Suggested Course Sequence
All students are encouraged to review degree requirements when planning a schedule. This is to verify that all degree requirements are being met and that the student's sequence is on track for their planned graduation date.
Total Units
- B.F.A. in Dance Performance and Choreography: 120 units
- B.F.A. in Dance Performance and Choreography with PreK-12 Dance Education Concentration: 139 units
Electives
B.F.A. Dance Performance and Choreography majors, not in the PreK-12 Dance Education Concentration, are required to take 15 units of electives in DANC courses if they entered the program prior to fall 2025. Students entering the program fall 2025 and later are required to take 12 units of electives in DANC courses. At least 6 units of electives must be in Modern Repertory, Ballet Repertory, or Dance Company.
B.F.A in Dance Performance and Choreography majors in the PreK-12 Dance Education Concentration program are required to take 3 units of electives in dance courses. These three units of electives must be in Modern Repertory, Ballet Repertory, or Dance Company.
Performance Milestone
Students must complete 9 Performance Milestone points to receive the B.F.A. All students are encouraged to review requirements of the Performance Milestone when selecting extracurricular performing activities.
Freshman Year: First Term (16 Units)
| Course Code | Course Name | Requirement | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| ORIE | Orientation | 0 | |
| DANC 223 | Ballet I | Dance Foundation (First Year) |
2 |
| DANC 227 | Modern I | Dance Foundation (First Year) |
2 |
| DANC 245 | Scientific Basis for Movement I | Dance Foundation (First Year) |
3 |
| TSEM 102 | Towson Seminar or Honors TSEM 190 | Core 1 | 3 |
| XXXX XXX |
Special and Behavioral Science Must be PSYC 101 for PreK-12 option only |
Core 6 | 3 |
|
XXXX XXX |
Elective Optional for PreK-12 Review elective requirements for your program |
3 | |
| MATH XXX | Mathematics or English |
Core 3 or Core 2 |
3 |
- Students are encouraged to review requirements of the performance milestone when selecting
electives and extracurricular activities.
Freshman Year: Second Term (16 units)
| Course Code | Course Name | Requirement | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| DANC 224 | Ballet I | Dance Foundation (First Year) |
2 |
| DANC 228 | Modern I | Dance Foundation (First Year) |
2 |
| DANC 345 | Scientific Basis for Movement II | Dance Foundation (First Year) |
2 |
| DANC 235 |
Dance Composition I |
Core 4 Dance Foundation |
3 |
| DANC 216 | Sophomore Crew | Dance Foundation (First Year) |
1 |
| DANC 263 | Dance, Design & Production | Dance Foundation (First Year) | 3 |
| DANC 126 | Musical Concepts for Dancers | Dance Foundation (First Year) |
3 |
| ENGL 102 |
Writing for a Liberal Education or Mathematics |
Core 2 or Core 3 | 3 |
- Students are encouraged to review requirements of the performance milestone when selecting electives and extracurricular activities.
- Additional requirements during the freshman year include:
1. Compiling video of ballet and modern combinations from class and performances to use in sophomore juries..
Sophomore Year: First Term (14-17 units)
| Course Code | Course Name | Requirement | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| DANC 323 | Ballet II | 3 | |
| DANC 327 | Modern II | 3 | |
| DANC 335 | Dance Composition II | 2 | |
| DANC 263 | Dance, Design, and Production | 3 | |
| DANC 126 | Musical Concepts for Dancers | Dance Foundation (First Year) | 3 |
| XXXX XXX |
Arts & Humanities PreK-12 option must take Comm 131 |
Core 5 |
3 |
| PSYC 201 |
Educational Psychology PreK-12 option only |
3 |
- Students are encouraged to review requirements of the performance milestone when selecting electives and extracurricular activities.
- Additional requirements during the Sophomore year include:
1. Continue compiling video of ballet and modern combinations from class and performances to use in sophomore juries.
Sophomore Year: Second Term (15-18 units)
| Course Code | Course Name | Requirement | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| DANC 324 | Ballet II | 3 | |
| DANC 328 | Modern II | 3 | |
| DANC 336 | Dance Composition III | 2 | |
| DANC 316 | Junior Crew | 1 | |
| HIST 145 or 146 |
History of the US to the Civil War History of the US since the Civil War |
Core 11 | 3 |
|
XXXX XXX EDUC 202 |
Metropolitan Perspectives Historical and Contemporary Perspectives: American Urban Schools PreK-12 option only |
Core 10 | 3 |
| XXXX XXX |
Elective Review elective requirements for your program. |
3 | |
| THEA 101 |
Introduction to Acting PreK-12 option only |
3 |
- Students are encouraged to review requirements of the performance milestone when selecting electives and extracurricular activities.
