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Student Learning Outcomes, BA in Dance

1. Majors will develop competency in modern dance and ballet, enabling them to pursue careers in education, health and fitness, professional arenas, or to further their academic dance pursuits.
2. Majors will gain an overview of the historical, cultural, and scientific dimensions of dance.
3. Majors will have explored the fundamental skills and techniques necessary for the public performance of dance.
4. Majors will have practical experience in the production and technological aspects of dance.
5. Majors will be able to demonstrate an understanding of the craft and aesthetic qualities of dance orally, practically, and in writing.

B.A. in Dance, Option in Dance Science

1. Majors will be able to perform a qualitative anatomical analysis of standing alignment and key dance vocabulary, as well as provide exercises and cues for their improvement.
2. Majors will be able to execute and cue Pilates repertoire designed to enhance dance performance, movement coordination and physical conditioning.
3. Majors will demonstrate an understanding of key anatomical and biomechanical principles for preventing dance injuries and promoting optimal technique when training as dancers or teaching dance technique.
4. Majors will attain an understanding of theoretical and practical scientific concepts of movement to help prepare them for pursuing further degrees or certifications in dance science or related fields.
5. Majors will develop competency in modern dance and ballet, enabling them to pursue careers in education, health and fitness, professional arenas, or to further their academic dance pursuits.
6. Majors will gain an overview of the historical, cultural, and scientific dimensions of dance.
7. Majors will be able to demonstrate an understanding of the craft and aesthetic qualities of dance orally, practically, and in writing.

Student Learning Outcomes, BFA in Dance

1. Majors will develop proficiency in modern dance and ballet, enabling them to pursue careers in the professional arenas of performance and/or choreography.
2. Majors will attain a substantial knowledge of the historical, cultural, and scientific dimensions of dance, to give depth and perspective to the performance aspect of the dance discipline.
3. Majors will have the skills and techniques necessary for professional-level performance in dance.
4. Majors will have practical experience in the production and technological aspects of dance.
5. Majors will demonstrate an understanding of the craft and aesthetic qualities of dance orally, practically, and in writing.

Student Learning Outcomes, MA in Dance

1. Students will refine proficiency in modern dance movement
vocabularies, enabling them to enhance their careers as educators.
2. Students will engage in theoretical inquiry and study in the dance-
related areas of history, dance science, and pedagogy, enabling them
to enhance their careers as educators.
3. Students will acquire practical skills in the areas of costume and
lighting design.
4. Students will explore, practice, and actualize the craft of making
dances to communicate a declared intention.

Student Learning Outcomes, MFA in Dance

1. Students will explore, practice, and actualize the craft of making dances to communicate a declared intention.
2. Students will refine proficiency in modern dance and ballet movement vocabularies, enabling them to pursue careers in the professional arenas of performance/choreography and/or education.
3. Students will engage in theoretical inquiry and study in the dance-related areas of history, music, film/video, aesthetics, dance science, and dance criticism. 
4. Students will attain substantial knowledge/practical skills in preparation for teaching, including theoretical, practical, and kinesiological perspectives.
5. Students will acquire practical skills in the production aspects of dance, including costume design, lighting design, and stage management and/or public relations.

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