Program Overview

University Program Information

The Theatre Arts - Musical Theatre Track program is a Bachelor of Fine Arts (B.F.A.) degree that requires a minimum of 120 credits to graduate.

University Degree Requirements

To graduate, students must:

• Satisfactorily complete all requirements of the curriculum in which they are enrolled
• Earn a minimum total of 120 credits in approved coursework
• Complete the general education requirements as specified by the university
• Maintain a minimum institutional GPA of 2.00 based on work taken at the university
• Complete at least 30 credits as resident credits, which include credits registered and paid for at the university
• Complete at least 36 credits in courses numbered 300 or higher
• Meet the residence credits and minimum upper-level credit requirements for transfer credits

University General Education Requirements

The general education requirements include:

• Communication (C): 12 credits
  • ENGL 110: College Composition I
  • ENGL 120: College Composition II
  • COMM 110: Fundamentals of Public Speaking
• Quantitative Reasoning (R): 3 credits
• Science and Technology (S): 10 credits
• Humanities and Fine Arts (A): 6 credits
• Social and Behavioral Sciences (B): 6 credits
• Wellness (W): 2 credits
• Cultural Diversity (D): *
• Global Perspectives (G): * Total credits: 39

Major Requirements

Students must earn a minimum grade of 'C' in all THEA or MUSC prefix courses. The major requirements include:

• Professional Major Requirements:
  • ART 111: Introduction to Art History (3 credits)
  • MUSC 100: Music Appreciation (3 credits) or MUSC 103: Introduction to Music History
  • MUSC 130: Theory and Analysis I (3 credits)
  • MUSC 132: Ear Training & Sight Singing I (1 credit)
  • MUSC 160: Piano Class I (1 credit)
  • MUSC 167: Applied Voice (2 credits in different semesters)
  • MUSC 267: Applied Voice (2 credits in different semesters)
  • MUSC 367: Applied Voice (2 credits in different semesters)
  • MUSC 467: Applied Voice (1 credit)
  • THEA 110: Introduction to Theatre Arts (3 credits)
  • THEA 161: Acting I (1 credit)
  • THEA 180: Dramatic Literature and Style I (3 credits)
  • THEA 228: Development of Musical Theatre (1 credit)
  • THEA 263: Dance Studio (take one each of Jazz, Lyrical Ballet, Tap) (1 credit)
  • THEA 364: Advanced Acting (3 credits)
  • THEA 266: Voice and Movement for the Actor (1 credit)
  • THEA 270 & THEA 220: Stagecraft and Stagecraft Lab (Taken with THEA 270 Stagecraft) (4 credits)
  • THEA 271 & THEA 221: Costume Craft and Costume Craft Lab (Taken with THEA 271 Costume Craft) (4 credits)
  • THEA 275: Theatrical Makeup Design (3 credits)
  • THEA 280: World Theatre (3 credits) or THEA 115: World Film
  • THEA 362: Dance Styles for Theatre (Take 2 times) (1 credit)
  • THEA 365: Directing I (3 credits)
  • THEA 367: Acting the Song (Take 3 credits 2 times) (6 credits)
  • THEA 368: Business of Acting (3 credits)
  • THEA 450: Capstone Experience (3 credits)
  • THEA 462: Acting Styles (3 credits)
  • THEA 466: Advanced Voice for the Actor (1 credit)
  • THEA 467: Advanced Movement for the Actor (1 credit)
  • THEA 480: History and Literature of Theatre I (3 credits)
• Select one from the following: (3 credits)
  • THEA 371: Introduction to Design: Scenic Design
  • THEA 373: Lighting and Sound Design for the Theatre
  • THEA 375: Costume Design for the Theatre
• Theatre Practice: 8 credits from the following:
  • THEA 210: Theatre Practicum (Repeatable 1-2 credits)
  • THEA 211: Stage Management Practicum and Seminar (Repeatable - 2 credits) Total credits: 95