University General Course Catalog 2025-2026 (DRAFT) 
    
    Dec 23, 2024  
University General Course Catalog 2025-2026 (DRAFT)

Musical Theatre, B.A. (TMCC)


Students who start their career at Truckee Meadows Community College may complete a Bachelor of Arts degree with a major in Musical Theatre by following the course of study described below.

TMCC Program to be completed - Associate of Arts, Fine Arts - Theatre Emphasis or Dance Emphasis


  • A candidate for a bachelor’s degree must earn a minimum of 120 units, at least 42 of which must be in courses numbered 300 or above. A minimum of 30 units (300-level or above) must be taken in residence at the University of Nevada, Reno.
  • Students who graduate from a Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) community college with an Associate of Arts, Associate of Science, or an Associate of Business degree automatically fulfill lower-division general education requirements (CO1-8) at the University unless specific general education courses are required for completion of the student’s major program.
  • To find out how other courses transfer, visit the Transfer Center website or access the Transfer Evaluation System.
  • See the Musical Theatre, B.A.  program description  for information on degree requirements.

NOTE: This transfer agreement has been created specifically for the programs listed above and only applies to students who complete the associate’s degree listed. If the associate’s degree is not earned, or a new program is selected, the transfer and articulation of listed courses, as well as fulfilled degree requirements, could be impacted.

Academic Advising Information


University of Nevada, Reno
College of Liberal Arts Student Center (transfer advising)
(775) 682-8745
http://www.unr.edu/liberal-arts/academic-advising
Lincoln Hall 314

TMCC Academic Advisement 
(775) 673-7062
http://www.tmcc.edu/advisement/
Red Mountain Building, Room 111

To ensure a successful transition to the University and graduation in four years, students must work with academic advisors at UNR and TMCC throughout their career.

Students may earn an Associate of Arts, Associate of Science or Associate of Business degree after transferring to the University via reverse transfer  . Talk with an academic advisor at TMCC and/or UNR about this opportunity.

The Silver State Transfer program may provide the least costly route to a bachelors degree, including personalized academic advising from both institutions, certainty on how your specific courses will transfer and the exchange of transcripts between institutions at no additional cost to you.

Recommended Schedule


For information about the Core Objectives (CO) 1-14, please visit the Core Curriculum  chapter in the catalog.

Associate’s First Semester (16 units)


  • ENG 101 – Composition I (3 units)
  • Foreign Language I (4 units)
  • Mathematics (3 units)
  • THTR 175 – Introduction to Musical Theatre Literature (3 units)
  • THTR 210 – Theatre: A Cultural Context (3 units)

Associate’s Second Semester (15 units)


  • DAN 132/133/232 – Jazz Dance (1 unit) *^ – Substitutes for TMCC THTR 116
  • ENG 102 - Composition II (3 units)
  • Foreign Language II (4 units)
  • MUSA 147 – Voice for Musical Theatre Major-Lower Division (1 unit) – Substitutes for UNR MUSA 145
  • THTR 105 – Introduction to Acting I (3 units)
  • THTR 204 – Theatre Technology I (3 units)

Associate’s Third Semester (16 units)


  • CH 203 – American Experiences and Constitutional Change (3 units)
  • DAN 232 – Jazz Dance (Intermediate) (1 unit) *^ – Substitutes for TMCC THTR 116
  • Foreign Language III (3 units)
  • Emphasis: Music
    • MUS 203 – Music Theory I (3 units) *
  • MUS 211 - Sightsinging and Dictation I (1 unit) *
  • MUSA 147 – Voice for Musical Theatre Major-Lower Division (1 unit) – Substitutes for UNR MUSA 145
  • Science (3 units)
  • THTR 176 – Musical Theatre Workshop I (1 unit)

Associate Fourth Semester (14 units)


  • Foreign Language IV (3 units)
  • Emphasis: Dance
    • DAN 101 - Dance Appreciation (3 units) *
  • Emphasis: Dance
    • DAN 135/136/235 - Ballet (1 unit) *^
  • Science (3 units)
  • Emphasis: Theatre
    • THTR 205 - Introduction to Acting II (3 units) – Substitutes for UNR THTR 251
  • THTR 276 - Musical Theatre Workshop II (1 unit)

Bachelor’s Fifth Semester (14 units)


Bachelor’s Sixth Semester (16 units)


Bachelor’s Seventh Semester (14 units)


  • DAN 135/235/335 - Ballet (1 unit)^
  • Dance Techniques Elective (1 unit)
  • MUS XXX - Senior Voice (3 units) PENDING APPROVAL

Bachelor’s Eighth Semester (16 units)


Legend


* Course meets a specific requirement for the Bachelor’s Degree

^ At least one unit of Jazz and one unit of Ballet at the intermediate level (200-level) is required.