-12)(KC), 0 credits
- Number of Clinical hours: 50
- DAN 74600 – Special Topics in Dance, 3 credits
- Offered Spring Only
- This course culminates in a performance open to the public at the end of the semester
- DAN 73500 – Performance and Presentation, 1 credit
- Offered Spring Only
- This course culminates in a performance open to the public at the end of the semester
Academic and Professional Milestones
- Students must apply for clinical experience courses for next semester. Refer to the program home page for full policies and procedures.
Summer Semester
Total Credits
6
Courses
- DAN 70500 – Maintenance of the Dancer’s Instrument, 3 cr
- Offered Summer Only
- DAN 74200 – Graduate Dance History, 3 cr
- Offered Summer Only
Academic and Professional Milestones
- Students must apply for clinical experience courses for next semester. Refer to the program home page for full policies and procedures.
Fall Semester 2
Total Credits
8
Total Semester Clinical Hours
50
Courses
- DANED 76200 – Dance Methods II: Advanced Curriculum Design and Pedagogy for Productive Teaching and Learning, 3 credits
- Offered Fall Only
- EDUC 70900 – Clinical Experiences 2 (PK-12)(KC), 0 credits
- Number of Clinical hours: 50
- DAN 70100 – Embodied Research Practices (taken 2 times), 2 credits
- DAN 74000 – Aesthetics, 3 credits
- Offered Fall Only
Academic and Professional Milestones
- Students must apply for Student/Supervised Teaching for next semester. Refer to the program home page for full policies and procedures.
- Students must take and pass Content Specialty Test (CST) – Dance before applying for Student Teaching.
- Students must take and pass Educating All Students (EAS) Exam before applying for Student Teaching.
- Students must satisfy any outstanding Admission Conditions, if applicable.
- Students must apply for graduation the semester before their planned graduation. Refer to the Graduation page for full policies and procedures.
- Students must complete an e-Portfolio in Methods II – DANED 76200 – A collection of dance curriculum assignments and recordings of performances and choreographic work. The e-portfolio is complete and assessed during Methods II as part of the coursework.
Spring Semester 2
Total Credits
4
Total Semester Clinical Hours
60 days
Courses
- DANED 76400 – Supervised Teaching in Dance Grades PreK-12 (KC), 4 credits
- This course requires students to be in schools five days per week for 60 days
Academic and Professional Milestones
- Students apply for certification after degree has been conferred. You will receive an email once Hunter’s recommendation has been entered on your TEACH Account with the steps to apply. Refer to the Certification and Licensure page for more information.