Dance Education M.A. Postgraduate Programme By Towson University |TopUniversities

Programme overview

Main Subject

Education and Training

Degree

MA

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

The Master of Arts in dance education embraces pedagogy that is globally informed,  theoretically rich, and reflective of your personal interests, artistic and educational legacy, and career goals. The program engages students in a range of practical approaches and theoretical perspectives. It also:

  • offers a pathway for certified dance teachers to complete the Maryland State Department of Education's advanced teaching certification in two years, through part-time graduate study 
  • promotes mastery in dance education
  • cultivates a personal pedagogy that is globally informed to prepare graduates for a variety of dance education settings and career paths
  • prepares graduates for doctoral studies

Programme overview

Main Subject

Education and Training

Degree

MA

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

The Master of Arts in dance education embraces pedagogy that is globally informed,  theoretically rich, and reflective of your personal interests, artistic and educational legacy, and career goals. The program engages students in a range of practical approaches and theoretical perspectives. It also:

  • offers a pathway for certified dance teachers to complete the Maryland State Department of Education's advanced teaching certification in two years, through part-time graduate study 
  • promotes mastery in dance education
  • cultivates a personal pedagogy that is globally informed to prepare graduates for a variety of dance education settings and career paths
  • prepares graduates for doctoral studies

Admission Requirements

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  • No GRE scores are required. 
  • A baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited college or university.
  • A minimum undergraduate GPA of 3.00 (on a 4-point scale) is required for full admission to the program, and 2.75 is required for conditional admission. GPA calculations may be based upon the cumulative units or the last 60 units of the degree. See graduate admission policies for more information.  
  • Teaching experience is preferred, but not required.
  • Prerequisite: Completion of a minimum of 20 hours of Introduction to Laban Movement Analysis by approval of program director.
  • An interview may be requested at the discretion of the master’s program dance faculty following initial admission screening.

May

  • Candidates are required to submit references or letter(s) of recommendation for acceptance
  • Candidates are required to submit an essay(s) for acceptance

Scholarships

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