Department of Dance and Theatre Arts
Main Departmental Office
Radio, TV, Film and Performing Arts Building, 242
P.O. Box 310607
Denton, TX 76203-0607
(940) 565-2211
Fax: (940) 565-4453
Dance Office
Stovall Hall, 180
(940) 565-3432
Fax: (940) 369-7458
Web site: www.data.unt.edu
Timothy R. Wilson, Chair
Faculty
Professors Cushman, Wilson. Associate Professors
Cox, Garcia, Grose, Hayes. Assistant
Professors Chrestopoulos, Hauptman, Lakes, Smith, Sugano, Sullivan.
Introduction
The Department of Dance and Theatre Arts is dedicated to the professions of theatre arts and dance
as central concerns of a civilized society and as primary methodologies in the education of its citizenry.
Small groups of teachers and students, using as a foundation artists and artworks from both past and present
and from all cultures and civilizations, collaborate in rehearsals and public performances derived from the
finest possible classroom experiences.
Scholarly and empirical research is combined with a high level of spontaneous creativity to develop
the entire spectrum of dance, theatre and film arts. Emphasis is placed on the interaction between
performing artists and appreciative spectators. Playwrights, actors, dancers, choreographers, directors, designers
and technicians are taught to discover and to enhance their own creativity, to bear witness through their
artistry to the richness of human life, and to make artistic performance the means of educating those present
when the performance occurs.
These student artists also must learn to design and manage each of the technical and administrative
crafts that constitute the business of theatre arts and dance in the 21st century. Hence, a student who completes
the bachelor's degree in the Department of Dance and Theatre Arts will be able to employ a large body
of knowledge and a wide range of skills pertinent to creative executive management in business,
industry, government or one of the fields traditionally associated with the fine arts: theatre, dance, music,
education, radio, television, film, public relations, advertising and journalism. A person who can create and manage
a successful theatre or dance organization can apply the same basic skills in any field. There is no
technology computers, lasers or film and video industry technology that does not manifest itself in the crafts
of theatre and dance.
The Department of Dance and Theatre Arts operates several facilities designed and equipped to
generate, organize and conduct research in dance and dramatic performance, design and technical production.
The University Theatre with a 475 seat proscenium-stage and a flexible studio theatre both located in
the Radio, TV, Film and Performing Arts Building, the Stovall Hall performance space, five dance
studios, acting/directing studios, rehearsal rooms, a scene shop, a state-of-the-art costume design and
construction space, the scenery and costume collection, and the department library represent a commitment to
providing the finest possible theatre and dance education.
Assistantships, scholarships and program support are available. Application to the department
for financial aid can be initiated at any time, but auditions and interviews for dance and theatre arts
scholarships occur on the fourth Saturday in January prior to a September commitment.
Academic Advising
Students who wish to major or minor in dance should consult an adviser in the Dance Office,
Stovall Hall, Room 180, about selection of courses, a degree plan, application of transfer credit in dance,
and general academic requirements, policies and procedures. The approval of the department chair is
required for degree plans. Theatre arts majors and minors will be advised by the academic advisers by contacting
the department office, Room 242 of the Radio, TV, Film and Performing Arts Building.
All members of the dance and theatre arts faculty are available to help students achieve a
successful enrollment at the University of North Texas and to provide guidance through their academic and
professional careers.
Dance Programs of Study
The department offers undergraduate programs in the following areas:
- Bachelor of Arts with a major in dance.
- Bachelor of Fine Arts with a major in dance.
Bachelor of Arts
1. Hours Required and General/College
Requirements: A minimum of 128 semester hours, of which
42 must be advanced, and fulfillment of degree requirements for the Bachelor of Arts
degree as specified in the "General University Requirements
" in the Academics section of this catalog and the College of Arts and Sciences requirements.
2. Major Requirements:
a. Major of a minimum of 37 hours in dance, including 6 hours from DANC 3400 and 3410 (3 hours
each), and 3 hours from either DANC 4400 or 4410. Students also must take DANC 1250, 3030, 3060, 3080, 4650;
9 hours from DANC 3050, 3510, 3070, 4230, 4610 and 4620; and 4 hours of DANC 1095/4095.
b. Students must enroll in DANC 1050, 3080, or 4050 each semester the student performs in public
dance productions sponsored or approved by the department.
c. The following courses are recommended electives for dance majors and minors: DANC 1050, 1200,
2411, 2710, 2800, 3411; and THEA 1043, 2350, 3150, 3160 or 3170.
3. Other Course Requirements: PHYS 1410/1430 and BIOL 2401 and 2402 (may also be used for
12 hours of laboratory science for the Bachelor of Arts degree).
4. Minor: Optional
5. Electives: See four-year plan.
6. Other Requirements:
a. A placement audition is required for enrollment in DANC 2400, 2410, 2500, 2710, 3400, 3410, 4400
and 4410. This examination is held twice each academic year. Exact dates and times may be obtained from
the dance office.
b. Continuing dance majors and minors enrolled in DANC 1400, 1410, 1500, 1710, 2400, 2500, 2710,
3400, 3410, 4400 and 4410 must be enrolled for two consecutive semesters at the same level within an
academic year. Transfer students entering the spring semester will be evaluated individually.
c. A minimum grade of C is required for all dance courses. Transfer course work to be substituted
for required dance courses must be approved by a student's academic adviser during the degree plan process.
Bachelor of Fine Arts
1. Hours Required and General/College
Requirements: A minimum of 130 semester hours, of which
42 must be advanced, and fulfillment of degree requirements for the Bachelor of
Fine Arts degree as specified in the "General University Requirements
" in the Academics section of this catalog and the College of Arts and Sciences requirements.
