Dance Wellness Certificate
General Certificate Requirements
Additional requirements for graduation can be found on the Degree/Certificate Requirements for Graduation page.
Unless otherwise noted in individual program requirements, a minimum grade point average of 2.00 in all work attempted at the University of Montana-Missoula is required for graduation. Please see the Academic Policies and Procedures page for information on how your GPA is calculated.
Courses taken to satisfy the requirements of a major, minor, or certificate program must be completed with a grade of C- or better unless a higher grade is noted in the program requirements.
Post-Secondary Certificate - Dance Wellness
Course Requirements
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Technique Requirements | ||
| Complete 6-9 credits of the following courses (three semesters): | 6-9 | |
| Introduction to Modern Dance | ||
| Dance Forms | ||
| Introduction to Ballet | ||
| Introduction to Jazz Dance | ||
| Introduction to Tap Dance | ||
| Introduction to African Dance | ||
| Introduction to Hip Hop Dance | ||
| Contemporary Modern II | ||
| Intermediate Contemporary Modern II | ||
| Ballet II | ||
| Jazz Dance II | ||
| Contemporary Modern III | ||
| Ballet III | ||
| Contemporary Modern IV | ||
| Multidisciplinary Exploration | ||
| Complete one of the following courses: | 3 | |
| Health and Mind/Body/Spirit | ||
| Intro to Psychology | ||
| Dance Wellness Experience | ||
| Complete one of the following courses: | 2-3 | |
| Anatomy for Dance | ||
| Dance as a Healing Art | ||
| Dance Wellness Electives | ||
| Complete at least 1 credit from the following courses: | 1-2 | |
| Creative Practice I | ||
| Community Dance Initiatives | ||
| Conditioning for Dancers | ||
| Student Teaching: Children's Dance | ||
| New Visions Dance | ||
| Total Hours | 12-17 | |