Bachelor of Fine Arts with a major in Musical Theatre

For students attending classes at Mohave Community College and preparing to transfer to The University of Arizona, the following course work is recommended. A maximum of 72 units of community college credit may be applied to a bachelor’s degree program at The University of Arizona. Refer to The University of Arizona On-line Catalog or contact the College of Fine Arts (621-1301) for additional information.

An audition is required the semester prior to enrollment in the Theatre Arts Department.

MAJOR REQUIREMENTS

Musical theatre majors must complete a minimum of eight units of course work in private instruction. In addition, course work in conducted ensembles or musical productions is required.

THEATRE ARTS--8 units

• THE 111, 113, 115

GENERAL EDUCATION SKILLS AND PROFICIENCIES

ENGLISH--6 units

• ENG 101, 102

MATHEMATICS--3 units

• MAT 151

College algebra is the minimum mathematics requirement. One of the following higher level mathematics courses may be substituted:

• MAT 211, 221, 231, 241, 260

ORAL COMMUNICATION--3 units

• Complete this course work after transfer to the UA.

GENERAL EDUCATION STUDY AREAS
A course may not be used to fulfill requirements in more than one study area.

WESTERN CIVILIZATION--6-9 units

• Option 1 -- HIS 135, 136
• Option 2 -- HUM 241, 242, 243 or 244
• Option 3 -- any combination - ART 130, 230; PHI 101, 151

SCIENCE--3 units (with or without laboratory)

• Astronomy -- AST 101
• Biology -- BIO - any course
• Chemistry -- CHM - any course
• Geology -- GLG 101
• Physics -- PHY 111, 112

INDIVIDUALS, SOCIETIES AND INSTITUTIONS--6 units

• Administration of Justice -- AJS 135, 137, 235, 237, 239, 248, 261
• Anthropology -- ANT - any course
• History -- HIS 100, 131, 132, 133, 134, 137, 231, 232, 234, 240
• Philosophy -- PHI 205
• Political Science -- POL - any course
• Psychology -- PSY - any course
• Sociology -- SOC - any course

NON-WESTERN AND MINORITY STUDIES--3 units

• ANT 201 or HIS 234 or HIS 240

ARTS--6 units

• MUS 103, 203

GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS OUTSIDE THE MAJOR DEPARTMENT
The following courses may be completed at Mohave Community College for application to this requirement.

• Dramatic Literature -- ENG 231 or 232 and ENG 261
• Music Literature -- MUS 280, 281

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Last updated March 20, 2000