About the course

This 60-unit plan of study emphasizes choreographic exploration and production, as well as preparation for teaching careers in higher education. MFA candidates engage in theoretical and practice-based study in preparation for creating a choreographic thesis project produced on the CSULB campus.The Department of Dance has chosen to keep the MFA degree program small and selective in order to provide adequate resources and teaching opportunities to all students in the degree plan. The Department seeks candidates with a body of choreographic work and a minimum of 3-5 years of experience in the field beyond baccalaureate study. Choreographers of any genre of dance practice are encouraged to apply. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

Start dates and prices

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

　　Duration: 7 Semester(s)Fees: Not available

Intake	Location
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

Meet University admissions requirements,

　　B.A., B.F.A., or M.A. degree in dance or equivalent with a 3.0 GPA in upper division dance courses,

　　Professional goals consistent with the plan of study,

　　Life experiences in the field,

　　Audition in performance and choreography.

　　All MFA candidates are admitted on a conditional status. Removal of the conditional admit will occur after the following:

　　Fulfillment of the Graduation Writing Assessment Requirement (GWAR),

　　Completion of all prerequisites,

　　Completion of 20 graduate dance units with a GPA of 3.0,

　　Approval of Graduate Advisor.

　　A CSULB post-baccalaureate application via CSU Mentor (includes official transcript and application fee).

　　The following returned to the CSULB Department of Dance (visit CSULB Department of Dance website for further explanation):

　　Cover letter,

　　Resume or curriculum vitae,

　　3 letters of reference,

　　2 choreographic works (at least one group work of 3 or more people) posted to Vimeo or Youtube and a 1-page statement that provides the following: a discussion of the intent, process and goals for each work submitted, credits (titles, composers, and other production credits) and performers (including the candidate if performing),

　　3-page (double spaced) statement of purposeaddressing how professional goals will be met through this plan of study. Within this statement, reflect upon current artistic vision and where you would like to see expansion in your creative practice and work in the field.

　　Audition on the CSULB campus to include a warm-up, composition/improvisation session, presentation of a 3-5 minute self-choreographed solo demonstrating technical proficiency and choreographic skill, and an interview with Department faculty. 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. 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

　　

English language requirements

　　6.0

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 80.0

　　

Application deadline:

This date isn’t available – speak to an IDP counsellor to get detailed information.

　　

Further information

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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