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The Department of Dance at Kennesaw State University fosters an environment of creative and scholarly learning by engaging students as active scholar-artists. The program offers a variety of academic and practical experiences aimed at developing a holistic understanding of dance as an art form, encourage students to investigate dance as a method of analysis, a mode of inquiry, and as an aesthetic experience. Partnerships with professional dance and art organizations provide a variety of practical performance experiences for dance students in the community. Collaborative learning with professional artists and scholars, propel dance students into the profession while they are actively developing their skills as dance artists.
Term 1
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Requirement
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ENGL 1101 English Composition IENGL 1101 English Composition I3 Credits
A composition course focusing on skills required for effective writing in a variety of contexts, with emphasis on exposition, analysis, and argumentation, and also including introductory use of a variety of research skills.
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DANC 1900 Intro to Professional PracticeDANC 1900 Intro to Professional Practice1 Credits
This course serves as the introductory cohort experience for dance majors. Students accumulate an overview of the dance industry and its role in the marketplace through topics on professional preparation. Students are acquainted with studying dance in the university learning enlivenment.
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DANC 2800 Embodied WellnessDANC 2800 Embodied Wellness2 Credits
Embodied Wellness is explored through a holistic lens with attention given to physical experiences within a supportive, classroom community. Dance students will engage in embodied wellness through participation in somatic, movement-based classes in areas such as yoga, dance improvisation, and meditation. Students will research content areas that will support their careers as physical performers and creators within the context of dance as a profession and an art form. Topics of study include wellness related to injury prevention and recovery, as well as nutrition and healthy lifestyle choices. Students demonstrate their knowledge through reflections, discussions, assignments, and presentations. Topics surrounding the specific needs of a dancer's mental and emotional health are addressed by expert lectures and visits. Each participant is empowered to create their own research project on an area of personal interest within the larger field of embodied wellness.
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DANC 3110 Ballet II:Classical Dance TechDANC 3110 Ballet II:Classical Dance Tech2 Credits
This course is designed for students who are able to demonstrate and execute a basic understanding of ballet technique. Students will enhance their understanding of kinesthetic and spatial awareness, alignment, musicality, and use of weight. Students will practice professionalism and gain an appreciation and understanding of the art form.
Prerequisites: or
DANC 3100 with a minimum grade of C
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Total: 24
Term 2
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ENGL 1102 English Composition IIENGL 1102 English Composition II3 Credits
A composition course that develops writing skills beyond the levels of proficiency required by ENGL 1101, that emphasizes interpretation, and evaluation, and that incorporates a variety of more advanced research methods.
Prerequisites: (
ENGL 1101 with a minimum grade of C or
ENGL 101 with a minimum grade of C)
3
DANC 2000 Dance History IDANC 2000 Dance History I3 Credits
Explores dance as a reflection of culture and as an art form from the earliest societies to the present. International ballet, modern dance, and American dance will be observed closely as art forms and as commercial entertainment. Throughout the course students will read from books the observations of prominent dance critics, and they will view recordings of acclaimed dance pieces. Cultural influence and the contributions of individual artists will be investigated.
Prerequisites: ENGL 1101 with a minimum grade of C
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ECON 1000 Contemporary Economic IssuesECON 1000 Credits
Description not available
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DANC 3310 Modern Dance IIDANC 3310 Modern Dance II2 Credits
Students?demonstrate?knowledge of contemporary movement styles,?enhancing understanding?of?kinesthetic?and spatial?awareness, alignment, musicality, and use of weight. This course begins to incorporate complex choreography through body connectivity and coordination while strengthening performance skills.?Students?will?demonstrate?professionalism and an?appreciation?and understanding of the art form.
Prerequisites: or
DANC 3300 with a minimum grade of C
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Total: 20
Year 1 (Hours: 44)
Term 3
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POLS 1101 American GovernmentPOLS 1101 American Government3 Credits
This course examines the institutions and processes of American government and Georgia State government. Global comparisons are made between the governments of the U.S. and other modern nation-states.
3
DANC 3550 Choreography IDANC 3550 Choreography I2 Credits
This course introduces dance choreography including improvisational techniques and choreographic devices appropriate for the concert stage.
