Theatre: Musical Theatre Specialization (B.F.A.)

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84 Major Hours, 120 Degree Hours

The B.F.A. Musical Theatre Specialization prepares students for entry into professional theatre as specialists in performance or for graduate study in the area. Musical Theatre training is process oriented with emphasis placed on developing an expressive vocal/physical/sensory instrument and special skills in dance and singing. These performance skills are integrated with a specific system of text analysis for use in the creation of a role.

In addition to the regental and university general education requirements, the following courses are required:

Specialization Requirements (84 hours)

Note:

THEA 495 Practicum (C) will be taken over 4 semesters (1cr each).

Specialization Nondepartmental Supportive Course Requirements-(6 hours)

Secondary Education/Theatre Education B.F.A.

Students who complete the B.F.A. in Theatre (any specialization: Acting, Design/Technology, Musical Theatre, Theatre) may also pursue Secondary Education Certification.

See Theatre (B.F.A.) with Secondary Education Certification***Inactive per L Schou 04/2015** program requirements for degree along with the appropriate teaching certificate courses.

Students must have a CGPA of 2.6 to co-register for EDFN 338 and SEED 296 and to be admitted to Teacher Education. Beginning Summer 2015, students must have a CGPA of 2.7 to be admitted to the Teacher Education Program.