Associate in Arts, Fine Arts, Emphasis in Dance

Details

Field of Interest
Visual and Performing Arts
Degree Type
Associate in Arts, Fine Arts (AAFA)
Academic Plan
Associate in Arts, Fine Arts, Emphasis in Dance (DEG)
Academic Plan Code
8312
Effective Term
Fall 2026

Students at any Maricopa Community College may need to complete courses at more than one of our colleges.

Full-time Sequence

Full-time status is 12 credits to 18 credits per semester.

A list of additional requirements for this pathway map
Arizona General Education Curriculum (AGEC)

Students pursuing an Associate for transfer to a university or a MCCCD bachelor's degree should note the following changes to the Arizona General Education Curriculum (AGEC) requirements, effective Catalog Years 2026-27 and beyond. Students are strongly encouraged to visit with an academic advisor to assess whether transitioning to the Reimagined AGEC requirements aligns with educational goals and to ensure completion of all graduation requirements.

Effective Catalog Year 2026-27 and beyond, AGEC Requirements will include:

  • Oral Communication [OCM] (3 Credits)
  • Quantitative Reasoning [QNR] (3 Credits)
  • Institutions in the Americas [IAM] (3 Credits)

Effective Catalog Year 2026-27 and beyond, AGEC Requirements will no longer include:

  • Literacy and Critical Inquiry [L] (3 Credits)
  • Computers/Statistics/Quantitative Applications [CS] (3-5 Credits)
  • Cultural, Global, and Historical Awareness Areas [C, G, H] (0-3 Credits)
  • Subject Options -AGEC-S only (8 Credits)

For a full outline of the Reimagined AGEC Requirements, please visit Maricopa’s AGEC Webpage.

Term 1

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 1
Course Number Course Name Requisites Notes Area Credits
DAN150 Dance Performance I 1
ENG101 or
ENG107
First-Year Composition or First-Year Composition for ESL FYC, WCM or WCM, FYC 3
MAT14+ College Mathematics OR Higher mathematical level Quantitative Reasoning [QNR] approved General Education course with a MAT prefix except MAT206 QNR 3–6
FYE101 or
FYE103
Introduction to College, Career and Personal Success or Exploration of College, Career and Personal Success 1–3

Term 2

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 2
Course Number Course Name Requisites Notes Area Credits
ENG102 or
ENG108
First-Year Composition or First-Year Composition for ESL FYC, WCM or FYC, WCM 3
DAH201 Dance, Culture, and Global Contexts AHM, G, HU 3
DAN264 Choreography I 3
SCB Social and Behavioral Sciences Recommend CPD102AH for Transfer Plan 3
Recommend EDU222 for Transfer Plan 5 and Transfer Plan 9
SCB 3

Term 3

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 3
Course Number Course Name Requisites Notes Area Credits
DAH250 or
DAH255
Dance in Popular Culture or Hip Hop: Arts, Aesthetic and Culture Recommend DAH250 for Transfer Plan 5, 8, and 9 AHM, C, HU or AHM, C, HU, L 3
IAM Institutions of the Americas IAM 3
BIO160 or
BIO201++
Introduction to Human Anatomy and Physiology or Human Anatomy and Physiology I NSI, SQ or NSI, SG 4

Term 4

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 4
Course Number Course Name Requisites Notes Area Credits
OCM Oral Communication OCM 3
NSI Natural Sciences NSI 4
SCB Social and Behavioral Sciences SCB 3
DAN280 Dance Practicum 2
Footnote

General Electives

Select courses 100-level or higher to complete a minimum of 60 semester credits but no more than a total of 64 semester credits. Consult with a faculty advisor, program director, and/or academic advisor to identify coursework that best aligns with academic and professional goals.

Recommended for Transfer Plan 3: Contemporary Concert Dance (MCC) or Transfer Plan 8: Jazz and Related Diasporic Forms (MCC)
DAN141 Dance Workshop 1
DAN164 Improvisation 1
+ DAN235 Modern Dance IV 1
+ DAN250 Dance Performance III 1
+ DAN255 Dance Performance IV 1
+ DAN265 Choreography II 3
+ DAN298AA Special Projects 1
THP213 Introduction to Technical Theatre 4

At Maricopa, we strive to provide you with accurate and current information about our degree and certificate offerings. Due to the dynamic nature of the curriculum process, course and program information is subject to change. As a result, the course list associated with this degree or certificate on this site does not represent a contract, nor does it guarantee course availability. If you are interested in pursuing this degree or certificate, we encourage you to meet with an advisor to discuss the requirements at your college for the appropriate catalog year.