Overview

Through the lens of a liberal arts curriculum, the MFA will educate the whole dance artist, concentrating on four areas of focus: Theoretical, Somatics, Creative Practice and Production. The nature of the program is student-centered, building on peer collaboration, faculty mentoring, and student-driven projects.

The values of the Education Specialist (Special Education) program from Saint Mary's College of California, are shaped around the quest for truth, the authenticity of living, and the building of a community where sensitivity, social justice, and global awareness are at the core.

Program Goals

To develop artists who are critically aware of the reciprocity of theory and practice, thereby promoting standards of excellence in dance practice and preparing for them for employment.

To enable artists to explore and reflect upon dance practice in its many forms, taking into account the social, cultural, aesthetic and political contexts in which performance practice is located.

To address complex issues creatively and systematically as well as develop the ability to problem-solve in a variety of artistic contexts through the engagement in practice-based research, including collaborative projects.

To develop one's potential for a range of practices in or associated with dance and research-based activity.

To enhance one's production experience and create dance artists who are capable of managing a business.

Programme Structure

Modules include:

Current Issues/Emerging Practices for Special Educators
Research Seminar
Research Seminar
Thesis or Synthesis Project

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-06-23 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-01 00:00:00
Starting 2028-02-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Moraga, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

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General requirements

Supplemental Materials (see specific requirements below)
Your Personal Statement should be two (2) double-spaced typewritten pages. Describe your background and current interests as a dancer and/or choreographer or a designer and/or technicican/manager, as well as your ability and commitment to undertake graduate education at this time.

Two letters of recommendation from people who are familiar with you and your work and your ability to undertake graduate school at this time.

One copy of official transcripts from the degree-granting colleges you have previously attended, with proof of a Bachelor’s degree. (Please note on your application if the name on your transcript is different from your current name.)

A $50 application fee must accompany the online application. Pay by credit card via the online application. (Please contact the Program Coordinator to receive an application fee waiver.)

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

40700 USD / year

≈ 40700 USD / year
Out-of-State

40700 USD / year

≈ 40700 USD / year
Domestic

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In-State

40700 USD / year

≈ 40700 USD / year

Living costs

Moraga

United States

1100 - 1600 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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