Bachelor of Arts Theatre & Dance with a Major in Dance (BA)
James Morrow, Chief Departmental Advisor for Dance and PreK-12 Dance Education
Megan Thompson, Program Director
Requirements
Lower-Division General Education
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Written Communication | 6 | |
| Oral Communication | 3 | |
| Mathematics | 3 | |
| Language and Culture | 0-6 | |
| Information Literacy and Research | 3 | |
| Human Behavior | 3 | |
| Human Creativity | 3 | |
| Interpreting the Past | 3 | |
| Literature | 3 | |
| Philosophy and Ethics | 3 | |
| The Nature of Science | 8 | |
| Impact of Technology | 3 | |
Written Communication: Grade of C or better required in both courses and in ENGL 110C before declaring major.
Oral Communication requirement is met in the major.
Language and Culture: Proficiency through 202 level; proficiency not met by completion of an associate degree.
Human Creativity: Design/technology majors, performance majors, theatre majors, and PreK-12 theatre education majors may not use THEA 241A; cinema production majors may not use COMM 270A/THEA 270A; dance and PreK-12 dance education majors may not use DANC 185A.
The Nature of Science: PreK-12 dance education majors must take BIOL 117N/BIOL 118N.
The Impact of Technology requirement is satisfied by TLED 430W for PreK-12 dance education and PreK-12 theatre education majors.
COMM 200S preferred for Human Behavior requirement.
Upper-Division General Education
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Option A. Approved Minor, 12-24 hours; also second degree or second major
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Option B. Interdisciplinary Minor, 12 hours specified by the department, 3 of which may be in the major area of study
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Option C. An approved certification program such as teaching licensure
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Option D. Six hours of elective upper-level course work from outside the College of Arts and Letters or from the Social Science Component within the College of Arts and Letters that are not required by the major.
Requirements for Graduation
Requirements for graduation include the following:
- Minimum of 120 credit hours.
- Minimum of 30 credit hours overall and 12 credit hours of upper-level courses in the major program from Old Dominion University.
- Minimum overall cumulative grade point average of C (2.00) in all courses taken.
- Minimum overall cumulative grade point average of C (2.00) in all courses taken toward the major.
- Minimum overall cumulative grade point average of C (2.00) in all courses taken toward a minor.
- Completion of ENGL 110C, ENGL 211C or ENGL 231C, and the writing intensive (W) course in the major with a grade of C or better. The W course must be taken at Old Dominion University.
- Completion of Senior Assessment.
Theatre and Dance Core
All students pursuing a BA degree in Theatre and Dance must complete the core requirements listed below.
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| THEA/DANC 152R | Acting One | 3 |
| THEA/DANC/COMM 271 | Introduction to Filmmaking | 3 |
| THEA/DANC 390 | Improvisation | 3 |
| THEA/DANC 373 | Production/Performance Lab | 1 |
| THEA/DANC 374 | Production/Performance Lab | 1 |
| THEA/DANC 473 | Production/Performance Lab | 1 |
| THEA/DANC 474 | Production/Performance Lab | 1 |
| Total Credit Hours | 13 | |
Dance Major
Megan Thompson, Program Director
James Morrow, Chief Departmental Advisor for Dance
Majors must maintain an overall grade point average of C or better in the major.
