Dance, A.A. (Transfer)

The Associate of Arts degree in Dance provides a pathway for students who are interested in transferring to a 4-year university. It is designed to provide a foundation in dance history and theory, technique, and aesthetics in a small liberal arts environment. Students are immersed in a comprehensive program of dance study with a focus on choreography, improvisation, performance, history, and core techniques in commercial and contemporary styles. Students who complete the A.A. in Dance are prepared to audition for university dance programs and pursue the completion of a 4-year or other advanced degree. This two-year concentration also prepares the student for the rigors of pursuing a career as a dancer. 

AA.DAN.OPTB or AA.DAN.OPTC

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Begin by exploring MSJC program maps to find career or transfer opportunities.  Program maps show the recommended course sequence that leads to graduation or transfer. The maps were developed by program experts to give you the skills and knowledge you need to succeed.    

• Starting in Spring? Choose Fall Semester 1 courses.   
• Are you a part-time student?  Start Fall Semester 1 courses and follow the course sequence.

CSULB & SDSU: General Education Option B

This program provides students with focused program options. A focused program map contains courses that help students specialize in a distinct area and connects to careers.  Talk to a counselor about preparing for transfer to specific schools.

NOTE: Higher level dance courses can be taken by audition. Other levels of technique courses can be substituted as needed.

UCR: General Education Option C

NOTE: Higher level dance courses can be taken by audition.

NOTE: For students who did not meet the LOTE requirement in high school, they may fulfill Area 6 by demonstrating proficiency by completing ASL-100 American Sign Language I, FREN-101 Elementary French I or SPAN-101 Elementary Spanish I with a grade C or better. Languages other than English for Native Speakers are also acceptable for meeting this requirement.  

 To prepare students for transfer, this degree combines the requirements for the Certificate of Achievement in Dance (21-23 units) with General Education Requirements Option B (CSU Breadth) or Option C (IGETC) for the completion of a minimum of 60 degree-applicable units total. Students must maintain an overall grade point average of 2.0 and a minimum grade of “C” (or “P”) for each course in the major. Some courses in this degree may count for both the degree and general education requirements.

The requirements for this degree may be met by completing all of MSJC's General Education Option B (CSUGE) or Option C (IGETC) requirements. 

Additional major preparation or elective courses may be required for transfer to specific institutions, and students transferring to a CSU or UC can refer to ASSIST.ORG to review major preparation for specific majors and programs. Please meet with a Counselor for further transfer information. 

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