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Dance EducationNon-Licensure

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ProgramOfficial Program Page

Program snapshot

Admissions

No PrescreenNo AuditionNo InterviewUniversity App Required

Program profile

Dance EducationNon-Licensure

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Cert. Dance Education

ProgramOfficial Program Page

Program snapshot

Admissions

No PrescreenNo AuditionNo InterviewUniversity App Required

Program profile

Dance EducationNon-Licensure

Training

Builds practical knowledge for teaching dance in private studios, community centers, company outreach, higher education, and K-12 settings

Can complement the BA Dance, a dance minor, or an education degree

Credential

Standalone undergraduate certificate open to Salem State students, working dance teachers, and community members

Does not lead to Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education licensure

School info

Snapshot

Avg GPA (W)

3.25

Admit rate

96%

school-wide

Grad rate

50%

Enrollment

4.3K

Earnings

$57K

10yr after

Costs & aid

In-state tuition

$13,090

Before aid

Out-of-state tuition

$20,719

Before aid

Average net price

$15,996

After aid

Tuition And Fees · salemstate.edu College Scorecard

Program info updated Aug 19, 11:05 PM

Program Highlights

Training

Builds practical knowledge for teaching dance in private studios, community centers, company outreach, higher education, and K-12 settings

Can complement the BA Dance, a dance minor, or an education degree

Credential

Standalone undergraduate certificate open to Salem State students, working dance teachers, and community members

Does not lead to Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education licensure

Program Highlights

Training

Builds practical knowledge for teaching dance in private studios, community centers, company outreach, higher education, and K-12 settings

Can complement the BA Dance, a dance minor, or an education degree

Credential

Standalone undergraduate certificate open to Salem State students, working dance teachers, and community members

Does not lead to Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education licensure

Key Info

Enrollment Term

Fall 2027

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Deadline

Early ActionNov 15, 2026

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School Website

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Good to Know

Application

Current Salem State students declare the certificate through the registrar process

New non-degree students use the undergraduate certificate enrollment process

The certificate is open to community members as well as Salem State students

What's The Process

Admission Requirements

No audition, portfolio, or interview is required for this undergraduate certificate

School info

Snapshot

Avg GPA (W)

3.25

Admit rate

96%

school-wide

Grad rate

50%

Enrollment

4.3K

Earnings

$57K

10yr after

Costs & aid

In-state tuition

$13,090

Before aid

Out-of-state tuition

$20,719

Before aid

Average net price

$15,996

After aid

Tuition And Fees · salemstate.edu College Scorecard

Training

Builds practical knowledge for teaching dance in private studios, community centers, company outreach, higher education, and K-12 settings

Can complement the BA Dance, a dance minor, or an education degree

Credential

Standalone undergraduate certificate open to Salem State students, working dance teachers, and community members

Does not lead to Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education licensure

Updated Aug 19, 11:05 PM