Cal State San Marcos Theatre
Transfer Requirements and Classes

The major preparation Cal State San Marcos lists for Theatre transfers starts with TA 101, TA 102 and TA 103; the full list is below.

108 California community colleges have a current transfer agreement with CSUSM for this major. Pick yours below to see which of its classes count.

108

California community colleges with a transfer agreement for Theatre

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Major Requirements

Cal State San Marcos Theatre Major Preparation

The courses Cal State San Marcos lists as Theatre major preparation for transfer applicants, for the 2025-26 academic year. Course numbers are CSUSM's own; pick your community college above to see the matching class there.

Preparation for the major

Complete all of these

TA 101 Introduction to Acting
TA 102 Voice for Actors and Public Speakers
TA 103 Movement for Actors
TA 104 Script Analysis for Theatre and Design
TA 124 Global Theatre Histories I
TA 125 Global Theatre Histories II

Language proficiency requirement for the major

Required

Language Other Than English (intermediate)

Also listed by CSUSM

CSUSM lists these under the headings shown, apart from the list above.

Theatre electives

TA 181 Disney and Performance
TA 222 Introduction to African American Theatre

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Cal State San Marcos have a Theatre major for transfer students?

Yes. Cal State San Marcos 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 San Marcos for Theatre?

Cal State San Marcos's Theatre major preparation includes TA 101, TA 102, TA 103, TA 104, TA 124 and TA 125. Pick your community college on this page to see which of its classes match.

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