Pathway Agreement

Maricopa Community College District
Dance, BFA Pathway
2021-2022
ASU Major: Dance, BFA | Herberger Institute for Design and the Arts
Pathway Notes
Minimum 2.0 GPA in coursework used to satisfy MAPP requirements. All courses must be completed with a grade of C or greater. Some ASU programs may have higher GPA and grade requirements. Please see special requirements below for details.
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), Emphasis in 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
Selecting a course that also meets Cultural Diversity [C] is recommended.
Social-Behavioral Science [SB]
3 hrs
Per MCCCD, COM 100 or COM 110 or COM 230 are recommended to also meet MCCCD additional requirement.
Natural Science [SQ, SG]
Natural Science [SQ, SG]
4 hrs
Select at least one SQ within the Natural Science requirement

Per MCCCD requirements, BIO 160 or BIO 201 are required for the AAFA, Emphasis in Dance. Check Course Equivalency Guide on aztransfer.com for the SQ or SG value in place the semester the course is taken.

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 hrs
Global Awareness [G] satisfied by DAH 201.
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 and Critical Thinking
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
See special requirements.
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