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3 Ways to Impact YOUR Professional Development & Further Your Career:

1. Earn College Credit for Individual OPDI Online Courses -

2. Earn an Oakland University K-12 Certificate in Dance Education -

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. 

3. Earn an NDEO Certificate in Dance Education -

For those who want a deep dive into dance education and do not need to pay extra for college credits. Awarded after 33 credits of OPDI coursework have been successfully completed. Previous dance teaching experience is a must, but no previous college degree is required.

OU College Credit for Individual OPDI Courses:

For those who need college credit for salary or advancement opportunities or to fulfill existing undergraduate or graduate degree requirements from another college or university.

1. Contact Oakland University (OU) and let them know you want to take an NDEO OPDI Summer 2025 online course for college credit. You will do this by completing 
2. Register for the OPDI course through OU.
3. Pay the OU tuition and OPDI tuition directly to OU.
4. If you are not a current or expired member of NDEO, or do not already have a non-member account on the NDEO website, then you will need to create a non-member account on NDEO's website when instructed to do so by OU. Register for an NDEO Account or Login to NDEO Membership Here
5. NDEO and OU will handle the final step of the process to ensure you are registered and in NDEO's OPDI learning management system (Sakai) which is where you will engage with the course materials, fellow students, and professors.
6. A few days before the course begins you will receive an email from NDEO with the login instructions for the course.

The OU K-12 Certificate in Dance Education:

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 

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.

By offering the certificate fully online, Oakland University is meeting the demand for flexible, high-quality programs that support educators who are balancing work and study.

"This certificate, developed in partnership between Oakland University and NDEO, will support teachers already in classrooms and help establish new, sustainable dance programs in schools where students have traditionally lacked access."

Together, NDEO and Oakland University are proud to offer a new model for preparing highly qualified dance educators—building a stronger, more vibrant future for dance in our schools and communities.

NDEO's Certificate in Dance Education (CiDE)

For those who want a deep dive into dance education and do not need to pay extra for college credits. Awarded after 33 credits of OPDI coursework have been successfully completed. Previous dance teaching experience is a must, but no previous college degree is required.

No application involved. Simply create an account on NDEO website or join with a Membership, then register and pay for the OPDI courses you want to take. Keep taking courses in future semesters until you hit the magic number of 33 credits.

NDEO's CiDE

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