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Performing Arts

Associate in Arts

Checklist

  • Complete a minimum of 60 total degree credits.
  • Fulfill the College Degree Requirements in conjunction with this degree plan.
  • View the General Education Matrix for a complete list of qualifying courses.
  • Consult with an Academic Advisor and the intended institution being transferred to.
  • Note: Courses listed on the degree plan are suggested and may vary dependent on the situation.

Degree Plan

General Education

Written Communications

ENGL 110College Composition I3
Select one of the following:3
College Composition II
Introduction to Professional Writing
Credits Subtotal6

Oral Communications

COMM 110Fundamentals of Public Speaking3
Credits Subtotal3

Arts & Humanities

ART 110Introduction to the Visual Arts3
MUSC 100Music Appreciation3
THEA 110Introduction to Theatre Arts3
Credits Subtotal9

Social & Behavioral Sciences

Select three of the following recommended courses:9
Introduction to Criminal Justice
American Government
Introduction to Psychology
Introduction to Sociology
Credits Subtotal9

Math, Science & Technology

Select one of the following recommended courses:3
Math in Society
Elementary Statistics
Select one of the following recommended Science with lab combinations:4-5
Concepts of Biology
and Concepts of Biology Lab
Introductory Chemistry
and Introductory Chemistry Lab
College Physics I
and College Physics I Lab
Select from the following recommended courses:1-2
(Needed if 9 credits for Math, Science & Technology have not been met.)
Introduction to Computers
Principles of Information Security
Credits Subtotal9
General Education Total Credits36

Enrichment

    

Select 2 enrichment credits from the Enrichment Course Matrix. A course listed as general education and enrichment may satisfy both requirements upon successful completion.
Enrichment Course Matrix2

Diversity

    

Select 3 diversity credits from the General Education & Diversity Matrix. A course listed as general education and diversity may satisfy both requirements upon successful completion.
General Education & Diversity Matrix3

Digital Literacy

    

Select one of the following:
College Composition I
NDUS Institution Approved Training Course
NDUS Institution Designated Digital Literacy Course

Electives

Transfer Electives

Select from the following recommended courses dependent on your transfer situation and total degree credits needed.
ART 124Three-Dimensional Design3
MUSC 117Concert Choir (Repeatable)1
MUSC 132Band (Repeatable)1
MUSC 137Jazz Ensemble1
MUSC 201World Music3
MUSC 122Music Theory I3
MUSC 124Music Theory II3
MUSC 145Applied Music (Repeatable)1
THEA 115World Film3
THEA 161Acting I3
THEA 201Theatre Practicum (Repeatable)1-3
THEA 247Stage Makeup3
THEA 255One Act Play Production1-3
THEA 270Stagecraft3
THEA 261Acting II (Spring)3