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Dance - Arts and Sciences Transfer (A.A.)

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Official Title of Major: Arts and Sciences Transfer - Dance, A.A.

Award: Associate of Arts degree, A.A.

Code: AA.ARTS-SCI.DANCE

Total Credit Hours: 60

About the Dance Program

Purpose: For students interested in pursuing professional training, transferring to a four-year institution or gaining personal enrichment by concentrating in dance.

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Graduation Requirements

See Academic Regulations for college-wide Graduation Requirements .

Honors Program Courses

If you qualify for the Honors Program, you may take honors versions of some courses (such as ENG 101H , ENG 102H , etc.).

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Arts and Sciences Transfer Program Core Course Requirements

The core courses for this degree are simultaneously satisfied by three of the General Education Requirements listed below: (1) the Communications Arts and Humanities general education requirement, (2) the Sophomore Literature Arts and Humanities general education requirements, and (3) one of the History courses in the Social and Behavioral Sciences general education requirement (HIS 111 or HIS 112 or HIS 211 or HIS 212 ).

General Education Requirements: 34 credits

An approved list of general education courses can be found in the General Education Requirements and degree program required courses section of the catalog. Choose general education courses from the following topics:

English Composition: 6 credits

ENG 101 - Academic Writing and Research 1 3 credit hours
ENG 102 - Academic Writing and Research 2 3 credit hours
ENG 101A and ENG 101 are equivalent courses. Students may take ENG 101A -ENG 102 or ENG 101 -ENG 102 to meet their English Composition General Education requirement.

Arts and Humanities: 6 credits

Communications course 3 credit hours
Sophomore Literature course 3 credit hours

Biological and Physical Sciences: 7 credits

At least one laboratory science required. See General Education Biological and Physical Sciences Requirements for a list of approved courses.

Mathematics: 3 credits

Students must choose one Mathematics course from the following:

MAT 133 - Finite Mathematics 3 credit hours
OR
MAT 135 - Statistics 3 credit hours
Or more advanced level if qualified.

Social and Behavioral Sciences: 6 credits

Social and Behavioral Sciences course (other than history) 3 credit hours AND

Students must choose one History course from the following:
HIS 111 - Ancient and Medieval Western Civilizations 3 credit hours
HIS 112 - Early Modern and Modern Western Civilizations 3 credit hours
HIS 211 - United States History through the Civil War 3 credit hours
HIS 212 - United States History Since the Civil War 3 credit hours

Additional General Education Requirements: 6 credits

Technology Requirement 3 credit hours
See General Education Technology Requirements for a list of approved courses.
Wellness Requirement 3 credit hours
See General Education Wellness Requirements for a list of approved courses.

Area of Concentration: 26 credits

Required Courses: 14 credits

DAN 100 - Dance History 3 credit hours
DAN 125 - Improvisation 2 credit hours
DAN 240 - Dance Production 3 credit hours
MUS 101 - Music Fundamentals 3 credit hours
THA 122 - Introduction to Stage Design and Lighting 3 credit hours

Choose four courses from the following: 8 credits

At least two courses must be selected from the 200 level.

DAN 105 - Beginning Tap Dance 1 2 credit hours
DAN 106 - Beginning Tap Dance 2 2 credit hours
DAN 111 - Beginning Ballet 1 2 credit hours
DAN 112 - Beginning Ballet 2 2 credit hours
DAN 121 - Beginning Modern Dance 1 2 credit hours
DAN 122 - Beginning Modern Dance 2 2 credit hours
DAN 131 - Beginning Jazz Dance 1 2 credit hours
DAN 132 - Beginning Jazz Dance 2 2 credit hours
DAN 205 - Intermediate Tap Dance 1 2 credit hours
DAN 206 - Intermediate Tap Dance 2 2 credit hours
DAN 211 - Intermediate Ballet 1 2 credit hours
DAN 212 - Intermediate Ballet 2 2 credit hours
DAN 221 - Intermediate Modern Dance 1 2 credit hours
DAN 222 - Intermediate Modern Dance 2 2 credit hours
DAN 231 - Intermediate Jazz Dance 1 2 credit hours
DAN 232 - Intermediate Jazz Dance 2 2 credit hours

World Language: 3 credits

See list of approved courses.

Elective: 1 Credit

Recommend students check on transfer institution’s requirements. No more than 3 credits of physical activity courses may be used as electives.

Diversity Requirement

All students in associate degree programs must satisfy the Diversity Requirement . In many cases, students may satisfy this requirement simultaneously as they satisfy a general education course requirement or with an elective.

Technology Requirement

All students in associate degree programs must satisfy the Technology Requirement . In many cases, students may satisfy this requirement simultaneously as they satisfy a general education course requirement or with an elective.

Wellness Requirement

Unless they are in a degree that is exempt, all students in associate degree programs must satisfy the Wellness Requirement . In many cases, students may satisfy this requirement simultaneously as they satisfy a general education course requirement or with an elective.

Program Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this program, students will be able to:

Communicate complex ideas and information through writing, speaking, presenting, and using technology.
Locate, organize, and analyze information from multiple sources in order to develop informed, reasoned, and substantiated arguments.
Explain the value of tradition, innovation, and creativity in artistic expression.
Apply mathematical skills, critical analysis, and logical thinking to solve problems and interpret quantitative information.
Apply an awareness of social diversity and the ways in which cultural values are historically and socially situated.
Demonstrate a kinesthetic sense of awareness.
Describe using examples and/or demonstrations how dance is as an effective form of non-verbal communication.

This program aligns with the college’s core competencies.

Related Offerings

Students may wish to also review requirements for the related majors or programs linked below.

Transferring Credits to Maryland Public Four-Year Schools

Maryland public four-year colleges and universities accept a minimum of 60 and as many as 70 credits earned toward an associate degree from a Maryland public community college. Students planning to transfer should consult with an AACC academic and transfer advisor; and are advised to obtain permission from the four-year college or university when planning to transfer credits beyond the minimum degree requirements at AACC. More than 70 credits earned at AACC may be transferred if outlined within an established transfer agreement. Current transfer agreements can be found on the AACC Transfer Partners webpage.

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