Program Modification Form
I Summary of Proposed Changes
Department/program
Summary
School of Theatre & Dance—BFA in Dance: Area of Specialization in
Teaching
Revise semester-offered language to reflect course changes
II Endorsements and Approvals
Please obtain the Program Chair/Director’s approval and Dean’s approval.
Requestor:
Phone:
Program Chair/Director:
Department Dean
Other affected Programs:
Please type / print name Signature
Michele Antonioli
x2875
Mark Dean, x2879
Dr. Stephen Kalm, x4970
Date
(Use additional sheet if
needed)
Are other departments/programs affected by this
Please obtain signature(s) from the
modification because of
Chair/Director of any such department/
(a) required courses incl. prerequisites or corequisites,
program (above) before submission
(b) perceived overlap in content areas
(c) cross-listing of coursework
III Type of Program Modification
(e.g. adding a writing course required of all majors.) Please X check the appropriate box.
Major
Minor
Option
Teaching major/minor
Other
Please
describe
X
Teaching specialization for BFA/DAN
IV Catalog Language
If you are proposing a change to an existing program or Please provide the proposed copy as you wish
major, please cut and paste the requirements as they
it to appear in the catalog. 
appear in the current catalog below.
www.umt.edu/catalog 
Teaching Specialization
Teaching Specialization
To be taken in addition to core courses:
To be taken in addition to core courses:
Dance
Credits
DANC 300 (DAN 300) Modern
III (or higher level)
18
DANC 345 (Dan 328) Teaching
for the Disabled
1
DANC 440 (DAN 425) Dance
Pedagogy
3
DANC 446 (DAN 491) Teaching
Projects (assisting in a
2
Dance
Credits
300 Modern III (or
higher level)
18
345 Teaching for the
Disabled
1
440 section 02 Dance
Pedagogy: Continuing
3
446 Teaching Projects
technique class for one
2
(assisting in a
technique class for one
semester)
semester)
DANC 497 (DAN 427) Methods:
Teaching Movement in the
497 Methods:
Teaching Movement in
Schools
6
47
Subtotal
30
77
Core Courses
47
Total
77
Schools
6
Subtotal
30
Core Courses
Total
There is an admission audition which a prospective
major must pass at the end of the first year to continue
in this program. All students must take DANC 194:
Freshman Seminar prior to auditioning for the major.
There is an admission audition which a
prospective major must pass at the end of the
first year to continue in this program. All
students must take DANC 194: Freshman
Seminar prior to auditioning for the major.
Please explain/justify the new proposal or change. 
We are removing listings of specific semester/year for the required courses for the BFA in Dance’s
teaching specialization to avoid confusion as many of the courses have recently revised their schedules
and more schedule changes are being currently proposed.
V Copies and Electronic Submission
Once approved, the original, a paper copy and an electronic file are submitted to the Faculty Senate
Office, UH 221 (camie.foos@mso.umt.edu).
VI Department Summary Required if several proposals are submitted. In a separate document
list program title and proposed change of all proposals.
Revised 11-2009