Associate in Arts, Fine Arts, Emphasis in Dance

Course Sequence by Term

The following is the suggested course sequence by term. Please keep in mind:

  • 学生应该会见学术顾问develop an individual education plan that meets their academic and career goals. Use the Pathway Planner tool in yourStudent Centerto manage your plan.
  • The course sequence is laid out by suggested term and may be affected when students enter the program at different times of the year.
  • Initial course placement is determined by current district placement measures and/or completion of 100-200 level course and/or program requirements.
  • Degree and transfer seeking students may be required to successfully complete a MCCCD First Year Experience Course (FYE) within the first two semesters at a MCCCD College. Courses include FYE101 and FYE103. Course offerings will vary by college. See an academic, program, or faculty advisor for details.

Full-time Sequence

Full-time status is 12 credits to 18 credits per semester.

A list of additional requirements for this pathway map
Awareness Areas
  • In addition to the requirements identified in the sequence below, students must complete the following awareness areas if not otherwise met by other program requirements:
    • Cultural [C] and
    • Global [G] or Historical [H]
  • Students are strongly encouraged to visit with an academic advisor to ensure completion of all graduation requirements.

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Term 1

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken duringTerm 1
Course Number Course Name Requisites Notes Area Credits
Required Dance Technique Required Dance Technique Course Critical course 2–4
DAN150or
DAN155or
DAN250or
DAN255
Dance Performance IorDance Performance IIorDance Performance IIIorDance Performance IV Critical courseGateway courseNote that audition is required. If student doesn't get intoDAN150in Term 1, he/she should audition and take the course in a later term 1
Dance TPC Elective Dance Technique, Performance, or Conservatory Elective Critical courseGateway courseSelect in consultation with Dance Faculty member 0–3
DAH100 Introduction to Dance Critical courseGateway course HU 3
Dance Theory Elective Dance Theory Elective Critical courseGateway courseSelect in consultation with Dance Faculty member 1–3
DAN221or
DAN210or
DAN264
Rhythmic Awareness IorDance Production IorChoreography I Critical course 3
ENG101or
ENG107
First-Year CompositionorFirst-Year Composition for ESL FYC 3
MAT14+ College Mathematics OR Higher approved general education course in the Mathematical Applications [MA] area MA 3–6
FYE101or
FYE103
Introduction to College, Career and Personal SuccessorExploration of College, Career and Personal Success 1–3

Term 2

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken duringTerm 2
Course Number Course Name Requisites Notes Area Credits
Required Dance Technique Required Dance Technique Course Critical course 2–4
DAN150or
DAN155or
DAN250or
DAN255
Dance Performance IorDance Performance IIorDance Performance IIIorDance Performance IV Critical courseGateway course 0–1
Dance TPC Elective Dance Technique, Performance, or Conservatory Elective Critical courseGateway courseSelect in consultation with Dance Faculty member 0–3
Dance Theory Elective Dance Theory Elective Critical courseGateway courseSelect in consultation with Dance Faculty member 1–3
DAN221or
DAN210or
DAN264
Rhythmic Awareness IorDance Production IorChoreography I Critical course 3
ENG102or
ENG108
First-Year CompositionorFirst-Year Composition for ESL FYC 3
COM100or
COM110or
COM225or
COM230
Introduction to Human CommunicationorInterpersonal CommunicationorPublic SpeakingorSmall Group Communication COM Requirement, Recommend selecting a course that satisfies COM and SB or COM and L requirements. SBorL 0–3
CRE101 College Critical Reading and Critical Thinking L 0–3
L Literacy & Critical Inquiry Recommend selecting a course that satisfies [L] and (COM) or [L] andCRE101requirements simultaneously. 3

