Program Overview

The Associate of Arts Degree in Theatre Arts for Transfer prepares students to transfer smoothly into a four-year university as a Theatre Arts major. It builds a strong foundation in acting, voice, movement, technical theater, design, stage crew work, and play analysis. Students will learn to perform with confidence, work as part of a production team, understand theater history, and analyze dramatic works. By the end of the program, students will be ready for advanced theater courses at the university level.

Students completing an AA-T degree are guaranteed admission to the CSU system, but not to a particular campus or major. Students transferring to a CSU campus that accepts the AA-T will be required to complete no more than 60 units after transfer to earn a bachelor's degree. This degree may not be the best option for students intending to transfer to a particular CSU campus or a university or college that is not part of the CSU system. Students should consult with a Skyline College counselor for further information about university admissions and transfer requirements. A grade of "C" or better, or "Pass" if the course is taken on a Pass/No Pass basis, is required for each course applied to the major. Some major course requirements may also be applied to meet general education requirements.

To earn an AA-T degree, students must meet the following requirements:

  1. Complete a minimum of 60 CSU transferable units;
  2. Earn a minimum grade point average (GPA) of at least a 2.0 in all CSU transferable coursework;
  3. All courses must be completed with a grade of "C" or better. A "P" (Pass) grade is also an acceptable grade for courses if the course is taken on a Pass/No Pass basis. Students should consult with their counselor before enrolling in a major course on a Pass/No Pass basis, as some CSU and UC campuses may have limitations on which major courses can be taken on a Pass/No Pass basis.
  4. Certified completion of the California General Education Transfer Curriculum (Cal-GETC) pattern.

Note: Students do not need to complete the Skyline College Associate Degree requirements. For further information, please consult a Skyline College counselor.

Program Requirements

Required Core (9-10 units): Units
DRAM 140 Introduction to Theatre 3 units
DRAM 200 Acting I 3 units
Complete one of the following sub-discipline options.
Option 1 - Rehearsal and Production Performance (3-4 units; one or two courses)
DRAM 300.1 Rehearsal and Production: Drama I 3 units
OR
DRAM 301.1 Rehearsal and Production: Musical Theater I 2 units
AND
DRAM 301.2 Rehearsal and Production: Musical Theater II 2 units
Option 2 - Technical Theatre in Production (3 units; three courses)
DRAM 302.1 Technical Theater in Production I 1 unit
DRAM 302.2 Technical Theater in Production II 1 unit
DRAM 302.3 Technical Theater in Production III 1 unit
LIST A Electives: Select 9-10 units. Units
DRAM 201 Acting II 3 units
DRAM 312 Introduction to Stage Lighting 3 units
DRAM 313 Stagecraft 3 units
DRAM 300.1 Rehearsal and Production: Drama I 3 units
DRAM 300.2 Rehearsal and Production: Drama II 3 units
DRAM 301.1 Rehearsal and Production: Musical Theater I 2 units
DRAM 301.2 Rehearsal and Production: Musical Theater II 2 units
DRAM 301.3 Rehearsal and Production: Musical Theater III 2 units
DRAM 302.1 Technical Theater in Production I 1 unit
DRAM 302.2 Technical Theater in Production II 1 unit
DRAM 302.3 Technical Theater in Production III 1 unit
DRAM 302.4 Technical Theater in Production IV 1 unit
Total Required Major Units: 18 - 20

General Education - Certified completion of the California General Education Transfer Curriculum (Cal-GETC)

Starting Fall 2025, the California General Education Transfer Curriculum (Cal-GETC) became the singular general education pathway for California Community College students to fulfill lower-division general education requirements for transfer to both the California State University (CSU) and University of California (UC).

Some major course units may be double counted to apply to meet general education requirements. This degree does not require the Skyline College Associate Degree requirements.

Elective courses: If applicable, additional courses to meet the minimum requirement of 60 CSU transferable units.

Please refer to Associate Degrees for Transfer (ADT) Requirements for more information.