Overview

The Liberal Education for Arts Professionals program at Saint Mary's College of California is specifically designed to deliver a comprehensive liberal arts education to professional dancers and performing artists from around the country, with the goal of completing a Bachelor’s Degree in Performing Arts from Saint Mary's College of California through part-time study.

Course Schedule and Descriptions

LEAP class schedules are offered in two delivery models - online and hybrid - and each model recognizes and accomodates the unique challenges of students' professional schedules. Rather than asking students to attend on campus courses in a traditional college structure and format, the LEAP program brings the courses to the dancers. LEAP is committed to meeting students where they are, and offering an education that is intentionally designed to travel with the touring artist and flex around the rehearsal schedules that would otherwise disconnect students from a shared learning environment.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Western Tradition

Argument and Research

The Art and Practice of Math

Global Conversation of the 20th and 21st Centuries

Human Biology

Personal and Professional Assessment

The Bible and Its Interpretation: Wealth, Poverty and Economic Justice

Dance in Performance

Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2024-08-28 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-01-15 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2024-06-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

Blended, Online

Disciplines

Teaching Art Education View 1524 other Bachelors in Teaching in United States

Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Other requirements

General requirements

Completed application and $50 fee.

A personal statement addressing your artistic achievements, your professional and educational goals, and how you believe a BA in Performing Arts through the LEAP Program will help you achieve those goals. Uploaded document should be 2-3 pages, 12 pt. font, double spaced.

Current resume which shows at least 2 years of paid professional experience.

Official high school transcript, and official transcripts from any colleges and universities attended. (Unofficial documents may be uploaded to the application, with the official [sealed] documents to follow. Please list Saint Mary's College of California as the recipient for your official transcripts.)

One Letter of Recommendation. This will be requested virtually through our application process.

Professional Performance & Applied Dance Technique Documentation:

Tuition Fee

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International

55634 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 55634 USD per year during 48 months.
National

55634 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 55634 USD per year during 48 months.
In-State

55634 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 55634 USD per year during 48 months.

$31,110 is the cost for the ten LEAP Core courses and ten Additional Courses for the Major (70 units).

Living costs for Moraga

1100 - 1600 USD /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

Studyportals Student Grant Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and be among one of the 20 students to win €1000.

Studyportals Student Grant Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and be among one of the 20 students to win €1000.

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Bachelor's scholarship opportunities for Liberal Education for Arts Professionals.

Available Scholarships

You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.

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