It is essential that a careful check of degree credits be made during the programme, so as to ensure that the final total will be equal to, or more than, the number of credits required for the programme chosen. Choices of electives, special topics, and seminars are made in consultation with a Faculty Academic Advisor. Please refer to the Student Responsibility section under Academic Information.

All of the degrees as listed below are in our current catalogue, available for download on the U of N homepage.

The Core requirements (Bible, Communication, Applied Christian Thinking) can be met by several courses in each category. For a current list of these, please refer to the Core Curriculum section under Academic Information or consult your Faculty Advisor.

Foundational Associate of Arts Degree
Associate of Arts in Dance
Associate of Arts in Fine Arts
Associate of Arts in Music
Associate of Arts in Theatre Studies
Associate of Arts in Performing Arts
Associate of Arts in Event Management

Foundational Associate of Arts Degree

Credits

Prerequisite: DSP 211 & 212 19-24
Core: Bible, Communication, Applied Christian Thinking 32-36
(A Core Field Assignment may be substituted for one Core Course)  
Emphasis course sequence:  
ATS xxx Arts and Sports Course 12
ATS xxx Arts and Sports Field Assignment 8-12
Elective Course, Directed Studies, Seminars 0-13
Total Credits for Associate of Arts Degree 84
   
At least 24 credits are required in the emphasis area; students should consult their College/Faculty advisors on their choice of emphasis courses. Two full Field Assignments/Internships are required, with a minimum of 8 credits each; total Field Assignment/Internship credit may vary from 16 to 36 credits.
 

Associate of Arts in Dance

Credits

Prerequisite: DSP 211 & 212 19-24
Core: Bible 12
ATS 215 School of Dance I 12
ATS 216 School of Dance I Field Assignment 8-12
ATS 317 School of Dance II 12
or  
ATS 117 Dance Studies Seminar 6-12
ATS 115 World of Dance Seminar 6
Elective Course, Directed Studies, Seminar 6-19
Total Credits for Associate of Arts Degree 84
   

Associate of Arts in Fine Arts

Credits

Prerequisite: DSP 211 & 212 19-24
Core: Bible 12
ATS/CMC 251 Fine Arts Foundations I 12
ATS/CMC 353 Fine Arts Foundations II 12
ATS/CMC 354 Fine Arts Foundations Field Internship 8-12
Elective Course, Directed Studies, Seminars 0-13
Total Credits for Associate of Arts Degree 84
   

Associate of Arts in Music

Credits

Prerequisite: DSP 211 & 212 19-24
Core: Bible 12
ATS 101 Music Theory Level 1 3
ATS 263 School of Music in Missions 12
ATS 264 School of Music in Missions Field Assignment 8-12
One seminar in performance chosen from the following: 6
ATS 162 Musicians Summer of Service  
ATS 167 Music Performance: Symphony of Nations  
ATS 168 Music Performance: Contemporary Band  
One seminar in performance chosen from the following: 6-12
ATS 160 Music Ministry Development Seminar  
ATS 365 Music Recording Internship  
ATS 366 Band Management Internship  
Elective Course, Directed Studies, Seminars 3-18
Total Credits for Associate of Arts Degree 84
   

Associate of Arts in Theatre Studies

Credits

Prerequisite: DSP 211 & 212 19-24
Core: Bible 12
ATS/CMC 231 School of Acting for the Screen 12
ATS/CMC 231 School of Acting for the Screen Internship 12
ATS 233 School of Theater Technique 12
ATS 133 School of Theater Technique Internship 6
ATS 234 School of Theater Technique Field Assignment 6
Directed Studies, Seminars 0-5
Total Credits for Associate of Arts Degree 84
   

Associate of Arts in Performing Arts

Credits

Prerequisite: DSP 211 & 212 19-24
Core: Bible 12
ATS 213 School of Performing Arts I 12
ATS 214 School of Performing Arts I Field Assignment 8-12
ATS 315 School of Performing Arts II 12
ATS 316 School of Performing Arts II Field Assignment 8-12
Elective Course, Directed Studies, Seminars 24-37
Total Credits for Associate of Arts Degree 84
   

Associate of Arts in Event Management

Credits

Prerequisite: DSP 211 & 212 19-24
Core: Bible 12
ATS 271 School of Event Management 12
ATS 272 School of Event Management Field Assignment 12
ATS 373 School of Event Management Internship 12
One of the following: 6-12
CHR 305 Advanced Leadership Seminar  
CHR 343 Leadership Training School  
Elective Course, Directed Studies, Seminars 0-11
Total Credits for Associate of Arts Degree 84
   

Bachelor of Arts in Dance
Bachelor of Arts in Performing Arts
Bachelor of Arts in Music
Bachelor of Arts in Event Management

Bachelor of Arts in Dance

Credits

Prerequisite: DSP 211 & 212 19-24
Core: Bible, Communication, Applied Christian Thinking 36
ATS 215 School of Dance I 12
ATS 216 School of Dance Field Assignment 8-12
ATS 317 School of Dance II 12
or  
ATS 117 Dance Studies Seminar 6-12
ATS 115/116 World of Dance Seminar & Field Assignment 8-12
ATS 111/112 Summer of Dance & Field Assignment 10
ATS 319 Arts Internship 12
Elective Courses, Directed Studies, Seminars  
Total Credits for Bachelor of Arts Degree 144



Bachelor of Arts in Music

Credits

Prerequisite: DSP 211 & 212 19-24
Core: Bible, Communication, Applied Christian Thinking 36
ATS 101/102 Music Theory Levels 1 & 2 6
ATS 263 School of Music in Missions 12
ATS 264 School of Music in Missions Field Assignment 8-12
ATS 160/161 Music Ministry Development Seminar & Field Assgnmnt 8-12
ATS 171 Event Management Seminar 3-6
One course in performance chosen from the following: 6-12
ATS 162 Musicians Summer of Service  
ATS 168 Music Performance: Contemporary Band  
ATS 167 Music Performance: Symphony of Nations  
   
ATS 365 Music Recording Internship 6-12
ATS 366 Band Management Internship 6-12
Elective Courses, Directed Studies, Seminars 0-32
Total Credits for Bachelor of Arts Degree 144
   

Bachelor of Arts in Performing Arts

Credits

Prerequisite: DSP 211 & 212 19-24
Core: Bible, Communication, Applied Christian Thinking 36
ATS 213 School of Performing Arts I 12
ATS 214 School of Performing Arts I Field Assignment 8-12
ATS 315 School of Performing Arts II 12
ATS 316 School of Performing Arts II Field Assignment 8-12
ATS 319 Arts Internship 12
ATS 171 Event Management Seminar 3-6
Elective Courses, Directed Studies, Seminars 30-46
Total Credits for Bachelor of Arts Degree 144



Bachelor of Arts in Event Management

Credits

Prerequisite: DSP 211 & 212 19-24
Core: Bible, Communication, Applied Christian Thinking 36
ATS 271 School of Event Management 12
ATS 272 School of Event Management Field Assignment 12
ATS 175 Conference Management Seminar 2-6
ATS 373 Event Management Internship I 12
One of the following: 6-12
CHR 305 Advanced Leadership Seminar  
CHR 343 Leadership Training School  
   
Elective Courses, Directed Studies, Seminars 18-33
Total Credits for Bachelor of Arts Degree 144