Dance, B.F.A.

Print Degree Planner (opens a new window) |

NY State Program Code: 78386
HEGIS Code: 1008.00
CIP Code: 50.0301

(63 credits)

General Education

All students must satisfy the University’s General Education requirements , in addition to the requirements for the major. Students completing the B.A. degree in the College of Arts and Sciences must also satisfy the University’s foreign language requirement. There is no University requirement for a foreign language for the B.A. degree awarded by other schools of the University or for other bachelor’s degrees such as the B.S. or B.F.A.

Note:

Courses are 3 credits unless otherwise noted.

Please see the Dance Handbook for additional departmental requirements.

Requirements for the Bachelor of Fine Arts (B.F.A.) in Dance

Required GPA: 2.0
Credits Required for Major: 63
Credits Required to Graduate: 120

PFD (0191) 110 - Ballet I Credits: 2.00
PFD (0191) 111 - Ballet II Credits: 2.00
PFD (0191) 125 - Modern Dance I Credits: 2.00
PFD (0191) 126 - Modern Dance II Credits: 2.00
PFD (0191) 210 - Ballet III Credits: 2.00
PFD (0191) 211 - Ballet IV Credits: 2.00
PFD (0191) 218 - Dance Improvisation Credits: 3.00
PFD (0191) 221 - Dance Theory And Composition I Credits: 2.00
PFD (0191) 222 - Dance Theory and Composition II Credits: 2.00
PFD (0191) 225 - Modern Dance III Credits: 2.00
PFD (0191) 226 - Modern Dance IV Credits: 2.00
PFD (0191) 235 - Dance History and Criticism I Credits: 3.00
PFD (0191) 236 - Dance History & Criticism II Credits: 3.00
PFD (0191) 240 - Music Rhythmic Training For Dance Credits: 3.00
PFD (0191) 310 - Ballet V Credits: 2.00
PFD (0191) 311 - Ballet V I Credits: 2.00
PFD (0191) 325 - Modern Dance V Credits: 2.00
PFD (0191) 326 - Modern Dance VI Credits: 2.00
PFD (0191) 348 - Dance Theory and Composition III Credits: 2.00
PFD (0191) 350 - Dance Theater I Credits: 1.00 - 3.00
PFD (0191) 401 - Senior Dance Choreography Project Credits: 4.00
PFD (0191) 410 - Ballet V I I Credits: 2.00
PFD (0191) 411 - Ballet V III Credits: 2.00
PFD (0191) 425 - Modern Dance V I I Credits: 2.00
PFD (0191) 426 - Modern Dance V I I I Credits: 2.00
PFD (0191) 450 - Dance Theater II Credits: 1.00 - 3.00
PTD (0193) 103 - History and Application of Theatre Technology Credits: 2.00
PTD (0193) 153 - Introduction To Costumes Credits: 2.00
BIO (0105) 212 - Functional Anatomy of Dance Credits: 3.00

Degree Map

The degree map is a term-by-term sample course schedule to make it easier for you to understand how to graduate in four years with a degree in Dance.