Junior Year: First Term (15-18 units)
| Course Code | Course Name | Requirement | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| DANC 423 or 427 | Ballet III or Modern III | 3 | |
| DANC 436 | Dance Composition IV: For the Proscenium | 2 | |
| DANC 321 |
Responding to Dance B.F.A. option only |
Core 9 | 3 |
| XXXX XXX | Biological and Physical Sciences with Lab | Core 7 |
4 |
| DANC 346 |
Scientific Basis for Movement III |
1 | |
| SPED 301 | Introduction to Special Education PreK-12 option only |
3 | |
| DANC 250 |
Methods of Teaching Dance: Technique PreK-12 option only |
2 | |
|
XXXX XXX |
Elective Review elective requirements for your program. |
3 |
- Students are encouraged to review requirements of the performance milestone when selecting electives and extracurricular activities.
Junior Year, Second Term (15-18 units)
| Course Code | Course Name | Requirement | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
|
DANC 424 or 428 |
Ballet III or Modern III | 3 | |
| DANC 437 | Dance Composition V: Dance For The Camera | 3 | |
| XXXX XXX |
Ethical Issues and Perspectives B.F.A. option only |
Core 14 | 3 |
| XXXX XXX | Biological and Physical Sciences with Lab | Core 8 | 3-4 |
| XXXX XXX |
Elective Review elective requirements for your program. |
3 | |
| DANC 450 | Dance Education and Public Policies PreK-12 option only |
3 | |
| ELED 324 |
Integrating Literacy PreK-12 Content Areas PreK-12 option only |
3 |
- Students are encouraged to review requirements of the performance milestone when selecting electives and extracurricular activities.
Senior Year: First Term (15-16 units)
| Course Code | Course Name | Requirement | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| DANC 423 or 427 |
Ballet III or Modern III |
3 | |
| DANC 480 | Senior Seminar | 2 | |
| DANC XXX |
Elective Review elective requirements for your program. |
3 | |
| DANC 321 |
Responding to Dance PreK-12 option only |
Core 9 | 3 |
| XXXX XXX |
The United States as a Nation B.F.A. option only |
Core 11 | 3 |
| THEA 101 |
Introduction to Acting B.F.A. option only |
Core 4 | 3 |
| DANC 201 | Methods of Teaching Dance: Developmental Movement PreK-12 option only |
2 | |
| REED 365 |
Reading and Writing in the Content Areas PreK-12 PreK-12 option only |
3 | |
|
XXXX XXX |
Diversity and Difference |
Core 13 | 3 |
- Students are encouraged to review requirements of the performance milestone when selecting electives and extracurricular activities.
Senior Year: Second Term (15-17 units)
| Course Code | Course Name | Requirement | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| DANC XXX | Ballet III or Modern III | 3 | |
| DANC 491 |
Senior Project |
3 | |
|
XXXX XXX |
Social and Behavioral Sciences B.F.A. option only |
Core 6 | 3 |
| XXXXX XXX | Global Perspectives | Core 12 | 3 |
|
XXXX XXX |
Ethical Issues and Perspectives PreK-12 option only |
Core 14 | 3 |
| XXXX XXX |
Elective Review elective requirements for your program. |
3 | |
| DANC 350 |
Methods for Teaching Dance: PreK-12 Setting with Part-time Internship PreK-12 option only |
2 |
- Students are encouraged to review requirements of the performance milestone when selecting electives and extracurricular activities.
Ninth Term for PreK-12 Option (Student Teaching) (13 units)
| Course Code | Course Name | Requirement | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| DANC 490 | Capstone Internship: Elementary Placement | 6 | |
| DANC 494 | Capstone Internship: Secondary Placement | 6 | |
| DANC 493 | Professional Seminar in Teaching of Dance | 1 |