2. Major Requirements: A BFA degree with a major in dance requires a minimum of 77 hours in
dance, including a minimum of 12 hours from DANC 3400 and 3410 (6 hours each) and 12 hours from
DANC 4400 and 4410 (6 hours each). Students also must take DANC 1050 (1), 1100, 1200, 1250, 2800,
3030, 3050, 3060, 3070, 3080, 3510, 4050 (1), 4230, 4610, 4620 and 4650; 4 hours from DANC 1095/4095
and THEA 1045, 1046; 1 hour from DANC 1500 or 1710 or PHED 1280; and 1 hour from DANC 2500, 2710
or 3617.
3. Other Course Requirements: BIOL 2401 and 2402 (may be used for 8 hours of laboratory science
to satisfy the natural sciences requirement of the University Core Curriculum).
4. Minor: Optional.
5. Electives: See four-year plan.
DRED (Traffic Safety) courses may not be used to satisfy any portion of a degree in the College of
Arts and Sciences.
6. Other Requirements:
a. A placement audition is required for enrollment in DANC 2400, 2410, 2500, 2710, 3400, 3410, 4400
and 4410. This examination is held twice each year. Exact dates and times may be obtained from the dance office.
b. Continuing dance majors and minors enrolled in DANC 1400, 1410, 1500, 1700, 2400, 2500, 2710,
3400, 3410, 4400 and 4410 must be enrolled for two consecutive semesters within an academic year.
Transfer students entering the spring semester will be evaluated individually.
c. A minimum grade of C is required for all dance courses. Transfer course work to be substituted
for required dance courses must be approved by a student's academic adviser during the degree plan process.
d. Students seeking admission to the BFA degree program with a major in dance must meet with an
academic adviser for dance in the Department of Dance and Theatre Arts and file an application for admission
upon completion of their sophomore year of dance study. Acceptance is based on individual interviews
and technique auditions with the dance faculty.
At the end of each semester, students will be reviewed by the dance faculty to determine eligibility
to continue in the BFA program.
Minor in Dance
A minor in dance consists of a total of 18 hours, including 6 advanced, selected from the following:
3 hours from DANC 2400, 3400, or 4400; 3 hours from DANC 2410, 3410, or 4410; 3 hours from
DANC 2500, 2710 or 3617; and 9 hours from DANC 1200, 1250, 2800, 3030, 3060, 3070, 3080, 3510, 3610,
4230, 4610, 4620, or 4650.
Theatre Arts Programs of Study
The department offers undergraduate and graduate programs in the following areas:
- Bachelor of Arts,
- Bachelor of Fine Arts,
- Master of Arts, and
- Master of Science, all with a major in theatre arts; and
- Bachelor of Fine Arts with a major in musical theatre; and
- concentrations at the undergaduate level, major in theatre arts, in acting and design technology, and
- concentrations at the undergraduate level, major in musical theatre, in acting, dancing and singing.
Bachelor of Arts
1. Hours Required and General/College Requirements: A minimum of 128 semester hours, of which
42 must be advanced, and fulfillment of degree requirements for the Bachelor of Arts degree
as specified in the "General University Requirements
" in the Academics section of this catalog and the College of Arts and Sciences requirements.
2. Major Requirements: A minimum of 37 semester hours, including 4 hours of THEA 1095 or
4095; THEA 1043, 1045, 1046, 2250, 2300, 2380, 2440, 3150 and 4350; and, in consultation with an
adviser from the theatre arts faculty, 9 hours from THEA 3100, 3140, 3160, 3170, 3180, 3190, 3270, 3280,
3400, 4000, 4110, 4140, 4240, 4310 and 4460.
3. Other Course Requirements: None.
4. Minor: Optional
5. Electives: See four-year plan.
6. Other Requirements:
a. A minimum grade of C is required for all theatre arts courses.
b. Students majoring in theatre arts must enroll in THEA 3910 or THEA 4500 each semester the
student performs in public productions sponsored or approved by the department.
c. Transfer work to be substituted for required theatre arts courses must be approved by a student's
adviser during the degree plan process.
Bachelor of Fine Arts
1. Hours Required and General/College Requirements: A minimum of 130 semester hours, of which
42 must be advanced, and fulfillment of degree requirements for the Bachelor of Fine Arts degree as
specified in the "General University Requirements
" in the Academics section of this catalog and the College of Arts and Sciences
requirements.
2. Major Requirements: A minimum of 78-80 semester hours, including THEA 1043, 1045, 1046,
1095 (2), 2051, 2300, 2350, 2351, 2360, 2380, 2440, 3140, 3150, 4000, 4095 (2), 4140, 4310, 4350, 4360
and 4400 (4); 3 hours from THEA 3100, 3280, 3400, 4240, 4460; 9 hours, after consultation with an
adviser from the theatre arts faculty, from THEA 4500 (3) and/or DANC 1400, 1410, 1500, 1710, 3617, 4610
and 4620 and PHED 1280 and 1360. Students pursuing the BFA degree must also enroll in 3 hours from
THEA 4500 (topic: dialects) or MUAG 1124, plus 4-6 hours from THEA 3910, 4290 or 4500.
3. Other Course Requirements: ENGL 4430; and 3 hours from THEA 2260 and ENGL 4290, 4300
or 4470; and LANG 1010 and 1020.
