Certificate of Achievement (Transcripted): Musical Theatre Teaching - Acting Emphasis

Below is a sample academic plan that shows you how you can complete your Certificate in a timely manner. Your path may look different depending on your circumstances?for example, if you attend part-time, choose to take Intersession or Summer courses, or have earned prior credit (Credit for Prior Learning, Dual Enrollment, Transfer Credit). You are required to meet with a counselor to set up a comprehensive education plan that is tailored to your individual circumstances and goals.

The Musical Theatre Teaching certificate program and pathway is designed to prepare the student for performance and pedagogy competency in the field of musical theatre with an emphasis in acting.

Utilize the performance and pedagogical skills required to obtain employment as a musical theatreperformer and instructor.

Employ analytical skills through written and verbal script and score analysis.

Assess professional work ethic in musical theatreperformances and provide verbal feedback of acting techniques.

Program Map

GE General Education Course
M Major Course
E Elective Course
SI Summer/Intersession Course *
* Course is appropriate for Summer and Intersession, which are accelerated terms.

Getting Started

Comprehensive Education Plan: You are required to meet with a counselor for a comprehensive educational plan that is tailored to your individual circumstances and goals. Please schedule an appointment with a counselor in your first semester.

First Semester

12 units
THEA 186
Voice for the Actor
An academic study and practical application of the efficient and effective use of the speaking voice, particularly in meeting the unique demands of acting for the stage. Focus will be placed on exercises designed to identify and correct breathing problems, diction problems, and to create conscious control of speech function.
*Offered every 2 years
    THEA 180
    Intermediate Musical Theatre Techniques
    This course explores intermediate level techniques of acting, singing and movement for musical theatre through theatrical exercises, auditions, solo and group performances.
    • Prerequisite: THEA 178
    THEA 181
    Intermediate Musical Theatre Workshop
    Intermediate level development and exploration of musical theatre skills. Students will become proficient musical theatre artists through theatrical exercises, audition and dance techniques and solo and group performances.
    *Spring Course Only
    • Prerequisite: THEA 179
    CHOICE: Acting Emphasis Elective