Musical Theatre Major (B.F.A.)

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The bachelor of fine arts (B.F.A.) degree in musical theatre is a pre-professional program designed for students who wish to pursue a career in musical theatre. The program will provide interrelated educational experiences in music, theatre, and dance that prepare students for the production of musical theatre in the professional and academic theatre environments.

General Education - University Core Curriculum: 22 Credits

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General Education - Distribution Areas: 15 Credits

One course in Mathematics OR Natural and Computational Sciences (4)
Social Sciences (4)
Languages (4) (proficiency through 102 or higher*)
Fine Arts: SOA 200 (3) , SOA 210 (3) , or SOA 250 (3)

Musical Theatre Major (B.F.A.): 91 Credits

Theatre: 36-44 Credits

Music: 23 Credits

MUSA 1257 - Voice (2) (must take twice for 4 total credits)
MUSA 2157-4357 - Voice (1, 2, 3) (take for 6 total credits)
MUSC 1500 - Music Fundamentals (3)
MUSC 1510 - Theory I: The Syntax of Music (3)
MUSC 1511 - Theory Lab I (1)
MUSC 1610 - Diction for Singers I (2)
MUSC 1720 - University Chorale (0-1) (two semesters)
MUSC 1941 - Class Piano I (1)
MUSC 1942 - Class Piano II (1)

Dance: 18 Credits

Musical Theatre Electives: 6-14 Credits

Choose 6-14 upper-level credits in theatre, music, or dance

Total Required Credits: 128

*Proficiency through 102 can only be met through successful completion of a language course at the 102 or higher level. Some students may need to complete language 101 before taking 102. Credits for 101 will be applied towards General Electives. Credits for 101 will be applied towards General Electives.