Musical Theatre, BFA

Admission requirements

Students interested in the Musical Theatre major should already have a strong background in vocal performance and acting.  Dance experience is a plus but not required. 

Please consult the CCPA Admission and Audition Information webpage for the BFA in Musical Theatre audition requirements.

Residency Requirement

A student must complete at least 60 credit hours at Roosevelt University.

Grade Requirements

A student must earn at least C- in all Theatre Conservatory coursework and maintain a GPA of 3.0 in all courses in their major subject area.

Requirements

Theatre, Music and Dance Requirements
THAR 099PERFORMANCE ATTENDANCE (eight semesters))0
THAR 100FUNDAMENTALS OF MUSIC THEORY3
THAR 116ENSEMBLE SINGING1
THAR 125MUSICIANSHIP-MUSICAL THEATRE3
THAR 126KEYBOARD SKILL-MUSICAL THEATRE2
THAR 191INTRODUCTION TO PROFESSIONAL THEATRE: SOCIAL JUSTICE THROUGH PERFORMING ARTS1
THAR 203SCRIPT ANALYSIS1
THAR 206FUNDAMENTALS OF ACTING I (plus lab)3
THAR 207FUNDAMENTALS OF ACTING II (plus lab)3
THAR 220VOICE & SPEECH FOR THE ACTOR I3
THAR 221VOICE AND SPEECH FOR THE ACTOR II3
THAR 225INTERMEDIATE ACTING I (plus lab)4
THAR 226INTERMEDIATE ACTING II (plus lab)4
THAR 231ACTING ON CAMERA I3
THAR 232PERFORMING SHAKESPEARE3
THAR 242DIALECTS3
THAR 247INTRODUCTION TO TECHNICAL THEATRE2
THAR 250FRESHMAN REHEARSAL & PERFORM1
THAR 270VOICE AND SPEECH FOR THE ACTOR III2
THAR 292SOCIAL JUSTICE THROUGHOUT THEATRE HISTORY I3
THAR 293SOCIAL JUSTICE THROUGHOUT THEATRE HISTORY II3
THAR 320ACTING MUSICAL STAGE I3
THAR 321ACTING FOR MUSICAL STAGE II3
THAR 322ACTING FOR MUSICAL STAGE III3
THAR 323ACTING FOR MUSICAL STAGE IV3
THAR 324HISTORY OF MUSICAL THEATRE3
THAR 326ENSEMBLE FOR THE MUSICAL STAGE3
THAR 328SPECIAL TOPICS IN MUSICAL THEATRE (two semesters)4
THAR 340AUDITION AND THEATRE BUSINESS3
THAR 348STAGE DIRECTING I3
THAR 350REHEARSAL & PERFORMANCE (7 semesters)4
THAR 371STAGE COMBAT I3
THAR 383AMERICAN THEATER: DRAMATIC VISIONS OF SOCIAL JUSTICE1
THAR 385PERFORMANCE ART I3
THAR 388ADVANCED ACTING PERIOD STYLES3
TDAN 210JAZZ: BEGINNING/INTERMEDIATE I1
TDAN 211BEGINNING/INTERMEDIATE JAZZ II1
TDAN 220MT BALLET I1
TDAN 221MT BALLET II1
TDAN 330TAP: BEGINNING/INTERMEDIATE I1
TDAN 331BEGINNING/INTERMEDIATE TAP II1
TDAN 344MUSICAL THEATER STYLES I1
TDAN 345MUSICAL THEATER STYLES II1
Private Voice TVOI (seven semesters)14
Core Requirements (General Education)
Communication Requirement
ENG 101COMPOSITION I: CRITICAL READING & WRITING3
ENG 102COMPOSITION II: INTRODUCTION TO ACADEMIC RESEARCH3
ENG 205SHAKESPEARE IN CONTEXT3
Ideas Across Disciplines
3 credits in coursework categorized as Ideas.3
Mathematics and Science
3 credits in Math or Science 3
General Coursework
Three courses in NON-CCPA coursework including Social Science, Humanities, Business and Education 19
Total Credit Hours139
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Courses chosen in consultation with Advisor. No applied or studio coursework can be counted for general education.

Your degree map is a general guide suggesting courses to complete each term on the academic pathway to your degree. It is based on the most current scheduling information from your academic program. Your program’s degree map is reviewed annually and updated as schedules change (although you retain the same course requirements as long as you are continuously enrolled in your degree program).

Always work closely with your academic advisor to understand curriculum requirements and scheduling, as each student’s academic plan can look slightly different.

Year 1
FallCredit HoursSpringCredit Hours
ENG 1013ENG 1023
THAR 1003THAR 1253
THAR 1161THAR 2073
THAR 2063THAR 207A
THAR 206ATHAR 1262
THAR 2472THAR 2031
THAR 1911THAR 2213
THAR 2501THAR 0990
THAR 0990THAR 3500
TDAN 2201TDAN 2211
THAR 2203TVOI 1022
 18 18
Year 2
FallCredit HoursSpringCredit Hours
THAR 0990Ideas Attribute Course or ENG 2053
Ideas Attribute Course or ENG 2053THAR 2263
THAR 2253THAR 2702
THAR 2923THAR 2933
THAR 3203THAR 3213
THAR 225 IA Lab: Physical Acting I1THAR 3500
TDAN 2101THAR 226 IA Lab: Physical Acting I1
TVOI 1032TDAN 2111
THAR 3501TVOI 1042
 THAR 0990
 17 18
Year 3
FallCredit HoursSpringCredit Hours
THAR 2323THAR 3223
THAR 3263THAR 3243
THAR 3283THAR 3853
THAR 3483TVOI 2012
TVOI 1042THAR 3501
TDAN 3301TDAN 3311
THAR 3500THAR 0990
THAR 0990General Studies according to requirements3
General Studies according to requirements3 
 18 16
Year 4
FallCredit HoursSpringCredit Hours
THAR 2313THAR 3713
THAR 3403THAR 3831
THAR 2423THAR 3883
THAR 3281THAR 3233
TVOI 2022TDAN 3451
TDAN 3441TVOI 2032
THAR 3501THAR 3501
THAR 0990THAR 0990
General Studies according to requirements3General Studies according to requirements3
 17 17
Total Credit Hours 139