Whether you are taking theater courses for fun or planning to transfer with an Associate in Arts degree in theater to another institution, COD offers: 

• Dedicated instructors with years of professional experience.
• Instruction utilizing top-notch facilities, equipment and resources.
• Affordable programs to help students achieve success without creating overwhelming debt or draining a savings account.
• Small class sizes that ensure students receive personalized attention from instructors.
• Articulated transfer programs.
• Exceptional stages including the Belushi Performance Center in the McAninch Arts Center at College of DuPage.
• Opportunities to study and/or work with the Buffalo Theatre Ensemble, the professional company in residence at the MAC.

Technical Theater Transfer Pathway, A.A.

Theater Transfer Pathway, A.A.

Academic and Career Pathways give you a roadmap to achieving your career goals. Follow a pathway based on your degree or certificate that outlines which classes you need to take and when so you graduate on time or move on to the next phase in your career.

• Theater Transfer Pathway, Associate in Arts
• Technical Theater Transfer Pathway, Associate in Arts

Students who complete courses in Theater Arts will:

• Develop a broadened understanding of the art of theater, awareness of its wide range of disciplines, realizing the importance of each to the whole, and its relationship with the other liberal arts.
• Demonstrate the ability to seek advanced study and/or achieve an entry-level position in theatrical venues and/or transfer into another field of study, integrating the collaborative and highly disciplined practices derived from the study of theater.
• Integrate critical thinking skills, applying theater techniques and experiences, to explain themselves more articulately in oral and/or written discussion.
• Integrate or demonstrate through observation, imagination, collaboration, preparation and communication the ability to use the tools and equipment basic to the realization of a unified theatrical approach.
• Develop and defend informed judgments about performance and production.

College of DuPage partners with several four-year institutions to help students seamlessly complete a bachelor’s degree in theater. Students can connect with Transfer Services for personalized guidance on transfer opportunities.

For more information about Transfer Pathways, visit the College of DuPage Catalog. The pathway outlines a typical two-year course plan for completing an AA or AS degree before transferring to a four-year program. Course requirements vary by institution, so consult your faculty or academic advisor for specific guidance.

Articulation Agreements

College of DuPage maintains transfer agreements with many colleges and universities to ensure a smooth transition toward a bachelor’s degree. These agreements often include a defined course sequence. Students should regularly meet with a faculty member or Advising Services to stay on track.

Transfer Guides

Beyond articulation agreements and guaranteed admission programs, College of DuPage courses transfer to many other institutions. Transfer Guides help students select COD courses that meet prerequisites for specific majors and include details such as contact information, major requirements, general education requirements, and transfer policies.

• Southern Illinois University- Carbondale, AA to BA Marketing (THEA)