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Palomar College

San Marcos, CA

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Cert. Musical Theatre Preparation

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•16-unit Musical Theatre Preparation certificate combining acting, voice, and dance training

•Two-semester course sequence includes Musical Theatre Scenes I and II, Acting I, Fundamental Vocal Skills, and Vocal Literature

•Dance coursework includes ballet, tap, jazz, Afro-Cuban/Brazilian, and Latin social dance

•Spring semester includes rehearsal and performance participation in the spring musical

Professional Development

•Prepares students for auditions and performances in musical theatre

•Builds foundations for community theatre, theme park, cruise ship, and musical theatre opportunities

School Info

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38%

Grad Rate

17.7K

Enrollment

$42K

Earnings

10yr after

Costs & Aid

In-State Tuition

$1,446

Before aid

Out-of-State Tuition

$12,756

Before aid

Cost of Attendance

$22,274

Before aid

Average Net Price

$5,763

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Program info updated Jun 29, 5:14 PM

Program Highlights

Training & Productions

•16-unit Musical Theatre Preparation certificate combining acting, voice, and dance training

•Two-semester course sequence includes Musical Theatre Scenes I and II, Acting I, Fundamental Vocal Skills, and Vocal Literature

•Dance coursework includes ballet, tap, jazz, Afro-Cuban/Brazilian, and Latin social dance

•Spring semester includes rehearsal and performance participation in the spring musical

Professional Development

•Prepares students for auditions and performances in musical theatre

•Builds foundations for community theatre, theme park, cruise ship, and musical theatre opportunities

Program Highlights

Training & Productions

•16-unit Musical Theatre Preparation certificate combining acting, voice, and dance training

•Two-semester course sequence includes Musical Theatre Scenes I and II, Acting I, Fundamental Vocal Skills, and Vocal Literature

•Dance coursework includes ballet, tap, jazz, Afro-Cuban/Brazilian, and Latin social dance

•Spring semester includes rehearsal and performance participation in the spring musical

Professional Development

•Prepares students for auditions and performances in musical theatre

•Builds foundations for community theatre, theme park, cruise ship, and musical theatre opportunities

Key Info

Enrollment Term

Fall 2026

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Enrollment

•Open enrollment, apply via CCCApply

•California residents: $46 per unit

•Designed to be completed in one year (fall and spring semesters)

What's The Process

Audition Process

•Open enrollment, no audition required

•Apply through CCCApply and register for classes

•Contact: Patriceann Mead at pmead@palomar.edu or (760) 744-1150 ext. 2969

School Info

Snapshot

38%

Grad Rate

17.7K

Enrollment

$42K

Earnings

10yr after

Costs & Aid

In-State Tuition

$1,446

Before aid

Out-of-State Tuition

$12,756

Before aid

Cost of Attendance

$22,274

Before aid

Average Net Price

$5,763

After aid

Official source College Scorecard

Training & Productions

•16-unit Musical Theatre Preparation certificate combining acting, voice, and dance training

•Two-semester course sequence includes Musical Theatre Scenes I and II, Acting I, Fundamental Vocal Skills, and Vocal Literature

•Dance coursework includes ballet, tap, jazz, Afro-Cuban/Brazilian, and Latin social dance

•Spring semester includes rehearsal and performance participation in the spring musical

Professional Development

•Prepares students for auditions and performances in musical theatre

•Builds foundations for community theatre, theme park, cruise ship, and musical theatre opportunities

Updated Jun 29, 5:14 PM

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