Dance B.A., with Dance Studies Concentration - 2 Year Plan of Study

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SCIV - Civics Literacy needs to be completed prior to graduation. For more information, see https://www.usf.edu/undergrad/students/civics-literacy.aspx or talk with your academic advisor.
Items that are critical are marked with a ✳️ and are included in the plan for a student to stay on track.

Potential Entry Level Job Titles:

Performer
Choreographer
Teacher
Dance/Arts Administrator
Dance Production/Technical Manager

Potential Entry Level Salary Range:

$20,000 - $40,000

This plan assumes that the Dance BA Major was placed into the major at the Level 2 technique in at least one technique and Level 1 in other, that the Major has fulfilled their general education requirements, and that the Major is beginning in the Fall semester. There are separate plans for those starting in the Spring and for completing the degree in 2.5-3 years. Please contact your advisor for these plans.

Year 1

Semester 1 (Fall)

DAA 2104 - Contemporary Dance I Credit(s): 3
OR
DAA 2204 - Ballet I Credit(s): 3
DAA 3108 - Contemporary Dance II Credit(s): 3
OR
DAA 3214 - Ballet II Credit(s): 1-3
✳️ DAN 2160 - Entry Seminar Credit(s): 2
DAN 3584 - Technical Theatre in Dance Credit(s): 2
✳️ DAN 4162 - Research in Dance I Credit(s): 3
✳️ DAA 3614 - Choreography I Credit(s): 2
Elective outside the major (Focused Elective) Credit(s): 3

Total Credit Hours: 17

Semester 2 (Spring)

DAA 2104 - Contemporary Dance I Credit(s): 3
OR
DAA 2204 - Ballet I Credit(s): 3
DAA 3108 - Contemporary Dance II Credit(s): 3
OR
DAA 3214 - Ballet II Credit(s): 1-3
DAA 3395 - World Dance Topics Credit(s): 2
✳️ DAA 3615 - Choreography II Credit(s): 2
DAA 3686 - Junior Performance Project Credit(s): 1
DAN 3714 - Dance Kinesiology Credit(s): 3
✳️ DAN 4163 - Research in Dance II Credit(s): 2
DAN 2100 - Understanding the Dance Experience Credit(s): 3 *
Total Credit Hours: 17

* could possibly be taken in the summer

Semester 3 (Summer)

Please consider pursing High Impact Practice opportunities this semester such as Education Abroad, Internship Opportunities, Community Engagement, or Research Opportunities.

Questions about opportunities? Schedule an appointment with your academic advisor.

Year 2

Semester 4 (Fall)

DAA 3108 - Contemporary Dance II Credit(s): 3
OR
DAA 3214 - Ballet II Credit(s): 1-3
✳️ DAA 3109 - Contemporary Dance III Credit(s): 1-3
OR
✳️ DAA 3209 - Ballet III Credit(s): 1-3
✳️ DAN 4180 - Dance Senior Seminar Credit(s): 2
✳️ DAA 4616 - Choreography III Credit(s): 2
DAN 4134 - Ballet History Credit(s): 3
DAA 4687 - Performance Credit(s): 1-2
Focused Elective Credit(s): 3

Total Credit Hours: 17

Semester 5 (Spring)

DAA 3108 - Contemporary Dance II Credit(s): 3
OR
DAA 3214 - Ballet II Credit(s): 1-3
✳️ DAA 3109 - Contemporary Dance III Credit(s): 1-3
OR
✳️ DAA 3209 - Ballet III Credit(s): 1-3
DAN 4906 - Directed Study Credit(s): 1-5
✳️ DAA 4617 - Choreography IV Credit(s): 2
DAN 4135 - Historical Perspectives in Twentieth and Twenty-First Century Dance Credit(s): 3
DAA 3624 - Dance Improvisation Credit(s): 2
Focused Elective Credit(s): 3
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Total Credit Hours: 17

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Dance B.A., with Dance Studies Concentration - 2 Year Plan of Study

Year 1

Semester 1 (Fall)

Semester 2 (Spring)

Semester 3 (Summer)

Year 2

Semester 4 (Fall)

Semester 5 (Spring)