Dance Additional Teaching Endorsement

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Department of Theatre and Dance, College of Fine and Performing Arts

23 credits

Introduction

Students completing a teacher certification program and endorsable major in a subject other than Dance may qualify for an additional endorsement in Dance by completing requirements listed below. See the Woodring College of Education section of this catalog for more information on teacher certification programs and approved majors.

Why Consider a Teaching Endorsement in Dance?

Contact Information

Department Chair
Beth Leonard
Performing Arts 395B
360-650-3880
Beth.Leonard@wwu.edu

Teaching Endorsement Information:
Cher Carnell
Commissary 113C
360-650-3893
Cher.Carnell@wwu.edu

Sample Careers

Dance Educator

Major/Career Resources

www.wwu.edu/careers/students_choosingamajor.shtml

Grade Requirements

Dance courses required for a state teaching endorsement and courses in the secondary education professional program must be completed with a grade of C (2.0) or better.

Requirements

❑ Choose two courses from:
DNC 121 - Contemporary Dance I - Level 1 Credits: 3
DNC 122 - Contemporary Dance I - Level 2 Credits: 3
DNC 123 - Contemporary Dance I - Level 3 Credits: 3
DNC 221 - Contemporary Dance II - Level 1 Credits: 3
DNC 222 - Contemporary Dance II - Level 2 Credits: 3
DNC 223 - Contemporary Dance II - Level 3 Credits: 3
❑ DNC 231 - Introduction to Dance in Western Cultures Credits: 3
❑ DNC 232 - Movement and Culture Credits: 3
❑ DNC 339 - Functional Alignment Credits: 3
❑ DNC 433 - Creative Movement for Educators With Lab Credits: 4
❑ THTR 212 - Introduction to Stage Technology Credits: 4
Recommended: Students are strongly encouraged to take DNC 434

University Graduation Requirements

General University Requirements 2016-17
Writing Proficiency Requirement (WP)
180 Minimum Total Credits
60 Minimum Upper Division Credits
Residency Requirement
Minimum Grade Requirements
Final Quarter Requirement