Dance program will assess means of strengthening our MFA program, to be more competitive with other terminal degrees in dance
Objective
Develop 60 Hour Curriculum
The National Association of Schools of Dance considers 60 hours of graduate work in dance to be the standard for the Master of Fine Arts degree. Dance program will assess our ability to offer an expanded curriculum.
Indicator
60 Hour Curriculum
Dance faculty conclude we have the minimal resources for course offerings and faculty to increase curriculum by 12 hours
Criterion
Submitted changes for 2007 catalog
Submitted 60 hour degree plan specification for 2007 graduate catalog and for the DARS program
Finding
Curriculum Change in Progress
Students already enrolled in the 2005 catalog had the option to change to the 2007 catalog. Only one chose the more rigorous option.