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| General Education | ||
| Complete lower-division requirements | 38-44 | |
| Complete upper-division requirements (minimum of 6 credit hours) | 6 | |
| Complete foreign language coursework through the 202 level | 0-6 | |
| Theatre and Dance Core | ||
| Complete theatre and dance core requirements | 13 | |
| Dance | ||
| DANC 301 | Ballet in Context | 1 |
| DANC 311 | Modern Dance in Context | 1 |
| DANC 320 | Jazz in Context | 1 |
| DANC 370 | Dance Composition 1 | 2 |
| DANC 389W | Dancing Power: Dance as Communication and Transformation | 3 |
| DANC 393 | Anatomy and Kinesiology for Dance | 3 |
| DANC 489 | Principles of Teaching Dance (Meets Senior Experience Requirement) | 2 |
| Select 6 credits from the following: | 6 | |
| Ballet Technique 1 | ||
| Ballet Technique 2 | ||
| Ballet Technique 3 | ||
| Ballet Technique 4 | ||
| Ballet Technique 5 | ||
| Ballet Technique 6 | ||
| Select 8 credits from the following: | 8 | |
| Modern Dance Technique 1 | ||
| Modern Dance Technique 2 | ||
| Modern Dance Technique 3 | ||
| Modern Dance Technique 4 | ||
| Modern Dance Technique 5 | ||
| Modern Dance Technique 6 | ||
| Select 2 credits from the following: | 2 | |
| Pilates Equipment Lab 1 | ||
| Pilates Equipment Lab 2 | ||
| Select 4 credits from the following: | 4 | |
| Hip Hop Dance & Culture 1 | ||
| Hip Hop Dance & Culture 2 | ||
| Hip Hop Dance and Culture 3 | ||
| Hip Hop Dance and Culture 4 | ||
| Select 2 credits from the following: | 2 | |
| Jazz Dance 1 | ||
| Jazz Dance 2 | ||
| Jazz Dance 3 | ||
| Jazz Dance 4 | ||
| DANC electives at the 200 level or above | 4 | |
| Total Credit Hours | 96-108 | |
As a requirement to graduate, dance majors must achieve 400-level proficiency in ballet technique, hip hop technique or modern technique. (Specifically, dance majors must achieve a C or better in DANC 404 or higher or DANC 414 or higher or DANC 463 or higher.) The continued maintenance of technical proficiency is required. A minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.0 or better in the major is required.
Students should consult with their advisors about approved courses that can fulfill the Identity and Inclusion requirement.
Elective Credit
Elective credit will be needed to meet the minimum requirement of 120 credit hours.
Additional Requirements and Information
Departmental Requirements for Bachelor of Arts in Theatre and Dance
ODU offers a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Theatre and Dance with seven majors: Cinema Production, Dance, Dance Education, Design/Technology, Performance, Theatre, and Theatre Education. All students pursuing the BA in Theatre and Dance must fulfill the core requirements and the requirements of a particular major. Majors must maintain a grade point average of 2.0 or better in the major.
Students should consult with their advisors about approved courses that can fulfill the Identity and Inclusion requirement. ALL students majoring in programs in Cinema Production, Dance, and Theatre are required to complete a Senior Experience as part of their degree. Senior Experiences are designed as stepping stones for students to apply knowledge and skills accrued throughout their coursework toward preparing for future careers. Senior Experience course options will vary by major but include options for an internship, a study abroad/away experience, a service-learning course, a senior capstone, or more specialized experiences within students' chosen majors. Please see descriptions included under each major for more options. Students become eligible for Senior Experience options once they reach 90 credits or with permission of the Senior Experience Coordinator. Students will be directed by their advisor to opportunities that are suited for the area of study and as other opportunities become available. For more information please reach out to the Senior Experience Coordinator, Alison Lietzenmayer.
All students Majoring in Cinema Production, Dance and Theatre must complete a minimum of one three-credit Identity and Inclusion course as part of their curriculum studies to graduate with a degree from the department. This course can either fulfill an applied theories course within a student's area or count as an elective toward their 120-credits needed to earn their degree.
Degree Program Guide
The Degree Program Guide is a suggested curriculum to complete this degree program in four years. It is just one of several plans that will work and is presented only as broad guidance to students. Each student is strongly encouraged to develop a customized plan in consultation with their academic advisor. Additional information can also be found in Degree Works.
