Associate in Arts Degree
The Performing Arts curriculum offers instruction in theory, practice and history. These three areas of study provide the foundation needed to begin a career in the performing arts or to prepare for admission to a four-year college or university music, theater, dance or performance studies program.
Students who are matriculated and place into developmental math and/or English are required to begin the course sequence in the first semester. Please see an advisor with questions.
| First Semester | Credits | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| M | Foundation Course
DAN120 Modern Dance Please note: Students must select 6 credits from the courses listed in Foundation Courses and/or Concentration Electives with * to satisfy the Humanities & Fine Arts General Education requirement. |
3 | |
| ENL101 | M | 3 | |
| M | Mathematics/Quantitative Reasoning | 3 (or) 4 | |
| COM103 | M | 3 | |
Concentration Elective
COM203 Public Speaking Please note: Students must select 6 credits from the courses listed in Foundation Courses and/or Concentration Electives with * to satisfy the Humanities & Fine Arts General Education requirement. |
3 | ||
| Second Semester | Credits | ||
| ENL102 | 3 | ||
| BIO105 | M | Survey of Human Anatomy & Physiology (or)
Natural or Physical Science BIO105 Survey of Human Anatomy & Physiology This is an introductory course of human anatomy and physiology. The course starts with anatomical terms and basic cellular biology and then emphasizes the structure and function of several organ systems. The laboratory portion of the course involves the examination of slides, bones, models, and the dissection of a rat. (This course does not meet the Nursing and Dental Hygiene program requirements for Anatomy and Physiology.) (3 class hours/2 laboratory hours) Prerequisite: (MAT020 or MAT025), ENL108 or ESL201 or satisfactory basic skills assessment scores Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer Note: Satisfies a Natural or Physical Science general education requirement. For a complete listing of Natural or Physical Science courses, see: General Education Courses |
4 |
Foundation Course
DAN120 Modern Dance Please note: Students must select 6 credits from the courses listed in Foundation Courses and/or Concentration Electives with * to satisfy the Humanities & Fine Arts General Education requirement. |
3 | ||
| M | Concentration Elective
COM203 Public Speaking Please note: Students must select 6 credits from the courses listed in Foundation Courses and/or Concentration Electives with * to satisfy the Humanities & Fine Arts General Education requirement. |
3 | |
| PSY101 | 3 | ||
| Third Semester | Credits | ||
| M | Natural or Physical Science | 3 (or) 4 | |
| SOC106 | Principles of Sociology (or)
Behavioral & Social Science SOC106 Principles of Sociology An introduction to basic social concepts, theoretical perspectives and research methods. Topics include societies, cultures, social organization, social inequalities, social institutions, group behavior and the impact of globalization, population growth, and new technologies upon individuals and societies. Prerequisite: None Co-requisite: ENL108 or ESL201 or satisfactory basic skills assessment scores Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer Note: Satisfies a Behavioral and Social Sciences general education requirement. For a complete listing of Behavioral & Social Science courses, see: General Education Courses |
3 | |
Foundation Course
DAN120 Modern Dance Please note: Students must select 6 credits from the courses listed in Foundation Courses and/or Concentration Electives with * to satisfy the Humanities & Fine Arts General Education requirement. |
3 | ||
Concentration Elective
COM203 Public Speaking Please note: Students must select 6 credits from the courses listed in Foundation Courses and/or Concentration Electives with * to satisfy the Humanities & Fine Arts General Education requirement. |
3 | ||
| Elective | 3 | ||
| Fourth Semester | Credits | ||
| M | Concentration Elective
COM203 Public Speaking Please note: Students must select 6 credits from the courses listed in Foundation Courses and/or Concentration Electives with * to satisfy the Humanities & Fine Arts General Education requirement. |
3 | |
| Behavioral & Social Science | 3 | ||
Concentration Elective
COM203 Public Speaking Please note: Students must select 6 credits from the courses listed in Foundation Courses and/or Concentration Electives with * to satisfy the Humanities & Fine Arts General Education requirement. |
1–3 | ||
| Elective | 3 | ||
| Elective | 3 | ||
| Total Credits | 60–64 | ||
M Designates a Milestone course. A milestone course must be completed in the semester indicated to ensure that you remain on track to continue on in your program and graduate on time.
Please note: Students must select 6 credits from the courses listed in the Foundation Courses and/or Concentration Electives with * to satisfy the Humanities & Fine Arts General Education requirement.
The Associate in Arts degree does not indicate a specialized degree in a concentration. Students who complete this concentration will satisfy the requirements of MassTransfer. For additional information pertaining to degree requirements, please refer to Degree Requirements.
Students with a strong performing arts background may pursue degrees and careers in performance, choreography, directing, technical theater, radio/TV production, dance/drama/music therapy and/or instruction, broadcast media, and more.
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