DANC 6010 - Introduction to Dance in Higher Education

This is an introductory course for Masters of Fine Arts students in the School of Dance. The purpose of the course is to prepare students for working in a higher education setting. Topics addressed include educational considerations specific to higher education and adult learners; situating dance as an academic discipline within higher education; an overview of university and School of Dance expectations, policies, and procedures; and best practices in course preparation, planning, and syllabi construction.