4. Minor: Optional
5. Electives: See four-year plan.
6. Other Requirements:
a. A grade of C or better is required for credit for the BFA theatre arts concentration in acting.
b. Students desiring admission to the BFA concentration in acting must meet with a theatre arts adviser in
the Department of Dance and Theatre Arts. Application to the program will be made in the second semester of
the sophomore year. An audition and interview are required for admission by current and transfer
students. Admission will be based upon demonstrated physical and vocal skills, application of basic acting
methodologies and academic performance. Requests for transfer work to be substituted for required BFA theatre
arts courses must be approved by the theatre program faculty adviser at orientation preceding the student's
first semester. Transfer students who exhibit the necessary skills will be admitted on a probationary status.
During the first semester of the junior year a decision will be made regarding continuance in the program.
c. At the end of each semester, students will be evaluated by the BFA acting faculty. Evaluations
cover progress, attitude and aptitude and include teacher recommendations for continued study. BFA
students should maintain a theatre arts GPA of 3.0 or better; students who receive a C in two or more courses in
any one semester will be placed on BFA program probation.
d. Students must complete the two-year concentrations in acting in sequence and in residence at UNT.
e. All students are required to perform in department-sponsored public productions every semester of
their junior and senior years. One summer season of repertory is required to graduate.
Bachelor of Fine Arts
1. Hours Required and General/College Requirements: A minimum of 131 semester hours, of which
42 must be advanced, and fulfillment of degree requirements for the Bachelor of Fine Arts
degree as specified in the "General University Requirements" in the Academics
section of this catalog and the College of Arts and Sciences requirements.
2. Major Requirements: A total of 65 hours in theatre arts, including 4 hours of THEA 1095 or
4095 (minimum of 2 hours of 4095); 3 hours of THEA 2700; 4 hours of THEA 4400; THEA 1043, 1045,
1046, 1700, 2300, 2380 and 2440; 3 hours from THEA 3100, 3280, 3400, 4240 or 4460; 6 hours from
THEA 2110, 2150 or 2160; THEA 3150, 3160, 3170, 3180 and 4350; 9 hours, after consultation with an
adviser, from THEA 3190, 4110 or 4500 (may be repeated for credit).
3. Other Course Requirements: 3 hours of ENGL 4430; 3 hours from ENGL 4290, 4300 or 4470; 8
hours of LANG 1010 and 1020.
4. Minor: Optional
5. Electives: See four-year plan.
6. Other Requirements:
a. All students will complete the design course sequence of THEA 3160, 3170 and 3180. Upon
successful completion of the sequence and in consultation with the faculty, students will have the opportunity
to concentrate in one or more specialized areas in design or technology.
b. All BFA candidates will be required to produce a minimum of one public production in each area of
their chosen concentrations.
c. A grade of C or better is required for all theatre arts courses.
d. Students desiring admission to the BFA degree with a major in theatre arts and a concentration in
design/technology must meet with an academic adviser of theatre design and complete an application for
admission upon successful completion of the sophomore year. Along with the application, students will submit
a portfolio of theatre design work for review by the theatre arts design faculty. Submission will be followed
by an interview with the faculty, including a critique of the portfolio.
Additionally, all BFA students' progress will be reviewed individually by the full theatre arts faculty
each semester to determine eligibility to continue in the BFA program. Each review will consist of an
appropriate portfolio presentation of current work as well as a discussion of development in the skills required
for successful completion of the degree.
e. Transfer students will be required to audition with a portfolio. Upon exhibiting the necessary
skills, students will be admitted to the program on a probationary status. During the second semester of the
junior year, a decision will be made regarding continuance in the program into the senior year.
f. Students concentrating in design/technology are expected to demonstrate the following:
- competence in handling media, including craftsmanship, composition and formal design elements;
- a high level of work which demonstrates an understanding of the relationship of theatre design
or technology within the total theatrical production;
- basic skills in a variety of the practical aspects of all areas of design, including more advanced
skills in one to two areas selected from scene design, costume design or lighting design or the
corollary technical areas;
- general knowledge of the literature and history of theatre and dance production and design;
- ability to translate two-dimensional renderings to three-dimensional creations; and
- development of a personal artistic expression.
Bachelor of Fine Arts
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1. Hours Required and General/College Requirements: A minimum of 129-138 semester hours
(including a common core of 37 hours and an additional 44-54 hours, depending on the concentration), of which
42 must be advanced, 24 earned in residence, and fulfillment of degree requirements for the Bachelor of
Fine Arts degree as specified in the "General University Requirements" in the
Academics section of this catalog and the College of Arts and Sciences requirements.
2. Major Requirements:
a. Musical Theatre Core: 2 hours from MULB 1801, 1802, 1803, 1804, 1815, 1820; THEA 1043,
1045, 1046, 2 hours from THEA 1095; 2 hours from THEA 4095; THEA 2051, 2350, 2351, 2380, 2440, 4500;
3 hours from DANC 1410, 2410, 3410 or 4410; DANC 1710.
b. Concentration in Acting (html) (minimum of 42 hours): MUTH 1260, 1400, 1410; 4 hours from MUAG
1124 and or MUAS 1503; MUAG 4890; MUEN 3040 or THEA 4140; THEA 3910 (2 hours), 2360, 3140,
4000, 4290, 4360, 4400 (2 hours); THEA 4500 (6 hours in addition to core); two semesters from either DANC
2400 or 2500.
c. Concentration in Dance (html) (minimum of 48 hours): MUTH 1260, 1400, 1410; 4 hours from MUAG 1124
or MUAS 1503; THEA 2360, THEA 3910 (2 hours), 4000, 4360, 4400 (2 hours), 4500 (6 hours in addition
to core); DANC 1250, 2410 or 3410 or 4410. Two semesters from one of the following: DANC 2400,
2500, 3400 or 4400; DANC 2710, 4650, 4610 or 4620.
d. Concentration in Singing (html) (minimum of 48 hours): MUTH 1400, 1410, 1500, 1510; MUAC 1503
(8 hours); MUAC 3503 (4 hours); MUAG 4890; MUEN 3040 (3 hours) or THEA 4140; THEA 2360;
THEA 3140; THEA 4000 or MUMH 4070; THEA 4360; THEA 4400 (2 hours); THEA 4500 (6 hours in addition
to core); two semesters from either DANCE 2400 or 2500.
