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2016-2017 University Catalog 
  
2016-2017 University Catalog

Musical Theater Undergraduate Certificate: Theater


Banner Code: AR-CERB-MTHR
Web: theater.gmu.edu

College: College of Visual and Performing Arts  
Department: School of Theater  

Students pursuing a certificate in Musical Theater must satisfy all requirements for a BA or BFA in the School of Theater with a concentration in performance.  Students fulfilling Musical Theater Undergraduate Certificate: Music  must satisfy all requirements for a BA or BM in the School of Music.

Auditions are required for admission into the Musical Theater Undergraduate Certificate: Theater.

Some credits required for this certificate may simultaneously fulfill learning requirements of the certificate in Musical Theater and Mason Core  requirements.  Some courses require placement.  Depending on electives and other learning experiences, this certificate requires up to 30 credits beyond the requirements to complete a major in the School of Theater.  A minimum of 15 credits must be unique to the certificate and may not count toward the major, concentration, minor, another certificate or Mason Core  requirements.  At least 15 credits of the certificate must be earned at Mason.  Students receiving the certificate must hold a baccalaureate degree or be earning a baccalaureate degree from Mason at the time they receive the certificate.  Students with a previous bachelor’s degree, who are admitted to this certificate alone, have four years to complete the certificate requirements. 

This program of study is coordinated between units within the College of Visual and Performing Arts.  Students will register for courses listed below.  Only courses with a grade of C or better are counted toward the certificate.

This certificate may be completed under a part or full time basis.  See Academic Policies  for more information.

Certificate Requirements


 

Musical Theater Dance Courses (12 credits)


Courses in DANC are selected from the following courses open to all non-dance majors.  Courses may not be repeated in the certificate.  At least 6 credits must be 200 level or above.

▲Concentration for Theater Students (THRS) (18 credits)


Total: 30 credits