Cal State Long Beach Theatre Arts
Transfer Requirements and Classes
The major preparation Cal State Long Beach lists for Theatre Arts transfers starts with THEA 103, THEA 114A and THEA 221; the full list is below.
37 California community colleges have a current transfer agreement with CSULB for this major. Pick yours below to see which of its classes count.
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Major Requirements
Cal State Long Beach Theatre Arts Major Preparation
The courses Cal State Long Beach lists as Theatre Arts major preparation for transfer applicants, for the 2026-27 academic year. Course numbers are CSULB's own; pick your community college above to see the matching class there.
Lower division major requirements
Complete all of these
- THEA 103 Text Analysis
- THEA 114A Fundamentals of Acting
- THEA 221 History of Theatre and Drama to 1660
- THEA 222 History of Theatre and Drama since 1660
Complete 1 of these
- THEA 100 Introduction to Theatre Arts
Complete 1 of these
- THEA 111 Theatre Arts Showcase
Complete 3 of these
- THEA 142 Stagecraft
- THEA 146 Costume Crafts
- THEA 148 Stage Lighting and Sound
- THEA 271 Stage Management
Complete 1 of these
- THEA 112 Beginning Voice and Speech
- THEA 162 Movement & Mindfulness
- THEA 212 How the World Talks
- THEA 262 Beginning Movement for the Actor
Complete 3 of these
- THEA 140 Theatre Arts Activity - Crews
- THEA 240 Theatre Arts Activity - Crew
Complete 1 of these
- THEA 110A Theatre Arts Activity - Cast
- THEA 110B Theatre Arts Activity - Cast
- THEA 140 Theatre Arts Activity - Crews
- THEA 210A Theatre Arts Activity - Cast
- THEA 210B Theatre Arts Activity - Cast
- THEA 240 Theatre Arts Activity - Crew
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Cal State Long Beach have a Theatre Arts major for transfer students?
Yes. Cal State Long Beach offers Theatre Arts (B.A.) and lists the major preparation it expects transfer applicants to complete.
What classes do I need to transfer to Cal State Long Beach for Theatre Arts?
Cal State Long Beach's Theatre Arts major preparation includes THEA 103, THEA 114A, THEA 221, THEA 222, THEA 100 and THEA 111, 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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