AMDA Associate of Occupational Studies Degree and Certificate graduates are eligible to earn a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Acting, Music, Dance or Performing Arts by transferring in 60 credits and completing 30 program credits and 30 general education credits.
AMDA Advanced Certificate graduates eligible to earn a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Acting, Music or Dance by transferring in 90 credits and completing 27 program credits and 3 general education credits.
Note: Additional coursework may be required if you are applying for a BFA Program outside of your AOS or Certificate area of study. Clock hours earned through AMDA Certificate Program studies are not applicable toward degree completion at the New York campus but may be transferred to degree programs offered at AMDA Los Angeles or AMDA Online.
Continue Studies in Hollywood
Whether you started in NY or LA, finish your BFA in the heart of Hollywood!
Use the information below to select the right program for you.
AMDA AOS & Certificate graduates will be able to transfer in 60 credits towards their BFA. For students who have attended since 2021, this will include 9 credits of your general education requirements.
AOS/Certificate by Area of Study | BFA for AOS/Cert Alumni Option(s) |
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Acting: AOS Acting Studio Certificate | BFA Acting for AOS/Cert Alumni
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Acting for Camera: AOS Acting for Camera Acting for Camera Certificate | BFA Acting for AOS/Cert Alumni |
Dance: AOS Dance Dance Theatre Certificate | BFA Dance - AOS/Cert Alumni |
Musical Theatre: AOS Musical Theatre Integrated Certificate | BFA Music Theatre - AOS/Cert Alumni |
AMDA Advanced Certificate graduates will be able to transfer in 90 credits towards their BFA, this will include 27 credits of your general education requirements.
Advanced Certificate by Area of Study | BFA for Adv Cert Alumni Option(s) |
|---|---|
Acting: AC Performing Arts: Acting | BFA Acting for AC Alumni |
Acting for Camera: AC Performing Arts: Acting for Camera | BFA Acting for AC Alumni |
Dance: AC Performing Arts: Dance | BFA Dance for AC Alumni |
Musical Theatre: AC Performing Arts: Musical Theatre | BFA Music Theatre for AC Alumni |
Continue Studies Virtually
If you live in one of the Authorized States or Countries, you can choose to complete your BFA online.
Use the information below to select the right program for you.
AMDA AOS & Certificate graduates will be able to transfer in 60 credits towards their BFA. For students who have attended since 2021, this will include 9 credits of your general education requirements.
AOS/Certificate by Area of Study | BFA for AOS/Cert Alumni Option(s) |
|---|---|
Acting: AOS Acting Studio Certificate | BFA Acting (Online) for AOS/Cert Alumni |
Musical Theatre: AOS Musical Theatre Integrated Certificate | BFA Music Theatre (Online) for AOS/Cert Alumni |
AMDA Advanced Certificate graduates will be able to transfer in 90 credits towards their BFA, this will include 27 credits of your general education requirements.
Advanced Certificate by Area of Study | BFA for Adv Cert Alumni Option(s) |
|---|---|
Acting: AC Performing Arts: Acting | BFA Acting (Online) for AC Alumni |
Acting for Camera: AC Performing Arts: Acting for Camera | BFA Acting (Online) for AC Alumni |
Dance: AC Performing Arts: Dance | BFA Music Theatre (Online): Dance for AC Alumni |
Musical Theatre: AC Performing Arts: Musical Theatre | BFA Music Theatre (Online) for AC Alumni |
Submit your BFA Application for AOS & Certificate graduates and transfer 60 credits towards your BFA.