3. Other Course Requirements: None.
4. Minor: Optional
5. Electives: See four-year plan.
6. Other Requirements:
a. A 2.0 cumulative grade point average and minimum grade of C in all courses used in the musical
theatre core and area of concentration; a 2.0 grade point average is also required in order to audition or perform in
any on-campus production.
b. Credit for THEA 3910 or DANC 1050/4050 during each semester in which a student performs in
public productions sponsored or approved by the department.
c. Performance in at least one on-campus mainstage production.
d. A primary concentration proficiency is required for the singing concentration; and a secondary
concentration proficiency must be completed for the acting concentration (if private voice lessons are taken).
e. Approval by a faculty adviser for all transfer work to be substituted for required musical theatre
course work (usually obtained during the degree plan process).
f. Students must complete the two-year concentrations (acting, dancing, singing) in sequence and
in residence at UNT.
g. All students (transfer and resident) will be required to audition for the musical theatre program and will
be admitted on a probationary basis. They will then take the required university and BFA musical theatre
core areas their first two years. The BFA core area will transfer into the BA program with little time
penalized when transferring from one degree program to another.
Just prior to reaching the end of the sophomore year, the student will audition for the faculty
screening committee. The faculty will then make its recommendation to the student regarding the junior and
senior years. These auditions function correspondingly as threshold and mid-point evaluation mechanisms
for assessment purposes. The criteria will be based on skill, knowledge and application, and academic
performance. A 2.0 grade point average is required to remain in the program.
h. Students seeking admission to the BFA in the musical theatre program must meet with a theatre adviser
in the Department of Dance and Theatre Arts. Application to the program will be made in the second semester
of the sophomore year. An audition and interview are required for admission by all students. Admission will
be based upon demonstrated physical and vocal skills, application of basic acting methodologies and
academic performance.
i. Transfer students who exhibit the necessary skills through audition and interview will be admitted on
a probationary status. The adviser must approve transfer work to be substituted for required BFA
musical theatre courses.
j. The student's progress will be discussed with the student at the end of each semester and evaluated by
the faculty to determine eligibility to continue in the program. While a grade of C or better is required for
course credit in the program, it is expected that BFA students will maintain a theatre arts GPA of 3.0 or
better. Students who receive a C in two or more courses in any one semester will be placed on BFA
program probation.
Minor in Theatre Arts
A minor in theatre arts consists of 21 semester hours: 6 hours from THEA 1043, 1045, 1046, 2051,
2110, 2150, 2160, 2350, 2351, or 2380; plus 12 advanced hours in theatre arts and, after 90 hours of college
level courses, the capstone course (THEA 4350).
Dance and Theatre Arts Teacher Certification
Students who expect to teach dance or theatre arts in elementary or secondary schools must meet
the requirements of the state of Texas for teacher certification as listed in the College of Education section.
Students who wish to seek an elementary or a secondary teaching certificate should consult a dance
or theatre arts adviser during their first semester at the University of North Texas. Consultation with
the College of Education should occur in accordance with the catalog that controls a student's matriculation
at North Texas.
Teacher certification requirements were under review by the State Board for Educator Certification
at the time this catalog went to press. Contact the Department of Teacher Education and Administration
for current information.
The department offers degree programs leading to the Master of Arts and Master of Science with a
major in theatre arts. Graduate work in dance may be pursued through the Master of Arts/Master of Science
in interdisciplinary studies. For information, consult the
Graduate Catalog.
Scholarships
The University Players present a scholarship each year to a theatre arts major who has been
outstanding in scholarship, creative activities and service. The Ann Bradshaw Stokes Award is provided by a grant
from the Ann Bradshaw Stokes Foundation. The Gaylord-Hughes Scholarship has been made possible
through benefit performances by noted actress Martha Gaylord and by Tom Hughes, late producer and
managing director of the Dallas Summer Musicals and a Distinguished Alumnus; by the work of guest artists; and
by contributions. The Tony and Linda Altermann Scholarship is made possible through the Tony and
Linda Altermann Scholarship Endowment for Theatre and Visual Arts. The scholarship is awarded in
even-numbered academic years. Dance Scholarships are supported by gifts from faculty, students and
alumni. The Lucille Murchison Scholarships in dance, costuming and technical theatre are the result of
the department's participation in the UNT Centennial Extravaganza. The Chun Hui Lee Dance Scholarship
is the result of the generosity of Mr. Chun Hui Lee. The Mills Dance Scholarship was established by
an alumnus, the late Eugene Mills.
All scholarships are presented to students majoring in the Department of Dance and Theatre Arts
during any semester or summer term. Each year on announced dates, interested students must audition for
the performance awards or submit design portfolios for technical awards available for the summer terms and
the following academic year.
Information may be obtained in the department office, Radio, TV, Film and Performing Arts
Building, Room 242.
Organizations
The serious student of dance or theatre arts may become a member of Alpha Psi Omega, Chi
Tau Epsilon, DANCE UNiT, and University Players, undergraduate and graduate organizations that serve
the dance and theatre arts department and other university programs.
All Courses of Instruction are located in one section at the back of this catalog.
The "Course and Subject Guide," found in the Courses of Instruction section of this book, serves as
a table of contents and provides quick access to subject areas and prefixes.
