Department of Dance
MASTER OF ARTS in Dance Graduate Handbook
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Welcome to UNCG and the graduate programs in Dance. In this handbook, you will find electronic links to major University publications such as the Student Handbook, Graduate School Bulletin, and Graduate Teaching Assistant Handbook, as well as Departmental policies, information, and forms. The valuable information collected here will help you come to a fuller understanding of what is expected of you as a graduate student, and what you should expect as a graduate student and member of the UNCG community. Most importantly, we hope to help you avoid unexpected surprises as you complete your degree.
You should familiarize yourself with the information in the Student Handbook, Graduate School Bulletin, and, if appropriate, Graduate Teaching Assistant Handbook. You are required to follow the policies and procedures in place when you begin a degree program. Keep a copy of the Graduate Bulletin and the Graduate Handbook for the year you begin your program. With the approval of an advisor, students may also follow program changes that occur while they are enrolled, as long as these changes apply to their specific program.
Students sometimes apply for and are admitted to a new program, usually MA to MFA. These students follow the policies and procedures in place when they begin the new degree. Students interested in changing concentration (MA Theories and Practices to MA Chorography, for example) should check with the Graduate Coordinator for the current policy regarding admissions and policies and procedures.
Student Handbook: http://deanofstudents.uncg.edu/policy/
Graduate School Bulletin: http://www.uncg.edu/grs/bulletin/index.html
Requirements for graduate degrees in dance:
http://www.uncg.edu/grs/bulletin/dance.html
Graduate Teaching Assistantships: http://www.uncg.edu/grs/employmentsearch.html?status=jobsearch&state=NC
Good Practice in Graduate Education: http://www.uncg.edu/grs/bulletin/appendixb.html
HANBOOK TABLE OF CONTENTS
Departmental Philosophies, Goals, and Learning Outcomes
Mission
Philosophy
Student Learning Outcomes, MA Dance Education
About Our MA Programs - Plan of Study Forms
MA CONCENTRATION IN CHOREOGRAPHY 
MA CONCENTRATION
IN DANCE THEORIES AND PRACTICES
MA
IN DANCE EDUCATION/ M LICENSURE
MA IN DANCE EDUCATION/TEACHER LEADERSHIP
MA IN DANCE EDUCATION/CLASSROOM PRACTICE
REVIEW CALENDAR
PORTFOLIO REVIEW
QUESTIONS
PROJECT PROPOSALS
FORMS FOR
MA COMMITTEES
General Additional Information About MA Programs
Advising
Appeals Procedures
Assistantships
Summer Research Assistantships
Course Loads
Continuous Enrollment Policy
Dance Education Students: Studio Alternative for Technique Requirement
Distance Student Assistance
Good Practice in Graduate Education
Graduate Forum
Graduate Student Association
Grants for Travel And Research
Grievances
Identification Cards
Illegal Drugs and Alcohol
Independent Study
Leaves of Absence
Off-Campus Employment
Participation in Production Program
Performance Credit- DCE 688
Proficiency in Oral and Written English
Sexual Harassment and Undue Favoritism Based on Sex
Graduate Technique Credit: DCE 624
Time Limit
Traffic and Parking Procedures
Transfer Credit
Dance Concerts, Tickets, and Costumes
Dance Concerts: Policies and Guidelines
Concerts: Complimentary Ticket Policy
Costume Policy and Contract
Department of Dance Costume Contract
Safety, Equipment, and the Dance Building
Accidents and First
Aid
Communication
Copy Machine
Policy
Dance Department
Equipment
Fire Drill Facts
Keys
Recycling
Safety and Security:
Important Phone Numbers
Security Systems
and Alarms
Smoking
Space Reservations
and Scheduling
Videos