Dance Education - Montclair State University

Dance Education from Montclair State University is a Campus Bachelor Teaching degree that prepares you for a Education career. Overview Igniting someone?s passion for the thing that you love . . . Is there anything more satisfying? Teachers of dance do just that?for young children, teenagers, college students and adults?in public and private schools as well as community settings. Through the Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Dance Education program, students are first trained as ?artists? and then as educators?the principle being that learning how to bring out the best in oneself is important preparation for helping others discover their own potential. The New Jersey teaching certification P-12 ,which is earned in conjunction with the BA in Dance Education program, is the most respected credential for teaching pre-kindergarten through grade 12 in the public schools. In addition, graduates might expect to find work in private settings including elementary, middle and high schools, as well as community centers, after-school programs, YMCA?s, dance studios, and recreation facilities among others. Curriculum Intended Dance Education majors take essentially the same courses as the BFA students during the first two years of the program. At the end of the sophomore year, students interested in the BA Dance Education major formally apply for the program. Further information regarding curriculum and requirements for the education segment of the Dance Education program may be found on the Teacher Education Web page. The BA in Dance with Certification P-12 prepares dance students for teaching in the public school system. This is a rigorous program that combines extensive dance training with coursework in education. Future educators must bring a high level of dance artistry to their teaching. To that end, intended BA in Dance Education majors must successfully complete their entire first two years of the BFA dance training sequence. View more details on Montclair State University . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Teaching courses.