Master of Dance Education at Towson University

The Dance Education at Towson University is a Full Time Master program offered at the university's main campus in Towson , United States of America. The program is delivered on campus in English and can be completed in 2 years. Students develop academic knowledge and practical skills that prepare them for future careers in this field. The next available intake starts on August 28, 2027.

About Master of Dance Education

Degree: Master of Arts
https://www.towson.edu/cofac/departments/dance/programs/dance-education/

Program Director: Jaye Knutson
Phone: 410-704-2770
Email: [email protected]

Towson University's award-winning dance department has built upon its leading undergraduate dance education program with a new Master of Arts in Dance Education. The 36-unit program provides flexible, part-time graduate study for certified dance educators looking to deepen their practice and qualify for the Maryland State Department of Education's advanced professional certification. Accredited by the National Association of Schools of Dance (NASD), it's the first and only master's program in Maryland designed specifically for dance educators.

The program's focus on existing dance education professionals sets it apart from other programs aimed at people looking to change careers or just embarking on dance education. This program is for a professional to examine their own pedagogical practices and then place it within a more globally informed and theoretically rich context. Study starts from a global perspective then moves to an individualized one, examining the personal pedagogy of each candidate and their interests. Finally, the focus expands back to a broader application that is synthesized in an action research-based project and thesis.

The program connects students with nationally recognized, award-winning faculty mentors and access to state-of-the-art practice and performance spaces and prepares graduates for a variety of career options as teacher-leaders or doctoral candidates.

Examine current trends and confront ethnically diverse perspectives in dance education.
Create dance pedagogies derived from personal values, experiences and interests.
Transform the standards of dance practice through field study.
Model professional excellence as an educator in the classroom and community.
Utilize appropriate technology to enhance learning.
Develop collaborative partnerships that enrich the educational experience.

Disciplines

College of Fine Arts & Communication

Requirements and Admission Criteria for Master of Dance Education at Towson University

Entry Requirements

Send your transcript.

This applies to regionally accredited degrees earned within the United States.

Degree-seeking applicants must submit one official transcript from each college or university they attended. Non-degree applicants must submit one official transcript from the institution where they earned their highest degree.

Official transcripts must be sent by the issuing institution electronically, using a transcript encryption service via email to [email protected], OR by mail, sealed and stamped by the issuing institution to: Towson University, Graduate Admissions, 8000 York Road, Towson, MD 21252.

Transcripts submitted by the student are not considered official.

Pre-degree students must make sure their transcript includes all grades from the first semester of their senior year.

Submit email addresses for letters of recommendation.

Some programs require letters of recommendation as part of the application process. If the program for which you are applying requires letters of recommendation, you must enter the email address of each recommender in order to successfully submit your application. An email will be sent directly to your references asking them to complete an online recommendation.

Additional requirements for international applicants.

International students are required to be enrolled full-time in graduate degree programs at Towson University. Review the list of graduate programs that meet F1/JI requirements. In addition, international applicants may be required to provide proof of English-language proficiency and a course-by-course credential evaluation.

Note: Students who have completed a degree in the U.S. will qualify for English Proficiency without submitting additional test scores.

English Requirements

PTEMin 57
IELTSMin 6.5
TOEFLMin 80

Tuition and Fee Information for Master of Dance Education at Towson University

Application Fee 45

How to Apply for Master of Dance Education at Towson University

Complete your application and submit the application fee.

A $45 non-deferrable, non-refundable fee is required with your application. Students applying with a fee waiver will have the option to choose the type of fee waiver to be used during the payment section of the application.

Master of Dance Education at Towson University

Towson University

United States of America, Towson