Dance Transfer Pathway, A.A.

What is a Transfer Pathway?

A transfer pathway represents a typical course schedule/sequence for a student planning to complete the A.A. degree within two years, then transfer and major in a specific discipline. A transfer pathway is not institution-specific. 

It is important to understand that the pathway provided in the adjacent tab is just one possible combination of classes by which to complete an A.A. and prepare for transfer in your chosen area of study. Other course combinations and sequences can work, too. It is strongly recommended that students work directly and frequently with a COD academic counselor/advisor, a COD faculty advisor, and academic counselors/advisors at potential transfer schools, to develop and execute a plan that works best for them.

For more information about Dance, please visit the program page.

College of DuPage also offers institution-specific information to help prepare you to transfer to a four-year college or university; please visit the transfer opportunities page for more information.

Suggested Semester Sequence

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Communications Gen Ed

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Either course fulfills Mathematics Gen Ed requirement but MATH 1220 also fulfills Contemporary Life Skills requirement.

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Fine Arts Gen Ed; also fulfills Global/Multicultural requirement

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Fine Arts Gen Ed, pending IAI approval

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Social & Behavioral Sciences Gen Ed; also fulfills Human Relations requirement

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Social & Behavioral Sciences Gen Ed

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Dance Technique Courses include DANCE 1101 Ballet I, DANCE 1102 Ballet II, DANCE 1104 Modern Dance I, DANCE 1105 Modern Dance II, DANCE 1107 Jazz I and DANCE 1108 Jazz II, all of which are required

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The following electives are also suggested: DANCE 1110 Tap I and DANCE 1820 Selected Topics I: Dance Technology (001) and Hip Hop (002)

Program Milestones

First Semester

• Consider joining or visiting with a professional, cultural or interest-based Student Club.

Second Semester

• If you have not done so yet this semester, it is important to make an appointment with a Faculty or Program Advisor to discuss your future academic progress.

General Education Requirements

For general education requirements for the A.A. degree, please visit the A.A. degree catalog page.

Please note that the A.A. and A.S. Degrees currently require a minimum of 60 hours for completion. If the transfer pathway listed above has fewer than 60 hours listed, students will need to take additional coursework to reach that minimum. Students should consult with a faculty or program advisor to discuss their options.