The BS/MS in Dance and Education is an accelerated pathway that combines advanced dance training with graduate-level preparation for teaching. In the final stage, students complete requirements to pursue initial Pennsylvania teacher certification for PreK–4.
The BS/MS in Dance and Education at Drexel University offers an accelerated pathway that merges advanced dance training with graduate-level preparation for teaching. This program is designed for students who aspire to integrate their passion for dance with a career in education, culminating in the pursuit of initial Pennsylvania teacher certification for PreK–4 in the final stage.
This program features a unique structure where students first complete undergraduate coursework in Dance through the Department of Performing Arts, followed by a fifth year to obtain a Master of Science in Teaching, Learning and Curriculum from the School of Education.
Sample course areas include:
The graduate stage focuses on coursework and program requirements in teaching, learning, and curriculum that are essential for initial teacher certification. Assessment typically involves program-required evaluations and the completion of necessary coursework.
Applicants should be prepared to submit the following:
English language proficiency is required, with minimum scores of 79 on the TOEFL iBT or 6.5 on the IELTS.
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