LEAP Program of Study

LEAP Core Courses (34 Units)

• LEAP 101 - Anthropology: Introduction to Social and Cultural Anthropology
• LEAP 150 - Math: The Art and Practice of Math
• LEAP 180 - Human Biology
• LEAP 250 - Seminar Looking Outward
• LEAP 308 - English: Writing, Research and Engaged Learning Reflection
• LEAP 350 - Seminar: Looking Forward
• LEAP 381 - TRS: The Bible and Its Interpretation-Wealth, Poverty and Economic Justice
• LEAP 400 - Personal and Professional Assessment
• LEAP 401 - Dance and Performance Studies
• LEAP 498 - Senior Capstone Project

LEAP Performing Art Major Courses (40 Units)

*24 units are fulfilled by by professional experience documented at program entrance

• LEAP 315 - Dance in Production I
• LEAP 316 - Dance in Production II
• LEAP 317 - Dance in Production III
• LEAP 318 - Choreography I

• The following are 4 units each, 8 units total required.

• LEAP 320 - Applied Dance: Other
• LEAP 321 - Applied Dance: Tap
• LEAP 322 - Applied Dance: West African
• LEAP 323 - Applied Dance: Ballet Folklorico
• LEAP 324 - Applied Dance: Jazz
• LEAP 325 - Applied Dance: Modern
• LEAP 326 - Applied Dance: Ballet
• LEAP 327 - Applied Dance: Gaga/Improvisation
• LEAP 328 - Applied Dance: Hip Hop
• LEAP 329 - Applied Dance: Chinese Dance
• LEAP 330 - Applied Dance: Contemporary
• LEAP 331 - Applied Dance: Partnering
• LEAP 332 - Applied Dance: Egyptian Dance
• LEAP 333 - Applied Dance: Somatics
• LEAP 334 - Applied Dance: Pointe
• LEAP 335 - Applied Dance: Musical Theatre
• LEAP 336 - Applied Dance: Movement for Actors

• The units below are satisfied by a preparatory workshop and exam.

• LEAP 402 - Dance History
• LEAP 403 - Dance History: World Cultures
• LEAP 404 - Music in Performance
• LEAP 405 - Acting I: Acting for Every Body

Prior Learning Assessment (30 Units)

*up to 30 units of credit towards the performing arts degree are credited by prior learning assessment based on professional experience 

Additional Required Courses (24 Units)

*the remaining units for the Bachelor’s Degree can be earned by transferring in from another accredited institution or earned through Saint Mary’s for a discounted rate