Program Admission Notes:
Transfer students should apply to Western Carolina University at applynow.wcu.edu. A minimum 2.2 GPA is required for consideration, however, this does not guarantee admission. We recommend that you aim for an average cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above on 12+ hours of college credit for competitiveness with other incoming transfer applicants.
Please note that admission to the institution does not guarantee admission to specific programs, and some programs do require a supplemental application. Check the program website at WCU.edu for supplemental application details and instructions, or reach out to the Office of Undergraduate Admissions at 828.227.7317.
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Contact:
Advising Center
transferadvising@wcu.edu
Revised:
May, 2024
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College Level Foreign Language Requirements:
No foreign language requirement for this program.
Major-Specific Course Recommendations:
Students are encouraged to build the Community College course recommendations below into the associate degree to best prepare for the intended major.
| Recommended CC Course |
Credit
Hours |
University Equivalent |
Associate Degree
Requirement Fulfilled |
University Requirement Fulfilled |
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DRA 130: Acting I
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3
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THEA 19A: Lower Level Elective
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Elective/Pre-Major Courses
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Required Course
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HUM 160: Introduction to Film
OR
ENG 235: Survey of Film As Lit
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3
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University Equivalencies
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Elective/Pre-Major Courses
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Required Course
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Remaining Associate Degree Requirements:
In addition to major-specific course recommendations above, students should work with a community college advisor to select additional community college courses to fulfill the remaining associate degree requirements identified below.
| Recommended CC Course |
Credit
Hours |
University Equivalent |
Associate Degree
Requirement Fulfilled |
University Requirement Fulfilled |
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ENG 111: Writing and Inquiry
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3
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ENGL 101: Writing and Rhetoric
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English Composition
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General Education
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ENG 112: Writing/Research in the Disc
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3
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ENGL 202: Writing and Critical Inquiry
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English Composition
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General Education
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COM 231: Public Speaking
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3
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COMM 201: Foundations of Communication
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UGETC Humanities/Fine Arts
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General Education
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Student Choice/No Preference
(Approved Course Options)
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6
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University Equivalencies
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UGETC Humanities/Fine Arts
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General Education
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Student Choice/No Preference
(Approved Course Options)
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9
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University Equivalencies
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UGETC Social/Behavioral Sciences
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General Education
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Student Choice/No Preference
(Approved Course Options)
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3
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University Equivalencies
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UGETC Math
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General Education
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Student Choice/No Preference
(Approved Course Options)
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4
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University Equivalencies
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UGETC Natural Sciences
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General Education
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Student Choice/No Preference
(Approved Course Options)
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14
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University Equivalencies
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Additional General Education Courses
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General Education
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ACA 122: College Transfer Success
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1
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ELEC 19A: Lower Level Electives
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Academic Transition
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Elective
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Student Choice/No Preference
(Approved Course Options)
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8
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University Equivalencies
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Elective/Pre-Major Courses
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Elective
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Additional Information From Western Carolina University:
The BFA in Theater: Musical Theatre is competitive and requires an application to be admitted to the program. Because of the requirements, please plan for more time at WCU.
Admission to the University does not guarantee admission in to the School of Stage and Screen.
ALL students interested in studying at WCU's School of Stage and Screen must apply online at: getaccepted.com/wcu.
“All the world is a stage” and at WCU we’ll prepare you—the singer, dancer, and actor—to step onto the professional stage of musical theatre. From world-class faculty to cutting-edge facilities to a rigorous curriculum, we’ll provide you with a strong foundation in the performance and technical aspects of musical theatre and equip you with the tools you need for a professional career or graduate study. Entrance into the BFA in Theatre - Musical Theatre is competitive and is by admission/interview only.
For acceptance into the BFA program in Acting for Stage and Screen, Musical Theatre, or Entertainment Design, and Technology, students must be extended an invitation into the program after a live audition or interview process. Students are then evaluated artistically and academically each year through the Program Continuation Policy.
A minimum GPA of 2.50 is required for graduation with the BFA degree.
Admission requirements include the standard undergraduate admissions process for the University as well as a live audition or interview through the School of Stage and Screen.
