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2002-03 University Catalog

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Dance

Additional Undergraduate Requirements and Programs

Writing-Intensive Requirement

The university requires all students to complete at least one course designated "writing intensive" in their majors at the 300-level or above. Students in the B.F.A. and B.A. in dance programs fulfill this requirement by successfully completing DANC 390 or 391.

Virginia Licensure (Certification) to Teach

Pending approval of the Virginia State Department of Education (effective Fall 2003)

This program is being developed in collaboration with the Graduate School of Education, which is accredited by the National Council for the Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE).

To be a candidate for licensure in dance education, a student must successfully complete the requirements for a B.A. or B.F.A. in Dance, and in addition:

  • Be formally accepted into the dance education program by the departmental Dance Education Committee. Before requesting an interview with the Committee, a student must: complete 45­60 credit hours with a G.P.A. of 2.80 or higher; and submit scores for the Praxis I tests (Reading Writing, and Mathematics). It is strongly recommended that students take the Praxis I tests as soon as ENGL 302 and a course in literature and mathematics have been completed. A passing composite score is required for licensure

  • Earn no grade lower than a C in dance and in professional education courses

  • Maintain an overall GPA of 2.8 or higher in all coursework in dance at George Mason University and all other institutions of higher learning combined

  • Complete World Dance (DANC118), Teaching Creative Movement (DANC453), and Jazz (DANC131 or 231)

  • With committee approval, register for and complete EDUC 300, EDUC 302 and EDRG 300

  • With committee approval, complete a full time, 15-week student teaching internship (DANC 455) which includes experiences at both elementary and middle, or secondary school levels.

For some students this course of study will require a post-baccalaureate year. Students may design a four year plan, including summer study, with the assistance of an advisor in the Dance Department.