The BFA in Musical Theatre offers rigorous, comprehensive training in acting, singing, and dance for the next generation of musical theatre artists, grounded in close collaboration with peers, faculty, and visiting artists working at the forefront of the field. This fully integrated program equips students with the tools to build lasting, healthy, sustainable careers as actors, trained to move fluidly between stage and screen, with the range to work anywhere the industry takes them.

In addition to a thorough musical theatre curriculum, all candidates for the BFA degree must complete a series of general education courses required by the university. The USC Core and General Education Program has been designed to provide students with the skills and knowledge necessary to be informed citizens of the 21st century, who understand its challenges and participate in the debates of their time. It requires eight courses in six Core Literacies, plus two courses in Global Perspectives (which may double-count with courses in the Core Literacies) and two courses in writing.

For complete curriculum requirements, please visit the USC Catalogue.

Note: This curriculum is subject to final review and approval by the USC University Committee on Curriculum (UCOC). All approved changes will be provided and reported in the USC Catalogue.

We break the mold on career preparation by being the first drama school with a dedicated professional development center, a one-of-a-kind support office devoted to supporting our students and recent graduates as they establish successful careers as performers, creators and cultural innovators. Additionally, a wide range of distinguished talents and industry leaders of the stage, screen and digital media lead professional development sessions, lectures and master classes.