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Modesto Junior College

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AA-T Theatre Arts

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Training

Covers fundamental performance and technical production processes

Coursework in acting, scenery, lighting, sound, costume, and theatre history

18 major units to complete

Degree Flexibility

Associate in Arts for Transfer (AA-T) degree — guaranteed admission with junior status to the California State University system

Complete no more than 60 units after transfer to earn a bachelor's degree

Leads to careers in teaching, design, technical theatre, management, performance, and stage direction

School Info

Snapshot

30%

Grad Rate

15.1K

Enrollment

$42K

Earnings

10yr after

Costs & Aid

In-State Tuition

$1,194

Before aid

Out-of-State Tuition

$9,982

Before aid

Cost of Attendance

$19,544

Before aid

Average Net Price

$2,818

After aid

Coa · mjc.edu College Scorecard

Program info updated Aug 25, 7:18 PM

Program Highlights

Training

Covers fundamental performance and technical production processes

Coursework in acting, scenery, lighting, sound, costume, and theatre history

18 major units to complete

Degree Flexibility

Associate in Arts for Transfer (AA-T) degree — guaranteed admission with junior status to the California State University system

Complete no more than 60 units after transfer to earn a bachelor's degree

Leads to careers in teaching, design, technical theatre, management, performance, and stage direction

Program Highlights

Training

Covers fundamental performance and technical production processes

Coursework in acting, scenery, lighting, sound, costume, and theatre history

18 major units to complete

Degree Flexibility

Associate in Arts for Transfer (AA-T) degree — guaranteed admission with junior status to the California State University system

Complete no more than 60 units after transfer to earn a bachelor's degree

Leads to careers in teaching, design, technical theatre, management, performance, and stage direction

Key Info

Enrollment Term

These Spring 2027 enrollment dates have passed — dates for the next cycle aren't available yet.

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Apr 1, 2026

Deadline

Regular DecisionRolling

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Good to Know

Enrollment

Apply via CCCApply (California Community Colleges)

Designed for students planning to transfer to a CSU campus for a bachelor's in Theatre Arts

Not intended for students transferring to non-CSU universities — consult a counselor for alternative pathways

Transfer Pathway

This is a transfer pathway degree built to transfer into a four-year program. Confirm which universities it articulates to, and which credits carry over, before you enroll.

What's The Process

Audition Process

No audition required — open enrollment community college

Scholarship Info

Foundation Scholarships

MJC lists Theatre Arts scholarships through its Foundation scholarship program, including the Leonard Bartlett Memorial and Natalie Ritschel Memorial scholarships

Check the MJC scholarships page for the current application cycle and eligibility details

School Info

Snapshot

30%

Grad Rate

15.1K

Enrollment

$42K

Earnings

10yr after

Costs & Aid

In-State Tuition

$1,194

Before aid

Out-of-State Tuition

$9,982

Before aid

Cost of Attendance

$19,544

Before aid

Average Net Price

$2,818

After aid

Coa · mjc.edu College Scorecard

Training

Covers fundamental performance and technical production processes

Coursework in acting, scenery, lighting, sound, costume, and theatre history

18 major units to complete

Degree Flexibility

Associate in Arts for Transfer (AA-T) degree — guaranteed admission with junior status to the California State University system

Complete no more than 60 units after transfer to earn a bachelor's degree

Leads to careers in teaching, design, technical theatre, management, performance, and stage direction

Updated Aug 25, 7:18 PM