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Theatre - Dance Science Concentration, (B.F.A)

USA

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What will I learn?

University General Education Program (41 hours)

See Graduation from the University for the University General Education Program requirements. Note that DANC 1151 or THEA 1030 and THEA 4548 or THEA 4549 will satisfy the General Education Humanities requirement. However, a minimum grade of “C-†is required in all departmental courses applicable to the major. Dance majors are required to take MUS 1030 as a second Humanities/Fine Arts requirement.

The Major (79 hours)

Major Core (12 hours)

Choose two (2) Design/Tech courses from the following:

THEA 2511 - Intro Theatre Production Credit Hours: (3)

THEA 3511 - Stagecraft Credit Hours: (3)

THEA 3515 - Costume Construction Credit Hours: (3)

THEA 3561 - Principles Scene Design Credit Hours: (3)

THEA 3562 - Principles Costume Dsgn Credit Hours: (3)

THEA 3563 - Principles of Light & Sound Design Credit Hours: (3)

THEA 3620 - Stage Management Skills Credit Hours: (3)

6 semester hours required from:

THEA 3412 - Directing Experiments Credit Hours: (3)

THEA 4541 - Internship Credit Hours: (1-3) or ESMS 4605 - Internship

Note:

While not listed within the previous course numbers, please note that DANC 1151, THEA 1030, THEA 4548 and THEA 4549 are courses that are used to satisfy a Humanities/Fine Arts General Education requirement. Transfer students who have completed the Humanities/Fine Arts requirements and have not taken any of these in

Concentration (67 hours)

Dance Science (36 hours)

DANC 1000 - Introduction to Dance Science Credit Hours: (3)

Ballet (9 hours)

DANC 1825 - Beginning Ballet Credit Hours: (2)

or DANC 2825 - Intermediate Ballet

or DANC 3825 - Advanced Ballet

Contemporary Dance (9 hours)

DANC 1821 - Beginning Contemporary Dance Credit Hours: (2)

or DANC 2821 - Intermediate Contemporary Dance

or DANC 3829 - Advanced Contemporary Dance

DANC 3201 - Dance Movement Analysis Credit Hours: (3)

ESMS 2015 - Resistance/Aerobic Training Applications Credit Hours: (3)

ESMS 3020 - Exercise and Sport Mechanics Credit Hours: (3)

ESMS 3050 - Emergency Medical Response Credit Hours: (3)

ESMS 3405 - Introduction to Structural and Functional Kinesiology Credit Hours: (3)

Dance (12 Upper Division hours)

DANC 3101 - History of Dance I Credit Hours: (3)

DANC 4202 - Dance Composition ll Credit Hours: (3)

DANC 4402 - Dance Ed/Diverse Settng Credit Hours: (3)

DANC 4404 - Dance Teaching Methods Credit Hours: (3)

Exercise Movement (9 Upper Division hours)

ESMS 3700 - Exercise Physiology Introduction Credit Hours: (3)

ESMS 3853 - Motor Behavior Credit Hours: (3)

ESMS 4000 - Exercise Testing Interpretation Lab Credit Hours: (3)

Remaining Courses (10 hours)

The remaining courses can be non-departmental courses as well as Theatre and Dance courses. Courses should be approved by the student’s advisor.

Which department am I in?

College of Communication and Fine Arts

Study options

Full Time (4 Years)

Tuition fees
$13,962.00 (11,78,029) per year
USD $13,962 For 18 credit hours. This fee is for 2023/2024 and may subject to change.

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please

Start date

September 2025

Venue

College of Communication and Fine Arts

MEMPHIS,

Tennessee,

38152, United States

Entry requirements

For international students

All students, both freshmen and transfer, must apply online for admission as an undergraduate student.

  • Freshman admission is competitive and based upon a comprehensive review of the student’s academic record. The primary factors include the high school/secondary grade point average and demonstrated English proficiency.
  • Transfer admission is competitive and based upon the cumulative grade point average of all previously attended colleges/universities (international and domestic) and must be at least a 2.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale for consideration. Demonstrated English proficiency is also required of all international applicants.

Applicants should upload a copy of their unofficial international transcript or marks sheet (high school/secondary or college/university) using our secure document upload system.

All international transfer applicants must have their international documents evaluated by a US credentialing agency that holds membership with the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES).

English proficiency may be satisfied two ways:

A minimum score or greater on any of the following English language tests:

  • TOEFL - 61 on the internet-based test or 500 on the paper/pencil test
  • IELTS - 6
  • PTE - 50
  • DUOLINGO - 95

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.

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