USC Musical Theatre
Transfer Requirements and Classes
The major preparation USC lists for Musical Theatre transfers starts with CTCS 190g, CTPR 386 and THTE 107; the full list is below.
81 California community colleges have a current transfer agreement with USC for this major. Pick yours below to see which of its classes count.
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Major Requirements
USC Musical Theatre Major Preparation
The courses USC lists as Musical Theatre major preparation for transfer applicants, for the 2026-27 academic year. Course numbers are USC's own; pick your community college above to see the matching class there.
Cinematic Arts
Complete all of these
- CTCS 190g Introduction to Cinema
- CTPR 386 Film and Television Case Study
Dramatic Arts
Complete all of these
- THTE 107 Foundations of Vocal Performance
- THTE 201aL Acting for Musical Theatre
- THTE 205L Musicianship for Musical Theatre Actors I
- THTE 206bL Movement for Musical Theatre
- THTE 206aL Movement for Musical Theatre
- THTE 208 Musicianship for Musical Theatre Actors II
- THTE 306L Movement for Musical Theatre II
- THTE 340L Musical Theatre Integration Workshop I
- THTE 350aL Musical Theatre Integration Workshop II
- THTE 350bL Musical Theatre Integration Workshop II
- THTE 354 Musical Theatre Individual Instruction
- THTE 450aL Musical Theatre Integration Workshop III
- THTE 450bL Musical Theatre Integration Workshop III
- THTR 120aL Acting I
- THTR 120b Acting I
- THTR 125 Text Studies for Production
- THTR 130 Introduction to Theatrical Production
- THTR 471 Industry Landscape
- THTR 497 Advanced Theatre Practicum
- WRIT 150 Writing and Critical Reasoning–Thematic Approaches
- WRIT 340 Advanced Writing and Critical Engagement
Also listed by USC
USC lists these under the headings shown, apart from the list above.
Required Electives
4 units from these
- CTAN 425 Studio Careers: Story to Screen
- CTWR 403 Writing the Narrative Podcast Series
- CTWR 409 Fundamentals of Screenwriting: Character, Conflict and Story
- CTWR 411 Television Script Analysis
- CTWR 422 Creating the Dramatic Television Series
- DANC 170 Choreography and Performance
- DANC 342gp International and Historical Perspectives on Dance
- MUSC 255 Songwriting I
- THTR 105 Introduction to Screen Acting
- THTR 318 Creating the Hit Podcast
- THTR 408b Dialects
- THTR 410 The Digital Actor
- THTR 416 Creating Content for the Actor
- THTR 424 Creator as Entrepreneur
- THTR 442 Voice-over Acting
- THTR 464 An Actor's Reel
- THTR 459 Songwriting for the Musical Theatre
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Does USC have a Musical Theatre major for transfer students?
Yes. USC offers Musical Theatre and lists the major preparation it expects transfer applicants to complete.
What classes do I need to transfer to USC for Musical Theatre?
USC's Musical Theatre major preparation includes CTCS 190g, CTPR 386, THTE 107, THTE 201aL, THTE 205L and THTE 206bL, 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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