1 Semester Pathway (Standard GGP) - Undergraduate - Transfer to Bachelor of Arts - Musical Theatre

Program Description

If you meet the academic entry requirements of a James Madison University bachelor's degree and need to improve your English language IELTS score, we offer the International Year program. International Year (IY) is a fast-track pathway to second-year placement into a James Madison University bachelor's degree. It includes specialized courses in American culture, Intensive English Program (IEP) and study skills to help you adjust to US teaching methods and resources. You’ll also take courses from year 1 of your chosen degree program. The program is split into courses across semesters. Your program duration will depend on your English language skill level on entry.

Located in the School of Theatre and Dance in the College of Visual and Performing Arts, the Musical Theatre Program curriculum includes coursework in acting, dance, voice, musical theatre performane and audition technique, theatre and musical theatre history, technical theatre, music theory, and piano. Students develop their skills in a structured program that includes one-on-one mentorship and guidance. 

As a student in the Musical Theatre Program at JMU, you will experience one of the most active production programs of any undergraduate theatre program in the country. We believe learning is only complete when applied to production. Our students have the opportunity to audition for and perform in many productions each year including a faculty or guest directed main stage musical with orchestra, a faculty or guest directed studio musical or musical revue,  and student-produced musicals. Additional performance opportunities include recitals, staged readings, and workshop productions.