B.S., Dance

Middle Tennessee State University is an accredited institutional member of the National Association of Schools of Dance (NASD). MTSU is the only public university in Tennessee to offer a Bachelor of Science in Dance. The program promotes diverse intellectual and artistic scholarship, while fostering professional and social excellence in a liberal art setting. Through studio training, dance studies courses, and curricular and co-curricular activities, you can prepare to become an artist, scholar, educator, arts advocate, and leader in the field of dance and beyond. Dance study at MTSU emphasizes a holistic approach that rigorously trains the body and engages the mind. Dancers are encouraged to develop creative and critical perspectives. Students are expected to examine the cultural and historical contexts of dance and develop the abilities to both move and think logically, critically, and creatively, and to communicate clearly. Admission to the program is through an audition in person (see website for dates) or by video.

In the spirit of sharing information related to the program’s performance with the public, the following data is provided

• Fall Enrollment over Time
• New Freshmen Fall-to-Fall Retention
• Undergraduate Fall-to-Fall Retention
• 4-, 6-, and 8-year Graduation Rates
• Degrees Awarded by Academic Year 
• Time to Degree
  • Total Credit Hours Required for Degree: 120-128
  • Academic Map