Program: Dance - AA to BFA - Sam Houston State University (SHSU) 2022-2023 - Northeast Lakeview College - Northwest Vista College - Palo Alto College - San Antonio College - St. Philip’s College

Lower Division Requirements at the Alamo Colleges District for an AA degree

The courses in this section meet the requirements for an Associate of Arts degree. The Graduation section in any catalog of the colleges in the Alamo Colleges District lists additional Degree/Certificate Requirements.

Semester I

EDUC 1300 - Learning Framework will transfer but will NOT be SHSU degree applicable
ENGL 1301 - Composition I will transfer as ENGL 1301 [SHSU Component Area I: Communications Core]
Select one course from the Mathematics (20) Core (SHSU recommends MATH 1332) will transfer as SHSU Component Area II: Mathematics Core
*** DANC 1241 - Beginning Ballet will transfer as SHSU Ballet Dance Technique (grade must be a “C” or better) [See Note in “Applicable Transfer Credit Hours” section]
*** DANC 1151 - Freshman Dance Performance will transfer as DANC 1101 (grade must be a “C” or better)

Semester II

ENGL 1302 - Composition II will transfer as ENGL 1302 [SHSU Component Area I: Communications Core]
Select one course from the American History (60) Core will transfer as SHSU Component Area VI: U.S. History Core
Select one course from the Creative Arts (50) Core will transfer as SHSU Component Area V: Creative Arts Core
*** DANC 1245 - Beginning Modern Dance will transfer as SHSU Modern Dance Technique (grade must be a “C” or better) [See Note in “Applicable Transfer Credit Hours” section]
DANC 1151 - Freshman Dance Performance will transfer as DANC 1101 (grade must be a “C” or better)
*** KINE 1131 - Pilates I will transfer as SHSU Pilates (grade must be a “C” or better) [See Note in “Applicable Transfer Credit Hours” section]

Semester III

Select one course from the Language, Philosophy & Culture (40) Core will transfer as SHSU Component Area IV: Language, Philosophy and Culture Core
Select one course from the American History (60) Core will transfer as SHSU Component Area VI: U.S. History Core

Semester IV

Select either GOVT 2305 - Federal Government or GOVT 2306 Texas Government will transfer as POLS 2305 or POLS 2306 [SHSU Component Area VII: Political Science/Government Core]
Select one course from the Life and Physical Sciences (30) Core [lab required] will transfer as SHSU Component Area III: Life and Physical Science Core
Select either DANC 1241 - Beginning Ballet or DANC 2241 Intermediate Ballet will transfer as SHSU Ballet Dance Technique (grade must be a “C” or better) [See Note in “Applicable Transfer Credit Hours” section]
Select either DANC 1245 - Beginning Modern Dance or DANC 2245 Intermediate Modern Dance will transfer as SHSU Modern Dance Technique (grade must be a “C” or better) [See Note in “Applicable Transfer Credit Hours” section]
KINE 2131 - Pilates II will transfer as SHSU Pilates (grade must be a “C” or better) [See Note in “Applicable Transfer Credit Hours” section]
DANC 2151 - Sophomore Dance Performance will transfer as DANC 1101 (grade must be a “C” or better)

Semester V

Select either GOVT 2305 - Federal Government or GOVT 2306 Texas Government will transfer as POLS 2305 or POLS 2306 [SHSU Component Area VII: Political Science/Government Core]
Select one course from the Life and Physical Sciences (30) Core [lab required] will transfer as SHSU Component Area III: Life and Physical Science Core
DANC 2241 - Intermediate Ballet will transfer as SHSU Ballet Dance Technique (grade must be a “C” or better) [See Note in “Applicable Transfer Credit Hours” section]
DANC 2245 - Intermediate Modern Dance will transfer as SHSU Modern Dance Technique (grade must be a “C” or better) [See Note in “Applicable Transfer Credit Hours” section]
DANC 2151 - Sophomore Dance Performance will transfer as DANC 1101 (grade must be a “C” or better)

Semester VI

Select either one course from the Additional Communication (90) Core or the Additional Language, Philosophy and Culture (90) Core will transfer as SHSU Component Area IX: Component Area Option Core
Select one course from the Social and Behavioral Sciences (80) Core will transfer as SHSU Component Area VIII: Social and Behavioral Sciences Core

Applicable Transfer Credit Hours

This Transfer Advising Guide provides 62 college-level hours, of which 59 will transfer and apply as EDUC 1300 will transfer but will NOT be applicable towards the Sam Houston State University baccalaureate degree in Dance.

Note: Sam Houston State University accepts a maximum of 66 college-level hours in transfer towards a baccalaureate degree. Students must complete the specified number of advanced credits and credits in residence for their degrees.

