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Liberal Arts - Dance

Program Codes: LADAN.AA
Associate in Arts Degree

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This program provides graduates a foundation for lifelong intellectual development and college transfer following associate’s degree completion. A Liberal Arts degree also develops a set of critical thinking skills students may use over the course of their professional careers.

Program Outcomes:

Graduates of the Program will be able to:

  • Demonstrate knowledge of and proficiency in the art of dance technique and performance.
  • Choreograph dances demonstrating the concepts of abstraction and narrative with coherence.
  • Establish a critical understanding of the development of dance based on historical significance, craftsmanship and cultural content.
  • Execute the basic principles of dance technique with awareness of proper anatomical alignment and injury prevention.
  • Critically analyze and discuss key aesthetic principles of dance performance and choreography.
  • Investigate careers in performance, dance education and movement arts.
  • Define both orally and written, the correct vocabulary used in various dance disciplines.
  • Identify key figures in dance and summarize their contribution to the art form.
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Recommended Course Sequence

Below are required courses for program completion.

SEMESTER I

3

Offered in the Fall and Spring semesters only.

3

Take a 3-credit Math course designated in the College Catalog course descriptions as General Education MST (GE MST).

3

Choose one course designated in the course descriptions as General Education Humanities (GE HUM). Choose two modern language courses in sequence from either: CHN, FRE, GER, HIN, ITA or SPA. For students who completed at least two years of high school study in one modern language, their level of language will be determined by a placement test (excluding SPA-242).

OR

SEMESTER 2

3

Offered in the Spring semester only.

3

Choose one 3-credit GE Lab Science course designated in the course descriptions as General Education MST (GE MST).  Students may elect to take a 4-credit GE Lab Science Elective in consultation with an academic advisor.

3

Choose one course designated in the course descriptions as General Education Humanities (GE HUM). Choose two modern language courses in sequence from either: CHN, FRE, GER, HIN, ITA or SPA. For students who completed at least two years of high school study in one modern language, their level of language will be determined by a placement test (excluding SPA-242).

SEMESTER 3

3

Offered in the Fall semester only.

3

Select one of the following History sequences:

HIS-121 and HIS-122 OR HIS-131 and HIS-132 OR HIS-221 and HIS-222

3

Choose one course designated in the course descriptions as General Education Social Science (GE SS).

3

Choose one course designated in the course descriptions as General Education Diversity (GE DIV).

3

Choose one 3-credit GE Mathematics or Science course designated in the course descriptions as General Education MST (GE MST).  Students may elect to take a 4-credit GE Mathematics or Science Elective in consultation with an academic advisor.

SEMESTER 4

3

Offered in the Spring semester only.

3

Select one of the following History sequences:

HIS-121 and HIS-122 OR HIS-131 and HIS-132 OR HIS-221 and HIS-222

3

Choose one course designated in the course descriptions as General Education Social Science (GE SS).

3

Students may satisfy this requirement with a 3-credit HED course or by taking three 1-credit PED courses.

3

Choose one course designated in the course descriptions as General Education Humanities (GE HUM).

Total Credits 60

Contact Information

Visual, Performing and Media Arts

Contact Name: Annie Hogan, department chair
Contact Phone: 732.906.2589
Contact Email:  ahogan@middlesexcc.edu
Department Web:https://www.middlesexcc.edu/vpma/


Frequently Asked Questions

Why study the Liberal Arts?

A Liberal Arts education is a broad-based program of study that exposes students to the Humanities, Social Sciences, Natural Sciences, Mathematics, and Technology.  The study of the Liberal Arts empowers students for success in transfer and a career in the diverse, ever-changing 21st century workplace.  A Liberal Arts education equips students with invaluable employability skills including the ability to analyze and construct arguments, think critically, communicate effectively, and appreciate diverse cultures and perspectives.  The cross-cultural knowledge, problem solving, and research and information literacy skills prepare students for civic engagement, life-long learning, and professional success. 

Are there any requirements that must be satisfied before taking courses in the major?

Algebra I is a prerequisite for all majors. Competency in Algebra I may be verified with a passing score on the College’s placement test or by completion of the appropriate course. Students must also have a grade of “C” or better in one year of high school laboratory science.

How long will it take to complete this degree?

Once students complete required developmental coursework (if any), the degree can be completed in two years of full-time study. Students may shorten the amount of degree completion time by taking courses in the summer and winter sessions.

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