Degree Plan

Refer to catalog.austincc.edu/course-descriptions for more information on courses in this program plan.

The Associate of Arts degree in Dance is designed to allow students to complete the first two years of study towards a bachelor’s degree (BA or BS) in dance. Students are strongly encouraged to select a transfer destination by the time they have completed 24 semester credit hours.

Advice for students planning to transfer:

1. Meet with the department chair as soon as you decide where you want to go to make sure you are on track.
2. Students may take additional dance technique, improvisation, performance, or choreography classes for personal enrichment through ACC’s Continuing Education Department. These classes are less expensive than private studio classes. You can find Lifelong Learning dance courses here: continue.austincc.edu. These classes are less expensive than private studio classes.

Common majors dance students pursue at a four-year institution include: Dance, Dance Performance, Dance Science, Theater and Dance – Dance Emphasis, Performance Studies

Transfer Guides: The universities listed here do not constitute an ACC endorsement. Transfer course evaluations and determination of what courses will count toward a bachelor’s degree are made by the receiving transfer institution.  

The University of Texas at Austin: https://admissions.utexas.edu/apply/transfer-resources/acc-transfer-guides
Texas State University: https://www.admissions.txstate.edu/future-students/transfer/tpg.html
Texas A&M University: https://admissions.tamu.edu/transfer/majors
Texas Tech University: https://catalog.ttu.edu/content.php?catoid=9&navoid=996
Texas Woman’s University: https://twu.edu/undergraduate-studies/transfer-resources/texas-community-college-transfer-guides/ 
Stephen F. Austin University: https://ssb.sfasu.edu/sg/wf_cc_planning_guide.p_2_year_planning_guide 
Sam Houston State University: http://www.shsu.edu/admissions/transfer/joint-admissions/austin/ 
The University of Houston: https://uh.edu/undergraduate-admissions/apply/transfer/transfer-equivalency-guides/

Reverse Transfer: If you transfer to a four-year institution prior to graduating from ACC, you can still earn your associate degree through reverse transfer. More information on the reverse transfer process and requirements can be found at www.austincc.edu/students/transfer-services/reverse-transfer.

Additional Transfer Resources: ACC’s transfer website provides information on additional colleges & universities: http://www.austincc.edu/transferguides. Students are encouraged to consult with a faculty advisor, area of study advisor, and/or their chosen transfer institution to ensure courses taken at ACC will apply toward their bachelor’s degree program.

Some career opportunities in this field may require completion of a bachelor’s degree or higher. 

Regional Labor Market Information: Below are common job titles that are associated with this educational major. Clicking on any linked job title(s) will take you to a website that offers specific information about that particular job. Such information includes:

• Information about employment opportunities in the Austin – Round Rock, TX Region
  • General wages for new and experienced workers
  • Number of companies that posted job announcements since July 2017
  • Number of posted job announcements since July 2017
  • Number of employed workers in these jobs
  • Skills that employers are looking for
• Daily tasks related to the job
• National education attainment level
• Employment projections
• Annual job openings
• Live job postings, when available

Common Job Titles (with Links to Career Coach):
Dancer, Choreographer, Producer, Technical Directors/Manager, Set and Exhibit Designer.
Other job titles a dance major may work toward: Artistic Director, Costume Designer, Dance Critic, Dance Educator, Dance Historian, Dance Scholar, Lighting Designer, Performance Artist, Pilates Instructor, Production Manager, Rehearsal Director, Stage Manager, Stage Technician, Yoga Instructor, Dance therapists, Private Dance School Teachers, Dance Fitness Trainers and Instructors

Career Resources: The ACC Career Services website provides information on career exploration and employment at http://www.austincc.edu/career. Students are encouraged to consult with their area of study advisor for additional career assistance. The above information is provided as a guide and reference tool for occupations related to this program. This is not a guarantee of job placement in any of these occupations after successful completion of an ACC program. The common job titles listed are representative titles and are provided for career exploration.