Post-Bachelor's Certificate in Dance Education - K-12 Licensure

The Post-Baccalaureate Licensure in Dance Education at UNC Greensboro is an add-on option for full-time, on-campus graduate students who are already pursuing their Master of Arts or Master of Fine Arts in Dance at UNCG. Students complete licensure coursework simultaneously alongside the Master’s degree requirements. The program includes a student teaching internship and leads to a PreK-12 initial dance teaching license.

The Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Dance Education Program Distinctions

The PBL in Dance Education program stands out due to its tight integration with full-time graduate degrees. Students do not have to choose between a conservatory-style performance/choreography environment and an education department. They maintain their identity as an MFA choreographer or MA scholar while integrating specialized pedagogy electives into their schedule.

The curriculum prepares students to teach public school dance nationwide, not just in North Carolina.

PBL students have access to the UNCG School of Dance’s professional facilities, which feature seven specialized dance studios, a dedicated screen dance editing classroom, a fully-equipped dance theater, and an interior garden courtyard reserved solely for dancers.

UNCG is accredited by the National Association of Schools of Dance. Affiliations include:

• American College Dance Association
• National Dance Education Organization
• N.C. National Dance Education Organization
• Dance Studies Association 

The Certificate in Dance Education Student Experience

PBL students learn in a highly collaborative environment, creating projects with fellow students in the UNCG College of Visual and Performing Arts.

A core pillar of the student experience is the one-semester, full-time student teaching internship. Part of that training involves working with students with disabilities, learning how to make dance accessible to all.

Students benefit from industry networking built directly into the environment. Renowned visiting guest choreographers teach masterclass and repertory courses.

After Receiving The Post-Baccalaureate Licensure in Dance Education

After completing field experiences and full-time student teaching graduates are employed in the public schools. 

How to Apply to the PBL in Dance Program

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

Frequently Asked Questions About the PBL in Dance Education