Bachelor of Fine Arts, Major in Musical Theatre
A Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in musical theatre is available with an emphasis in theatre or dance. This is a 131-hour degree.
Entry into the musical theatre program is by audition only, and those auditions are scheduled toward the end of every semester. Contact the Department of Theatre and Musical Theatre for information.
Additional information: Reference the Program Landing Page for additional information, such as cost, delivery format, contact information, or to schedule a visit.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor of Fine Arts, Major in Musical Theatre | ||
| Core Curriculum | ||
| Component Area I (Communication) | 6 | |
| Component Area II (Mathematics) 1 | 3 | |
| Component Area III (Life and Physical Science) | 8 | |
| Component Area IV (Language, Philosophy, and Culture) | 3 | |
| Component Area V (Creative Arts) | 3 | |
| Component Area VI (U.S. History) | 6 | |
| Component Area VII (Political Science/Government) | 6 | |
| Component Area VIII (Social and Behavioral Sciences) | 3 | |
| Component Area IX (Component Area Option) | 4 | |
| Major: Foundation Musical Theatre | ||
| Theatre Course Requirements | ||
| Select two of the following: | 2 | |
| Technical Build Crew | ||
| Costume Crew | ||
| Management Crew | ||
| THEA 1364 | Beginning Acting | 3 |
| THEA 2367 | Play Analysis | 3 |
| Theatre Block Courses 2 | ||
| The following Block Courses are restricted until after the successful completion of the program-specific audition/portfolio and interview process. | ||
| THEA 2336 | Voice I for the Actor | 3 |
| THEA 2368 | Intermediate Acting | 3 |
| THEA 3360 | History Of The Theatre I | 3 |
| THEA 3369 | Advanced Acting: Modern Theatre | 3 |
| THEA 4094 | Special Topics | 9 |
| THEA 4190 | Senior Showcase | 1 |
| THEA 4331 | Acting For The Camera | 3 |
| THEA 4332 | Auditioning: Commercial Theatre | 3 |
| THEA 4366 | Directing I | 3 |
| THEA 4371 | The American Musical Theatre | 3 |
| DANC or THEA Electives 3 | 9 | |
| Dance Course Requirements | ||
| Dance electives (8 semesters) | 16 | |
| Music Course Requirements | ||
| MTVO 1201 | Musical Theatre Applied Voice (4 semesters) 4 | 8 |
| MTVO 3201 | Musical Theatre Applied Voice (4 semesters) 4 | 8 |
| MUSI 1115 | Keyboard Harmony I | 1 |
| MUSI 1116 | Keyboard Harmony II | 1 |
| MUSI 1226 | Practical Theory I | 2 |
| MUSI 1227 | Practical Theory II | 2 |
| Minor: Not Required 5 | ||
| Total Hours | 131 | |
- 1
MATH 1332 is recommended.
- 2
Block Courses are restricted until after the successful completion of the program-specific audition/portfolio and interview process.
- 3
See, THEA or DANC course list below.
- 4
Or up to 4 hours of THEA 3396, THEA 4093, MUEN XXXX, VOIC XXXX, MUSI XXXX, with departmental approval.
- 5
A minor is not required for this degree program; however, a student has the option to add a minor, but to do so may require additional semester credit hours above the degree program’s stated total semester credit hours.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Dance Electives 3 | ||
| Select 3 from the following: | 9 | |
| Advance DANC Elective | ||
| Tap Dance Technique I | ||
| Tap Dance Technique II | ||
| Stage Movement I for the Actor | ||
| Theatre Internship | ||
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| THEA Electives 3 | ||
| Selective 3 from the following: | 9 | |
| Stage Make Up | ||
| Voice II for the Actor | ||
| Advanced Stage Make Up | ||
| Advanced Acting: Classical Theatre | ||
| Improvisational Techniques | ||
| Meisner Technique | ||
| Realized Performance or Production | ||
| Theatre Internship | ||
| Stage Combat | ||
| Playwriting | ||
| Directing II | ||
Notes
Students must earn a 2.0 minimum overall GPA in all coursework.
Students must meet a 2.5 minimum overall major GPA in all major coursework.
Students must earn a 2.0 minimum SHSU GPA in all coursework.
Students must meet a 2.5 minimum SHSU major GPA in all major coursework.
Students must earn a "C" or better in all major coursework.
Sophomore Gate. In conjunction with classes in acting, dance, and voice, musical theatre majors will participate in an assessment interview at the conclusion of the sophomore year (or end of first year for transfer students) with musical theatre faculty to determine the student’s progress and potential for completion of the BFA in Musical Theatre degree.
Musical Theatre Juries. Those falling below published standards within the Department of Theatre and Musical Theatre Handbook, may be put on Departmental Probation. Continued assignment to probation may result in dismissal from the degree program.
