TEACHING CERTIFICATE Teaching of Dance SMC Department Certificate
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Program of Study Dance Teacher (Pre K-grade 5) Department Certificate
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This program is specifically designed for students seeking to expand their dance and pedagogical experience as a dance educator in the Pre K-grade 5 setting. The curriculum is designed to be completed in two semesters of study. Students complete course FAQ work through the Dance, Early Childhood Education and Psychology Departments. Coursework includes hands-on experience (/AcademicPrograms/Dance/Pages/FAQ.aspx) teaching in a Pre K-grade 5 classroom under the supervision of an experienced dance educator. Upon completion, the student is familiar with the planning, implementation and assessment of dance education in the Pre K-grade 5 setting. The Santa Monica College Dance Teacher Department Certificate provides practical experience for: Instructors in dance programs in Pre K-grade 5 schools
Classroom teachers in Pre K-grade 5 schools Instructors and studio directors in private schools of dance Instructors and directors for community-based dance programs Instructors for dance-company residencies in Pre K-grade 5 schools Teaching-artists for nonprofit arts organizations Teaching-artists for professional schools associated with dance companies
This Department Certificate involves satisfactory completion of the semester units of the area of emphasis (articulated below). At least 50% of the area of emphasis units must be completed at Santa Monica College. Each course in the area of emphasis must be completed with a grade of C or higher. Additional information for the Certificate is available at the Transfer/Counseling Center and online at the SMC Articulation (/articulation) website. Catalog rights dictate that a student may satisfy the requirements of a degree or certificate by completing the general education and area of emphasis requirements in effect at any time of the student's continuous enrollment. Continuous enrollment is defined as enrollment in consecutive Fall and Spring semesters until completion.
Program Learning Outcomes: Upon completion of the program, students will demonstrate coherent and comprehensive knowledge in developing, implementing and assessing sequential dance programs in Pre K-grade 5 public and independent school settings. Students will identify the role of dance education within these settings and apply creative movement experiences to reinforce understanding of curriculum concepts including science, history, literature and math.
Area of Emphasis Core Courses: (11 units)
Course
DANCE 75
Course Name
Dance for Children: Creative Dance in the Pre-K and Elementary Classroom
Units
3
Course
DANCE 90B
Course Name
Internship In Dance
Units
2
Course
ECE 2
Course Name
Principles And Practices Of Teaching Young Children
Units
3
Course
PSYCH 11
Course Name
Child Growth And Development
Units
3
Ballet Electives: Select 2 units from the following Course
DANCE 33
Course Name
Ballet 3
Units
2
Course
DANCE 34
Course Name
Ballet 4
Units
2
Course
DANCE 35
Course Name
Ballet 5
Units
2
Course
DANCE 36
Course Name
Ballet 6
Units
2
Modern Dance Electives: Select 2 units from the following Course
DANCE 43
Course Name
Contemporary Modern Dance 3
Units
2
Course
DANCE 44
Course Name
Contemporary Modern Dance 4
Units
2
Course
DANCE 45
Course Name
Modern Dance 5
Units
2
Course
DANCE 46
Course Name
Modern Dance 6
Units
2
World Dance Electives: Select 2 units from the following
Course
DANCE 20
Course Name
World Dance Survey
Units
2
Course
DANCE 21
Course Name
Asian Pacific Dance Survey
Units
2
Course
DANCE 22
Course Name
Beginning Mexican Dance
Units
2
Course
DANCE 23
Course Name
Intermediate Mexican Dance
Units
2
Course
DANCE 24
Course Name
Flamenco Dance 1
Units
2
Course
DANCE 25
Course Name
African Dance
Units
2
Course
DANCE 27
Course Name
Brazilian Dance
Units
2
Course
DANCE 27B
Course Name
Intermediate Brazilian Dance
Units
2
Course
DANCE 29
Course Name
Middle Eastern/North African Dance
Units
2
Total Units for Area of Emphasis:
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