Dance, B.A., Suggested 4-year plan

How to use your 4-Year Plan

This is a suggested 4-year plan for your major and not meant to replace regular academic advising.
The plan is flexible and can be changed to accommodate studying abroad, a second major/minor(s) or AP/IB credits.
You should work with an academic advisor to develop a plan that meets your interests and goals.
You must earn a minimum of 120 credits to graduate and 47 major-specific credits to earn a B.A. in Dance.
Transfer students should contact the program advisor for degree planning.
If you have any questions, please contact dance@chapman.edu.

We encourage you to select your General Education (GE) and minor/second major/Themed Inquiry/Honors program around the plan below. Once you fill your GE classes around your major classes, you will have a better idea of space remaining each semester when choosing your Exploration Focus.
Over the course of 4 years, you must complete a minimum of 12 dance technique credits (see Catalog for specifics)
In addition, Dance (B.A.) majors must complete a minimum of 3 credits of electives (see list in the Catalog). Electives can be taken in any semester.
To be enrolled full time, you must take at least 12 credits a semester.
In order to graduate within 4 years, we recommend you take 30 credits a year.

In your sophomore year, you can choose to apply to the Dance Performance, B.F.A. or continue in the B.A. program.
Fall Semester
DANC 281 - Choreography I 3 credits
Minimum of 2 technique classes
Dance elective if not yet taken
Spring Semester
DANC 261 - Somatics: An Exploration of the Mind and Body Experience 3 credits
DANC 347 - Music for Dancers 3 credits
Minimum of 2 technique classes