A cognate is a group of at least three courses, for at least a nine-credit hour combination of thematically related classes. A minimum of one cognate is required for graduation at the Frost School of Music. Dance classes are featured in these cognates.
The Creative Arts in Therapy Cognate is for students who wish to gain an understanding of how dance therapy and music therapy are applied in counseling and medical settings. This cognate lists courses from dance therapy, music therapy, psychology, and educational psychology and fulfills a cognate in Arts & Humanities.Integrating Music and Dance into Counseling and Healthcare
Arts in Education cognate is for students who want to gain an understanding of the arts and their importance in the educational process. This cognate lists courses from dance, music, art, and teaching and learning.Contextual Connection
Course
Description
Cognate Listing
DAN 190
Improvisation
Creative Arts in Therapy: Integrating Music and Dance into Counseling and Healthcare
DAN 240
Cultural Dance Forms
Arts in Education: Contextual Connections
and
Diversity in the World’s Cultures and Thought
DAN 250
World History of Dance
Diversity in the World’s Cultures and Thought
and
Western Civilization: Historical Approaches
DAN 285
Creative Dance for Children
Arts in Education: Contextual Connections
DAN 286
Teaching Dance to Children
Arts in Education: Contextual Connections
DAN 290
Introduction to Dance Therapy
Creative Arts in Therapy: Integrating Music and Dance into Counseling and Healthcare
and
Arts in Education: Contextual Connections
DAN 291
Dance Therapy
Creative Arts in Therapy: Integrating Music and Dance into Counseling and Healthcare
DAN 550
Women in Theatrical Dance
Gender, Literature and the Fine Arts