Major in Dance
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 Curriculum section of this catalog for approved list of course options. ** See
Arts and Sciences degree requirements section of catalog approved list of course options.
FRESHMAN YEAR
FALL HOURS
DANC 1095, Stage Production I 1
DANC 1250, Somatic Approaches to Movement 3
ENGL 1310, College Writing I* 3
LANG 2040, Foreign Language (intermediate)** 3
MATH (above College Algebra, Except 2090)** 3
Visual and Performing Arts* (DANC 1200 or 2800 recommended)
3
Total 16
SOPHOMORE YEAR
FALL HOURS
BIOL 2401, Human Anatomy and Physiology I (may be used to satisfy the Natural Sciences
requirement*) 4
DANC 3030, Improvision and Introduction to Composition 3
DANC 3400, Modern Dance Techniques Level III 3
PSCI 1040, American Government* 3
Humanities* 3
Total 16
JUNIOR YEAR
FALL HOURS
DANC 4095, Stage Production II 1
HIST 2610, United States History to 1865* 3
Elective (advanced) 3
Elective 3
Elective 3
Social and Behavioral Sciences* 3
Total 16
SENIOR YEAR
FALL HOURS
DANC 4400, Modern Dance Technique IV, or DANC 4410, Ballet Technique IV 3
DANC (advanced, see major requirements) 3
Cross-cultural, Diversity, and Global Studies* 3
Elective (advanced) 3
Elective (advanced) 3
Total 15
FRESHMAN YEAR
SPRING HOURS
DANC 1095, Stage Production I 1
ENGL 1320, College Writing II* 3
LANG 2050, Foreign Language (intermediate)** 3
PHYS 1410, General Physics I** 3
PHYS 1430, General Physics I Laboratory** 1
Elective 2
Wellness* (DANC 1100 Recommended) 3
Total 16
SOPHOMORE YEAR
SPRING HOURS
BIOL 2402, Human Anatomy and Physiology II (may be used to satisfy Natural Sciences requirement*) 4
DANC 3410, Ballet Technique Level III 3
PSCI 1050, American Government* 3
Communication** 3
Literature** 3
Total 16
JUNIOR YEAR
SPRING HOURS
DANC 3060, Music Analysis for Dance 3
DANC 3080, Principles and Techniques of Dance Performance 3
DANC 4095, Stage Production II 1
HIST 2620, United States History Since 1865* 3
DANC (advanced, see major requirements) 3
Elective 3
Total 16
SENIOR YEAR
SPRING HOURS
DANC 4650, Senior Project 3
DANC (advanced, see major requirements) 3
Elective 2
Elective 3
Elective (advanced) 3
Elective 3
Total 17
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.
Major in Dance
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
Curriculum section of this catalog for approved list of course options.
FRESHMAN YEAR
FALL HOURS
DANC 1095, Stage Production I 1
DANC 1200, Appreciation of Dance as a Contemporary Art Form (may be used to satisfy Visual
and Performing Arts requirement*) 3
DANC 1250, Somatic Approaches to Movement 3
DANC 3400, Modern Dance Technique, Level III 3
ENGL 1310, College Writing I* 3
MATH 1100, College Algebra (or higher)* 3
Total 16
SOPHOMORE YEAR
FALL HOURS
BIOL 2401, Human Anatomy and Physiology I 4
DANC 1050, Dance Performance and Production Lab 1
DANC 2500, Jazz Dance Technique Level II, or DANC 2710, Tap Dance Technique
Level II, or DANC 3617, African Music and Movement 1
DANC 2800, Survey of Dance 3
DANC 3030, Improvisation and Introduction to Composition 3
DANC 3400, Modern Dance Techniques Level III 3
PSCI 1040, American Government* 3
Total 18
JUNIOR YEAR
FALL HOURS
DANC 3050, Dance Kinesiology 3
DANC 3510, Principles and Theories of Dance Composition 3
DANC 4095, Stage Production II 1
DANC 4400, Modern Dance Technique Level IV 3
DANC 4610, Effort/Shape 3
HIST 2610, United States History to 1865* 3
Total 16
FRESHMAN YEAR
SPRING HOURS
DANC 1095, Stage Production I 1
DANC 1100, Stress Reduction through Movement (may be used to satisfy Wellness requirement*) 3
DANC 1500, Jazz Dance Technique Level I, or DANC 1710, Tap Dance Technique Level I, or
PHED 1280, Folk Dance 1
DANC 3410, Ballet Technique Level III 3
ENGL1320, College Writing II* 3
Social and Behavioral Sciences* 3
Total 14
SOPHOMORE YEAR
SPRING HOURS
BIOL 2402, Human Anatomy and Physiology II 4
DANC 3060, Music Analysis for Dance 3
DANC 3410, Ballet Technique Level III 3
PSCI 1050, American Government* 3
THEA 1045, Performance I 3
Total 16
JUNIOR YEAR
SPRING HOURS
DANC 3070, Dance Pedagogy: The Teacher Prepares 3
DANC 3080, Principles and Techniques of Dance Performance 3
DANC 4095, Stage Production II 1
DANC 4410, Ballet Technique Level IV 3
HIST 2620, United States History Since 1865* 3
THEA 1046, Introduction to Stagecraft: Scenery, Lighting, Props, and Sound
3
Total 16
SENIOR YEAR
FALL HOURS
DANC 4050, Dance Performance and Production Lab 1
DANC 4230, Introduction to Movement Therapy 3
DANC 4400, Modern Dance Technique Level IV 3
Cross-cultural, Diversity, and Global Studies* 3
Humanities* 3
Elective 3
Total 16
SENIOR YEAR
SPRING HOURS
DANC 4410, Ballet Technique Level IV 3
DANC 4620, Space Harmony 3
DANC 4650, Senior Project 3
Communication* 3
Elective 3
Elective 3
Total 18
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.