Term 3

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken duringTerm 3
Course Number Course Name Requisites Notes Area Credits
Required Dance Technique Required Dance Technique Course Critical course 2–4
DAN150or
DAN155or
DAN250or
DAN255
Dance Performance IorDance Performance IIorDance Performance IIIorDance Performance IV Critical courseGateway course 0–1
Dance TPC Elective Dance Technique, Performance, or Conservatory Elective Select in consultation with Dance Faculty member 0–3
Dance Theory Elective Dance Theory Elective Select in consultation with Dance Faculty member 0–3
DAN221or
DAN210or
DAN264
Rhythmic Awareness IorDance Production IorChoreography I Critical course 3
DAH201or
DAH250or
DAH255
Dance, Culture, and Global ContextsorDance in Popular CultureorHip Hop: Arts, Aesthetic and Culture Gateway course G, HUorC, HUorC, HU, L 3
SB Social-Behavioral Sciences 3
BIO160or
BIO201
Introduction to Human Anatomy and PhysiologyorHuman Anatomy and Physiology I SQorSG 4

Term 4

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken duringTerm 4
Course Number Course Name Requisites Notes Area Credits
Required Dance Technique Required Dance Technique Course 2–4
DAN150or
DAN155or
DAN250or
DAN255
Dance Performance IorDance Performance IIorDance Performance IIIorDance Performance IV Critical courseGateway course 0–1
Dance TPC Elective Dance Technique, Performance, or Conservatory Elective Select in consultation with Dance Faculty member 0–3
Dance Theory Elective Dance Theory Elective Select in consultation with Dance Faculty member 0–3
CS Computer/Statistics/Quantitative Applications 3
DAN280 Dance Practicum Critical course 2
SGor
SQ
Any Natural Sciences [SG] courseorAny Natural Sciences [SQ] course At least four (4) credits must be designated as Natural Sciences (Quantitative) [SQ] SGorSQ 4
SB Social-Behavioral Sciences 3

Part-time Sequence

Part-time status is 11 credit hours or less.

A list of additional requirements for this pathway map
Awareness Areas
  • In addition to the requirements identified in the sequence below, students must complete the following awareness areas if not otherwise met by other program requirements:
    • Cultural [C] and
    • Global [G] or Historical [H]
  • Students are strongly encouraged to visit with an academic advisor to ensure completion of all graduation requirements.

Note:Because you are viewing this pathway map on a mobile device, some columns below have been hidden. To view all columns, please rotate your device or view this page on a device with a larger screen.

Term 1

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken duringTerm 1
Course Number Course Name Requisites Notes Area Credits
Required Dance Technique Required Dance Technique Course Critical course HU 2–4
DAN150or
DAN155or
DAN250or
DAN255
Dance Performance IorDance Performance IIorDance Performance IIIorDance Performance IV Critical courseGateway courseNote that audition is required. If student doesn't get intoDAN150in Term 1, he/she should audition and take the course in a later term 1
DAN221or
DAN210or
DAN264
Rhythmic Awareness IorDance Production IorChoreography I Critical courseSelect in consultation with Dance Faculty member 3
DAH100 Introduction to Dance Critical course HU 3
FYE101or
FYE103
Introduction to College, Career and Personal SuccessorExploration of College, Career and Personal Success 1–3

Term 2

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken duringTerm 2
Course Number Course Name Requisites Notes Area Credits
Required Dance Technique Required Dance Technique Course Critical course 2–4
DAN150or
DAN155or
DAN250or
DAN255
Dance Performance IorDance Performance IIorDance Performance IIIorDance Performance IV Critical courseGateway course 0–1
DAN221or
DAN210or
DAN264
Rhythmic Awareness IorDance Production IorChoreography I Critical courseSelect in consultation with Dance Faculty member 3
Dance Theory Elective Dance Theory Elective Critical courseSelect in consultation with Dance Faculty member G, HU 1–3
ENG101or
ENG107
First-Year CompositionorFirst-Year Composition for ESL FYC 3

Term 3

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken duringTerm 3
Course Number Course Name Requisites Notes Area Credits
Required Dance Technique Required Dance Technique Course 2–4
DAN150or
DAN155or
DAN250or
DAN255
Dance Performance IorDance Performance IIorDance Performance IIIorDance Performance IV Critical courseGateway course 0–1
Dance TPC Elective Dance Technique, Performance, or Conservatory Elective Critical courseGateway courseSelect in consultation with Dance Faculty member 0–3
DAN221or
DAN210or
DAN264
Rhythmic Awareness IorDance Production IorChoreography I Critical course 3
Dance Theory Elective Dance Theory Elective Critical courseSelect in consultation with Dance Faculty member 1–3
ENG102or
ENG108
First-Year CompositionorFirst-Year Composition for ESL ENG102orENG108may be completed in term 3 if still needed FYC 0–3

