Associate in Arts

Performing Arts Concentration

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Department
Arts & Communication

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.

Learn more about the program and apply at Associate in Arts - Performing Arts

Requirements

First Semester

Item #
 
Title
Credits
Foundation Course  +
3
Concentration Elective for Performing Arts  +
3
Sub-Total Credits
15-16

Second Semester

Item #
 
Title
Credits
BIO105 or Natural or Physical Science  +
4
Foundation Course  +
3
Concentration Elective for Performing Arts  +
3
PSY101 or Behavioral & Social Science  +
3
Sub-Total Credits
16

Third Semester

Item #
 
Title
Credits
Natural or Physical Science  +
3 - 4
SOC106 or Behavioral & Social Science  +
3
Foundation Course  +
3
Concentration Elective for Performing Arts  +
3
Elective  +
3
Sub-Total Credits
15-16

Fourth Semester

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.

Item #
 
Title
Credits
Concentration Elective for Performing Arts  +
3
Behavioral & Social Sciences  +
3
Concentration Elective for Performing Arts  +
1 - 3
Elective  +
3
Elective  +
3
Sub-Total Credits
13-15
Total Credits
60-64
Transfer Information

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Career Outlook

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.

This occupational profile is provided by O*NET.

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Note: 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.

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