Musical Theatre Major

Liberal Arts Core - Credits: 33

See Liberal Arts Core for course choices

First-Year Launch Course	FLC	FLC 100 (Credits:1)

Communication	CO1/CO2	COMP 150 ^p and any one approved
	or	CO2^pcourse (Credits: 6)
	CO2/CO3	Any one approved CO2^p course and any one approved
		CO3^pcourse (Credits: 6)

Mathematics	MA1	MATH 105 ^p (Credits: 3)

Arts & Humanities	AH	Any one approved AH course (Credits: 3)

Arts & Humanities	AH	One additional approved AH course (Credits: 3)

History	HI	Any one approved HI course (Credits: 3)

Social & Behavioral Sciences	SS	Any one approved SS course (Credits: 3)

AH/HI/SS^b	AH or HI or SS	One additional approved AH^b or HI^b or SS^b course (Credits: 3)

Natural & Physical Sciences	SC1	Any one approved SC1 course (Credits: 4)
	SC1 or SC2	Any one approved SC1 or SC2 course (Credits: 3-4)

REQUIREMENTS FOR A BACHELOR OF ARTS WITH A MAJOR IN MUSICAL THEATRE

Major Requirements - Credits: 58

Core Courses:

Musical Theatre Courses:

MT 100 - Music Theory for Musical Theatre Credits: 3
Students who demonstrate proficiency in Musical Theatre may take an additional elective instead of this course.
MT 101 - Musical Theatre I: Intro to Musical Theatre Credits: 3
MT 201 - Musical Theatre II: Scene Study Credits: 3
MT 301 - Musical Theatre III: Musical Theatre Styles & Repertoire Credits: 3
MT 401 - Musical Theatre IV: Role Study and Audition Techniques Credits: 3
MU 103A - Class Instruction - Piano Credits: 1
MU 109B - Applied Music - Voice Credits: 1-2
MU 209B - Applied Music - Voice Credits: 1-2
MU 309B - Applied Music - Voice Credits: 1-2
MU 409B - Applied Music - Voice Credits: 1-2
THEA 100 - Theatrical Production Credits: 1-3
THEA 138 - Acting Techniques I Credits: 4

Tech and Acting Courses:

Select one (1) of the following:

THEA 130 - Stage Technology Credits: 4
THEA 238 - Acting Techniques II Credits: 4

Ensembles and Productions:

Take a minimum of six (6) credits from the following repeatable courses:

MU 105 - Concert Choir Credits: 1
MU 305 - Concert Choir Credits: 1
THEA 100 - Theatrical Production Credits: 1-3
THEA 300 - Advanced Theatre Production Credits: 1-3

Dance Courses:

Complete eight (8) credit hours from the following list of courses:

THEA 158 - Dance Techniques: Ballet Credits: 2
THEA 160 - Dance Techniques: Jazz Dance Credits: 2
THEA 164 - Dance Techniques: Tap Dance Credits: 2
THEA 358 - Dance Techniques: Advanced Ballet Credits: 2
THEA 360 - Dance Techniques: Advanced Jazz Dance Credits: 2
THEA 364 - Dance Techniques: Advanced Tap Dance Credits: 2

Performing Arts History:

Complete six (6) credit hours from the following list of courses:

MU 102 - Blues/Jazz/Rock Credits: 3 d
MU 331 - Music History I Credits: 3
MU 332 - Music History II Credits: 3
THEA 240 - Ancient and Classical Theatre Credits: 3 ^d
THEA 340 - Modern Theatre Credits: 3

Electives:

Complete nine (9) credit hours from the following list of courses:

MT 400 - Professional Preparation for the Performing Arts Credits: 3
MU 349 - Conducting I Credits: 2
THEA 100 - Theatrical Production Credits: 1-3
THEA 130 - Stage Technology Credits: 4
THEA 158 - Dance Techniques: Ballet Credits: 2
THEA 160 - Dance Techniques: Jazz Dance Credits: 2
THEA 164 - Dance Techniques: Tap Dance Credits: 2
THEA 238 - Acting Techniques II Credits: 4
THEA 257 - Make-up Techniques Credits: 3
THEA 275 - Stage Management Credits: 3
THEA 300 - Advanced Theatre Production Credits: 1-3
THEA 310 - Scenic Design Credits: 3
THEA 315 - Lighting Design Credits: 3
THEA 320 - Sound Design Credits: 3
THEA 323 - Theatre for Young Audiences Credits: 3
THEA 324 - Costume Design Credits: 3
THEA 336 - Directing Credits: 3
THEA 338 - Acting for Camera Credits: 4
THEA 356 - Guest Artist Series Credits: 1-3
THEA 358 - Dance Techniques: Advanced Ballet Credits: 2
THEA 360 - Dance Techniques: Advanced Jazz Dance Credits: 2
THEA 364 - Dance Techniques: Advanced Tap Dance Credits: 2
THEA 415 - Devised and Performance Art Credits: 3
THEA 420 - Theatre for Social Action Credits: 3
THEA 460 - Internship in Theatre Credits: 1

Free Electives - Credits: Variable

Chosen in conjunction with your academic advisor to assure that the total graduation credit requirement for this program is met.

Note: Students completing the Liberal Arts Core in fewer than 33 credits or who have met a prerequisite or required course through transfer, examinations, or assessment of prior learning will have additional free electives.

Upper Division Requirement - Credits: 36

Among the total required courses, at least 36 credits must be upper division (300- and 400-level) courses. This major may require additional courses to meet the upper division requirement.

Course Information

Prior to course registration, students should review all courses for prerequisites, minimum prerequisite grade requirements and minimum class standing.

^dThis course fulfills both a Major Program Core requirement and a Liberal Arts Core requirement. It may also be used to fulfill a Major Program elective. To complete the degree in the specified total credits for graduation, students must use this course to fulfill the major requirements. If the course is noted as an elective option, it may be used to satisfy a Major Program elective requirement and a Liberal Arts Core requirement. Credits for this course are counted in the Liberal Arts Core section of the curriculum listing but are not counted in the Major Requirements total.

Additional Program Notes

TOTAL REQUIRED FOR GRADUATION - CREDITS: 120

All curricular requirements for the Liberal Arts Core and at least one major must be met. Many students choose to use free electives to complete the requirements for a certificate, minor or teacher licensure.

A minimum of 15 credits of coursework must be completed in the combined areas of AH/HI/SS.

Students must achieve a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.00 and a minimum grade point average of 2.00 for those courses accepted to meet the requirements for the major, a certificate or minor.

A minimum of 30 credits must be completed at Fort Lewis College. College-sponsored off-campus academic experiences are considered “in residence.”