Musical Theatre, Microcredential

The Musical Theatre Microcredential consists of 11 required credit hours. Satisfactory completion of the required courses would allow the student to achieve beginning-to-intermediate knowledge and skill in the fundamental aspects of musical theatre performance: acting, singing and dance. 

Admission Requirements

For current, active Saint Louis University students wishing to declare a microcredential, complete the Update for Student Curriculum Record form. 

For non-Saint Louis University students, click here to apply as a Visiting/Non-Degree Seeking Student. 

The student will demonstrate:

• The ability to critically analyze dramatic text and song lyrics/composition for the purpose of performance;
• Beginning-to-moderate skills in vocal and physical character development;
• Beginning-to-moderate singing technique in musical theatre styles; and
• Beginning-to-moderate dance technique in musical theatre styles.

Grade of “C” or better in each required course (per the Microcredential Policy).

Students who do not achieve the “C” or better grade in a required course will be expected to repeat the course in an attempt to achieve the “C” or better grade. Students may repeat a required course one time. Failure to achieve the “C” or better grade after one repeat attempt will be dismissed from the Microcredential.

For more information about microcredentials within Visual & Performing Arts, please contact:

Lucy Cashion, M.F.A.
Associate professor
lucy.cashion@slu.edu