Note: Entrance into each program in the School of Stage and Screen in competitive. Please refer to the school’s website for details on the admission process and live audition requirements for individual programs.
This degree is for the performance student with the addition of voice, dance, and musical components.
Apply to the School. Complete the application form. This application is only for the school, not for WCU, you must apply to Western Carolina University separately.
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2 letter of reference concerning your prospect for professional study.
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A head shot (or recent photo).
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Resume.
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A short Essay on why you are interested in the Musical Theatre program with the School of Stage & Screen (1-2 pages).
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Two contrasting 32 bar cuts (approximately 1 minute each) of selections pulled from the musical theatre spectrum.
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1 minute monologue
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Dance Call Video (required for zoom and live auditions)
Dance for Live at WCU Auditions:
All candidates must participate in a dance class (warm-up and several combinations). Applicants must wear standard rehearsal attire or clothing and shoes that allow for ease of movement. Sandals and tennis shoes are not considered proper attire. Jazz shoes/booties are suggested, however, other dance shoes are allowed. Tap shoes are not necessary for the audition.
Remaining Bachelor’s Degree Requirements at University:
| University Course |
Credit
Hours |
University Course Notes |
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Stage and Screen Core BFA Requirements
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21 |
Note: THEA 270 must be taken every semester for 1 credit for a total of 4 credits. THEA 371 must be taken every semester for 1 credit for a total of 4 credits, at the Junior/Senior level.
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THEA 124 - Stage and Film Makeup Credits: 3 (DRA 145 – Stage Make-Up Credits: 2)
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THEA 145 - Foundations of Stage and Screen Credits: 3
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THEA 270 - Theatre Arts Workshops I Credits: 1, R12 (DRA 170 – Play Production I Credits: 3 & DRA 171- Play Production II Credits: 3)
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THEA 303 - Script Analysis Credits: 3
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THEA 371 - Theatre Arts Workshops II Credits: 1, R4
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THEA 400 - History of Theatre Credits: 3 (DRA 211 – Theatre History I Credits: 3 & DRA 212 – Theatre History II Credits: 3)
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THEA 496 - Seminar in Professional Development Credits: 1
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Musical Theatre Concentration Requirements
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39 |
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THEA 106 - Applied Voice I Credits: 1, R3 (MUS 151A – Class Music I: Voice Credits: 1 & MUS 151V – Class Music I: Voice Credits: 1 or DRA 120 – Voice for Performance Credits: 3)
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THEA 148 - Musicianship for Musical Theatre I Credits: 3 (MUS 121 – Music Theory I Credits: 3 & MUS 121C – Music Theory I Credits: 3 & MUS 121L – Music Theory I Credits: 1)
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THEA 149 - Musicianship for Musical Theatre II Credits: 3 (MUS 122 – Music Theory II Credits: 3 & MUS 122C – Music Theory II Credits: 3 & MUS 122L – Music Theory II Credits: 1)
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THEA 206 - Applied Voice II Credits: 1, R3
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THEA 208 - Song Study Credits: 1
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THEA 209 - Musical Theatre Ensembles Credits: 1
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THEA 220 - Stage Movement Credits: 3
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THEA 240 - Voice and Articulation Credits: 3
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THEA 260 - Dialects Credits: 1
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THEA 285 - Acting II Credits: 3
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THEA 306 - Applied Voice III Credits: 1, R3
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THEA 341 - Acting III Credits: 3
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THEA 406 - Applied Voice IV Credits: 1, R3
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THEA 499 - BFA Thesis/Senior Showcase Credits: 2
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DA 255 - Tap I Credits: 2
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DA 261 - Ballet I Credits: 2, R4
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DA 303 - Ballet II Credits: 2, R4
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DA 305 - Jazz II Credits: 2, R4
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DA 264 - Jazz I Credits: 2, R4
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DA 402 - Musical Theatre Song & Dance Credits: 2
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Electives for Theatre BFA
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9 |
Students may take any other courses offered by the university as major electives totaling nine credit hours.
Musical Theatre: Nine credit hours. |
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General Electives
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30 |
To complete 120 hours, students may need to take additional General Electives (the number depends on how many Liberal Studies courses also count toward the major). |