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 Curriculum section of this catalog for approved list of course options. ** See
Arts and Sciences degree requirements section of catalog approved list of course options.
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 (may be used to satisfy Cross-cultural, Diversity
and Global requirement*) 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
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 2300, World Theatre from 1700 3
Communication** 3
Physical Science** 4
Literature** 3
Total 16
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
FALL HOURS
THEA (advanced, see major requirements) 3
THEA (advanced, see major requirements) 3
Elective (advanced) 3
Elective (advanced) 3
Visual and Performing Arts* 3
Total 15
SENIOR YEAR
SPRING HOURS
THEA 4095, Stage Production II 1
THEA 4350, Senior Theatre Arts Colloquium 3
Elective 3
Elective (advanced) 4
Elective (advanced) 3
Elective (advanced) 3
Total 17
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.
Major in Theatre Arts with a Concentration in Acting
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 Curriculum section of this catalog for approved list of course options.
FRESHMAN YEAR
FALL HOURS
ENGL 1310, College Writing I* 3
LANG 1010, Foreign Language (beginning) (may be used to satisfy Communication requirement*) 4
MATH 1100, College Algebra (or higher)* 3
THEA 1045, Performance I 3
THEA 1046, Introduction to Stagecraft: Scenery, Lighting, Props, and Sound 3
THEA 1095, Stage Production I 1
Total 17
SOPHOMORE YEAR
FALL HOURS
PSCI 1040, American Government* 3
THEA 2051, Voice for Theatre 3
THEA 2380, Theatrical Makeup 3
THEA 2440, Play Analysis 3
THEA 4095, Stage Production II 1
Cross-cultural, Diversity and Global Studies requirement* 3
Humanities* 3
Total 19
Sophomore YEAR
SUMMER I HOURS
THEA 2360, Repertory Theatre 3
Total 3
FRESHMAN YEAR
SPRING HOURS
ENGL1320, College Writing II* 3
LANG 1020, Foreign Language (beginning) 4
THEA 1043, Costume I 3
THEA 1095, Stage Production I 1
THEA 2351, Movement for Theatre 3
Visual and Performing Arts* 3
Total 17
SOPHOMORE YEAR
SPRING HOURS
PSCI 1050, American Government* 3
THEA 2350, Performance II 3
THEA 3150, History of Theatrical Costume and Decor 3
THEA 4095, Stage Production II 1
Natural Sciences* 4
Social and Behavioral Sciences* 3
Total 17
Sophomore YEAR
SUMMER I1 HOURS
THEA 4360, Advanced Repertory Theatre 3
Total 3
JUNIOR YEAR
FALL HOURS
ENGL 4430, Shakespeare 3
HIST 2610, United States History to 1865* 3
THEA 3140, Performance III 3
THEA 3910, Stage and Film Performance 1
THEA 4400, Theatre Symposium 1
THEA 4500, Topics (dialects only), or MUAG 1124, Voice Class for Non-Music Majors (1 hour) 3
THEA 4500, Topics, or THEA 4290, Musical Theatre Direction and Management 3
Total 17
SENIOR YEAR
FALL HOURS
THEA 2260, Non-Western Theatre and Drama, or ENGL 4290, World Drama, or ENGL 4300, Modern Drama, or ENGL 4470, Drama 3
THEA 4140, Performance IV 3
THEA 4400, Theatre Symposium 1
THEA 4500, or DANC courses from approved list (see major requirements) 3
Wellness* 3
Elective (advanced) 3
Total 16
JUNIOR YEAR
SPRING HOURS
HIST 2620, United States History Since 1865* 3
THEA 2300, World Theatre After 1700 3
THEA 3100, Directing I, or THEA 3280, Theatrical Costume Design and Construction, or THEA
3400, Children's Theatre, or THEA 4240, Creative Dramatics, or THEA 4460, Play and Film Scriptwriting 3
THEA 4000, The Modern American Musical Theatre 3
THEA 4400, Theatre Symposium 1
THEA 4500, or DANC courses from approved list (see major requirements) 3
Total 16
SENIOR YEAR
SPRING HOURS
THEA 4310, Acting for Film and Television 3
THEA 4350, Senior Theatre Arts Colloquium 3
THEA 4400, Theatre Symposium 1
THEA 4500, or DANC courses from approved list (see major requirements) 3
Natural Sciences* 4
Elective (advanced) 2
Total 16
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.
Major in Theatre Arts with a Concentration in Design-Technology
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 Curriculum section of this catalog for approved list of course options.
