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Bachelor of Dance

California State University - Dominguez Hills

Carson, 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: no
Placement support: no
Work during study: yes
Post-study work rights (1 year): 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

First-time applicants: secondary school completed with a 2.5 GPA or better; transfer applicants: C average. English proficiency (TOEFL iBT 61
IELTS 5.5
PTE 44
Duolingo 95) unless waived; financial affidavit for the I-20.

Minimum GPA

2.5

Accepted academic background

Completed secondary education (first-time) or some college coursework with C average (transfer); English proficiency unless waived; financial affidavit for I-20

Language tests

IELTS 5.5
TOEFL iBT 61
PTE Academic 44
Duolingo 95
IELTS Academic 5.5

Documents you’ll need

Typically
a passport copy
academic transcripts
graduation certificate and English language evidence where applicable. Confirm program-specific requirements.

How to apply

Review admission requirements and available intakes for Dance. Prepare transcripts and any English language evidence required. Apply through Cal State Apply where this degree uses the CSU application process. Send official records and program-specific materials as requested. Monitor the applicant portal and respond to outstanding admission tasks. Confirm enrollment and visa documentation after admission.

Other costs

Tuition per year	$20,006 USD
Application fee	$70 USD
Deposit	$200 USD

Program details

Campus	Carson campus
Faculty or school	College of Arts & Humanities
Department	Department of Dance
Teaching language	English
Credit value	120
Study pace	Fixed
Post-study stay	1 year
Scholarship note	_

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
August 2027
Apply by
1 Jun 2027
199 days left
Program starts
January 2027
Apply by
No deadline listed

Frequently asked questions

The program takes 4 years.