Note: Sam Houston State University recommends that students take and complete 15-16 SCH per semester.

Note: Sam Houston State University requires only grades of C or higher in all dance courses that will apply towards the BFA in Dance.

Note: Sam Houston State University requires their DANC 1201 Pilates-based Conditioning for Dance. Students must complete ACD KINE 1131 Pilates I and KINE 2131 Pilates II in order to earn credit for their DANC 1201.

Note: Sam Houston State University requires 6 SCH of Ballet Dance Technique. Students must complete 6 SCH from ACD DANC 1241 Beginning Ballet and DANC 2241 Intermediate Ballet in order to earn credit for their DANC 1333 Ballet Dance Technique I/DANC 2333 Ballet Dance Technique II. Be advised students will need to repeat ACD DANC 1241 or DANC 2241 once to meet the 6 SCH requirement.

Note: Sam Houston State University requires 6 SCH of Modern Dance Technique. Students must complete 6 SCH from ACD DANC 1245 Beginning Modern Dance and DANC 2245 Intermediate Modern Dance in order to earn credit for their DANC 1334 Modern Dance Technique I/DANC 2334 Modern Dance Technique II. Be advised students will need to repeat ACD DANC 1245 or DANC 2245 once to meet the 6 SCH requirement.

Note: Sam Houston State University Undergraduate Admission to the BFA in Dance is by audition only. For more information, please visit: https://www.shsu.edu/academics/dance/future-students/auditions.html

Note: Sam Houston State University based on specific degree requirements students may still be behind in credit hours when transferring. See SHSU Advisor for more information.

Note: For the Alamo Colleges District this transfer advising guide is degree complete but NOT core complete.

Sam Houston State University Transfer Scholarship Information

Transfer Scholarship Conditions

First-time SHSU student, enrolling full-time at SHSU (must not have previously enrolled at SHSU)
Transfer from an accredited community college or university
Be an undergraduate student, seeking their first bachelors degree
Have a minimum of 45 transferable academic credit hours
Have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.75

Initial Award	Transfer GPA (Cumulative )	Minimum Transfer Hours
$3000	4.0	45
$2000	3.50 - 3.99	45
$1500	3.00 - 3.49	45
$1000	2.75 - 2.99	45

For more information on SHSU Scholarships, please visit: https://www.shsu.edu/dept/financial-aid/aid/scholarships

Milestone Course(s)

*** denotes Milestone Course(s).

A milestone course is a course that is critical for success in this program as determined by the Faculty of the Alamo Colleges District.

Additional Sam Houston State University Advising Notes

Things to do and remember upon Admission to Sam Houston State University:

Make an appointment with the academic advisor of the major, once accepted to Sam Houston State University, in order to clarify department, college and university policies and procedures, to review course sequencing and to help with identifying resources for academic success. A current listing of academic advising centers can be found at https://www.shsu.edu/centers/sam-center/
Refer to the official source of information on specific courses within the Sam Houston State University requirements for this degree plan from the Sam Houston State University 2022-2023 Undergraduate Catalog or visit the web site at https://www.shsu.edu/centers/sam-center/
Pay close attention to course sequencing and availability at Sam Houston State University as it will affect the time it takes to complete the degree program.

Using this Transfer Advising Guide with Sam Houston State University

This Transfer Advising Guide represents Sam Houston State University’s degree plan and is subject to change at the university’s discretion. It is intended for advising purposes only so students know exactly which courses they can take at any of the colleges in the Alamo Colleges District and have the courses count towards degree requirements when they transfer to SHSU. It is highly recommended that students meet with their assigned academic advisor to review all graduation and transfer requirements listed in the Transfer Advising Guide.

The ultimate goal is to provide students with accurate information for transfer pathways while minimizing loss of credits in transfer. Students are encouraged to review SHSU’s requirements frequently.

Course numbers in italics are SHSU’s course numbers.

This Transfer Advising Guide is based upon Sam Houston State University’s 2022-2023 Undergraduate Catalog and is subject to change.

The Alamo Colleges District Advising

Students are encouraged to consult with an academic advisor about courses and other educational concerns if they plan to pursue a two-year degree program, transfer to another college or university, or simply take a few selected courses. In addition to course and degree requirements, policies and procedures are subject to change; stay informed by meeting with an academic advisor regularly.

Many students who plan to transfer to a university are advised to fulfill the lower-division requirements for the university. With appropriate planning, your Alamo Colleges District team can help make the transfer experience a seamless process. It is the responsibility of all students to ensure that they take courses at the Alamo Colleges District that will be accepted by the senior institutions they wish to attend.

For more information contact your Alamo Colleges District team.

Release Date:

Released on August 15, 2022

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