Pathway Agreement

Maricopa Community College District
Dance (Dance Education), BFA Pathway
2019-2020
ASU Major: Dance (Dance Education), BFA | Herberger Institute for Design and the Arts
Pathway Notes
2.0 GPA in coursework used to satisfy MAPP requirements. All courses must be completed with a grade of C or greater.
Special Requirements

Bachelor of Fine Arts in Dance or Bachelor of Fine Arts in Dance Education 

  • Acceptance into the BFA Dance or BFA Dance Education programs are contingent upon students having an Associates in Arts, Fine Arts (AAFA) - Dance degree and a successful dance interview the semester before transferring to ASU. Visit asu.edu/admissions/bachelor-of-fine-arts-dance-admission-requirements for dance interview application and deadline.
Pathway Requirements
First Year Composition [FYC]
ENG 101: First-Year Composition or
ENG 107: First-Year Composition for ESL
3 hrs
ENG 102: First-Year Composition or
ENG 108: First-Year Composition for ESL
3 hrs
Literacy and Critical Inquiry [L]
Literacy and Critical Inquiry [L]
3 hrs
Mathematical Studies [MA, CS]
MAT 140: College Mathematics or
MAT 141: College Mathematics or
MAT 142: College Mathematics or
MAT 145: College Mathematics with Review or
MAT 146: College Mathematics with Review or
Higher level course that meets MA requirement
3-6 hrs
Computer/Statistics/Quantitative Applications [CS]
3 hrs
Humanities, Arts, and Design [HU]
DAH 100: Introduction to Dance
3 hrs
DAH 201: World Dance Studies
3 hrs
Social-Behavioral Science [SB]
Social-Behavioral Science [SB]
3 hrs
It is recommended to select a course which satisfies [SB] and awareness area [C, H, or G] requirements simultaneously.
Social-Behavioral Science [SB]
3 hrs
Natural Science [SQ, SG]
BIO 201: Human Anatomy and Physiology I
4 hrs
Natural Science [SQ, SG]
4 hrs
Select at least one SQ within the Natural Science requirement
General Education Awareness Areas [C, H, G]
Cultural Diversity in the U.S. [C]
0-3 hrs
Historical or Global Awareness [H] or [G]
0-3 hrs
MCCCD Additional Requirements
COM 100: Introduction to Human Communication or
COM 110: Interpersonal Communication or
COM 225: Public Speaking or
COM 230: Small Group Communication
0-3 hrs
CRE 101: College Critical Reading
0-3 hrs
Complete CRE 101 or equivalent.
Additional Lower Division Requirements
DAN 150: Dance Performance I
1 hrs
DAN 210: Dance Production I
3 hrs
DAN 221: Rhythmic Awareness I
3 hrs
DAN 264: Choreography I
3 hrs
DAN 280: Dance Practicum
2 hrs
Personal Movement Practice Courses
9 hrs
Choose 9 credits of dance courses to fulfill specific lower division Personal Movement Practice requirements at ASU from the course list below.
DAN 170: Dance Kinesiology OR
DAN 220: Dance Career Preparation OR
DAN 265: Choreography II
6 hrs
Choose two courses. Meets Restricted Electives requirement on the Associate in Arts, Fine Arts- Dance.
Successful completion of dance interview
0 hrs
Total Required Credits: 62
Track/Groups
Personal Movement Practice Courses
Personal Movement Practice Courses
DAN 131: Ballet I or
DAN 132: Modern Dance I or
DAN 133: Jazz Dance I or
DAN 134: Ballet II or
DAN 135: Modern Dance II or
DAN 136: Jazz Dance II or
DAN 231: Ballet III or
DAN 231AA: Ballet III: Intensive or
DAN 232: Modern Dance III or
DAN 232AA: Modern Dance III: Intensive or
DAN 233: Jazz Dance III or
DAN 233AA: Jazz Dance III: Intensive or
DAN 234: Ballet IV or
DAN 234AA: Ballet IV: Intensive or
DAN 235: Modern Dance IV or
DAN 236: Jazz Dance IV or
DAN 236AA: Jazz Dance IV: Intensive or
DAN 290AA: Dance Conservatory I or
DAN 290AB: Dance Conservatory I or
DAN 290AC: Dance Conservatory I or
DAN 291AA: Dance Conservatory II or
DAN 291AB: Dance Conservatory II or
DAN 291AC: Dance Conservatory II or
DAN 292AA: Dance Conservatory III or
DAN 292AB: Dance Conservatory III or
DAN 292AC: Dance Conservatory III