Major in Theatre Arts

Following is one suggested four-year degree plan. Students are encouraged to see their adviser each semester for help with program decisions and enrollment. Students are responsible for meeting all course prerequisites. *See the University Core requirements section of this catalog for approved list of course options.
** See Arts and Sciences Core requirements section of catalog approved list of course options.

BA with a Major in Theatre Arts-PDF

FRESHMAN YEAR

FALL HOURS

ENGL 1310, College Writing I* 3

LANG 2040, Foreign Language
(intermediate)** 3

MATH (Above College Algebra, Except 2090)** 3

THEA 1046, Introduction to Stagecraft:
Scenery, Lighting, and Sound 3

Social and Behavioral Sciences* 3

Total 15

SOPHOMORE YEAR

FALL HOURS

PSCI 1040, American Government * 3

THEA 1095, Stage Production I 1

THEA 2250, World Theatre to 1700 3

THEA 2380, Theatrical Makeup 3

Humanities* 3

Natural Sciences** 4

Total 17

JUNIOR YEAR

FALL HOURS

HIST 2610, United States History to 1865* 3

THEA 1095, Stage Production I 1

THEA 2440, Play Analysis 3

THEA 3150, History of Theatrical Costume
and Décor 3

Elective (advanced) 3

Laboratory Science** 4

Total 17

SENIOR YEAR

FALL HOURS

THEA 4095, Stage Production II 1

THEA (advanced, see major requirements) 3

Elective (advanced) 3

Elective (advanced) 3

Elective (advanced) 3

Visual and Performing Arts* 3

Total 16

FRESHMAN YEAR

SPRING HOURS

ENGL1320, College Writing II* 3

LANG 2050, Foreign Language
(intermediate)** 3

THEA 1043, Costume I 3

THEA 1045, Performance I 3

Wellness* (DANC 1100 Recommended) 3

Total 15

SOPHOMORE YEAR

SPRING HOURS

PSCI 1050, American Government* 3

THEA 1095, Stage Production I 1

THEA 2300, World Theatre from 1700 3

Communication** 3

Natural Sciences** 4

Literature** 3

Total 17

JUNIOR YEAR

SPRING HOURS

HIST 2620, United States History Since 1865* 3

THEA 4095, Stage Production II 1

THEA (advanced, see major requirements) 3

Elective 3

Elective (advanced) 3

Elective (advanced) 3

Total 16

SENIOR YEAR

SPRING HOURS

THEA 4095, Stage Production II 1

THEA 4350, Senior Theatre Arts Colloquium 3

Elective 2

Elective (advanced) 3

Elective (advanced) 3

Elective (advanced) 3

Total 15

Actual degree plans may vary depending on availability of courses in a given semester.
Some courses may require prerequisites not listed.
Students may wish to use opportunities for electives to complete a minor of their choice or secondary education courses for teacher certification.