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Theatre Transfer Options

Complete your Associate of Arts in Theatre at CNM and transfer to ENMU or UNM to earn your bachelor's degree.

University Requirements for Transfer

The following course clusters outline the unique requirements for each transfer major. All of the listed courses can be completed as part of your associate degree. By completing your associate degree, you will also fulfill the New Mexico General Education requirements.

Eastern New Mexico University (ENMU)

Theatre

Catalog 2025-2027

  • THEA 1220 - Beginning Acting 
  • THEA 2210 - Acting for the Camera
  • THEA 2255 - Beginning Screenwriting**
  • THEA 2310 - Stagecraft 
  • THEA 2420 - Voice and Movement 

Students pursuing a Bachelor of Arts degree must also complete the language courses listed below:

  • SPAN 1110 - Spanish I*
    or SPAN 1120 - Spanish II*
    or SPAN 2110 - Spanish III*
    or SPAN 2120 - Spanish IV*

In addition to your associates you may also complete the following bachelor’s course requirements at CNM:

  • FDMA 1515 - Introduction to Digital Image Editing-Photoshop
    or ARTS 1240 - Design I
    or ARTS 1610 - Drawing I
  • FILM 1002 - Shooting for Digital Media Applications

*Selecting this course will fulfill your Modern Language Requirement Elective and count toward your ENMU program requirements, helping you maximize your transfer credits.

**Selecting this course will fulfill your Program Approved Elective and count toward your ENMU program requirements, helping you maximize your transfer credits.

University of New Mexico (UNM)

Theatre
Catalog 2025-2026

  • THEA 1110 - Introduction to Theatre 
  • THEA 1220 - Beginning Acting
  • THEA 1310 - Introduction to Costuming*
    or
    THEA 2320 - Lighting for Theater*
  • THEA 2220 - Intermediate Acting 
  • THEA 2310 - Stagecraft 

In addition to your associates you may also complete the following bachelors course requirements at CNM:

  • DANC 1140 - Flamenco I
  • THEA 2450 - Playwriting

*Please select this UNM program requirement to fulfill your Program Approved Elective Option.

Learn About the Theatre Program at CNM

The Theatre program teaches acting for the stage and camera, technical theatre, screenwriting, voice and movement, production practicums, and ensemble improvisation. Earn an Associate of Arts and pursue work as an Usher, Art Teacher, and more.