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.

Faculty Contact (https://webapps.aacc.edu/directory/default.cfm): Lynda Fitzgerald

Courses to improve skills and prepare for college-level classes may be needed. It is best to see an advisor as you plan your education.

Course/Advising Notes: ________________________________________________________________________

Term 1

Course Name	Credits	Term Taken	Grade
ENG 101 - Academic Writing and Research 1  OR ENG 101A - Academic Writing and Research 1    (English Composition GER)	3 credit hours
MAT 133 - Finite Mathematics  OR MAT 135 - Statistics   Or more advanced level if qualified: MAT 137 - College Algebra   MAT 145 - Precalculus 1   MAT 146 - Precalculus 2   MAT 151 - Accelerated Precalculus   MAT 191 - Calculus and Analytic Geometry 1   MAT 192 - Calculus and Analytic Geometry 2   MAT 202 - Linear Algebra   MAT 230 - Elementary Calculus (For Business and Social Sciences)   (Mathematics GER)	3 credit hours
Communications GER  (Arts & Humanities GER)	3 credit hours
DAN 100 - Dance History	3 credit hours
Choose one Dance Technique Class: DAN 105 - Beginning Tap Dance 1   DAN 106 - Beginning Tap Dance 2   DAN 111 - Beginning Ballet 1   DAN 112 - Beginning Ballet 2   DAN 121 - Beginning Modern Dance 1   DAN 122 - Beginning Modern Dance 2   DAN 131 - Beginning Jazz Dance 1   DAN 132 - Beginning Jazz Dance 2   DAN 205 - Intermediate Tap Dance 1   DAN 206 - Intermediate Tap Dance 2   DAN 211 - Intermediate Ballet 1   DAN 212 - Intermediate Ballet 2   DAN 221 - Intermediate Modern Dance 1   DAN 222 - Intermediate Modern Dance 2   DAN 231 - Intermediate Jazz Dance 1   DAN 232 - Intermediate Jazz Dance 2	3 credit hours

Term 2

Course Name	Credits	Term Taken	Grade
ENG 102 - Academic Writing and Research 2   (English Composition GER)	3 credit hours
Biological and Physical Sciences GER	4 credit hours
Technology    Must select from list of approved General Education Technology Courses.	3 credit hours
MUS 101 - Music Fundamentals	3 credit hours
Choose one additional Dance Technique Class (see list Term 1)	2 credit hours
DAN 125 - Improvisation	2 credit hours

Term 3

Course Name	Credits	Term Taken	Grade
ENG Sophomore Literature   (Arts & Humanities GER)	3 credit hours
Biological and Physical Sciences GER	3 credit hours
Social & Behavioral Sciences GER    (other than HIS)	3 credit hours
DAN 240 - Dance Production	3 credit hours
Choose one additional Dance Technique Class (see list Term 1)	2 credit hours

Term 4

Course Name	Credits	Term Taken	Grade
Social & Behavioral Sciences GER   Choose one of the following courses: HIS 111 - Ancient and Medieval Western Civilizations   HIS 112 - Early Modern and Modern Western Civilizations  HIS 113 - World Civilizations to 1500   HIS 114 - World Civilizations Since 1500    HIS 211 - United States History through the Civil War   HIS 212 - United States History Since the Civil War   HIS 214 - African American History	3 credit hours
Wellness    Must select from list of approved General Education Wellness Courses.	3 credit hours
World Language course   See list of approved courses.	3 credit hours
THA 122 - Introduction to Stage Design and Lighting	3 credit hours
Choose one additional Dance Technique Class (see list in Term 1)	2 credit hours
Elective Students are recommended to check on transfer institution’s requirements when selecting an elective.	1 credit hour