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TRAINING
•Multiple genres of dance with emphasis on educational, professional, and community settings
•Dance as catalyst for artistic expression and global perspective
•Injury prevention techniques and efficient body mechanics integrated into training
•Program ranked #18 nationally for Best Dance Bachelor's Degree by College Factual
•Single Teaching Certification (Grades 6-12): 120-121 semester hours
•Dual Teaching Certification (Grades 6-12): 130 semester hours
NOTABLE ALUMNI
•Rick Scruggs — dance and colorguard teacher at Georgetown HS; Texas Colorguard Circuit Director of the Year (2020)
•Victoria Way — dance educator in Katy ISD; recipient of Ashley HomeStore's Red Apple Award for teaching excellence
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
•BFA Dance Teacher Certification Majors travel to nearby middle and elementary schools to implement lesson plans
•Spring showcase of original choreography in fully-produced dance concert
•Study abroad in Granada, Spain
•Graduates teach in public and private secondary schools across Texas and beyond
Academic info
Snapshot
3.35
Avg GPA (W)
89%
Admit Rate
school-wide
56%
Grad Rate
36,177
Enrollment
$56,906
Earnings
10yr after
Costs & Aid
Average Annual Cost
$16,805
after typical aid
In-State Tuition
$11,450
before aid
Out-of-State Tuition
$22,930
before aid
Average annual cost reflects the grants and scholarships most students receive.
$0-30k$12,715
$30-48k$13,557
$48-75k$13,804
$75-110k$20,028
$110k+$24,713
Program info updated 3d ago
TRAINING
•Multiple genres of dance with emphasis on educational, professional, and community settings
•Dance as catalyst for artistic expression and global perspective
•Injury prevention techniques and efficient body mechanics integrated into training
•Program ranked #18 nationally for Best Dance Bachelor's Degree by College Factual
•Single Teaching Certification (Grades 6-12): 120-121 semester hours
•Dual Teaching Certification (Grades 6-12): 130 semester hours
NOTABLE ALUMNI
•Rick Scruggs — dance and colorguard teacher at Georgetown HS; Texas Colorguard Circuit Director of the Year (2020)
•Victoria Way — dance educator in Katy ISD; recipient of Ashley HomeStore's Red Apple Award for teaching excellence
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
•BFA Dance Teacher Certification Majors travel to nearby middle and elementary schools to implement lesson plans
•Spring showcase of original choreography in fully-produced dance concert
•Study abroad in Granada, Spain
•Graduates teach in public and private secondary schools across Texas and beyond
Updated 3d ago
