Visual and Performing Arts, General

Visual and performing arts majors can make a career out of being creative. They study theater, music, design, studio art, choreography, and more to gain exposure to multiple fields. Some schools permit those majoring in visual and performing arts to specialize in one area to really build knowledge and become experts. Coursework may include subjects like set design, dance, theater history, scriptwriting, light design, and acting. While not all career paths require an advanced degree, it can certainly be helpful in getting your foot in the door and making connections. Some visual and performing arts graduates work as set designers, musicians, choreographers, or dancers.

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With a campus located between San Diego and the US/Mexican border, Southwestern College is the only 2-year community college in the southern part of San Diego County. In order to serve this well-populated region, Southwestern offers over 320 degree...

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On my first year at Southwestern College I was in the Transfer Institute Program, which is a one year program designed to increase the number of students transferring to a university. Being in the TI has been a awesome experience and also very...

” – Michelle from Chula Vista, CA
Pennsylvania State University-Abington

Pennsylvania State University in Abington is a public institution, and one of 24 PSU campuses throughout the state. PSU offers over 200 majors, 19 of which can be completed on the Abington campus, and also allows students to create their own major...

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I have just started and have already learned so much, that my horizons have completely changed. The teachers are so good, and so involved with their subjects and students, that they have started a fire in me which has caused me to re-think my goals...

” – Stacey from Philadelphia, PA
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SUNY Westchester Community College is a 2-year public community college in upstate New York. WCC offers over 60 associate degree programs as well as the biggest Continuing Education Department in the entire SUNY system. In order to make accessing the...

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All there is to be learnt and more. The program is interesting so far. Very high expectations and faculty who go out of their way to lend a hand.

” – Dona from E-Elmhurst, NY
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Harrisburg Area Community College is a public, 2-year institution established in the state of Pennsylvania. The college’s Harrisburg campus features the newly-renovated Cooper Student Center, which offers modern facilities to improve students’...

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It has been several years since i have attended a school, i was feeling overwhelmed with the thought of returning and was considering not coming. From the time I requested an application I have been able to receive help from the entire Hacc...

” – Shevonne from York, PA
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With a main campus a short drive from Sequoia National Forest, Cerro Coso Community College is a 2-year college serving a four county area in eastern California. CCCC is home to 13 academic departments featuring over 45 degree and certificate...

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The University of Montana Western is a public, 4-year institution established in the city of Dillon, and it is a member of the Montana University System. The college offers programs of study in 9 subjects, including Equine Studies, Education...

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I just know I can learn so much from this school! being a horse lover, that plans on owning horses, horse business, instructing and more this school just seems like a great fit. Not to mention they seem to have a great rodeo team!

” – lauren from Rochester, MN
Pennsylvania State University-World Campus

Pennsylvania State University-World Campus is the internet hub for all Penn State online classes. Penn State World confers degrees and certificates in over 150 academic programs entirely online. In addition, Penn State World does not require students...

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Lassen Community College is a 2-year institution in northeast California with 24 associate degree programs. Students in LCC’s Child Development program help operate the campus Child Development Laboratory serving students and the community. For...

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Originally founded as the New Hampshire Technical Institute, NHTI, Concord’s Community College is a 2-year institution in New Hampshire’s capital city. NHTI is home to 92 areas of study with 12 programs available entirely online. In addition to their...

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this college works hard to make it's students feel comfortable and welcome. they do put effort into reducing the amount of stress a student feels, and calms the overwhelming new territory feeling that comes with the new experience. they definitely...

” – Emily from NH
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Ulster County Community College is a 2-year institution and part of the State University of New York system. SUNY Ulster offers courses in nine academic departments as well as the only local Police Basic Training program through its Kingston Center...

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Nestled between several mountain ranges and national forests, Mt. San Jacinto College is a community college with campuses in the southern California towns of Banning, Menifee, San Jacinto, and Temecula. Upon completing 60 units of coursework at MSJC...

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This college provides me with all of the basic classes I need to transfer to a 4-year college and still provides classes that spark my interests, such as Environmental Science Lab and World Religions. Classes are educational and small enough to get...

” – Noelle from Murrieta, CA
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Created by a merger of Southern Arkansas University and Oil Belt Technical College, South Arkansas Community College is a 2-year institution with two campuses. SouthArk is home to three academic departments conferring degrees and certificates in 22...

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Lots of different studies for a two year college=)

” – Sara from El Dorado, AR
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Highland Community College is a 2-year community college in northeast Kansas and the first college in the state. HCC offers degrees and certificates in more than 60 subjects in 18 academic disciplines. Highland has articulation agreements with 10...

Cumberland University

Cumberland University is a private university in Lebanon, Tennessee. The university was founded by the Cumberland Presbyterian Church in 1842, and five years later a law school was added, followed by the school of theology in 1854. The Cumberland...

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If you plan on attending all four years, you will make friendships and relationships with your professors who all know you by name and really do want you to be the best you can be. Every professor is looking out for your best interest. One of our...

” – Kristen from Franklin, OH
Diablo Valley College

Diablo Valley College is a 2-year public institution located in Pleasant Hill and San Ramon, California. DVC boasts high transfer rates, with many of its students continuing their college careers at CSU and UC. The campus features a number of...

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Diablo Valley College has a variety of great professors that know what they are teaching. If you are focusing on a certain subject, DVC has the professors that you are looking for.

” – Shawn Steven from Antioch, CA
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The Universidad Adventista de las Antillas is a Christian college in western Puerto Rico affiliated with the Seventh Day Adventist Church. Adventista confers associate and bachelor’s degrees in fields of study from five academic departments. As a...

CUNY Graduate School and University Center

CUNY Graduate School and University Center is rated as a Doctoral University with Highest Research Activity and set in Midtown Manhattan. The graduate school is home to several research centers and promotes interdisciplinary research and...

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Founded by the Bishops of Puerto Rico, the Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico is a Catholic school in Ponce providing education to students of all faiths. PCUPR is home to seven academic schools including a recently added School of...

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I've been here since I graduated from High School.

” – JOSE from ADJUNTAS, PR
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Copper Mountain College is a public, 2-year institution established on a rural campus in Joshua Tree, California. CMC offers associate’s degrees and certificates in nearly 30 areas of study, with courses following a 2-year rotation cycle. The college...

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Surrounded by the Plumas National Forest, Feather River Community College is a 2-year institution in northern California. Among FRCC’s 24 academic programs, several courses utilize the campus’s rural and heavily wooded location to offer degrees in...

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Feather River College is a wonderful school and helps students transition from high school to the academic rigor of college. It is in a beautiful rural setting and professors are professional, knowledgeable, and there to help students succeed. FRC...

” – Brent from Quincy, CA
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Clovis Community College is a 2-year community college in California’s Central Valley and part of the State Center Community College District. Clovis confers associate degrees in 33 academic fields of study and is home to 27 certificate-granting...