Transfer Planning for Musical Theatre, B.A.
SUNY Cortland recommends that students complete the following courses prior to transfer. The transfer credit limit from a 2-year college is 64 credits. Students who complete their General Education requirements prior to transfer will have their General Education requirements met at SUNY Cortland.
Due to the sequential nature of Musical Theatre coursework, students are encouraged to transfer to Cortland for the fall of their sophomore year. Admission to the Musical Theatre program requires audition: Audition information
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Cortland Degree Requirements |
Complete at current college |
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Communication 1 (GEC1): CPN 100 Writing Studies I |
_______ (GE required) |
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Communication 2 (GEC2): CPN 101 Writing Studies II |
_______ (GE required) |
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Communication – Presentation (GECP): THT 461 Seminar in Musical Theatre |
Take at Cortland |
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Diversity: Equity, Inclusion & Social Justice (GEDI): |
_______ (GE required) |
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Mathematics (GEMA): |
_______ (GE required) |
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Natural Sciences (GENS) (3-4 cr.): |
_______ (GE required) |
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Humanities (GEHU): ENG 204 Intro to Drama |
_______ (major required) |
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Social Sciences (GESS): |
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The Arts (GEAR): THT 161 Theatre History or MUS 137 American Popular Music |
________ (major required) |
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US History & Civic Engagement (GEUS): |
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World History & Global Awareness (GEWH): |
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World Languages (GEWL) (Sign Language is acceptable): |
_______ Level I (required for B.A. & B.F.A) _______ Level II (required for B.A.) _______ Level III (required for B.A.) _______ Level IV (required for B.A.) |
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Cortland Major Requirements |
Complete at current college |
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THT 240 Technical Theatre I |
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MUS 105 Basic Musicianship I or Music Theory equivalent |
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Recommendation
- Students should participate in technical theatre for productions at their current college: e.g., working backstage for plays on costumes, set painting, lighting, props, etc.
*For more information about transfer equivalencies, please visit SUNY Transfer Path
Musical Theatre
School of Arts and Sciences
The program requirements pertain to the Undergraduate Catalog and are intended as a guide for academic planning. Students currently on SUNY campuses should consult their academic advisor for additional choices in general education categories when any course is recommended.
- To view all required courses for the program and Cortland’s General Education courses, see the most current undergraduate Catalog.
- Use the transfer equivalency tables to choose equivalents at your transfer college.
- If you plan to transfer before you complete your associate’s degree, you can still earn your degree via Reverse Transfer.
About Musical Theatre
Gear up for the ride of a lifetime with a major in musical theatre. You’ll work alongside the finest teachers and extremely creative students to develop a strong foundation in theatre, music, dance and technical theatre, resulting in thorough professional training for your dream career. Taking classes in some of the most noteworthy facilities on campus will enhance your study.
Career Potential
- Actor/Singer/Dancer
- Director/Choreographer
- Theatre technician
- Acting Coach/Dance Instructor/Voice Teacher
What Will I Learn?
- Gain comprehensive training in musical theatre while maintaining a firm grounding in the liberal arts.
- Become flexible and versatile and participate in musical theatre on a number of levels.
- You will leave the program with the knowledge and confidence to participate in educational, professional or semiprofessional productions with competence and skill.
- Musical Theatre is the only major the Performing Arts department offers. As a niche program, our curriculum is tailored to contemporary training standards in the three vital areas of acting, singing and dancing.
Applying to Cortland
- SUNY Cortland accepts the Common Application and the SUNY Online application. Choose just one way to apply; both require a $50 non-refundable application fee.
- If you apply to Cortland using the SUNY application, SUNY will waive the $50 application fee for transfer students graduating with an associate degree from a SUNY or CUNY college, who apply directly to Cortland for baccalaureate programs.
- Fall applicants should apply by June 1. Spring applications should apply by November 1.
- After applying, students must send transcripts from all colleges attended and a high school transcript.