Term 4

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken duringTerm 4
Course Number Course Name Requisites Notes Area Credits
Required Dance Technique Required Dance Technique Course 2–4
DAN150or
DAN155or
DAN250or
DAN255
Dance Performance IorDance Performance IIorDance Performance IIIorDance Performance IV Critical courseGateway course 0–1
Dance TPC Elective Dance Technique, Performance, or Conservatory Elective Critical courseGateway courseSelect in consultation with Dance Faculty member 0–3
Dance Theory Elective Dance Theory Elective Critical courseSelect in consultation with Dance Faculty member 0–3
CRE101 College Critical Reading and Critical Thinking 0–3
L Literacy & Critical Inquiry Recommend selecting a course that satisfies [L] and (COM) or [L] andCRE101requirements. 3

Term 5

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken duringTerm 5
Course Number Course Name Requisites Notes Area Credits
Required Dance Technique Required Dance Technique Course Critical course 1–2
DAN150or
DAN155or
DAN250or
DAN255
Dance Performance IorDance Performance IIorDance Performance IIIorDance Performance IV Critical course 0–1
Dance TPC Elective Dance Technique, Performance, or Conservatory Elective Critical courseSelect in consultation with Dance Faculty member 0–3
BIO160or
BIO201
Introduction to Human Anatomy and PhysiologyorHuman Anatomy and Physiology I SQorSG 4
Dance Theory Elective Dance Theory Elective Critical courseSelect in consultation with Dance Faculty member 0–3

Term 6

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken duringTerm 6
Course Number Course Name Requisites Notes Area Credits
Required Dance Technique Required Dance Technique Course Critical course 1–2
DAN150or
DAN155or
DAN250or
DAN255
Dance Performance IorDance Performance IIorDance Performance IIIorDance Performance IV Critical courseGateway course 0–1
Dance TPC Elective Dance Technique, Performance, or Conservatory Elective Critical courseGateway courseSelect in consultation with Dance Faculty member 0–3
MAT14+ College Mathematics OR Higher approved general education course in the Mathematical Applications [MA] area MA 3–6
DAH201or
DAH250or
DAH255
World Dance StudiesorDance in Popular CultureorHip Hop: Arts, Aesthetic and Culture Critical course G, HUorC, HUorC, HU, L 3

Term 7

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken duringTerm 7
Course Number Course Name Requisites Notes Area Credits
Required Dance Technique Required Dance Technique Course 1–2
DAN150or
DAN155or
DAN250or
DAN255
Dance Performance IorDance Performance IIorDance Performance IIIorDance Performance IV Critical courseGateway course 0–1
SB Social-Behavioral Sciences 3
COM100or
COM110or
COM225or
COM230
Introduction to Human CommunicationorInterpersonal CommunicationorPublic SpeakingorSmall Group Communication COM Requirement, Recommend selecting a course that satisfies COM and SB or COM and L requirements SBorL 0–3

Term 8

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken duringTerm 8
Course Number Course Name Requisites Notes Area Credits
Required Dance Technique Required Dance Technique Course Critical course 1–2
DAN150or
DAN155or
DAN250or
DAN255
Dance Performance IorDance Performance IIorDance Performance IIIorDance Performance IV Critical course 0–1
DAN280 Dance Practicum Critical course 2
CS Computer/Statistics/Quantitative Applications 3

Term 9

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken duringTerm 9
Course Number Course Name Requisites Notes Area Credits
SGor
SQ
Any Natural Sciences [SG] courseorNatural Sciences Quantitative At least four (4) credits must be designated as Natural Sciences (Quantitative) [SQ] SGorSQ 4
SB Social-Behavioral Sciences 3

Course Area Key

Gateway Course= Generally the first major-specific course in a pathway.

Critical Course= A course that is highly predictive of future success in a pathway.