Online Post-Bachelor's Certificate in Dance

The Online Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Dance (PBC) at UNC Greensboro provides initial teacher certification in preK-12 Dance Education to individuals who have an undergraduate degree in dance or a related field from a regionally accredited university and a desire to work in K-12 classrooms. The PBC program is designed for anyone seeking initial teaching certification in dance education. This program is ideal for working professionals who need to work online and during summer.

Online Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Dance Program Distinctions

The PBC in Dance Education at UNCG offers accelerated licensure. Students can complete the certificate in just four semesters (Summer, Fall, Spring, Summer), leading to an initial K-12 teaching license.

The program offers a flexible, hybrid format. Designed for working adults, the curriculum pairs distance-learning courses during the school year with brief, intensive on-campus sessions during the summer. 

The PBC can serve as a path to a Master’s degree. Students can apply course credits earned during the PBC program directly toward a Master of Arts in Dance Education (MADE) at UNCG. 

The Online PBC in Dance Student Experience

Due to a flexible workload, students can maintain full-time jobs while completing their studies, as the program operates entirely through part-time, distance education during the academic year. During the summer terms, the student experience shifts to the physical campus at the UNCG Dance Building. PBC students participate in brief, roughly two-week intensive sessions involving face-to-face instruction, technique, and collaborative peer work.

Students undergo hands-on field experiences and a full-time student teaching internship in inclusive public school settings. Students select their locations with approval from the Director of Dance Education.

PBC students engage in highly practical coursework, actively building lesson and unit plans that they test and execute with real students.

After Receiving The PBC in Dance Education

Graduates of the program are prepared for success in a variety of dance-related fields within the realm of dance education. 

Potential career paths include:

• Public School Dance Educator
• Charter or Private School Instructor
• K-12 Arts Administrator
• Studio Owner or Youth Director
• Bridge to a Master’s Degree

How to Apply to the PBC in Dance Program

Students interested in the PBC in Dance complete the UNCG Graduate School admission process and the School of Dance Master’s admissions process.

Frequently Asked Questions About the PBC in Dance Education