Although every effort has been made to ensure accuracy, the official source of information regarding Musical Theatre coursework is the Academic Bulletin. It is also recommended you discuss requirements and your schedule with your academic advisor.
Sequence of Courses
B.F.A. major in Musical Theatre: four year sequence of courses
Year 1: Fall
THTR T-121 Acting I for Majors- 3 hrs
THTR T-100 Introduction to Theatre- 3 hrs
THTR T-125 Introduction to Theatrical Production- 3hrs
THTR T-305 Studio Vocal Music- 2 hrs
ENG W-131 Elementary Composition- 3 hrs
Dance (Student choice, appropriate level)- 2 hrs
Total: 16 hours
Year 1: Spring
MUS Z-111 Music Theory- 3 hrs
MUS P-110 Piano- 2 hrs
THTR T-101 Script Analysis- 3 hrs
THTR T-220 Acting II- 3 hrs
THTR T-230 Costuming- 3 hrs
THTR T-305 Studio Vocal Music- 2 hrs
Dance (Ballet or option THTR T-483 Musical Theatre Dance Techniques)- 2 hrs
Total: 18 hours
Year 2: Fall
THTR T-305 Studio Vocal Music- 2 hrs
THTR T-325 Voice and Speech- 3 hrs
THTR T-300 Musical Theatre Workshop- 3 hrs
Foreign Language- 1st Semester- 4 hrs
Math M-118 (N&M and Fundamental skills)- 3 hrs
Dance (Ballet)- 2 hrs
Total: 17 hours
Year 2: Spring
Appropriate Distribution (S&H and Topics)- 3 hrs
THTR T-305 Studio Vocal Music- 2 hrs
Foreign Language- 2nd Semester- 4 hrs
THTR T-319 Acting III- 3 hrs
THTR T-300 Musical Theatre Workshop
Dance (Tap)- 2 hrs
Total: 17 hours
Year 3: Fall
THTR T-300 Musical Theatre Workshop- 3 hrs
MUS Z-373 American Musicals- 3 hrs
THTR T-305 Studio Vocal Music- 2 hrs
Appropriate Distribution (N&M)- 3 hrs
THTR T-301 Musical Theatre Dance Styles- 3 hrs
Foreign Language- 3rd Semester- 3 hrs
Total: 17 hours
Year 3: Spring
THTR T-300 Musical Theatre Workshop- 3 hrs
THTR T-335 Lighting- 3 hrs
THTR T-305 Studio Vocal Music- 2 hrs
Appropriate Distribution (N&M)- 3 hrs
Foreign Language- 4th Semester- 3 hrs
THTR T-302 Musical Theatre Dance Styles II- 3 hrs
Total: 17 hours
Year 4: Fall
THTR T-401 Senior Showcase- 1 hr
THTR T-370 History of Theatre and Drama- 3 hrs
THTR T-305 Studio Vocal Music- 2 hrs
Dance (Tap)- 2 hrs
Appropriate Distribution (S&H and IW)- 3 hrs
Appropriate Distribution (S&H)- 3 hrs
Total: 14 hours
Year 4: Spring
Appropriate Distribution (N&M)- 3 hrs
THTR T-371 History of Theatre and Drama II- 3 hrs
THTR T-305 Studio Vocal Music- 2 hrs
Cultural Studies in Music (student option)- 3 hrs
Dance (Jazz)- 2 hrs
Appropriate Distribution (S&H)- 3 hrs
Total: 16 hours
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