Musical Theatre Major

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The Bachelor of Fine Arts in Musical Theatre major is a conservatory-style immersive training program in performance for aspiring musical theatre professionals. Students will be trained in all aspects of musical theatre performance including, voice, acting and dance. A unit of ten students will be selected from national auditions each year for acceptance into the program.

For department information or additional degree requirements, go to the Theatre and Dance department page.

Total Credits Required 120 Credits

General Education 30-40 Credits

BFA in Musical Theatre 72 Credits

Musical Theatre Core 27 Credits

TH 120 - Music Theory for Theatre and Dance Students 2 Credits
TH 131 - Stagecraft 2 Credits
TH 134 - Acting for BFA 2 Credits
TH 141 - Fundamentals of Design 2 Credits
TH 360 - Theatre History I 4 Credits
TH 432 - Theatre and Entertainment Careers 1 Credits
TH 456 - Entertainment Arts Management 4 Credits
TH 480 - Theatre and Entertainment Arts Capstone 1 Credits
TH 361 - Theatre History II 4 Credits or
TH 260 - Dramatic Literature 4 Credits
TH 291 - Practicum I in Theatre and Entertainment Arts .5 Credits or
TH 491 - Practicum II in Theatre and Entertainment Arts 1 Credits
Any combination of the two resulting in a total of 4 credits.
TH 493 - Field Studies 1 Credits or
TH 492 - Internship in Theatre and Entertainment Arts 1-8 Credits or
IP 486 - Study Abroad: Special Topics 1-12 Credits

Musical Theatre Foundation 26 Credits

MU 103 - Class Piano 1 2 Credits
TH 247 - Performance Studio 4 Credits
TH 262 - Musical Theatre Studio I 2 Credits
TH 263 - Musical Theatre Studio II 2 Credits
TH 300 - Vocal Performance Lessons 1 Credits One credit repeated eight times.
TH 364 - Musical Theatre Studio III 2 Credits
TH 365 - Musical Theatre Studio IV 2 Credits
TH 404 - American Musical Theatre 4 Credits

Dance Foundation 19 Credits

Dance Foundation Required Courses 14-16 Credits

DAN 101 is only required if no previous dance experience. Requirement to enroll in this class will be indicated at the time of the student’s program audition.

DAN 101 - Absolute Beginner Dance 2 Credits
DAN 130 - The Dance Experience 4 Credits
DAN 208 - Conditioning for Performers 1 Credits
DAN 310 - Choreography Audition Prep 1 Credits
DAN 317 - Musical Theatre Dance Styles 2 Credits
DAN Ballet - DAN 201 , DAN 301 , DAN 401 , or DAN 407 2 Credits
DAN Jazz - DAN 203 , DAN 303 , DAN 403 , or DAN 408 2 Credits
DAN Tap - DAN 204 , DAN 307 , or DAN 312 2 Credits

Dance Foundation Elective Courses 3-5 Credits

Choose 3-5 credits from the following courses:

DAN 102 - Somatic Practice 1 Credits
DAN 212 - Dancer Wellness 4 Credits
DAN 201 - Ballet I 2 Credits
DAN 301 - Ballet II 2 Credits
DAN 401 - Ballet III 2 Credits
DAN 407 - Ballet IV 2 Credits
DAN 405 - Pointe I 2 Credits
DAN 202 - Contemporary I 2 Credits
DAN 302 - Contemporary II 2 Credits
DAN 402 - Contemporary III 2 Credits
DAN 203 - Jazz I 2 Credits
DAN 303 - Jazz II 2 Credits
DAN 403 - Jazz III 2 Credits
DAN 408 - Jazz IV 2 Credits
DAN 204 - Tap I 1 Credits
DAN 307 - Tap II 1 Credits
DAN 312 - Tap III 1 Credits
DAN 205 - Hip-Hop I 1 Credits
DAN 308 - Creative Composition 2 Credits
DAN 311 - Dance Pedagogy 4 Credits
DAN 295 - Special Topics in Dance 1-2 Credits * (if technique class)
DAN 495 - Special Topics in Dance 2-4 Credits * (if technique class)

Notes:

Many of the DAN courses may be taken up to two times for credit. Click on each course description for more information.

*May be repeated for credit with different subject matter.