Additional information: Reference the Program Landing Page for additional information, such as cost, delivery format, contact information, or to schedule a visit.
| First Year | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall | Hours | Spring | Hours |
| Component Area IX | 1 | Dance Elective1 | 2 |
| Dance Elective1 | 2 | ENGL 13022 | 3 |
| ENGL 13012 | 3 | MTVO 12014 | 2 |
| MATH 13323 | 3 | THEA 1115, 1116, or 1117 | 1 |
| MTVO 12014 | 2 | THEA 2367 | 3 |
| THEA 1364 | 3 | THEA 2368 | 3 |
| THEA 4094 | 3 | ||
| 17 | 14 | ||
| Second Year | |||
| Fall | Hours | Spring | Hours |
| Dance Elective1 | 2-3 | Dance Elective1 | 2-3 |
| HSTY 13015 | 3 | HSTY 13025 | 3 |
| MTVO 12014 | 2 | MTVO 12014 | 2 |
| MUSI 1115 | 1 | MUSI 1227 | 2 |
| MUSI 1226 | 2 | MUSI 1116 | 1 |
| THEA 23366 | 3 | POLS 23057 | 3 |
| THEA 4094 | 3 | THEA 1115, 1116, or 1117 | 1 |
| THEA 3369 | 3 | ||
| 16-17 | 17-18 | ||
| Third Year | |||
| Fall | Hours | Spring | Hours |
| Component Area III | 4 | Component Area III | 4 |
| Dance Elective1 | 2-3 | Dance Elective1 | 2-3 |
| MTVO 32014 | 2 | DANC or THEA Elective8 | 3 |
| POLS 23067 | 3 | MTVO 32013 | 2 |
| THEA 3360 | 3 | THEA 4332 or 4366 | 3 |
| THEA 4366 or 43326 | 3 | THEA 43716 | 3 |
| 17-18 | 17-18 | ||
| Fourth Year | |||
| Fall | Hours | Spring | Hours |
| Component Area VIII | 3 | Component Area IV | 3 |
| Component Area IX | 3 | Dance Elective1 | 2-3 |
| Dance Elective1 | 2-3 | DANC or THEA Electives8 | 3 |
| DANC & THEA Electives8 | 3 | MTVO 32014 | 2 |
| MTVO 32014 | 2 | THEA 40941 | 3 |
| THEA 40941 | 3 | THEA 41906 | 1 |
| THEA 43316 | 3 | ||
| 16-17 | 17-18 | ||
| Total Hours: 131-137 | |||
- 1
Taken for 8 semesters.
- 2
Satisfies Core Curriculum requirement for Component Area I (Communication).
- 3
Satisfies the Core Curriculum requirement for Component Area II (Mathematics).
- 4
Or up to 4 hours of THEA 3396, THEA 4093, MUEN XXXX, VOIC XXXX, MUSI XXXX, with departmental approval. Taken for 4 semesters.
- 5
Satisfies Core Curriculum requirement for Component Area VI (U.S. History).
- 6
Block Courses are restricted until after the successful completion of the program-specific audition/portfolio and interview process.
- 7
Satisfies Core Curriculum requirement for Component Area VII (Political Science/Government).
- 8
See, DANC and THEA Elective listings below.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| DANC Electives 8 | ||
| Select 3 from the following: | 9 | |
| Advance DANC Elective | ||
| Tap Dance Technique I | ||
| Tap Dance Technique II | ||
| Theatre Internship | ||
| Stage Movement I for the Actor | ||
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| THEA Electives 8 | ||
| Select 3 of the following: | 9 | |
| Stage Make Up | ||
| Voice II for the Actor | ||
| Advanced Stage Make Up | ||
| Advanced Acting: Classical Theatre | ||
| Improvisational Techniques | ||
| Meisner Technique | ||
| Realized Performance or Production | ||
| Theatre Internship | ||
| Stage Combat | ||
| Playwriting | ||
| Directing II | ||
Notes
Students must earn a 2.0 minimum overall GPA in all coursework.
Students must meet a 2.5 minimum GPA in all major coursework.
Students must earn a 2.0 minimum SHSU GPA in all coursework.
Students must meet a 2.5 minimum SHSU major GPA in all major coursework.
Students must earn a "C" or better in all major coursework.
Sophomore Gate. In conjunction with classes in acting, dance, and voice, musical theatre majors will participate in an assessment interview at the conclusion of the sophomore year (or end of first year for transfer students) with musical theatre faculty to determine the student’s progress and potential for completion of the BFA in Musical Theatre degree.
Musical Theatre Juries. Those falling below published standards within the Department of Theatre and Musical Theatre Handbook, may be put on Departmental Probation. Continued assignment to probation may result in dismissal from the degree program.
The Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB) marketable skills initiative is part of the state’s 60x30TX plan and was designed to help students articulate their skills to employers. Marketable skills are those skills valued by employers and/or graduate programs that can be applied in a variety of work or education settings and may include interpersonal, cognitive, and applied skill areas.
The BFA in Musical Theatre With Theatre Emphasis is designed to provide graduates with the following marketable skills:
- Creative, analytical, investigative, and pedagogical skills.
- Collaboration and professionalism as a member of a team.
- Expression of ideas both orally and in performance.
- Clear communication and active listening skills.
