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The mission of the Dance Science degree program is to prepare students with a breadth of knowledge in the sub disciplines of dance science and for students to reach their highest technical and creative potential in a variety of dance forms. The focus is on the practical application of scientific principles to enhance dance and movement performance, improve dance training, reduce injury and contribute to the overall well being of dancers.No audition is required for this major.
A major in Dance Science (B.S. degree) requires the following:
Foundations | |
| BIO 161 Human Anatomy | 4sh |
| BIO 162 Human Physiology | 4sh |
| DAN 102 Somatic Theories I | 4sh |
| DAN 202 Somatic Theories II | 4sh |
4 credit hours covering at least three of the following DAN areas:
| 4 sh |
| DAN 108 A/B World Dance I/II | 4sh |
| ESS 295 Research Methods | 4sh |
Total foundations | 28 sh |
Applications | |
| DAN 302 Dance History II | 4sh |
| ESS 321 Biomechanics | 4sh |
| ESS 342 Sport Psychology | 4sh |
| ESS 422 Physiology of Exercise | 4sh |
| ESS 495 Senior Seminar | 4sh |
8 credit hours of electives from the following choices or other courses per the approval of the coordinator:
| 8 sh |
Total applications | 28 sh |
Total credits | 56 sh |