About the course

The Master of Arts in Dance is a 31-unit practice-oriented degree created to serve dance educators working primarily in secondary school and community college settings. It is designed to broaden and deepen dance knowledge and skills, including hands-on experience in dance concert production. The MA functions as a form of continuing education and professional development for credentialed teachers.Because M.A. candidates are employed during the academic year, this low-residency program is designed to be completed during summer sessions and via distance learning experiences. Students will refine proficiency in modern/contemporary dance movement vocabularies, enabling them to enhance their careers as educators.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.Students will acquire practical skills in the areas of costume and lighting design.Students will explore, practice, and actualize the craft of making dances to communicate a declared intention. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

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Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 3 Semester(s)Fees: Not available

Intake	Location
Summer (May), 2023	Long Beach
Spring (January), 2024	Long Beach
Fall (August), 2024	Long Beach
Fall (August), 2025	Long Beach

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for California State University - Long Beach

Candidates must meet the following criteria for entrance into the M.A. in Dance:

　　Prerequisite Courses:

　　two courses in dance composition,

　　one course in dance history,

　　one course in anatomy/kinesiology (must be taken in the past five years),

　　Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution with a degree in dance or a related field,

　　Minimum of 3 years experience teaching dance in a high school with a secondary teaching credential, or minimum of 3 years part-time or full-time experience teaching dance in a community college (exceptions will be considered for extensive part-time employment teaching dance in a high school, or for an exemplary employment history of teaching dance in other venues),

　　Three letters of recommendation, of which one must be from a supervisor or colleague,

　　Movement audition and personal interview,

　　Completion of all application materials. Admission will be granted to students who show high promise of success in graduate study based on past academic record and record of teaching experience. Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) Paper-based – 550, Internet-based (iBT) – 80, International English Language Testing System (IELTS) - 6.0 each sub-section, Meet the minimum GPA requirements for admission to the university Hold a baccalaureate degree with a cumulative GPA of at least 2.5., Please submit one set of official transcripts from each college or university you have attended. Be in good standing at the last college or university you attended.

　　

English language requirements

　　6.0

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 80.0

　　

Application deadline:

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Career outcomesIf you aren’t eligible for the above entry requirements, you might want to explore pathway options at California State University - Long Beach. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.

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