Theatre, B.A.

General Education

(see Certified General Education Courses for list of approved courses)

Rhetoric and Writing: (6 hours)

Two approved courses in rhetoric and writing

Fine Arts and Humanities: (12 hours)

Complete one course in each subcategory

Historical Understanding (3 hours)

Literature (3 hours)

Thought, Values and Beliefs (3 hours)

Visual and Performing Arts (3 hours)

THSP 1110 - Introduction to the Theatre *
Note: THSP 1110 should be completed within the first four semesters of study.

Natural Sciences: (7-8 hours)

Two approved natural science courses, at least one including a laboratory component

Behavioral and Social Sciences: (6 hours)

Two approved behavioral or social science courses in two different disciplines

Mathematics: (3 hours)

One approved mathematics course

Statistics: (3 hours)

One approved statistics course

Non-Western Culture: (3 hours)

One approved non-western culture course

Foreign Language

Complete two years in one foreign language or equivalent through placement.

Minor Requirement

Completion of a minor with a minimum 2.0 grade point average.

Program Requirements

THSP 1110 - Introduction to the Theatre #

2-3 hours from:

6 hours design and technical theatre:

3 hours acting:

THSP 2210 - Acting I

3 hours directing:

THSP 3310 - Directing I

9 hours dramatic literature and theatre history:

12 hours of approved theatre and speech electives selected from:

6 hours (6 semesters) of performance and production (2 hours each):

Additional Information and Notes

2.0 GPA in all required major and related courses (including specified General Education courses).

Minimum of 39 hours of 3000 and 4000 level courses.

Electives to complete 120 hours.

See Degree and Graduation Requirements for additional requirements.

Theatre Education Licensure

Students choosing to be certified in Theatre Education should pursue the B.A. in Theatre and declare a minor in Education . Those individuals will be required to meet the requirement of the initial degree as well as requirements for admission to the Teacher Education Program and state licensure requirements. This may require additional coursework.

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Theatre, B.A.