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Theatre Arts AA-T Degree - Acting - CSU GE

This program roadmap represents one possible pathway to complete the program. Please see a counselor to create an education plan that is customized to meet your needs. This roadmap is not a guarantee of course availability or financial aid applicability. For counseling appointments call 916.608.6510. ATTENTION: General Education requirements have changed for the 2025-2026 academic year. Please see GE guidance page for more information on the different pathways.

Total Units:
60-61

First Year

Semester 1

15 Units
Course Units Pre-Reqs^ Semesters Offered* GE Area
TA 300
Introduction to the Theatre or
3
F, S
TA 302
History and Theory of the Theatre I
3
F, S
TA Elective *
3
F, S
TA 340
Beginning Acting
3
F, S
ENGL C1000 Z
Academic Reading and Writing or
3
F, S
ENGL C1000H
Academic Reading and Writing - Honors
3
F, S
Lifelong Learning
3
F, S
Z At least one section of this course is offered with free textbooks and is labeled as zero textbook costs (ZTC). If it is a GE area class or elective, there may be several ZTC offerings to fulfill the GE requirement. Use the Free Textbook filter to find these courses. Learn more on the ZTC page of the college website.

* See List under Semester 4

Semester 2

15-16 Units
Course Units Pre-Reqs^ Semesters Offered* GE Area
TA 350
Theory and Techniques of Acting I
3
TA 340
F, S
TAP Elective *
3
F, S
ENGL C1001
Critical Thinking and Writing or
3
F, S
ENGL C1001H
Critical Thinking and Writing - Honors
3
Oral Communication
3
F, S
MATH 300 Z
Introduction to Mathematical Ideas or
3
F, S
See List **
3-4
F, S
Z At least one section of this course is offered with free textbooks and is labeled as zero textbook costs (ZTC). If it is a GE area class or elective, there may be several ZTC offerings to fulfill the GE requirement. Use the Free Textbook filter to find these courses. Learn more on the ZTC page of the college website.

* See List under Semester 4

** Math List: 

MATH 310: Mathematical Discovery (3 units) 

STAT 300: Introduction to Probability and Statistics (4 units) 

PSYC 330: Introduction to Statistics for Behavioral Science (3 units) 

Second Year

Semester 3

15 Units
Course Units Pre-Reqs^ Semesters Offered* GE Area
TA 420
Stagecraft
3
F, S
TAP Elective *
3
F, S
HIST 310 Z
History of the United States (To 1877) or
3
F, S
HIST 311 Z
History of the United States (1865 - Present)
3
Physical Science
3
F, S
Humanities
3
F, S
Z At least one section of this course is offered with free textbooks and is labeled as zero textbook costs (ZTC). If it is a GE area class or elective, there may be several ZTC offerings to fulfill the GE requirement. Use the Free Textbook filter to find these courses. Learn more on the ZTC page of the college website.

* See List under Semester 4

Semester 4

15 Units
Course Units Pre-Reqs^ Semesters Offered* GE Area
TA 351
Theory and Techniques of Acting II
3
TA 350
F, S
TAP Elective *
2
F, S
POLS C1000 Z
American Government and Politics
3
F, S
Ethnic Studies
3
F, S
Life Science
3
F, S
Science Lab
1
F, S
Z At least one section of this course is offered with free textbooks and is labeled as zero textbook costs (ZTC). If it is a GE area class or elective, there may be several ZTC offerings to fulfill the GE requirement. Use the Free Textbook filter to find these courses. Learn more on the ZTC page of the college website.

TA Electives (Maximum of 9 units.) 

TA 350*: Theory and Techniques of Acting I (3 units) 

TA 351*: Theory and Techniques of Acting II (3 units) 

TA 420: Stagecraft (3 units) 

TA 422: Stage Lighting (3 units) 

TA 424*: Advanced Technical Theatre (3 units) 

TA 430: Costume Construction (3 units) 


Theater Rehearsal and Performance TAP List: 

Modern Rehearsal and Performance I, II, III, IV (1-3 units): TAP 300, 301, 302, 303 

Classical Rehearsal and Performance I, II, III, IV (1 - 3 units): TAP 320, 321, 322, 323 

Musical Rehearsal and Performance I, II, III, IV (1 - 3 units): TAP 340, 341, 342, 343

Children’s Theatre Rehearsal and Performance I, II, III, IV (1 - 3 units): TAP 360, 361, 362, 363

Repertory/Touring Rehearsal and Performance I, II, III, IV (1 - 3 units): TAP 380, 381, 382, 383

Notes

ATTENTION: General Education requirements have changed for the 2025-2026 academic year. Please see  GE guidance page for more information on the different pathways.

  • See General Education requirements for: CSU or UC for the previous 2024-25 academic year. 
  • See ASSIST.ORG for the transfer requirements for the institution to which you plan to transfer. 
  • A transferable elective is defined as any class with a course number between 300 and 499. Electives may vary for the CSU and UC systems. 
  • U.S. History/American Ideals is a graduation requirement for all CSUs. 
  • Foreign Language may be required for CSU Sacramento IF student did not complete 3 years in high school. This requirement may vary at different colleges. 
  • Some English and Math courses have support courses (co-requisites). See your assessment results for more details. 

Zero Textbook Costs (ZTC):

The Zero Textbook Costs designation and logo are added to any course that provides free access to all required instructional materials. These are typically shared with students through Canvas. Courses that are designated as ZTC may still require students to purchase supplemental materials such as lab coats, a calculator, art supplies, etc. See full definitions and searching tips on the Zero Textbook Costs page of the college website.

Catalog Year: 2025-2026

Published May 12, 2025

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