Program Learning Outcomes (PLOs)
Program Learning Outcomes (PLO):
1) The creative process skills necessary to create a significant body of work, articulate a well-developed personal aesthetic and explain how this aesthetic informs scholarly and pedagogical work.
2) A breadth of understanding in dance and related disciplines and the ability to think independently, to integrate, and to synthesize information within the dance discipline and across disciplines
3) Knowledge and understanding of the forces that have shaped dance throughout history and as an evolving contemporary art form, including representative works, individuals, styles, cultural contexts, events, movement theories, and dance science and somatics.
4) Awareness of current issues and developments that impact the field and the potential to contribute to the expansion and evolution of the art, to advocate for the arts, and to explore and address new questions and issues on local, regional, national, and global levels.
5) Writing and speaking skills to communicate clearly and effectively to the dance community, the public, and in teaching situations.
6) The ability to work collaboratively and productively within a diverse global community of artists and to acknowledge and respect diverse aesthetic viewpoints.
7) Familiarity with current technologies utilized in the creation, documentation, preservation, and dissemination of work, including a knowledge of bibliographic resources in dance, including Web-based resources, and the skills to access these resources.
In Person (100 percent of courses offered in person)
SED Statement
This program is officially registered with the New York State Education Department (SED).
Online programs/courses may require students to come to campus on occasion. Time-to-degree and number of credit hours may vary based on full/part time status, degree, track and/or certification option chosen. Time-to-degree is based on calendar year(s). Contact the department for details.
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