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Academic/Artistics Tracks:
acting | music/dance | design/technical | directing/dramatic literature | administration |
minor in theater arts | teaching | permanent curriculum

The musical theater/dance track demands the energy, discipline and dedication to pursue simultaneous studies in acting, vocal performance and dance. Acceptance into this program also requires a singing audition with the Music faculty - arranged during the freshman or sophomore year.

In addition to satisfying all General Education, Interdisciplinary and Theater Core requirements, the musical theater/dance track recommends MUSC 209-210 (Ear Training) and requires:

1) Successful completion of THEA 130 Voice Jury in the freshman or sophomore year as adjudicated by the Music and Theater faculty.

2) At least five additional credit hours chosen from:  THEA 130/APP MUSC 130, 131, 132, 231, 232

3) THEA 330*, 344*, 346, 444*

4) Select One:  THEA 332, 334, 430*, 431

5) Twelve additional hours of approved Theater electives.

6) Performance participation in at least three approved public performances

7) Successful completion of the Theater Arts Graduation Examination

*Repeatable for credit

         

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