Ed.M. in Dance Education: Professional Teacher Advancement

Students who enroll in the Ed.M. in Dance Education program can expect to deepen their professional knowledge of dance-as-art within the contexts of educational practice, scholarly research, education policy, and communities of practice. They will examine the pedagogy of teaching in the discipline and the influence individual differences amongst children, including ability and social, economic, and cultural background, have on student learning and their relationship with dance and others. The program encourages students to consider dance learning contexts for their potential to nurture identity formation, engender empathy, embrace diverse perspectives, engage interdisciplinary inquiry, and shape social transformation. Graduates will exit the program armed with culturally responsive skills and dispositions in curriculum development, assessment, research, data-informed decision making, and leadership, and be empowered to strive and advocate for educational equity for all PK-12 students.

For more information about the courses in this program, please visit the course catalog and online schedule of classes.

This program typically takes 2 years to complete and includes:

• • 40 Graduate Course Credits
    • 18 Credits – Dance Pedagogy Courses
    • 9 Credits – Foundational Education Courses
    • 7 Credits – Research and Leadership Courses
    • 6 Credits – Elective Courses

Accepted students will have 5 years to complete the program. 

Dance educators exiting the program will be prepared to become leaders in the field, armed with the research and technical skills needed for executive employment in dance education, arts administration, and higher education roles.

• Personal Statement 
• 3 Letters of Recommendation
• Official GRE Scores*
• Undergraduate Transcripts
• CEAS, Provisional, or Standard PK-12 Teaching Certificate
• Audition and Interview

*Any test scores submitted must be less than 5 years old as of the application deadline.

1. Collect the materials required for admission
2. Submit your application online at http://gradstudy.rutgers.edu/
3. Submit supporting materials online or by mail to the Graduate Admissions Office:

Office of Graduate and Professional Admissions
Rutgers. The State University of New Jersey
56 Bevier Rd, ASB Annex I
Piscataway, NJ 08854, U.S.A.

Download the complete guide on how to apply for the Ed.M. in Dance Education program at the Rutgers University Graduate School of Education.

Tuition: 

For tuition and fees information please visit the tuition landing page.

Financial Aid:

While students are encouraged to apply for federal student aid using the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), there are a number of other merit- and need-based support options, including loans and college work-study programs within and external to Rutgers. For more information, please visit the Office of Financial Aid website.

Scholarships, Fellowships & Assistantships:

Generous GSE alumni, friends, and community members have established and continue to donate to more than one dozen fellowships and scholarships to help deserving students reach their goals. These awards are granted on the basis of academic achievement and or financial need. While these awards are competitive, interested students are encouraged to apply for consideration and submit the required materials. Students must also submit a FAFSA application to be eligible.  

To review all current awards and learn more about the donors that established them, please click here.