Cal State LA Theatre
Transfer Requirements and Classes

The major preparation Cal State LA lists for Theatre transfers starts with TA 1410, TA 1500 and DANC 1000; the full list is below.

92 California community colleges have a current transfer agreement with Cal State LA for this major. Pick yours below to see which of its classes count.

California community colleges with a transfer agreement for Theatre

Your community college

Which classes count at your community college?

Pick your college to see its class for each Cal State LA requirement.

Major Requirements

Cal State LA Theatre Major Preparation

The courses Cal State LA lists as Theatre major preparation for transfer applicants, for the 2026-27 academic year. Course numbers are Cal State LA's own; pick your community college above to see the matching class there.

Core courses

Complete all of these

TA 1410 Acting I
TA 1500 Theatre Analysis

Lower division dance course

Complete all of these

DANC 1000 Beginning Ballet
DANC 1400 Contemporary Dance
DANC 2000 Intermediate Ballet
DANC 2400 Intermediate Contemporary Dance

Technical/lab courses

Courses listed

TA 1301 Stagecraft Support Lab
TA 1310 Stagecraft - Scenery and Properties

Courses listed

TA 1302 Lighting Support Lab
TA 1320 Introduction to Lighting and Sound

Courses listed

TA 1303 Costume Support Lab
TA 1330 Introduction to Costumes and Makeup

Courses listed

TA 1304 Audio Support Lab
TA 1340 Introduction to Sound

Performance option required courses

Complete all of these

TA 1420 Acting II
TA 2430 Vocal Techniques for the Stage

Performance option participation requirement

Complete all of these

TA 2000 Basic Production Participation
TA 2100 Basic Performance Participation

Design and production option required courses

Required

TA 1620 History of Styles

Design and production option participation requirement

Complete all of these

TA 2000 Basic Production Participation
TA 2100 Basic Performance Participation

Also listed by Cal State LA

Cal State LA lists these under the headings shown, apart from the list above.

Performance option elective courses

DANC 2700 Choreography I
TA 1304 Audio Support Lab
TA 1340 Introduction to Sound
TA 2760 Introduction to Play Writing
TA 2330 Theatrical Makeup

Design and production option elective courses

TA 1301 Stagecraft Support Lab
TA 1310 Stagecraft - Scenery and Properties
TA 1302 Lighting Support Lab
TA 1320 Introduction to Lighting and Sound
TA 1303 Costume Support Lab
TA 1330 Introduction to Costumes and Makeup
TA 1304 Audio Support Lab
TA 1340 Introduction to Sound
TA 2330 Theatrical Makeup

Where a list says “courses listed”, or options are separated by a dot, Cal State LA's own Theatre requirements say exactly which of those courses you need.

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Cal State LA have a Theatre major for transfer students?

Yes. Cal State LA offers Theatre (B.A.) and lists the major preparation it expects transfer applicants to complete.

What classes do I need to transfer to Cal State LA for Theatre?

Cal State LA's Theatre major preparation includes TA 1410, TA 1500, DANC 1000, DANC 1400, DANC 2000 and DANC 2400, with more courses in the list on this page. Pick your community college on this page to see which of its classes match.

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