Program Requirements
General Program Requirements:
Number of Credits Required Beyond the Baccalaureate: 30
Required Courses:
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Core Courses 1 | ||
| DANC 8859 | Dancing the City | 3 |
| DANC 8861 | Dancing Self in Community | 3 |
| DANC 8862 | Embodied Craft | 3 |
| DANC 8872 | Educating Dance | 3 |
| DANC 8873 | Concepts of Culture | 3 |
| DANC 9801 | Research Methods in Dance | 3 |
| Electives | ||
| DANC 8808 | Corporeal Improvisation (or a Technique course) | 2 |
| Other Dance Electives | 6 | |
| Research Course | ||
| DANC 9996 | Master's Thesis in Dance | 4 |
| Total Credit Hours | 30 | |
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Although no credit is earned, attendance is mandatory at the Graduate Tutorial held every Tuesday evening.
Culminating Event:
Master's Thesis:
The MA thesis is a substantial research project developed over three terms, culminating in a written thesis of 20,000 words. During Spring term of the first year of full-time study, students carry out bibliographic research, develop an annotated bibliography, and create a thesis proposal in a mentored seminar setting. A thesis advisor, with whom the student works until the completion of the project, is then determined. Prior to graduation, students make a formal presentation of their thesis research for dance faculty, students and invited guests. Detailed guidelines for the MA thesis process and evaluation are found in the Graduate Handbook.