FRESHMAN YEAR
FALL HOURS
ENGL 1310, College Writing I* 3
LANG 1010, Foreign Language (beginning) (may be used to satisfy Communication requirement*) 4
MATH 1100, College Algebra (or higher)* 3
THEA 1045, Performance I 3
THEA 1046, Introduction to Stagecraft: Scenery, Lighting, Props, and Sound 3
Total 16
FRESHMAN YEAR
SPRING HOURS
ENGL 1320, College Writing II* 3
LANG 1020, Foreign Language (beginning) 4
THEA 1043, Costume I 3
THEA 1700, Introduction to Theatre Design 3
Visual and Performing Arts* 3
Total 16
SOPHOMORE YEAR
FALL HOURS
PSCI 1040, American Government* 3
THEA 1095, Stage Production I 1
THEA 2380, Theatrical Makeup 3
THEA 2440, Play Analysis 3
Humanities* 3
Natural Sciences I* 4
Total 17
JUNIOR YEAR
FALL HOURS
ENGL 4430, Shakespeare 3
HIST 2610, United States History to 1865* 3
THEA 2700, Theatrical Design: Drawing and Rendering 3
THEA 3160, Theatrical Lighting and Design 3
THEA 3190, Sound Production and Design for Theatre, or THEA 4110, Scene Painting for Theatre,
or THEA 4500, Topics 3
THEA 4095, Stage Production II 1
THEA 4400, Theatre Symposium 1
Total 17
SENIOR YEAR
FALL HOURS
ENGL 4290, World Drama, or ENGL 4300, Modern Drama, or ENGL 4470, British Drama 3
THEA 2110, Stagecraft, or THEA 2150, Costume II, or THEA 2160, Stage Lighting 3
THEA 3180, Theatrical Costume Design and Construction 3
THEA 3190, Sound Production and design for Theatre, or THEA 4110, Scene Painting for Theatre,
or THEA 4500, Topics 3
THEA 4400, Theatre Symposium 1
Wellness* 3
Total 16
SOPHOMORE YEAR
SPRING HOURS
PSCI 1050, American Government* 3
THEA 1095, Stage Production I 1
THEA 3150, History of Theatrical Costume and Décor 3
Cross-cultural, Diversity and Global Studies requirement* 3
Natural Sciences II* 4
Social and Behavioral Sciences* 3
Total 17
JUNIOR YEAR
SPRING HOURS
HIST 2620, United States History Since 1865* 3
THEA 2110, Stagecraft, or THEA 2150, Costume II, or THEA 2160, Stage
Lighting 3
THEA 2300, World Theatre After 1700 3
THEA 3100, Directing I, or THEA 3280, Theatrical Costume Design and Construction, or THEA
3400, Children's Theatre, or THEA 4240, Creative Dramatics, or THEA 4460, Play and Film Scriptwriting 3
THEA 3170, Stage Design 3
THEA 4095, Stage Production II 1
THEA 4400, Theatre Symposium 1
Total 17
SENIOR YEAR
SPRING HOURS
THEA 3190, Sound Production and Design for Theatre, or THEA 4110, Scene Painting for Theatre,
or THEA 4500, Topics 3
THEA 4350, Senior Theatre Arts Colloquium 3
THEA 4400, Theatre Symposium 1
Elective (advanced) 3
Elective 3
Elective 3
Total 16
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.
Major in Musical Theatre with a Concentration in Acting
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 Curriculum section of this catalog for approved list of course options.
FRESHMAN YEAR
FALL HOURS
ENGL 1310, College Writing I* 3
MATH 1100, College Algebra (or higher)* 3
MUAG 1124, Voice Class for Non-Music Majors, or MUAS 1503, Voice 1
MULB 1801, 1802, or 1803, or 1804, or 1815, or 1820 (Music Laboratories) 1
THEA 1045, Performance I 3
THEA 1046, Introduction to Stagecraft: Scenery, Lighting, Props, and Sound 3
THEA 1095, Stage Production I 1
THEA 4400, Theatre Symposium 1
Total 16
SOPHOMORE YEAR
FALL HOURS
DANC 1410, Ballet Technique, Level I DANC 2410, Ballet Technique, Level II, or DANC 3410,
Ballet Technique, Level III, or DANC 4410, Ballet Technique, Level IV 3
MUAG 1124, Voice Class for Non-Music Majors, or MUAS 1503, Voice 1
MUTH 1260, Music Fundamentals 3
PSCI 1040, American Government* 3
THEA 2051, Voice for Theatre 3
THEA 4095, Stage Production II 1
THEA 4400, Theatre Symposium 1
Communication* 3
Total 18
SOPHOMORE YEAR
SUMMER I HOURS
THEA 2360, Repertory Theatre 3
Total 3
JUNIOR YEAR
FALL HOURS
DANC 2500, Jazz Dance Technique, Level II, or DANC 2400, Modern Dance Technique, Level II
1-3
HIST 2610, United States History to 1865* 3
THEA 2380, Theatrical Makeup 3
THEA 2440, Play Analysis 3
THEA 4095, Stage Production II 1
THEA 4500, Topics 3
Total 14-16
FRESHMAN YEAR
SPRING HOURS
ENGL 1320, College Writing II* 3
MUAG 1124, Voice Class for Non-Music Majors, or MUAS 1503, Voice 1
MULB 1801, 1802, or 1803, or 1804, or 1815, or 1820 (Music Laboratories) 1
THEA 1043, Costume I 3
THEA 1095, Stage Production I 1
THEA 2351, Movement for Theatre 3
Natural Sciences* 4
Total 16
SOPHOMORE YEAR
SPRING HOURS
DANC 1710, Tap Dance Technique, Level I 1
MUAG 1124, Voice Class for Non-Music Majors, or MUAS 1503, Voice 1
MUTH 1400, Theory I 2
MUTH 1410, Aural Skills I 2
PSCI 1050, American Government* 3
THEA 2350, Performance II 3
Wellness (DANC 1100 recommended)* 3
Total 15
SOPHOMORE YEAR
SUMMER II HOURS
THEA 4360, Advanced Repertory Theatre 3
Total 3
JUNIOR YEAR
SPRING HOURS
DANC 2500, Jazz Dance Technique, Level II, or DANC 2400, Modern Dance Technique, Level II
1-3
HIST 2620, United States History Since 1865* 3
THEA 3140, Performance III 3
THEA 4500, Topics 3
Elective (advanced) 4
Humanities* 3
Total 17-19
SENIOR YEAR
FALL HOURS
MUEN 3040, Opera Theatre, or THEA 4140, Performance IV 1-3
THEA 3910, Stage and Film Performance 1
THEA 4000, The Modern American Musical 3
Elective (advanced) 4
Natural Sciences* 4
Social and Behavioral Sciences* 3
Total 16-18
SENIOR YEAR
SPRING HOURS
MUAG 4890, Seminar in Performance and Repertoire 3
THEA 3910, Stage and Film Performance 1
THEA 4290, Musical Theatre Direction and Management 3
THEA 4500, Topics 3
Cross-cultural, Diversity, and Global Studies* 3
Elective (advanced) 3
Visual and Performing Arts* 3
Total 19
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.
