Theatre, B.A.

The B.A. in Theatre is a comprehensive, flexible degree that allows students to study various aspects of theatre such as performance (acting, musical theatre, dance), theatrical production (stage management, directing), design (scenic, costumes, lighting,) theatre history, and dramatic literature. The B.A. degree is designed for students who want to pursue graduate education, to work in the entertainment industry, or to complement a double major.

Degree Requirements (122 Cr. Hrs.)

University Core Requirements (41 Cr. Hrs.)

Gold Core Curriculum (Traditional) Specified Course Requirements: Creative Inquiry: THE 120

Theatre Studies Requirements (27 Cr. Hrs.)

THE 130 - Stagecraft 3 Cr. Hrs.
THE 230 - Stage Management 3 Cr. Hrs.
THE 240 - Script and Character Analysis 3 Cr. Hrs.
THE 321 - Theatre History I 3 Cr. Hrs.
THE 322 - Theatre History II 3 Cr. Hrs.
THE 340 - Play Directing 3 Cr. Hrs.
THE 435 - Entertainment Business 3 Cr. Hrs.
THE 495 - Theatre Internship 3 Cr. Hrs.
One Course from (3 Cr. Hrs.):
THE 317 - Costume Design 3 Cr. Hrs.
THE 325 - Scenic Design 3 Cr. Hrs.
THE 331 - Lighting Design 3 Cr. Hrs.

Performance Requirements (9 Cr. Hrs.)

Theatre Practicum (8 Cr. Hrs.)

THE 101 - Theatre Practicum 1 Cr. Hrs.

Theatre Electives (5 Cr. Hrs.)

Take 5 additional credits from Any THE * course (excluding THE 120)

General Electives (32 Cr. Hrs.)

Suggested Eight Semester Sequence

Theatre, B.A.

Degree Requirements (122 Cr. Hrs.)

University Core Requirements (41 Cr. Hrs.)

Theatre Studies Requirements (27 Cr. Hrs.)

Performance Requirements (9 Cr. Hrs.)

Theatre Practicum (8 Cr. Hrs.)

Theatre Electives (5 Cr. Hrs.)

General Electives (32 Cr. Hrs.)

Suggested Eight Semester Sequence

First Semester (14 Cr. Hrs.)

Second Semester (17 Cr. Hrs.)

Third Semester (16 Cr. Hrs.)

Fourth Semester (16 Cr. Hrs.)

Fifth Semester (16 Cr. Hrs.)

Sixth Semester (16 Cr. Hrs.)

Seventh Semester (12 Cr. Hrs.)

Eighth Semester (15 Cr. Hrs.)