|
For those seeking certification who already have either a bachelor's degree in dance or those who already have a bachelor's degree in any endorsed content in K-12 Education.
Contact Oakland University (OU) and let them know you are interested in the Certification option. You will do this by completing this FORM to sign up for an Advising Appointment.
Through this collaboration, Oakland University will launch a fully online K-12 Certificate in Dance Education, blending OU-developed coursework with select courses from NDEO’s Online Professional Development Institute (OPDI).
Students will enroll in the certificate program through Oakland University, and as part of their academic pathway, register for NDEO’s OPDI courses to fulfill key program requirements. OPDI courses taken as part of this certificate will be eligible for academic credit from OU, further supporting professional advancement for dance educators.
“By integrating our nationally recognized OPDI courses into Oakland University’s new certificate program, we’re creating more inclusive, flexible pathways for dance educators to gain the credentials they need—especially in underserved and hard-to-reach communities!"
Oakland University, accredited by the National Association of Schools of Dance (NASD), has been a leader in dance education since 1960. With robust B.A. and B.F.A. programs and a deep commitment to serving K-12 education needs, OU is addressing a statewide (Michigan) and national shortage of certified dance teachers. The new certificate program is designed to offer an alternative path to certification for:
- Individuals with a bachelor’s degree in dance who are currently teaching in K-12 settings;
- Individuals with degrees in elementary or secondary education (in any content area) who wish to teach dance in schools.
| 
