Course Sequencing

FIRST-YEAR COURSE PLAN
Enrollment in YACPA allows student to concurrently work towards a number of programs of study. Here is the suggest plan for students wishing to maximize their time with The Young Americans CPA.
Music Outreach Training
Students take all of the following courses in their first year to be eligible for YA MOT.
AA from YACPA
Students take the following courses in addition to those listed in the Music Outreach training program.
AGS from NCMC
Student receive NCMC credit through dual enrollment in the Performance Certificate Program.
AUGUST SESSION
Piano (Part A)
Improvisation
Introduction to Stagecraft
Conditioning & Technique
 
FALL SEMESTER
Fundamentals of Music
Music Theory I
Vocal Techniques I
Semi-Private Voice
Chorale
Classical Ballet (Part A)
Jazz Dance (Part A)
Tap Dance
Introduction to Acting
Introduction to Psychology
Business Math
Vocal Master Class
 
SPRING SEMESTER
Music Theory I
   
Music Theory II
Piano (Part B)
Vocal Techniques II
Private Voice
Chorale
Classical Ballet (Part B)
Jazz Dance (Part B)
Scene & Character Development
Teaching Methods: By Age & Development
Introduction to Sociology
English Composition I
Vocal Master Class
 
SECOND-YEAR COURSE PLAN
 
Music Outreach Training
continued
AA from YACPA
continued
AGS from NCMC
continued
Sophomore Module 1: Performance Application   Can be taken in conjunction with Music Outreach Tour  
Performance Practicum
Performance Teaching Practicum
Stagecrew Activity
English Composition II
Interpersonal Communications
       
Sophomore Module 2: Career Preparation   Taken in residence at YA Campus  
History of Music OR
Survey of Theatre
Musical Theatre
Advanced Performance
Human Biology with Lab
 
EMPHASIS OPTIONS:
VOCAL
Chorale II
Vocal Techniques III
Private Voice
Audition Techniques
 
ACTING
Audition Techniques
Acting
 
DANCE     Other Course Requirements
In order to meet all requirements to earn the AGS the student also needs to take the following courses. These can be taken online and the student can opt to take them during their freshman or sophomore years or they can take them after completing all of the other course work.
Classical Ballet III  
Jazz Dance III  
Audition Techniques  
Choreography  
   
ENROLLMENT OPTIONS
  Option C:
Music Outreach Training Certificate
Option A-1:
2-yr AA Degree - Annual Tuition Rate
Option B-1:
2-yr AA Degree with NCMC Credit - Annual Tuition Rate
    Option A-2:
2-yr AA Degree - Semester Tuition Rate
Option B-2:
2-yr AA Degree with NCMC Credit - Semester Tuition Rate