This degree or certificate is designed to prepare students for transfer to four year
institutions or enter the workforce teaching dance to all age groups in private studios,
fitness centers, community centers, and school and after school programs.
The Associate of Science degree is granted to students who have completed at least
12 semester units of the required 60-degree applicable semester units at Glendale
Community College. The required 60 semester units must include all of the following:
(1) Completion of the courses required in the major or area of emphasis with a grade
of “C” or better, or a “P” grade. (2) Completion of one of the following general education
patterns: GCC General Education Requirements or the California General Education Transfer
Curriculum (Cal-GETC) requirements. (3) A minimum GPA of 2.0 in the required 60 semester
units.
The Certificate is granted to students who have completed at least 12 semester units
of the required courses at Glendale Community College. All courses must be completed
with a grade of “C” or better, or a “P” grade.
Program Learning Outcomes: Upon completion of this certificate program, students will be able to teach technical
dance skills using correct body alignment and muscle coordination; design dance lesson
plans for children, adults, and seniors; and create dance programs for private studios,
fitness centers, and community centers.
Associate of Science Program Map
Certificate Program Map
REQUIRED COURSES FOR MAJOR/CERTIFICATE
|
UNITS |
| DANCE 100 |
Survey of Dance History |
3 |
| DANCE 107 |
Survey of Dance Teaching Methodology |
3 |
| DANCE 130 |
Choreography I |
1.5 |
DANCE 135
or
DANCE 136 |
Dance Production – Repertoire
or
Dance Production – Student Choreography |
2.5
or
2.5 |
| DANCE 158 |
Movement Development: Birth through 12 years |
3 |
|
HLTH 101
and
KIN 157
or
BIOL 120
|
First Aid
&
Prevention and Care of Athletic Injuries
or
Human Anatomy
|
1
&
3
or
5 |
| DANCE 50 |
Dance Internship |
1 |
| CHOOSE ONE OF THE FOLLOWING OPTIONS |
| Option 1 |
| DANCE 114 |
Ballet Technique III |
2 |
| DANCE 116 |
Modern Dance Technique II |
2 |
| DANCE 121 |
Jazz Technique II |
2 |
| Option 2 |
| DANCE 111 |
Ballet Technique II |
2 |
| DANCE 117 |
Modern Dance Technique III |
2 |
| DANCE 121 |
Jazz Technique II |
2 |
| Option 3 |
| DANCE 111 |
Ballet Technique II |
2 |
| DANCE 116 |
Modern Dance Technique II |
2 |
| DANCE 137 |
Jazz Technique III |
2 |
| CHOOSE A MINIMUM OF SIX UNITS FROM THE FOLLOWING |
| DANCE 124 |
Hip-Hop I |
1.5 |
| DANCE 125 |
Tap Dance I |
1.5 |
| DANCE 127 |
Salsa I |
1.5 |
| DANCE 131 |
Commercial Dance |
2.5 |
| BUSAD 158 |
Run Your Own Business |
3 |
| BUSAD 162 |
Principles of Marketing |
3 |
| MUSIC 101 |
Music Fundamentals |
3 |
| PSYC 106 |
Developmental Psychology |
3 |
| SOC S 101 |
Urban Education in America |
3 |
| T ART 173 |
Lighting Design Fundamentals |
3 |
| TOTAL UNITS REQUIRED |
30-31 |
Units for the major may be double counted for Cal-GETC or GCC General Education. Elective
units may be used to reach the 60-unit degree requirement.NOTE: ADDITIONAL COURSEWORK MIGHT BE REQUIRED DUE TO PREREQUISITES. SEE A COUNSELOR
FOR A PERSONALIZED STUDENT EDUCATIONAL PLAN.
| Fall 2023 |
GCC Catalog 2023-2024 |
| Important Notice: In the event of a discrepancy between the information presented
above and the online and/or print versions of the GCC Catalog, please contact a counselor
or the office of Admissions and Records. For previous years requirements please see
the catalog from that year. |
