Overview

Why Earn a Master’s in Dance Education at Towson University?

The Master of Arts in dance education embraces pedagogy that is globally informed, theoretically rich, and reflective of your personal interests, artistic and educational legacy, and career goals. The program engages students in a range of practical approaches and theoretical perspectives. It also:

offers a pathway for certified dance teachers to complete the Maryland State Department of Education's advanced teaching certification in two years, through part-time graduate study

promotes mastery in dance education

cultivates a personal pedagogy that is globally informed to prepare graduates for a variety of dance education settings and career paths

prepares graduates for doctoral studies

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Global Pedagogy In Dance Education

Culture Of The Lived Body

Personal Pedagogies: Embodied Practices

Action Research In Pedagogical Inquiry

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-05-28 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-01 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

36 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Towson, United States

Disciplines

Dance View 69 other Masters in Dance in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

A baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited college or university**.

A minimum GPA of 3.00 for full admission, 2.75 for conditional admission. All GPA calculations for admission are based upon the last 60 units of undergraduate and post-baccalaureate study.

Teaching experience is preferred, but not required.

A current resume.

A detailed statement of intent of two to three, double-spaced pages demonstrating the applicant’s readiness for graduate level work and describing the following: background in arts and/or education and professional goals in seeking the degree.

3 letters of recommendation

Samples of creative, teaching, or performance work

Prerequisite: Completion of a minimum of 20 hours of Introduction to Laban Movement Analysis by approval of program director.

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Tuition Fee

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International

22860 USD/year

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Based on the tuition of 22860 USD per year during 12 months.
National

22860 USD/year

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Based on the tuition of 22860 USD per year during 12 months.
In-State

12636 USD/year

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Based on the tuition of 12636 USD per year during 12 months.

Tuition for local students is $669 Cost Per Credit

Living costs for Towson

1797 - 3043 USD /month

Living costs

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