Musical Theatre Certificate of Achievement

Musical theatre actors must be able to effectively interpret scripts and songs while also being well versed in a variety of dance styles. This certificate allows students to explore interdisciplinary skills required for success in the field, to understand professional ethics and to prepare themselves for the rigorous physical and emotional demands of a musical theatre career.

Learning Outcomes

Upon satisfactory completion of this program students will be able to:
  1. Students will effectively interpret musical theatre scripts and songs.
  2. Students will integrate interdisciplinary performance skills required for success in the musical theatre field.

Program Requirements

Course Code Title Units
Required Courses
MUS 007History of Musical Theatre3
or TA 007 History of Musical Theatre
TA 002Acting I3
TA 003Acting II3
Select 2 courses from the following (4 units):
MUS 022AVoice I2
MUS 022BVoice II2
MUS 022CVoice III2
MUS 023AJazz/Rock/Pop Voice I (Jazz/Rock/Pop Voice I)2
MUS 023BJazz/Rock/Pop Voice II (Jazz/Rock/Pop Voice II)2
Select 2 units from the following courses:2
DANC 076A
Dance, Ballet
OR
DANC 073A
& DANC 075
Dance, Jazz
and Dance, Tap
Select 3 units from the following courses:3
MUS 086
Musical Theatre Performance
or TA 096
 Musical Theatre Performance
OR
MUS 084
& MUS 085
Musical Theatre Performance
and Musical Theatre Performance
OR
TA 094
& TA 095
Musical Theatre Performance
and Musical Theatre Performance
CERTIFICATE TOTAL18