In their first year at UCI, all dance students work toward the Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree. In their sophomore year, students who want more intensive preparation for careers as performers and choreographers can opt for the degree of Bachelor of Fine Arts (B.F.A.) with a specialization in Performance or Choreography. Admission to the B.F.A. program in Choreography is by department approval only. The B.F.A. program in Performance does not require additional department approval; students should declare their intention for this specialization during spring quarter of their sophomore year.