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Program Requirements

Program Requirements:

The Certificate in Dance Education is a special course of study designed for candidates who wish to teach Dance in a K-12 setting. It is designed to give students the knowledge and skills that allow them to effectively use National Core Art Standards (NCAS) in Dance in both public and private schools. Candidates must complete an application and demonstrate that they possess the basic competencies in Dance to successfully complete the certificate.

Admission Requirements:

  • Application demonstrating competencies in Dance that will show ability to complete the program.

  • Applicants are admitted to 1 of 4 options, based on their previous experience and degree.

Option 1 - (26 credits)

For Oakland University students currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Dance, or with a completed bachelor’s degree in Dance from any institution.

  • course Educational Psychology and Dance Learning (4)

  • course Dance Education Seminar (1)

  • course Teaching Dance to Students with Disabilities (3)

  • course Implementing the National Core Dance Standards (3)

  • course Internship in K-12 Dance Education (12)

Option 2 - (16 credits)

For candidates with a completed bachelor’s degree in Dance and a full-time position in a K-12 school as a Dance Educator.

  • course Educational Psychology and Dance Learning (4)

  • course Dance Education Seminar (1)

  • course Teaching Dance to Students with Disabilities (3)

  • course Implementing the National Core Dance Standards (3)

Option 3 - (15 credits)

For candidates with a completed bachelor’s degree in any endorsed content in K-12 Education.

  • course Educational Psychology and Dance Learning (4)

  • course Kinesiology for the Dancer (4)

  • course Dance Education Seminar (1)

  • course Elements of Movement (1)

  • course Pedagogy: Learning Styles and Theories (1)

  • course Developmental Domains (1)

Option 4 - (10-30 credits)

For candidates pursuing either professional development or taking courses to meet their state requirements for licensure. To be clear, OU is not providing the licensure itself. Each state has different regulations. This certificate is designed to allow maximum flexibility. Candidate should meet with Dance Education Adviser to determine coursework based on state regulations. This certificate will have the requirement of a minimum of 10 credits in Dance dependent on the specific state regulations.

  • course Dance History and Appreciation (4)

  • course Educational Psychology and Dance Learning (4)

  • course Kinesiology for the Dancer (4)

  • course Contemporary Dance History: Revolution and Revisionism (4)

  • course Dance Education Seminar (1)

  • course Dance Stagecraft and Production (2)

  • course Music Theory for Dance Teachers (3)

  • course Ethical Dilemmas in Dance Education (3)

  • course Introduction to Dance Education Research (3)

  • course Writing Successful Funding Proposals (2)

  • course Dance in Communities: Models and Methods of Building Community and Reciprocity (2)

  • course Dance in Communities: Partnerships, Advocacy, and Audience Building (2)

  • course Teaching Dance to Students with Disabilities (3)

  • course Integrating Social Emotional Learning (SEL) into Dance Education (2)

  • course Dance Integration: Re-envisioning the Creative Process (3)

  • course Creating a Pedagogy of Teaching Dance with(out) Touch (2)

  • course Implementing the National Core Dance Standards (3)

  • course Using Dance Pedagogical Content Knowledge to Drive Programmatic and Self Growth (3)

  • course Foundations for Dance Assessment (3)

  • course Rubric and Portfolio Assessment in Dance (1)

  • course Elements of Movement (1)

  • course Motif Notation Literacy through the Language of Dance® Approach: Your Move, Your Choreography (3)

  • course Introduction to Choreographic Principles (2)

  • course Celebrating Voices of Contemporary Choreographers: Applications to Teaching, Learning, and Appreciation (3)

  • course Choreographic Sharing and Explorations: School, Studio, Personal (2)

  • course Introduction to Choreography in Dance Education: A Process to Teach Your Students How to Create Dances (2)

  • course Pedagogy: Learning Styles and Theories (1)

  • course Introduction to Creative Dance for Early Childhood (2)

  • course Modern Dance Theory and Practice (2)

  • course Jazz Dance Theory and Practice (2)

  • course Hip Hop: History and Heritage (2)

  • course Classical Tap Repertoire - the Shim Sham Shammy (2)

  • course Ballet Theory and Composition (2)

  • course Developmental Domains (1)

  • course The Dancing Brain (3)

  • course Functional Awareness®: Embodied Anatomy Through Reflective Practice to Improve Dance Skills (2)

  • course Harkness Center for Dance Injuries: The Applied Science of Dancer Health and Injury Prevention 3

  • course Movement Behavior Analysis - Observing Behavioral Differences in Dance Performance (3)

  • course Special Topics (1 TO 4)

  • course Internship in K-12 Dance Education (12)