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Dec 12, 2024
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2024-2025 Undergraduate Catalog
Musical Theatre B.A.
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 Return to: College of Design, Art, and Performance
TOTAL DEGREE HOURS: 120
Plans of Study
Through its curriculum and production program, students have the opportunity to prepare for a professional career in musical theatre or to continue their studies at the graduate level. Our exclusively undergraduate program boasts intensive studies in the disciplines of performance, design and theatre arts as well as a close working relationship with our nationally and internationally recognized faculty.
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University Admissions
Admission to the University is based on the University’s Undergraduate Admission Requirements that may be found by clicking on the following URLs: Required Courses: (57 credit hours)
State Mandated Common Course Prerequisites - Theatre B.A. (21-24 credit hours)
Following Florida BOG Regulation 8.010, state mandated common course prerequisites are lower-division courses that are required for progression into the upper division of a particular baccalaureate degree program.
Transfer students should complete the State Mandated Common Course Prerequisites at the lower level prior to entering the university. If these courses are not taken at a Florida College System institution, they must be completed before the degree is granted. Successful completion of the common prerequisites alone does not guarantee a student admission into the degree program.
Unless stated otherwise, a grade of C is the minimum acceptable grade in prerequisite courses.
- THE X000 Theatre and Culture - 3 credit hours
- THE X305 Script Analysis OR THE X300 Dramatic Literature - 3 credit hours
- THE X925 Colloquiums/Symposiums/Workshops - 1 credit hour*
- TPA X290 Technical Theatre Practicum I - 1 credit hour
- TPA X200 Introduction to Technical Theatre OR TPA X210 Stagecraft I - 3 credit hours
- TPP X190 Rehearsal and Performance Practicum I OR TPP X110 Acting I - 1-3 credit hours**
- THE X000-X999 OR TPA X000-X999 OR TPP X000-X999 - 3 credit hours
- THE X000-X999 OR TPA X000-X999 OR TPP X000-X999 - 3 credit hours
- THE X000-X999 OR TPA X000-X999 OR TPP X000-X999 - 3 credit hours
* Fulfilled by TPP 2190 Rehearsal and Performance Practicum I OR a second TPA 2290 Technical Theatre Practicum I
** TPP 2110 Acting 1 required for USF B.A. in Theatre Major Core
State Mathematics Pathway – Theatre B.A. (6 Credit Hours)
The Theatre B.A. uses the Mathematical Thinking in Context Mathematics Pathway with the following requirements:
College of Design, Art, and Performance Core: 1 course; 2 credit hours
Musical Theatre Major Core Courses: 6 courses; 8 credit hours
History Core: 3 courses; 9 Credit Hours
All students are required to take Musical Theatre History and Literature and Theatre History I OR Theatre History II. They must take one more additional history class in Dance, Music, or Theatre.
Voice and Musicianship Classes: 8 credit hours
All students are required to take TPP 1104 Musical Theatre Musicianship, and take 6 credits through any of the vocal performance options.
Dance Core: 12 Credit Hours
Students are required to take 12 credit hours of dance, it is HIGHLY recommended to do them across 6 semesters. Students may audition for other dance classes as a substitute, but this is dependent upon successful audition and space.
Musical Theatre Acting Core: 5 courses; 15 credits
Students are required to take all of the following classes, some classes will require a successful audition for access.
Musical Theatre Creation: 1 course; 3 credits
Students must select one of the following (pending audition/permission) or get an approved substitute with an advisor:
Audition and Portfolio Review
All students desiring admittance into the upper level musical theatre performance courses must audition. This normally occurs after the completion of the sophomore year. GPA Requirements
Major GPA (All USF courses which are applied to major requirements): 2.0
General Education GPA (All USF courses which are applied to General Education requirements): 2.0
USF GPA: 2.0
Overall GPA: 2.0 Grading Requirements
A minimum grade of C is required in major courses. Residency Requirement
Department and College of Design, Art, and Performance Major Academic Residency Requirement - 50% of major must be completed at USF
USF Academic Residency Requirement - 30 of the last 60 hours earned must be from USF
Accreditation Information
USF is fully accredited by the National Association of Schools of Theatre (NAST), the National Association of Schools of Dance (NASD), and the National Association of Schools of Music (NASM) Research Opportunities
All undergraduate students in any degree program can participate in undergraduate research. There are a number of options to receive academic credit for a mentored research experience and to have the experience show on the official transcript. Students who wish to enroll in an undergraduate research course should consult with their academic advisor to understand how the credit will apply towards the degree requirements. If no credit is needed, students may be eligible to enroll in the 0-credit IDS 2912 , IDS 4914 or IDS 4910 courses. These courses will not impact degree credits or GPA but will show on an official transcript and document the experience. The Office of High Impact Practices and Undergraduate Research will assist students in understanding the various course options. Advising Information
USF students schedule advising appointments online through USF Archivum Platform. Students are encouraged to meet with their advisor each semester to discuss course planning, degree progression, and career preparation. For questions, TheatreAndDance@usf.edu Plans of Study - Musical Theatre B.A.
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