Fayetteville State University

Transfer Guide

Fayetteville State University
Theatre, BA

Transfer Guide for Associate in Arts

2026-2027

Delivery Method: On-Campus

Program Admission Notes:

To apply to FSU as a transfer student:

Graduated from high school or obtained a GED/Adult Diploma

Have at least 24 transferable credits with a minimum 2.0 cumulative GPA

 

Program Admission Requirements:

Prospective students must audition and/or participate in a portfolio review, as determined by Theatre faculty, to gain admission to the Theatre program. The format of this evaluation will depend on the applicant’s intended area of study and will assess the skills and potential necessary for success in the program.

Contact:

Office for Adult Learners, Transfer, and Military
adultlearnerstransfermilitary@uncfsu.edu

Revised: May, 2026

College Level Foreign Language Requirements:

This program requires 3 credits of foreign language.

Major-Specific Course Recommendations:

Students are encouraged to build the North Carolina Community College (NCCC) course recommendations below into the associate degree to best prepare for the intended university and major.

Recommended NCCC Course Credit
Hours		 University Equivalent Associate Degree
Requirement Fulfilled		 University Requirement Fulfilled
DRA 111: Theatre Appreciation 3 THEA 203: Introduction to Theatre UGETC Humanities/Fine Arts Required Course, General Education
Foreign Lang. 111: Elementary Level I 3 University Equivalencies Additional General Education Courses Required Course, General Education
DRA 170: Play Production I 3 THEA 141: Production Practicum Elective/Pre-Major Courses Required Course
COM 231: Public Speaking 3 SPEE 200: Introduction to Speech UGETC Humanities/Fine Arts Suggested Course, General Education
HIS 111: World Civilizations I 3 HIST 110: World History to 1600 UGETC Social/Behavioral Sciences Suggested Course, General Education
HIS 131: American History I 3 HIST 211: The United States to 1865 UGETC Social/Behavioral Sciences Suggested Course, General Education
DRA 135: Acting for the Camera I 3 THEA 310: Acting for the Media Elective/Pre-Major Courses Suggested Course
ART 130: Basic Drawing 2 ART 121: Basic Drawing Elective/Pre-Major Courses Suggested Course
ART 281: Sculpture I 3 ART 231: Introduction to Sculpture Elective/Pre-Major Courses Suggested Course

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 NCCC Course Credit
Hours		 University Equivalent Associate Degree
Requirement Fulfilled		 University Requirement Fulfilled
ENG 111: Writing and Inquiry 3 ENGL 110: English Composition I English Composition General Education
ENG 112: Writing/Research in the Disc 3 ENGL 120: English Composition II English Composition General Education
Student Choice/No Preference (Approved Course Options) 3 University Equivalencies UGETC Humanities/Fine Arts General Education
Student Choice/No Preference (Approved Course Options) 3 University Equivalencies UGETC Social/Behavioral Sciences General Education
MAT 143: Quantitative Literacy 3 MATH 126: Quantitative Reasoning UGETC Math General Education
Student Choice/No Preference (Approved Course Options) 4 University Equivalencies UGETC Natural Sciences General Education
ACA 122: Transfer & Career Success 1 UNIV 110: University Studies Academic Transition General Education
Student Choice/No Preference (Approved Course Options) 10 University Equivalencies Additional General Education Courses General Education
Student Choice/No Preference (Approved Course Options) 3 University Equivalencies Elective/Pre-Major Courses Elective

Additional Information From Fayetteville State University:

A transfer student only has to complete the number of practicums equal to the number of academic years they have been at FSU.

Any remaining required credits need to be fulfilled with theatre electives.

Any course not taken as a requirement may serve as a theatre elective.

Remaining Bachelor’s Degree Requirements at University:

University Course Credit
Hours		 University Course Notes
Major Required Courses 42

Collaboration and Leadership: 15 Credits

THEA 141 - Production Practicum Fundamentals (to be taken freshman year)

THEA 241 - Production Practicum Intermediate (to be taken sophomore year)

THEA 341 - Production Practicum Advanced (to be taken junior year)

THEA 450 - Senior Seminar

Choose 3 credits from:

THEA 320 - Playwriting for Stage and Screen

THEA 333 - Play Directing for Stage and Screen

Performance: 9 Credits

THEA 206 - Acting I

Choose 6 credits from:

DANC 325 - Physical Performance Lab I

DANC 326 - Physical Performance Lab II

DANC 327 - Physical Performance Lab III

THEA 238 - Stage Movement

THEA 310 - Acting for the Media

THEA 311 - Spoken Word

 

THEA 315 - Acting II

THEA 402 - Acting III

Technical Production and Design: 12 Credits

THEA 218 - Introduction to Makeup

THEA 236 - Stagecraft OR THEA 237 - Scene Technology

THEA 305 - Principles of Design

Choose 3 credits from:

