Theatre (B.A.)

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The Bachelor of Arts with a major in Theatre is the traditional liberal arts theatre degree that provides students broad-based theatre knowledge in each of the collaborative areas. It prepares students for graduate study, professional theatre careers, and may serve as preparation for law, ministry, or educational careers. It emphasizes cultural understanding, aesthetic sensitivity, and creative skill. 

You can also pursue a secondary education supplementary teaching endorsement in theatre.

Students interested in double majoring often select the B.A. degree.

Theatre Major (B.A., 37 hours)
Theatre Department Core12 hours
THTRE 1020FYW/THTRE 1030 Script Analysis3 hours
THTRE 1300 Acting I3 hours
THTRE 2500 Directing I3 hours
THTRE 2700 Introduction to Theatrical Design3 hours
Theatre History6 hours
THTRE 3800 World Theatre History I3 hours
THTRE 3810 World Theatre History II3 hours
Dramatic Literature3 hours

Select 3 hours of Dramatic Literature:

 
Technical Theatre3 hours
THTRE 1400 Stagecraft or THTRE 1410 Costume Construction 
Theatre Specializations10 hours
Minimum of 10 credits. Must include 6 upper-level hours (3000-level, 4000-level courses).Suggested pathways include:

     Acting

Capstone3 hours