Admission Requirements and Deadlines
Dance,
PHD
Deadline
Fall: January 15 Application Type:
The Dance Department must receive all department and university application materials. Attendance at the department audition is required. After acceptance at the Department level, there is a final review of all application materials by the Graduate School. A supplemental application is required. To obtain the supplemental application, please contact the program at danceadm@astro.temple.edu.
Letters of reference
Number Required:3From whom:
Letters of recommendation should be obtained from from qualified representatives of academic or professional communities in dance.
Statement
of Goals:
The Statement of Goals should address the prospective student's unique profile as a developing professional in the field of dance, as well as his/her ability to do original research. The student should consider why the Dance Department (the research foci of its doctoral faculty, its mission and resources) is well matched to the student's career and educational goals.
Standardized
Test Scores:
The GRE/MAT is required. 50% or above for both GRE and MATMinimum TOEFL score or range of scores needed to be accepted:
575 on the paper-based test or 230 on the computer-based test. Applicants who score below 600 on the paper-based test or 250 on the computer-based test will be required to take and pass a remedial English course during their first semester at Temple University.
Audition:
The audition includes a technique class with portions taught by several members of the faculty, a presentation of research or applied practice, and an interview.
Interview:
All applicants will be interviewed at the audition.
Resume:
A resume is required.
Writing Sample:
The writing sample should be a recent scholarly or academic research paper.
Other:
Applicants need to submit a departmental application. For application materials or additional information please contact the Dance Admissions Coordinator at 215-204-5169 or at danceadm@astro.temple.edu.
Prospective students should have an undergraduate grade point average of 2.8 overall or 3.0 in the last two years; transcripts which show a foundational knowledge of dance with a graduate GPA of 3.4 or above; and a curriculum vitae that details experience in dance, art, education, scholarship and/or public leadership.
Background
Experience Required
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Advanced Standing
Students who enter the Ph.D. program in Dance may be considered for advanced standing, based on relevant coursework. The Doctoral Faculty Committee awards credits toward advanced standing on a case by case basis in the first year of full time study.
The maximum number of advanced standing credits awarded is 30.
Test Waivers:
International students can be accepted without attending the audition, if their video and other supporting documents give adequate evidence of excellence.
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