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2016-2017 University Catalog 
  
2016-2017 University Catalog

Dance, BA


Banner Code: AR-BA-DANC
Web: dance.gmu.edu

College: College of Visual and Performing Arts  
Department: School of Dance  

The BA degree is a 120-credit general program of dance study within a liberal arts degree framework. Entrance to the program is by audition. Information about the audition process, including dates and audition application, can be found on the school web page, dance.gmu.edu, or by calling the dance office at 703-993-1114. Admission to the university is determined by the Admissions Office.

Degree Requirements


Mason Core (34 credits)


Foundation


Written Communication:

Nonnative speakers of English with limited proficiency in the language may substitute ENGH 100 for ENGH 101.  Students must attain a minimum grade of C in ENGH 100 or 101, as well as in 302, to fulfill degree requirements.

Foundation Requirements:

  • Oral communication Credits: 3
  • Quantitative reasoning Credits: 3
  • Information technology Credits: 3

Core Requirements


  • Literature Credits: 3
  • Natural science (must include a laboratory science) Credits: 7
  • Western civilization Credits: 3
  • Social science Credits: 3

Synthesis Credits: 3


Choose 9 credits from the following:


Choose 6 credits from the following:


Note:

Additional technique and performance credits beyond those required in the major core may be applied to dance electives

Electives (30 credits)


BA students must use general electives to either complete a minor, double major or double degree outside their primary field of study (15-20 credits) or demonstrate intermediate-level proficiency in one foreign language (0-9 credits)*.  After fulfilling one of these options, the remaining general electives may be taken inside or outside of the school.  All students are required to take a minimum of 45 credits of upper-division courses (300 and 400 level),

*See College of Visual and Performing Arts  for foreign language requirement.

Total: 120 credits