Certificate in K-12 Dance Education

Schedule of Classes

Specific offerings for each semester may be found in the Schedule of Classes.

Program requirements:

The Certificate in Dance Education is a special course of study designed for candidates who wish to teach Dance in a K-12 setting. It is designed to give students the knowledge and skills that allow them to effectively use National Core Art Standards (NCAS) in Dance in both public and private schools. Candidates must complete an application and demonstrate that they possess the basic competencies in Dance to successfully complete the certificate.

Admission requirements:
Application demonstrating competencies in Dance that will show ability to complete the program.

Applicants are admitted to 1 of 4 options, based on their previous experience and degree.

Option 1 - (26 credits)

For Oakland University students currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Dance, or with a completed bachelor’s degree in Dance from any institution.

• DAN 2441 - Educational Psychology and Dance Learning (4)
• DAN 4800 - Dance Education Seminar (1)
• DAN 4810 - Teaching Dance to Students with Disabilities (3)
• DAN 4820 - Implementing the National Core Dance Standards (3)
• DAN 4952 - Internship in K-12 Dance Education (12)

Option 2 - (16 credits)

For candidates with a completed bachelor’s degree in Dance and a full-time position in a K-12 school as a Dance Educator.

• DAN 2441 - Educational Psychology and Dance Learning (4)
• DAN 4800 - Dance Education Seminar (1)
• DAN 4810 - Teaching Dance to Students with Disabilities (3)
• DAN 4820 - Implementing the National Core Dance Standards (3)

Option 3 - (15 credits)

For candidates with a completed bachelor’s degree in any endorsed content in K-12 Education.

• DAN 2441 - Educational Psychology and Dance Learning (4)
• DAN 3030 - Kinesiology for the Dancer (4)
• DAN 4800 - Dance Education Seminar (1)
• DAN 4830 - Elements of Movement (1)
• DAN 4840 - Pedagogy: Learning Styles and Theories (1)
• DAN 4850 - Developmental Domains (1)

Option 4 - (10-30 credits)

For candidates pursuing either professional development or taking courses to meet their state requirements for licensure. To be clear, OU is not providing the licensure itself. Each state has different regulations. This certificate is designed to allow maximum flexibility. Candidate should meet with Dance Education Adviser to determine coursework based on state regulations. This certificate will have the requirement of a minimum of 10 credits in Dance dependent on the specific state regulations.

• DAN 1373 - Dance History and Appreciation (4)
• DAN 2441 - Educational Psychology and Dance Learning (4)
• DAN 3030 - Kinesiology for the Dancer (4)
• DAN 3380 - Contemporary Dance History: Revolution and Revisionism (4)
• DAN 4800 - Dance Education Seminar (1)
• DAN 4801 - Dance Stagecraft and Production (2)
• DAN 4802 - Music Theory for Dance Teachers (3)
• DAN 4803 - Ethical Dilemmas in Dance Education (3)
• DAN 4804 - Introduction to Dance Education Research (3)
• DAN 4805 - Writing Successful Funding Proposals (2)
• DAN 4806 - Dance in Communities: Models and Methods of Building Community and Reciprocity (2)
• DAN 4807 - Dance in Communities: Partnerships, Advocacy, and Audience Building (2)
• DAN 4810 - Teaching Dance to Students with Disabilities (3)
• DAN 4811 - Integrating Social Emotional Learning (SEL) into Dance Education (2)
• DAN 4812 - Dance Integration: Re-envisioning the Creative Process (3)
• DAN 4813 - Creating a Pedagogy of Teaching Dance with(out) Touch (2)
• DAN 4820 - Implementing the National Core Dance Standards (3)
• DAN 4821 - Using Dance Pedagogical Content Knowledge to Drive Programmatic and Self Growth (3)
• DAN 4822 - Foundations for Dance Assessment (3)
• DAN 4823 - Rubric and Portfolio Assessment in Dance (1)
• DAN 4830 - Elements of Movement (1)
• DAN 4831 - Motif Notation Literacy through the Language of Dance® Approach: Your Move, Your Choreography (3)
• DAN 4832 - Introduction to Choreographic Principles (2)
• DAN 4833 - Celebrating Voices of Contemporary Choreographers: Applications to Teaching, Learning, and Appreciation (3)
• DAN 4834 - Choreographic Sharing and Explorations: School, Studio, Personal (2)
• DAN 4835 - Introduction to Choreography in Dance Education: A Process to Teach Your Students How to Create Dances (2)
• DAN 4840 - Pedagogy: Learning Styles and Theories (1)
• DAN 4841 - Introduction to Creative Dance for Early Childhood (2)
• DAN 4842 - Modern Dance Theory and Practice (2)
• DAN 4843 - Jazz Dance Theory and Practice (2)
• DAN 4844 - Hip Hop: History and Heritage (2)
• DAN 4846 - Classical Tap Repertoire - the Shim Sham Shammy (2)
• DAN 4847 - Ballet Theory and Composition (2)
• DAN 4850 - Developmental Domains (1)
• DAN 4851 - The Dancing Brain (3)
• DAN 4853 - Functional Awareness®: Embodied Anatomy Through Reflective Practice to Improve Dance Skills (2)
• DAN 4854 - Harkness Center for Dance Injuries: The Applied Science of Dancer Health and Injury Prevention 3
• DAN 4855 - Movement Behavior Analysis - Observing Behavioral Differences in Dance Performance (3)
• DAN 4900 - Special Topics (1 TO 4)
• DAN 4952 - Internship in K-12 Dance Education (12)