Overview

The Dance degree at California State University Long Beach is designed to broaden and deepen dance knowledge and skills for teaching dance classes and producing dance concerts and elevates an undergraduate teaching credential to graduate status, usually commanding a pay increase for dance educators.

Career Paths

Higher Education and Teaching

College or university lecturer in dance

Dance pedagogy specialist

Curriculum developer for community college dance programmes

Programme coordinator in community college dance departments

Research and Scholarship

Author of dance articles, books, or educational materials

Grant-funded research project leader

Arts Administration and Leadership

Programme director or coordinator for arts organizations

Arts education manager

Cultural policy advisor or consultant

Nonprofit administrator in dance or performing arts

Grant writer or development officer

Education and Community Engagement

K–12 dance educator (with credential)

Teaching artist in schools, museums, or community centers

Dance curriculum specialist

Community arts programme leader

Outreach and engagement coordinator

Creative and Interdisciplinary Work

Choreographer with emphasis on choreography in educational contexts

Collaborator in interdisciplinary performance or academic projects

Media, Writing and Communication

Editor or contributor for dance education publications

Content creator for dance educational or cultural platforms

Social media strategist for arts organizations

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Technique Laboratory

Dance Performance

Advanced Design for Dance Lighting

Advanced Design for Dance Costuming

Dance Science as Related to Teaching Technique

Selected Topics in Dance

Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-17 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-15 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

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IELTS

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Credits

31 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Long Beach, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.5

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Baccalaureate degree from an accredited institution with a degree in dance or a related field with a GPA of 2.5 or above;

1. Prerequisite Courses:

two courses in dance composition;
one course in dance history;
one course in anatomy/kinesiology (must be taken in the past five years);

2. Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution with a degree in dance or a related field;

3. Minimum of 3 years of experience teaching dance in a high school with a secondary teaching credential, or a minimum of 3 years part-time or full-time experience teaching dance in a community college (exceptions will be considered for extensive part-time employment teaching dance in a high school, or an exemplary employment history of teaching dance in other venues);

4. Audition and Interview

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

17922 USD / year

≈ 17922 USD / year
Domestic

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In-State

8064 USD / year

≈ 8064 USD / year

Additional Details

If you are not a resident of California, you must add $444.00 for each unit of credit you take to your tuition total.

Living costs

Long Beach

United States

1400 - 2000 USD / month

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

Funding

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