FACT OR FICTION:
Is it true that there is a limit to how many "studio" credits [studio art, dance technique, acting, music lessons] or professional credits [business, journalism, etc.] you can earn credit for?
YES; this is FACT. Per the Barnard Catalogue:
No more than 18 points of studio, performing arts, or professional school courses may be credited toward the B.A. degree. Within this category, the following limits exist by discipline:
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A maximum of four arts studio courses
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A maximum of six courses in instrumental instruction (except for Music majors and minors, who may receive credit for eight, including piano instruction)
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A maximum of six studio courses in Theatre (except for Theatre majors who may receive credit for 24 points of studio)
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***Please check this page of the catalogue in fall 2024 for updated limits on studio credit for both Dance majors and non-majors.
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A maximum of two professional school courses (e.g., business school, journalism school, etc.)
Exceptions
to this rule are allowed only for courses in the major field or for
courses taken in fulfillment of requirements for dual- and joint-degree
programs with professional schools of the University. A maximum of 24
points may be credited for studio or performance courses in the major
field.
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