Theatre and Dance, Dance Science Concentration, B.F.A.

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The BFA in Dance Science is a professionally oriented degree for students interested in a career in research, science, or movement studies. The degree pairs dance training and theory with courses in Departments of Kinesiology and Health Promotion, Psychology, Nutrition, and more! Majors are supported by current dance faculty and a wide network of BFA in Dance Science alumni who are working in diverse science fields. The degree culminates in a student-driven final research project.

Admission to the BFA in Dance Science program is by application after 2 semesters of enrollment.

This degree requires 78 credits in the major, 44 of which are upper-division credits.

University Studies Program

This degree requires that The University Studies Program 2015 requirements are met before graduation. Some of the courses required for this major fulfill USP requirements, but not all. Students should check their degree evaluations and consult with their assigned academic advisor to discuss their specific course plan.

C 1 - Communication 1 Credits: 3
C 2 - Communication 2 Credits: 3
C 3 - Communication 3 Credits: 3
Q - - Quantitative Reasoning Credits: 3
PN - - Physical and Natural World (1) Credits: 3
PN - - Physical and Natural World (2) Credits: 3
H - - Human Culture (1) Credits: 3
H - - Human Culture (2) Credits: 3
V - - U.S. & WY Constitution Credits: 3
FYS or USP Elective - - Any 3-credit hour of FYS or 3-credit hours of USP electives Credits: 3

Required Courses

These are the required courses for a B.F.A. with Dance Science Concentration. Certain substitutions may have to be made and all scheduling of classes should be discussed with an adviser.

THEA 1021 - Academic and Professional Issues in Dance Credits: 1
THEA 1040 - Production Crew I Credits: 0.5
THEA 1200 - Introduction to Design Credits: 3
THEA 1405 - Movement Fundamentals & Conditioning Credits: 1
THEA 1450 - Beginning Tap Dance I Credits: 1
THEA 2040 - Production Crew II Credits: 0.5
THEA 2050 - Theatre Practice Credits: 1‑2
THEA 2200 - Backgrounds of Dance Credits: 3
THEA 2410 - Intermediate Ballet I Credits: 1.5
THEA 2420 - Intermediate Ballet II Credits: 1.5
THEA 2430 - Intermediate Modern I Credits: 1.5
THEA 2440 - Intermediate Modern II Credits: 1.5
THEA 2480 - Intermediate Jazz I Credits: 1
THEA 3021 - Foundations of Dance Pedagogy Credits: 1
THEA 3100 - Kinesiology for Dance Credits: 3
THEA 3410 - Adv/Intermediate Ballet I Credits: 1.5
THEA 3420 - Adv/Intermediate Ballet II Credits: 1.5
THEA 3430 - Adv/Intermediate Modern I Credits: 1.5
THEA 3440 - Adv/Intermediate Modern II Credits: 1
THEA 3480 - Adv/Intermediate Jazz I Credits: 1
Plus 2 credits total in any combination of THEA 4010 and THEA 4030
THEA 4010 - Advanced Ballet Credits: 1-3
THEA 4030 - Advanced Modern Dance Credits: 1-3
THEA 4200 - Dance History II Credits: 3
THEA 4250 - Beginning Dance Composition Credits: 2
THEA 4260 - Intermediate Dance Composition Credits: 2‑3
THEA 4880 - Advanced Theatre Practice Credits: 1‑2
THEA 4990 - Research in Theatre Credits: 1‑3
LIFE 1010 - General Biology Credits: 4
KIN 2040 - Human Anatomy Credits: 3
KIN 2041 - Human Anatomy Laboratory Credits: 1
KIN 3050 - Prevention and Care of Athletic Injuries Credits: 2
PSYC 1000 - General Psychology Credits: 3
FCSC 1141 - Principles of Nutrition Credits: 3
KIN 4020 - Motor Behavior Credits: 3
OR
KIN 3034 - Lifespan Motor Development Credits: 3
KIN 3037 - Sport Psychology Credits: 3
OR
KIN 3038 - Exercise Psychology Credits: 3
Foreign Language Credits: 8
A&S Global Credits: 3
A&S Diversity Credits: 3

Additional Upper-division Required Course Work

(minimum 6 hours from the following courses):

KIN 3021 - Physiology of Exercise Credits: 3
KIN 3040 - Teaching Human Anatomy Credits: 3
FCSC 3145 - Sports Nutrition and Metabolism Credits: 3
FCSC 4147 - Nutrition and Weight Control Credits: 3
PSYC 3120 - Cognitive Psychology Credits: 3
PSYC 3250 - Health Psychology Credits: 3
PSYC 4070 - Motivation Credits: 3