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Program checklist · A.S.

Performing Arts: Music Track (PFA), A.S.

Dutchess Community College · Poughkeepsie, NY

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Program
Award
A.S.
Credential class
ceterms:AssociateDegree
CIP
50.0509
Total credits (published)
64
Credits (computed from items)
64
Catalog edition
2026-2027
Checklist type
degree-program
Identifiers
IPEDS UNITID
190840
CourseShelf checklist
CK_190840_4f725032
CollegeTransfer.Net
Institution Transfer Profile
Source
CourseShelf publish 61

Requirements to complete

Every course or condition the catalog lists, in the catalog's order.

Requirements

2 items
  1. PFA Music Track students must take an additional 2 credit hours of Performing Arts electives (DAN, MUS, and THE courses). Exceptions: THE 120 and MUS 101 do not qualify as Performing Arts electives. Inclusions: COM 234 , ENG 207 , ENG 208 , ENG 230 , PED 115 , PED 116 , PED 197 , SPE 102 , SPE 111 , and SPE 116 qualify as Performing Arts electives.
    Not resolved to a course
  2. Read a full description of the free elective .
    Not resolved to a course

Program Map

0 items

    First Semester

    9 items
    1. PFA 100
      Performing Arts: Introductory Seminar
      Not resolved to a course
      1
    2. ENG 101
      Composition I
      Not resolved to a course
      3
    3. MAT 109
      Survey of Mathematics
      Not resolved to a course
      3
    4. MUS 113
      Aural Skills I
      Not resolved to a course
      1
    5. MUS 115
      Music Theory I
      Not resolved to a course
      3
    6. MUS 145
      Group Piano I
      Not resolved to a course
      1
    7. MUS 161
      Performance and Applied Music I
      Not resolved to a course
      1
    8. MUS 162
      Performance and Applied Music II
      Not resolved to a course
      1
    9. MUS 121
      Chorus I
      Not resolved to a course
      or: MUS 131 - Jazz Ensemble I
      or: MUS 136 - Orchestra I
      or: MUS 143 - Guitar Ensemble I
      or: MUS 153 - Show Choir I
      1

    Credit Hours: 15

    0 items

      Second Semester

      9 items
      1. ENG 102
        Composition II
        Not resolved to a course
        3
      2. BHS 103
        Social Problems in Today’s World
        Not resolved to a course
        3
      3. Art Elective
        Not resolved to a course
        3
      4. MUS 114
        Aural Skills II
        Not resolved to a course
        1
      5. MUS 116
        Music Theory II
        Not resolved to a course
        3
      6. MUS 146
        Group Piano II
        Not resolved to a course
        1
      7. MUS 261
        Performance and Applied Music III
        Not resolved to a course
        1
      8. MUS 262
        Performance and Applied Music IV
        Not resolved to a course
        1
      9. MUS 122
        Chorus II
        Not resolved to a course
        or: MUS 132 - Jazz Ensemble II
        or: MUS 137 - Orchestra II
        or: MUS 144 - Guitar Ensemble II
        or: MUS 154 - Show Choir II
        1

      Credit Hours: 17

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        Third Semester

        6 items
        1. U.S. History & Civic Engagement
          Not resolved to a course
          3
        2. Dance Elective
          Not resolved to a course
          3
        3. THE 105
          Theatre History I
          Not resolved to a course
          3
        4. MUS 201
          The History of Music Before 1750
          Not resolved to a course
          3
        5. MUS 210
          Performance and Applied Music Intensive I
          Not resolved to a course
          3
        6. MUS 221
          Chorus III
          Not resolved to a course
          or: MUS 231 - Jazz Ensemble III
          or: MUS 236 - Orchestra III
          or: MUS 243 - Guitar Ensemble III
          or: MUS 253 - Show Choir III
          1

        Credit Hours: 16

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          Fourth Semester

          6 items
          1. Natural Science
            Not resolved to a course
            4
          2. MUS 202
            History of Music After 1750
            Not resolved to a course
            3
          3. SPE 101
            Public Speaking
            Not resolved to a course
            or: THE 220 - Acting for the Camera
            or: THE 109 - Acting I
            3
          4. MUS 222
            Chorus IV
            Not resolved to a course
            or: MUS 232 - Jazz Ensemble IV
            or: MUS 237 - Orchestra IV
            or: MUS 254 - Show Choir IV
            1
          5. Performing Arts Elective(s)
            Not resolved to a course
            2
          6. Free Elective
            Not resolved to a course
            3

          Credit Hours: 16

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            Contact Information

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