Prerequisites: DANC 3110 with a minimum grade of C or
DANC 3310 with a minimum grade of C
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General Education Core Curriculum Technology, Mathematics, and Sciences recommended SCI 1101General Education Core Curriculum Technology, Mathematics, and Sciences recommended SCI 11014 Credits
SCI 1101 or GEOG 1112K or GEOG 1113K or (CHEM 1151 and CHEM 1151L) or (CHEM 1152 and CHEM 1152L) or (CHEM 1211 and CHEM 1211L) or (CHEM 1212 and CHEM 1212L) or (PHYS 1111 and PHYS 1111L) or (PHYS 1112 and PHYS 1112L) or (PHYS 2211 and PHYS 2211L) or (PHYS 2212 and PHYS 2212L) or (BIOL 1107 and BIOL 1107L) or (BIOL 1108 and BIOL 1108L) or (CSE 1321 and CSE 1321L)
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General Education Core IMPACTS- Technology, Mathematics, and Sciences (Technology and Science)General Education Core IMPACTS- Technology, Mathematics, and Sciences (Technology and Science)4 Credits
SCI 1101 or GEOG 1112K or GEOG 1113K or (CHEM 1151 and CHEM 1151L) or (CHEM 1152 and CHEM 1152L) or (CHEM 1211 and CHEM 1211L) or (CHEM 1212 and CHEM 1212L) or (PHYS 1111 and PHYS 1111L) or (PHYS 1112 and PHYS 1112L) or (PHYS 2211 and PHYS 2211L) or (PHYS 2212 and PHYS 2212L) or (BIOL 1107 and BIOL 1107L) or (BIOL 1108 and BIOL 1108L) or (CSE 1321 and CSE 1321L)
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Total: 25
Term 4
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DANC 4500 Choreography IIDANC 4500 Choreography II3 Credits
Choreography II, a continuation of Choreography I, is a course that continues the exploration of fundamental and universal principles of choreography applied across the dance landscape regardless of genre. Course may only be taken once for credit
Prerequisites: DANC 3550 with a minimum grade of C
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General Education Core Curriculum Technology, Mathematics, and Sciences recommended SCI 1102General Education Core Curriculum Technology, Mathematics, and Sciences recommended SCI 11023 Credits
SCI 1102 or GEOG 1112K or GEOG 1113K or GEOG 1125 or ANTH 1105 or GEOG 1110 or CSE 1321L or (CHEM 1151 and CHEM 1151L) or (CHEM 1152 and CHEM 1152L) or (CHEM 1211 and CHEM 1211L) or (CHEM 1212 and CHEM 1212L) or (PHYS 1111 and PHYS 1111L) or (PHYS 1112 and PHYS 1112L) or (PHYS 2211 and PHYS 2211L) or (PHYS 2212 and PHYS 2212L) or (BIOL 1107 and BIOL 1107L) or (BIOL 1108 and BIOL 1108L) or (CSE 1321 and CSE 1321L)
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Total: 26
Year 2 (Hours: 51)
Term 5
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DANC 4250 Research in Dance SeminarDANC 4250 Research in Dance Seminar3 Credits
This course develops students analytical, critical, and research skills through the study and application of diverse dance research methodologies. This course engages with aesthetic and critical issues relevant to students senior capstone projects.
Prerequisites: DANC 2000 with a minimum grade of C
3
DANC 4100 Dance KinesiologyDANC 4100 Dance Kinesiology3 Credits
A study of the science of the human body, its anatomy and movement physics.
Prerequisites: DANC 2000 with a minimum grade of C
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Total: 20
Term 6
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DANC 4010 Dance HistoryDANC 4010 Dance History3 Credits
A historical study of prevalent twentieth-century dance forms and their development. Socio-cultural influences in dance and the contributions of individual artists is investigated and researched. A portion of this course studies the history of dance in world cultures and global trends in the development of dance as an art form.
Prerequisites: DANC 2000 with a minimum grade of C
3
DANC 4300 Dance PedagogyDANC 4300 Dance Pedagogy3 Credits
Students study the philosophical and practical principles associated with the teaching of dance as an art form. Through practical application of theoretical learning objectives, students learn to identify and work conceptually from core principles in technique and pedagogy.
Prerequisites: DANC 2000 with a minimum grade of C
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Total: 26
Year 3 (Hours: 46)
Term 7
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DANC 4850 Professional PathwaysDANC 4850 Professional Pathways1 Credits
Designed for senior dance majors, this capstone course synthesizes the knowledge, skills, and experiences developed throughout the program. Students will engage in practical preparation for professional careers in dance and related fields.
Prerequisites: DANC 4010 with a minimum grade of C
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Total: 28
Term 8
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DANC 4900 Senior ProjectDANC 4900 Senior Project3 Credits
Students produce a creative work based on a research project that results in a public performance.
Prerequisites: DANC 4800 with a minimum grade of C
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Total: 21
Year 4 (Hours: 49)
Program Total: 190 Hours
Milestones: All courses indicated as a Milestone with this icon ( 
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Disclaimer: An academic map is a suggested four-year schedule of courses based on degree requirements in the KSU undergraduate catalog. This sample schedule serves as a general guideline to help build a full schedule each term. Some departments allow students to use the three credit first-year seminar course as a free elective for a degree program, which may impact the program's total credit hours. Milestones, courses, and special requirements necessary for timely progress to complete a major are designated to keep you on track to graduate in four years. Missing milestones could delay your program. Enrolled Students should reference DegreeWorks and not this plan.
This map is not a substitute for academic advisement—contact your advisor if you have any questions about scheduling or about your degree requirements. Also
see the current undergraduate catalog (catalog.kennesaw.edu) for a complete list of requirements and electives. Note: Requirements are continually under revision, and
there is no guarantee they will not be changed or revoked; contact the department and/or program area for current information.
You may choose to attend a summer term to reduce your load during fall or spring terms but still stay on track to graduate in four years.
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