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Temple College Associate of Arts in Musical Theatre

2025-2026 Guided Pathway

First Year (33 Credit Hours Total)

Fall Semester

16 Week Courses

First Year Fall - 16 weeks
Course Name Credit Hours Core Code Term Taken Grade
MUSI 1181 - Piano Class I for Music Majors 1 -
MUAP 1181 - Private Instruction VOICE - R 1 -
DRAM 1351 - Acting I 1(Required for progression) 3 -

First 8 Week Courses

First Year Fall - first 8 weeks
Course Name Credit Hours Core Code Term Taken Grade
HUMA 1315 - Fine Arts Appreciation (FY) 2(Offered on a continuous basis, Visit Enrollment Advisor) 3 050

Second 8 Week Courses

First Year Fall - second 8 weeks
Course Name Credit Hours Core Code Term Taken Grade
ENGL 1301 - Composition I (FY)(Offered on a continuous basis) 3 010
Choose any course in the Mathematics Core (FY) 2(Offered on a continuous basis, Visit Enrollment Advisor) 3 020
Total Credit Hours: 14

Spring Semester

16 Week Courses

First Year Spring - 16 weeks
Course Name Credit Hours Core Code Term Taken Grade
MUEN 1141 - 1001 - Show Choir "Vocal Point" 1 -
MUAP 1182 - Private Instruction VOICE - R 1 -
DRAM 1352 - Acting II 3 -

First 8 Week Courses

First Year Spring - first 8 weeks
Course Name Credit Hours Core Code Term Taken Grade
HIST 1301 - United States History I (FY) 2(Offered on a continuous basis, Visit Enrollment Advisor) 3 060
Any course from Creative Arts core (DRAM 1310 preferred) (FY) 2(Offered on a continuous basis, Visit Enrollment Advisor) 3 090

Second 8 Week Courses

First Year Spring - second 8 weeks
Course Name Credit Hours Core Code Term Taken Grade
ENGL 1302 - Composition II (FY)(Offered on a continuous basis) 3 010
HIST 1302 - United States History II (FY)(Offered on a continuous basis) 3 060
Total Credit Hours: 17

Summer Courses

These courses can also be taken during any Fall or Spring Semester

First Year Summer
Course Name Credit Hours Core Code Term Taken Grade
DANC 1247 - Beginning Jazz Dance 2 -
Total Credit Hours: 2

Second Year (27 Credit Hours Total)

Fall Semester

Meet with program director about your Temple College graduation, university transfer plans, and/or career plans.

16 Week Courses

Second Year Fall - 16 weeks
Course Name Credit Hours Core Code Term Taken Grade
MUEN 1141 - 1001 - Show Choir "Vocal Point" 1 -
MUAP 2181 - Private Instruction VOICE - R 1 -
DRAM 1120 - Theater Practicum I 1 -

First 8 Week Courses

Second Year Fall - first 8 weeks
Course Name Credit Hours Core Code Term Taken Grade
GOVT 2305 - Federal Government (Federal Constitution and Topics) (FY)(Offered on a continuous basis) 3 070
Choose any course in the Life or Physical Science Core (FY) 2(Offered on a continuous basis, Visit Enrollment Advisor) 3 030

Second 8 Week Courses

Second Year Fall - second 8 weeks
Course Name Credit Hours Core Code Term Taken Grade
GOVT 2306 - Texas Government (Texas Constitution and Topics) (FY)(Offered on a continuous basis) 3 070
Choose any course in the Life or Physical Science Core (FY) 2(Offered on a continuous basis, Visit Enrollment Advisor) 3 030
Total Credit Hours: 15

Spring Semester

Meet with program director about your Temple College graduation, university transfer plans, and/or career plans.

16 Week Courses

Second Year Spring - 16 weeks
Course Name Credit Hours Core Code Term Taken Grade
MUEN 1141 - 1001 - Show Choir "Vocal Point" 1 -
MUAP 2182 - Private Instruction VOICE - R 1 -
DRAM 1121 - Theater Practicum II 1 -

First 8 Week Courses

Second Year Spring - first 8 weeks
Course Name Credit Hours Core Code Term Taken Grade

SPCH 1311 - Introduction to Speech Communication (FY) 2 or

SPCH 1315 - Public Speaking (FY) 2 or

SPCH 1321 - Business and Professional Communication (FY) 2(Offered on a continuous basis, Visit Enrollment Advisor)

 3 090
Any course from the Language, Philosophy, or Culture Core (FY) 2(Offered on a continuous basis, Visit Enrollment Advisor) 3 040

Second 8 Week Courses

Second Year Spring - second 8 weeks
Course Name Credit Hours Core Code Term Taken Grade
Any course from the Social or Behavioral Science Core (FY) 2(Offered on a continuous basis, Visit Enrollment Advisor) 3 080
Total Credit Hours: 12
Grand Total Credit Hours: 60

Important Notes

Note 1: Must be successfully completed in order to progress in the AA Music Theater degree.

Note 2: Meet with an academic advisor or department chair to discuss preferred core and degree requirements for your transfer university and for university specific transfer classes.

FY: Course will be offered on a continuous basis so that a student can take the course in any fall or spring semester.

Core Curriculum Numbering: 010-090 represents the Core Curriculum Numbering System.

Transfer Outlook

The AA MUSICAL THEATRE degree can lead to university transfer for a Bachelor of Fine Arts in the following areas:

  • Music Theatre
  • Musical Theatre Performance
  • Theatre Arts with Music Emphasis

Important: AA MUSICAL THEATRE students interested in these bachelor's degrees must work with an academic advisor to determine transferable course work.

Career Outlook

Potential career paths and entry-level salaries in Central Texas:

  • Music Theatre Instructor (College): $44,346 (Master's Degree required)

Salary data based on entry-level jobs in Central Texas from https://texaswages.com/

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