| Freshman | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credit Hours | |
| ENGL 110C | English Composition (Grade of C or better required) | 3 |
| Mathematical Skills | 3 | |
| THEA/DANC 152R | Acting One (Satisfies Oral Communication) | 3 |
| Elective or Language and Culture I (May be waived; See requirement details) | 3 | |
| Modern Technique Course | 2 | |
| DANC 311 | Modern Dance in Context | 1 |
| Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Spring | ||
| Impact of Technology | 3 | |
| Human Creativity (May not use DANC 185A) | 3 | |
| Information Literacy and Research (COMM 272G will satisfy this requirement) | 3 | |
| Elective or Language and Culture II (May be waived; See requirement details) | 3 | |
| Ballet Technique course | 2 | |
| DANC 301 | Ballet in Context | 1 |
| Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Sophomore | ||
| Fall | ||
| ENGL 211C or ENGL 231C |
Writing, Rhetoric, and Research (Grade of C or better required) or Writing, Rhetoric, and Research: Special Topics |
3 |
| Nature of Science I | 4 | |
| Language and Culture III | 3 | |
| Ballet Technique course | 2 | |
| Modern Technique course | 2 | |
| Jazz Dance course | 1 | |
| DANC 320 | Jazz in Context | 1 |
| Credit Hours | 16 | |
| Spring | ||
| Nature of Science II | 4 | |
| Language and Culture IV | 3 | |
| DANC/THEA 373 | Production/Performance Lab | 1 |
| DANC 341 or DANC 342 |
Pilates Equipment Lab 1 or Pilates Equipment Lab 2 |
2 |
| Hip Hop Dance & Culture | 2 | |
| DANC/THEA 390 | Improvisation | 3 |
| Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Junior | ||
| Fall | ||
| Philosophy and Ethics | 3 | |
| Human Behavior (COMM 200S preferred) | 3 | |
| DANC/THEA/COMM 271 | Introduction to Filmmaking | 3 |
| THEA/DANC 374 | Production/Performance Lab | 1 |
| Modern Technique course | 2 | |
| Jazz Dance course | 1 | |
| Hip Hop Dance & Culture | 2 | |
| Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Spring | ||
| Interpreting the Past | 3 | |
| Literature | 3 | |
| DANC 389W | Dancing Power: Dance as Communication and Transformation (Grade of C or better required) | 3 |
| DANC 370 | Dance Composition 1 | 2 |
| DANC/THEA 473 | Production/Performance Lab | 1 |
| Ballet Technique course | 2 | |
| DANC elective at 200 level or above | 2 | |
| Credit Hours | 16 | |
| Senior | ||
| Fall | ||
| DANC 393 | Anatomy and Kinesiology for Dance | 3 |
| THEA/DANC 474 | Production/Performance Lab | 1 |
| Modern Technique Course * | 2 | |
| Elective | 2 | |
| Elective | 2 | |
| Upper-Division General Education Course or Minor | 3 | |
| Minor or Elective | 3 | |
| Credit Hours | 16 | |
| Spring | ||
| DANC 489 | Principles of Teaching Dance (Satisfies Senior Experience requirement) | 2 |
| Upper-Division General Education Course or Minor | 3 | |
| DANC elective at 200 level or above | 2 | |
| Minor or Elective | 3 | |
| Elective | 2 | |
| Credit Hours | 12 | |
| Total Credit Hours | 120 | |
BA or BS to MBA (Master of Business Administration) Linked Program
The linked BA/MBA or BS/MBA program is an early entry to the MBA program of study. The early-entry program is designed for well qualified non-business undergraduate ODU students to start their MBA program prior to completing their undergraduate degree. Well qualified non-business undergraduate students may take MBA-level courses as early as three semesters prior to graduation and count up to 12 graduate credits toward their undergraduate degree. Students participating in the early-entry program must earn a minimum of 150 credit hours (120 discrete credit hours for the undergraduate degree and 30 discrete credit hours for the graduate degree). Early-entry program students should carefully consider their undergraduate degree program requirements when planning their course of study. Students in the early-entry program work in close consultation with the MBA Program Office and should refer to information in the Strome College of Business section in the graduate catalog to develop an individualized plan of study based on the required coursework.
BA or BS to MPA (Master of Public Administration) Linked Program
The linked BA/MPA or BS/MPA program provides qualified Old Dominion University undergraduate students with the opportunity to earn a master's degree in public administration while taking credits in the MPA program as an undergraduate student. The program is designed for highly motivated students with the desire to immediately continue their education after the bachelor's degree. The program is especially relevant to individuals seeking to work (or currently working) in the public or non-profit sectors, but is suitable for students from any undergraduate major. Graduate courses may be taken during the fall and spring semester of the student's senior undergraduate year. Up to 12 graduate credits can count toward both the undergraduate and graduate degree and can meet upper-level General Education requirements. After receiving the undergraduate degree, a student will continue with the MPA program, taking MPA courses until completing the required 39 credit hours. Students in the linked program must earn a minimum of 150 credit hours (120 discrete credit hours for the undergraduate degree and 30 discrete credit hours for the graduate degree).
Requirements for admission to the graduate program can be found in the School of Public Service section of the Graduate Catalog. For additional information, please contact the School of Public Service in the Strome College of Business.