Your plan for this degree
Performing Arts (PFA), A.S.
An associate degree — designed to transfer to a 4-year school. About 2 years full-time.
Every course this degree needs — pick the school you want to transfer to and see which ones count there, plus what's open to register for now (Fall 2026).
$22,880
In-state tuition / yr
$44,344
Median earnings after
69%
Earn above HS-grad wage
Source: federal College Scorecard (2026). College-wide — not specific to this program.
11 transfer directly3 count as electives0 open this term (Fall 2026)
Showing transfer outcomes to Buffalo State University for 14 required courses at Dutchess Community College. Browse all transfer pathways →
First Semester
- Not offered this termPerforming Arts: Introductory SeminarPFA 100Counts as an elective
- Not offered this termComposition IENG 101Transfers
- Not offered this termSurvey of MathematicsMAT 109Transfers
- Not offered this termTheatre History ITHE 105Transfers
Second Semester
- Not offered this termComposition IIENG 102Transfers
- Not offered this termSocial Problems in Today's WorldBHS 103Transfers
- Not offered this termPublic SpeakingSPE 101Transfers
- Not offered this termPerforming Skills for the ClassroomTHE 120Counts as an elective
- Not offered this termActing ITHE 109Transfers
Third Semester
- Not offered this termThe History of Music Before 1750MUS 201Transfers
- Not offered this termHistory of Music After 1750MUS 202Transfers
- Not offered this termHistory of American Musical TheatreMUS 212Transfers
- Not offered this termTheatre Practicum ITHE 161Counts as an elective
- Not offered this termPerformance and Applied Music Intensive IMUS 210Transfers
Transfer outcomes reflect recorded course-to-course equivalencies and may not capture every agreement. Confirm with your advisor and the receiving university before enrolling.