Bachelor of Fine Arts, Major in Musical Theatre with Dance Emphasis
As of the 2026-2027 Catalog, this program is no longer accepting students and is pending deletion.
A Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in musical theatre is available with an emphasis in theatre or dance. This is a 138 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 with Dance Emphasis | ||
| 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 3127 | ||
| THEA 1364 | Beginning Acting | 3 |
| THEA 2367 | Play Analysis | 3 |
| Theatre Block Courses 2 | ||
| The following courses are restricted until after the successful completion of the program-specific audition / portfolio and interview process. | ||
| THEA 2330 | Stage Make Up | 3 |
| THEA 2336 | Voice I for the Actor | 3 |
| THEA 2368 | Intermediate Acting | 3 |
| THEA 3117 | Musical Theatre Workshop (8 semesters) 3 | 8 |
| THEA 3360 | History Of The Theatre I | 3 |
| THEA 3369 | Advanced Acting: Modern Theatre | 3 |
| THEA 3372 | Improvisational Techniques | 3 |
| 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 |
| THEA 4190 | Senior Showcase | 1 |
| Dance Emphasis--Musical Theatre Major | ||
| Select 9 hours of electives from the following | 9 | |
Advanced DANC electives | ||
| Tap Dance Technique I | ||
| Tap Dance Technique II | ||
| Stage Movement I for the Actor 2 | ||
THEA 3395 | 2 | |
| Theatre Internship 2 | ||
| Dance Course Requirements | ||
| Dance Electives (8 semesters) | 16 | |
| Music Course Requirements | ||
| MTVO 1201 | Musical Theatre Applied Voice (4 semesters) 4 | 8 |
| MTVO 3100 | (2 semesters) 5 | 2 |
| 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 |
| Total Hours | 138 | |
- 1
MATH 1332 is recommended.
- 2
The courses are restricted until after the successful completion of the program-specific audition/portfolio and interview process.
- 3
Or up to 4 hours of THEA 3114, THEA 3396, THEA 4093, MUEN XXXX, MUSI XXXX, with departmental approval.
- 4
Or up to 4 hours of THEA 3396 THEA 4093, MUEN XXXX, VOIC XXXX, MUSI XXXX, with department approval.
- 5
Or THEA 3114 or MUEN XXXX, with departmental approval.
Notes
Students must earn a 2.75 minimum overall GPA in all coursework.
Students must meet a 2.75 minimum overall major GPA in all major coursework.
Students must earn a 2.75 minimum SHSU GPA in all coursework.
Students must meet a 2.75 minimum SHSU major GPA 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.
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 II1 | 3 | Dance Elective2 | 2 |
| Component Area V | 3 | ENGL 13023 | 3 |
| Component Area IX | 1 | MTVO 12014 | 2 |
| Dance Elective2 | 2 | THEA 1115, 1116, 1117, or THEA 3127 | 1 |
| ENGL 13013 | 3 | THEA 23306 | 3 |
| MTVO 12014 | 2 | THEA 2367 | 3 |
| THEA 1364 | 3 | THEA 2368 or 33726 | 3 |
| THEA 31175 | 1 | THEA 31175,6 | 1 |
| 18 | 18 | ||
| Second Year | |||
| Fall | Hours | Spring | Hours |
| Component Area III | 4 | Component III | 4 |
| Dance Elective2 | 2 | Dance Elective2 | 2 |
| MTVO 12014 | 2 | MTVO 12014 | 2 |
| MUSI 1115 | 1 | MUSI 1116 | 1 |
| MUSI 1226 | 2 | MUSI 1227 | 2 |
| THEA 23366 | 3 | POLS 23057 | 3 |
| THEA 2368 or 3372 | 3 | THEA 31175,6 | 1 |
| THEA 31175,6 | 1 | THEA 4366 or 43326 | 3 |
| 18 | 18 | ||
| Third Year | |||
| Fall | Hours | Spring | Hours |
| Component Area VIII | 3 | Component Area IV | 3 |
| Dance Elective2 | 2 | Dance Elective2 | 2 |
| HSTY 13018 | 3 | HSTY 13028 | 3 |
| MTVO 31009 | 1 | MTVO 32014 | 2 |
| MTVO 32014 | 2 | POLS 23067 | 3 |
| THEA 3369 | 3 | THEA 1115, 1116, 1117, or THEA 3127 | 1 |
| THEA 3117 | 1 | THEA 31175,6 | 1 |
| THEA 4366 or 43326 | 3 | THEA 43716 | 3 |
| 18 | 18 | ||
| Fourth Year | |||
| Fall | Hours | Spring | Hours |
| Component Area IX | 3 | Dance Elective2 | 2 |
| Dance Elective2 | 2 | Dance Emphasis Electives 10 | 6 |
| Dance Emphasis Electives 10 | 3 | MTVO 32014 | 2 |
| MTVO 31009 | 1 | THEA 31175,6 | 1 |
| MTVO 32014 | 2 | THEA 41906 | 1 |
| THEA 31175,6 | 1 | THEA 43316 | 3 |
| THEA 33606 | 3 | ||
| 15 | 15 | ||
| Total Hours: 138 | |||
- 1
MATH 1332 is recommended.
- 2
Taken for 8 semesters.
- 3
Satisfies the Core Curriculum requirement for Component Area I (Communication).
- 4
Or up to 4 hours of THEA 3396, THEA 4093, MUEN XXXX, VOIC XXXX, MUSI XXXX, with department approval. Taken for 4 semesters.
- 5
Or up to 4 hours of THEA 3114, THEA 3396, THEA 4093, MUEN XXXX, MUSI XXXX with departmental approval. Taken for 8 semesters.
- 6
The courses are restricted until after the successful completion of the program-specific audition/portfolio and interview process.
- 7
Satisfies the Core Curriculum requirement for Component Area VII (Political Science/Government).
- 8
Satisfies the Core Curriculum requirement for Component Area VI (U.S. History).
- 9
Taken for 2 semesters.
- 10
See Emphasis Elective Course list below.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Dance Emphasis Elective Courses 10 | ||
| Advance DANC Elective | ||
| DANC 1228 | Tap Dance Technique I | 2 |
| DANC 2228 | Tap Dance Technique II | 2 |
| THEA 3373 | Stage Movement I for the Actor | 3 |
| THEA 3395 | 3 | |
| THEA 4093 | Theatre Internship | 3 |
Notes
Students must earn a 2.75 minimum overall GPA in all coursework.
Students must meet a 2.75 minimum overall major GPA in all major coursework.
Students must earn a 2.75 minimum SHSU GPA in all coursework.
Students must meet a 2.75 minimum SHSU major GPA 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.
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 Dance 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.
