<p>ctl987, first, he can take singing lessons in college. You won’t have to worry about arranging anything! 
My older D, who is not a theatre major, has enjoyed four years of voice lessons in her college. It is 1 credit.</p>
<p>Second, as njtheatremom says, straight acting is not confined to film or TV. Think of the plays you know, for instance, classical ones like Shakespeare. It is not likely that a Shakespearian actor is going to also be a triple threat (although it’s possible). The two are different specialties. You certainly do increase your marketability the more skills you have, but if you can’t sing even after lessons, that doesn’t preclude a career on stage.</p>
<p>That said, from what I know - and someone more knowledgable please correct me if I’m wrong - Temple’s broadcasting major is very respected, but it’s very separate from its theatre major–the two are different specialties. If your son wants to be an actor, he will gain the most connections by majoring in theatre. Perhaps he can double major–I don’t know the requirements of the two programs. But if he wants to be an actor, the best way he can gain connections in the Philly community is through the Temple theatre major.The broadcasting school will have very different areas of focus, professors, internships, etc. </p>
<p>So since you say he really wants to be an actor, I’d strongly recommend the theatre major.The theatre major would bring him in contact with professors who are also directors in the Philly community, or who are actors, or who are artistic directors, or otherwise very much involved in the community. Many jobs are landed through word of mouth and connections, as with any other field. If he majors in broadcasting - which is very big at Temple - he is shortchanging his acting opportunities and hurting his chances at the career. This doesn’t mean can’t be successful as an actor while majoring in broadcasting–only that he decreases his chances.</p>