Hunter College School of Education BA in Dance Education
Hunter College School of Education

Hunter College School of Education

BA in Dance Education

New York, USA

BA

English

Sep 2026

On-Campus

Key Summary

    About: The BA in Dance Education focuses on developing students' artistic and pedagogical skills in dance. This degree program equips students with the tools to teach dance effectively and create engaging curricula. The course includes a mix of practical dance training, theory, and techniques to foster creativity and teaching methodologies.
    Career Outcomes: Graduates can pursue various career paths, including dance educators, choreographers, dance studio owners, and arts administrators. This degree also opens doors to opportunities in community arts programs and educational institutions.

This undergraduate program is designed to prepare prospective teachers to serve as high-quality educators for students in urban schools. Teacher candidates will take a specified sequence of education courses in addition to fulfilling The City University of New York (CUNY) Common Core Requirement and the requirements of their liberal arts or sciences major. These programs include fieldwork in New York City Public schools.

The Education course of study is a 25-credit sequence that students usually complete over four semesters and the major in the subject they plan to teach.