THEA 217 - Costume Technology

THEA 347 - Lighting Technology

THEA 403 - Stage Design

THEA 404 - CAD (Computer Aided Drafting) for the Stage

THEA 405 - Lighting Design

THEA 406 - Costume Design

Culture and History: 6 Credits

THEA 211 - History of Theatre I

Choose 3 credits from:

THEA 420 - African American Theatre

THEA 242 - Contemporary World Drama

THEA 250 - Shakespeare Studio

THEA 251 - Shakespeare, Hamilton, Hip-Hop, and the Language of Performance

THEA 252 - Shakespeare and Social Justice

THEA 259 - American Musical Theatre

THEA 212 - History of Theatre II

DANC 255 - Dance History

DANC 320 - Cultural Dance for Contemporary Applications: Cultural Dance for Contemporary Applications
Major Electives or Concentration 15

Choose from major electives or complete a concentration.

All THEA courses not required elsewhere for the degree.

Major Electives

Select at least five of the following:

COMM 211 - Phonetics

COMM 212 - Voice and Diction

ENGL 411 - Shakespeare

THEA 142 - Production Lab Fundamentals

THEA 217 - Costume Technology

THEA 236 - Stagecraft

THEA 238 - Stage Movement

THEA 242 - Contemporary World Drama

THEA 243 - Production Lab Intermediate

THEA 250 - Shakespeare Studio

THEA 251 - Shakespeare, Hamilton, Hip-Hop, and the Language of Performance

THEA 252 - Shakespeare and Social Justice

THEA 259 - American Musical Theatre

THEA 260 - Performance Laboratory

THEA 310 - Acting for the Media

THEA 311 - Spoken Word

THEA 315 - Acting II

THEA 342 - Production Lab Advanced

THEA 347 - Lighting Technology

THEA 349 - Devised Theatre

THEA 402 - Acting III

THEA 403 - Stage Design

THEA 404 - CAD (Computer Aided Drafting) for the Stage

THEA 405 - Lighting Design

THEA 406 - Costume Design

THEA 411 - Children’s Theatre for School and Community

THEA 412 - Stage Management

THEA 413 - Drama Theory and Criticism I

THEA 414 - Drama Theory Criticism II

THEA 415 - Theatre and Live Event Management

THEA 420 - African American Theatre

THEA 421 - Play and Media Production

THEA 430 - Theatre Internship

THEA 495 - Special Topics in Theatre

Up to one additional DANC course

 

Up to six credits of non-THEA courses listed in concentrations may be counted toward Major Electives

Costume, Cosplay, and Fashion Concentration Up to three credits of non-THEA courses listed in concentrations may be counted toward Major Electives.

ART 121 - Basic Drawing THEA 217 - Costume Technology THEA 218 - Introduction to Makeup

Choose 3 credits from:

ART 231 - Introduction to Sculpture ART 372 - Mold Making and Casting Processes

Choose 3 credits from:

ART 450 - Studio Problems THEA 406 - Costume Design THEA 495 - Special Topics in Theatre

 

Education Concentration Up to three credits of non-THEA courses listed in concentrations may be counted toward Major Electives.

EDUC 211 - Laboratory Experiences in Area Schools

EDUC 310 - Foundations of Education

EDUC 330 - Educational Psychology and Human Development

EDUC 331 - Instructional Design and Assessment of Learning

SPED 320 - Education of the Exceptional Child

 

Media Performance Concentration Up to three credits of non-THEA courses listed in concentrations may be counted toward Major Electives.

Five courses (15 credits) from the following:

COMM 211 - Phonetics

COMM 355 - Multi Camera Studio Production

COMM 445 - Documentary and Short Film Production

THEA 310 - Acting for the Media

THEA 311 - Spoken Word

THEA 320 - Playwriting for Stage and Screen

THEA 333 - Play Directing for Stage and Screen

THEA 421 - Play and Media Production

THEA 495 - Special Topics in Theatre

If Theatre major, only one of THEA 320 and THEA 333 can be applied; other course used as degree requirement.

Media Production Concentration Up to three credits of non-THEA courses listed in concentrations may be counted toward Major Electives.

Five courses (15 credits) from the following:

COMM 245 - Introduction to Audio Production

COMM 255 - Introduction to Video Production

COMM 270 - Lighting for TV and Film

COMM 295 - Digital Editing for Audio and Video Production

COMM 355 - Multi Camera Studio Production

THEA 347 - Lighting Technology

THEA 404 - CAD (Computer Aided Drafting) for the Stage

THEA 405 - Lighting Design

THEA 421 - Play and Media Production

THEA 495 - Special Topics in Theatre
Electives 22

Theatre majors may choose a minor from any program other than Theatre.
Foreign Language Courses 3

Any foreign language course taken as a requirement may not be doubled for the Theatre elective.