Course # # Sections How often Credits
PETE 111 3-4 Every
semester
1
DANC 114 1 Even springs 3
DANC 115 1 Every fall 3
DANC 210 1 Every
semester
2
DANC 215 1 Odd falls 2
DANC 216 1 Every fall 2
DANC 310 1 Every
semester
2
DANC 314 1 Even falls 1
DANC 315 1 Every
semester
1
DANC 316 1 Every spring 1
DANC 342 1 Even springs 2
Course Descriptions
Courses marked with ** fulfill the requirements for Performing Arts.
DANC 114 GE: Modern Dance Theory (3)**
This course is designed to introduce the student to the study of dance
as the most fundamental of the arts, involving a direct expression of oneself through the body. The student will explore fundamental movement concepts including time, weight, space, and flow. Contextualization of historical, theoretical, and aesthetic principles will be emphasized.
DANC 115 Introduction to Dance (3)
This course examines the universal human need to celebrate life through dance. It is a survey of dance style forms designed to introduce the student to the energies and mysteries of dance throughout the ages and cultures of the world. Emphasis is on the role of dance as an expression of cultural mores, social order, religious worship, cultural identity, and individuality.
DANC 143 GE: Elementary Jazz Dance (2)
This is an elementary level jazz dance technique course which includes a variety of axial and locomotor techniques and basic combinations characteristic of historical and contemporary jazz dance, with emphasis on developing the physical and expressive potential of the human body. The class will present anatomical and aesthetic aspects of this dance genre. DANC 143 may be repeated for credit once.
DANC 210 GE: Elementary Ballet (2)**
This course will include technique in elementary ballet including alignment, barre, center work, basic enchainements, and room and body directions, with emphasis on developing the physical and expressive potential of the human body. The class will enable students to understand and synthesize the kinesiological and anatomical, historical and theoretical and aesthetic aspects of dance. May be repeated once for credit.
DANC 215 GE: Elementary Lyrical Modern Dance (2)**
This is an elementary level modern dance technique course. It explores a variety of axial and locomotor techniques and simple combinations characteristic of contemporary dance. The ability to apply skills in the art form is implied in any study of technique; this ability will be realized through improvisational and compositional experiences. May be repeated for credit.
DANC 216 Creative Dance for Children (2)
This course is designed to introduce students to the fundamentals of teaching creative dance for children including a conceptual approach to dance and fostering children’s growth through a creative, child- centered dance curriculum. It will include information on the nature of dance for children, choosing age-appropriate topics, strategies for facilitation of dance experience, and group discussions as well as guided practical experiences. Prerequisite: DANC 114 or DANC 210 or DANC 215 or equivalent (1yr. prior dance study).
DANC 310 GE: Intermediate Ballet (2)**
This course will include technique in intermediate ballet including alignment, barre, center work, room and body directions, and intermediate-level enchainements. Students will further develop their awareness of the role of principles of flexibility, muscular strength and endurance, and cardiovascular fitness, with emphasis on developing the physical and expressive potential of the human body. May be
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repeated for credit. Prerequisite: DANC/FIT 210 or equivalent (1-2 yrs. prior ballet study).
DANC 314 GE: Creative Experiences in Dance (1)**
This course provides the student with intermediate to advanced dance experience (minimum 3 years of study) guidance in individual and group experiences in dance. Using a related arts approach, it examines the expressive quality of movement in the use of time, space, and energy factors. Improvisation and choreography are included. Fulfills GE requirement for Performing Arts. Prerequisites: PETE 110 or FIT 140; DANC 114; DANC or FIT 210; DANC or FIT 215.
DANC 315 GE: Dance Performance and Production (1)**
This course consists of performance, choreography, and production work involved with dance as a performing art. Work in performance and technical areas is included, and participation in production is required. This course may be elected more than once for credit (maximum of 3 times). Prerequisite: FIT 140 PETE 110,or equivalent dance instruction.
DANC 316 Dance Teaching Practicum (1)
This course is designed to develop insight and develop further competency during laboratory experiences by providing students with guided practical experiences in teaching dance for children and adults. Prerequisites: PETE 111 or FIT 141 and 142, and PETE 216 or DANC 216.
DANC 317 GE: Dance Repertory (1)**
This course consists of a select dance ensemble that explores, creates and performs new and existing dance works. The dance repertoire studied will reflect a wide variety of genres including ballet, modern, jazz, tap and ethnic dance styles. Course content will include an advanced dance technique class in addition to rehearsals. Prerequisites: DANC 210, 215 and 114 or equivalent.
DANC 342 Seminar in Dance Education: (2)
This course is designed to provide a cohesive overview of the field of dance education. Emphasis is placed on discussions of readings concerning the philosophical and practical approaches to teaching a variety of dance styles to children and adults. Concepts and issues raised by students will be reviewed and/or further discussed by the professor. Integration of courses in dance technique, improvisation and choreography, and dance pedagogy is a major objective of this seminar. Prerequisites: DANC 114, 115, 215, 216, 314, 316, and either 210 or 310.
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Early Childhood Education | Programs and Course Descriptions
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About the Programs
The four-year programs in Early Childhood (PreK-4) is designed to offer students a curriculum of general education and professional and early childhood education theory, application, and practice in teaching children. The curriculum is designed to develop a community of learners who are competent and reflective professionals able to teach any child in any setting. The courses and extensive field based component develops beginning educator’s knowledge, skills, and dispositions relevant to content, the learner and the learning environment, teaching and learning process, and professionalism.
Graduates of the Early Childhood Education major will be certified to teach in PreK to grade 4 (new program). Students interested in this age level can also combine Special Education certification with Early Childhood (PreK-4) Certification (see Special Education major for details).
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Working with children
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