The BFA in Dance Science permits 78 credits in the major and is a professionally oriented degree for students interested in a career in research or science. The degree provides summation and synthesis of dance training. Admission by application only.
Required Courses
These are the required courses for a B.F.A. with Dance Science Concentration. Certain substitutions may have to be made and all scheduling of classes should be discussed with an adviser.
THEA1021 - Academic and Professional Issues in Dance Credits: 1
THEA1040 - Production Crew I Credits: 0.5
THEA1200 - Introduction to Design Credits: 3
THEA1405 - Introduction to Pilates Training Credits: 1
THEA1450 - Beginning Tap Dance I Credits: 1
THEA2040 - Production Crew II Credits: 0.5
THEA2050 - Theatre Practice Credits: 1?2
THEA2200 - Backgrounds of Dance Credits: 3
THEA2410 - Intermediate Ballet I Credits: 1.5
THEA2420 - Intermediate Ballet II Credits: 1.5
THEA2430 - Intermediate Modern I Credits: 1.5
THEA2440 - Intermediate Modern II Credits: 1.5
THEA2480 - Intermediate Jazz I Credits: 1
THEA3021 - Foundations of Dance Pedagogy Credits: 1
THEA3100 - Kinesiology for Dance Credits: 3
THEA3410 - Adv/Intermediate Ballet I Credits: 1.5
THEA3420 - Adv/Intermediate Ballet II Credits: 1.5
THEA3430 - Adv/Intermediate Modern I Credits: 1.5
THEA3440 - Adv/Intermediate Modern II Credits: 1
THEA3480 - Adv/Intermediate Jazz I Credits: 1
Plus 2 credits total in any combination of THEA 4010 and THEA 4030
THEA4010 - Advanced Ballet Credits: 1-3
THEA4030 - Advanced Modern Dance Credits: 1-3
THEA4200 - 20th Century Dance Credits: 3
THEA4250 - Beginning Dance Composition Credits: 2
THEA4260 - Intermediate Dance Composition Credits: 2?3
THEA4880 - Advanced Theatre Practice Credits: 1?2
THEA4990 - Research in Theatre Credits: 1?3
LIFE1010 - General Biology Credits: 4
KIN2040 - Human Anatomy Credits: 3
KIN2041 - Human Anatomy Laboratory Credits: 1
KIN3050 - Prevention and Care of Athletic Injuries Credits: 2
PSYC1000 - General Psychology Credits: 3
FCSC1141 - Principles of Nutrition Credits: 3
KIN4020 - Motor Behavior Credits: 3
OR
KIN3034 - Lifespan Motor Development Credits: 3
KIN3037 - Sport Psychology Credits: 3
OR
KIN3038 - Exercise Psychology Credits: 3
Foreign Language Credits: 8
A&S Global Credits: 3
A&S Diversity Credits: 3
Additional Upper-division Required Course Work
(minimum 6 hours from the following courses):
KIN3021 - Physiology of Exercise Credits: 3
KIN3040 - Teaching Human Anatomy Credits: 3
FCSC3145 - Sports Nutrition and Metabolism Credits: 3
FCSC4147 - Nutrition and Weight Control Credits: 3
PSYC3120 - Cognitive Psychology Credits: 3
PSYC3250 - Health Psychology Credits: 3
PSYC4070 - Motivation Credits: 3
September 2025
College of Arts and Sciences
1000 E. University Ave, Dept. 3254,
LARAMIE,
Wyoming,
82071, United States
A cumulative, unweighted high school GPA of 3.00-4.00 (on a 4.0 scale) for assured admission.
A cumulative, unweighted high school GPA of 2.50-2.99 (on a 4.0 scale) is admitted with support.
Provide Official Proof of English Proficiency
Minimum score 71 for iBT/ 6.0 IELTS / 169 Cambridge English B2 First, C1 Advanced or C2 Proficiency / 100 Duolingo are the most popular exam options and results required.
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.