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    UC Irvine Music Theatre
    Transfer Requirements and Classes

    The major preparation UC Irvine lists for Music Theatre transfers starts with DRAMA 10, DRAMA 15 and DRAMA 20A; the full list is below.

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

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    California community colleges with a transfer agreement for Music Theatre

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    Major Requirements

    UC Irvine Music Theatre Major Preparation

    The courses UC Irvine lists as Music Theatre major preparation for transfer applicants, for the 2025-26 academic year. Course numbers are UCI's own; pick your community college above to see the matching class there.

    Preparation for the major

    Required

    • DRAMA 10 Introduction to Production Theory

    Complete 1 of these options

    • DRAMA 15 Performance Now · DRAMA 20A Culture in Performance · DRAMA 20B Culture in Performance · DRAMA 20C Culture in Performance
    • DRAMA 30A Acting · DRAMA 30B Acting · DRAMA 30C Acting · DRAMA 40A Development of Drama · DRAMA 40B Development of Drama · DRAMA 40C Development of Drama

    Complete 1 of these

    • DRAMA 50A Introduction to Costume Design
    • DRAMA 50B Introduction to Scenic Design
    • DRAMA 50C Introduction to Lighting Design
    • DRAMA 50D Introduction to Sound Design
    • DRAMA 50E Introduction to Stage Management

    Complete 2 of these

    • Ballet Dance

    Complete 1 of these

    • Jazz Dance

    Complete 1 of these

    • Tap Dance
    Where a list says “courses listed”, or options are separated by a dot, UCI's own Music Theatre requirements say exactly which of those courses you need.

    FAQ

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Does UC Irvine have a Music Theatre major for transfer students?

    Yes. UC Irvine offers Music Theatre and lists the major preparation it expects transfer applicants to complete.

    What classes do I need to transfer to UC Irvine for Music Theatre?

    UC Irvine's Music Theatre major preparation includes DRAMA 10, DRAMA 15, DRAMA 20A, DRAMA 20B, DRAMA 20C and DRAMA 30A, 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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