Plan to earn a bachelor's degree in theatre? Start with us. You save money and get a top-quality education. Learn from instructors who are experts in the field and get ample time on stage, too. Graduate in two years and move on to your transfer college. You are more than prepared. You are confident.
What You Learn as a Theatre Transfer Major
Learn the art of directing, get one-on-one acting lessons, and take the stage in a major performance. Productions range from dramatic to hilarious. General education courses teach you about the world, yourself, and others. You study literature, ethics, world religions, film, economics, and history.
What Can I Do With a Degree in Theatre?
Perform on stage and under the spotlight, or operate things behind the curtain. Work for a production studio, theme park, or community theatre. Continue your education and teach the art of acting in K-12 schools and more.
A Solid Foundation
Public Speaking
Get your point across
Public Speaking
Analyze your audience. Learn what to say and how to deliver. Then listen.
Rehearsal & Performance
Take a bow
Rehearsal & Performance
Participate in a major play production and earn some credits.
Directing
Stage left
Directing
Analyze the audience you seek, plan the season and prepare the play.
Acting II
It's all you
Acting II
Study dramatic interpretation. End term with a recital.
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2+2 = Savings
Here’s a secret: biology is biology no matter where you take the course. But the cost isn’t the same. Do your first two years at EICC and wipe out those required general education courses, then transfer to finish your Bachelor’s degree. The 24 months and 60+ credits you earn with us will cost less than one semester at most public or private universities. Save your money. High-quality and low-cost. That’s our niche.
Live on-campus in student housing
Muscatine Community College’s apartments are a great place to live, learn and grow during your time at the college. Choose from a single-room or two-room suite, complete with a central living area and full kitchen!
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Planning to earn a bachelor’s? Start here, then transfer your credits or associate’s degree. Studies show community college students who transfer into a four-year do better than the students who started there as freshmen.
Get a remarkable education and remarkable head start at EICC.
Explore the value of an associate’s degreeKeep Your Transfer Plan Current
Maybe your intended next college has added a new major or maybe you’ve discovered a new interest. Check with your EICC advisor regularly and keep your own checklist going so you’re on the right path making the right progress.
TRANSFER PLANNINGWhat if I transfer to
Your credits will transfer to any other accredited institution. We’ve worked out transfer
agreements with select partner colleges and universities. Contact your advisor to
know exactly how your credits will work at:
Ames, Iowa
- 2.0 GPA required for transfer
- +2 years estimated completion at ISU
Dubuque, Iowa
- Fresh Start Credits transfer, but GPA does not
- Transfer Scholarships available
Iowa City, Iowa
- 2.0 GPA required for transfer
- +2 years estimated completion at UI
Cedar Falls, Iowa
- 2.0 GPA required for transfer
- +2 years estimated completion at UNI
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How EICC Fits Your Goals
Maybe the 4-year where you plan to transfer has added a new major or perhaps you discovered a new career field. We're here to guide and support you, so let us know. Keep in regular contact with your EICC advisor and lean on these services and resources, too.
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Theatre Transfer Major: Locations
Muscatine Community College
152 Colorado St.
Muscatine, IA 52761
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Scott Community College
500 Belmont Rd.
Bettendorf, IA 52722
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