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Bachelor of Dance

Texas State University

San Marcos, United States
4 years
English
On campus
Bachelor

About the program

Trains students in performance, Choreography, Technique and pedagogy within a faith-based framework.

Program highlights

Internship available: yes
Placement support: yes
Work during study: yes
Post-study work rights (1): yes
PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

Apply concepts and methods in Dance in BFA to solve relevant problems. Develop competence in Courses include pedagogy
Performing arts management. Present findings clearly and consider professional or research ethics.

Career outcomes

Professional dancer
Choreographer
Dance instructor or teacher
Dance studio owner or director
Dance captain or rehearsal assistant
Arts administrator

Curriculum

Courses include pedagogy
Performing arts management
Improvisation
Various dance forms
Choreography and dance for worship. Training covers technique and performance alongside teaching and arts administration skills.

Entry requirements

Academic

Foreign secondary diploma equivalent to a US high school diploma
Class-rank based assured admission
SAT/ACT optional for top quartile
Transfer GPA 2.0-2.5 by credit hours
English test score
Proof of funds for I-20
No minimum GPA published
Assured admission by class rank (top 25% no test minimum
2Nd quartile ACT 22/SAT 1090
3Rd ACT 26/SAT 1250
4Th ACT 29/SAT 1330)
Transfer 2.0-2.5 cumulative GPA by credit hours.

Accepted academic background

Foreign secondary school diploma equivalent to a US high school diploma with academic profile equivalent to US curriculum (4 English, 4 Maths, 4 Science, 3 Social studies, 2 Language recommended), Transfer applicants: 14 or fewer credit hours 2.0 GPA, 15-29 Hours 2.5, 30+ Hours 2.25, Proof of funds for the I-20.

Other requirements

Portfolio required

Documents you’ll need

Academic Transcripts.

How to apply

Check the program and applicant-category requirements. Complete the appropriate international online admission application and pay the application fee. Send official academic transcripts and English proficiency results where required. Follow the admission portal for decisions and additional immigration documents.

Other costs

Tuition per year	$19,700 USD
Application fee	$90 USD
Deposit	$3,900 USD

Program details

Campus	San Marcos
Faculty or school	College of Fine Arts and Communication
Department	School of Theatre, Dance, and Film
Teaching language	English
Credit value	120
Study pace	Fixed
Post-study stay	1
Scholarship note	Institution-level scholarship or funding opportunities are indicated in the source data. Programme eligibility, Award amount, and application requirements should be confirmed before applying.

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
August 2027
Apply by
1 Jun 2027
200 days left

Frequently asked questions

The program takes 4 years.