To 4-year degree plans for Bachelor of Fine Arts with a Major in Musical Theatre
Major in Musical Theatre with a Concentration in Dancing
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 Curriculum section of this catalog for approved list of course options.
FRESHMAN YEAR
FALL HOURS
ENGL 1310, College Writing I* 3
MATH 1100, College Algebra (or higher)* 3
MUAG 1124, Voice Class for Non-Music Majors, or MUAS 1503, Voice 1
MULB 1801, 1802, or 1803, or 1804, or 1815, or 1820 (Music Laboratories) 1
THEA 1045, Performance I 3
THEA 1046, Introduction to Stagecraft: Scenery, Lighting, Props, and Sound 3
THEA 1095, Stage Production I 1
Communication* 3
Total 18
SOPHOMORE YEAR
FALL HOURS
DANC 1410, Ballet Technique, Level I, or DANC 2410, Ballet Technique, Level II, or DANC 3410, Ballet Technique,
Level III, or DANC 4410, Ballet Technique, Level IV 3
MUAG 1124, Voice Class for Non-Music Majors, or MUAS 1503, Voice 1
MUTH 1260, Music Fundamentals 3
PSCI 1040, American Government* 3
THEA 2051, Voice for Theatre 3
Humanities* 3
Wellness (DANC 1100 Recommended)* 3
Total 19
SOPHOMORE YEAR
SUMMER I HOURS
THEA 2360, Repertory Theatre 3
Total 3
FRESHMAN YEAR
SPRING HOURS
DANC 1250, Somatic Approaches to Movement 3
DANC 1710, Tap Dance Technique, Level I 1
ENGL 1320, College Writing II* 3
MUAG 1124, Voice Class for Non-Music Majors, or MUAS 1503, Voice 1
MULB 1801, 1802, or 1803, or 1804, or 1815, or 1820 (Music Laboratories) 1
THEA 1043, Costume I 3
THEA 1095, Stage Production I 1
THEA 2351, Movement for Theatre 3
Total 16
SOPHOMORE YEAR
SPRING HOURS
DANC 2410, Ballet Technique, Level II, or DANC 3410, Ballet Technique, Level III, or DANC
4410, Ballet Technique, Level IV 3
MUAG 1124, Voice Class for Non-Music Majors, or MUAS 1503, Voice 1
MUTH 1400, Theory I 2
MUTH 1410, Aural Skills I 2
PSCI 1050, American Government* 3
THEA 2350, Performance II 3
Natural Sciences* 4
Total 18
SOPHOMORE YEAR
SUMMER II HOURS
THEA 4360, Advanced Repertory Theatre 3
Total 3
JUNIOR YEAR
FALL HOURS
DANC 2400, Modern Dance Technique, Level II, or DANC 2500, Jazz Dance Technique, Level II,
or DANC 3400, Modern Dance Technique, Level III, or DANC 4400, Modern Dance Technique,
Level IV 1-3
DANC 2710, Tap Dance Technique, Level II 1
DANC 3030, Improvisation and Introduction to Composition 3
HIST 2610, United States History to 1865* 3
THEA 2380, Theatrical Makeup 3
THEA 4000, The Modern American Musical Theatre 3
THEA 4095, Stage Production II 1
THEA 4400, Theatre Symposium 1
Total 16-18
SENIOR YEAR
FALL HOURS
THEA 2440, Play Analysis 3
THEA 3910, Stage and Film Performance 1
THEA 4095, Stage Production II 1
THEA 4400, Theatre Symposium 1
THEA 4500, Topics 3
Elective (advanced) 3
Elective (advanced) 3
Social and Behavioral Sciences* 3
Total 18
JUNIOR YEAR
SPRING HOURS
DANC 2400, Modern Dance Technique, Level II, or DANC 2500, Jazz Dance Technique, Level II,
or DANC 3400, Modern Dance Technique, Level III, or DANC 4400, Modern Dance Technique,
Level IV 1-3
HIST 2620, United States History Since 1865* 3
THEA 4500, Topics 3
Natural Sciences* 4
Elective (advanced) 3
Elective (advanced) 3
Total 17-19
SENIOR YEAR
SPRING HOURS
DANC 4610, Effort/Shape, or DANC 4620, Space Harmony 3
DANC 4650, Senior Project 3
THEA 3910, Stage and Film Performance 1
THEA 4500, Topics 3
Cross-cultural, Diversity, and Global Studies* 3
Visual and Performing Arts* 3
Total 16
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.
To 4-year degree plans for Bachelor of Fine Arts with a Major in Musical Theatre
Major in Musical Theatre with a Concentration in Singing
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 Curriculum section of this catalog for approved list of course options.
FRESHMAN YEAR
FALL HOURS
ENGL 1310, College Writing I* 3
MATH 1100, College Algebra (or higher)* 3
MUAC 1503, Voice 2
MULB 1801, 1802, or 1803, or1804, or 1815, or 1820 (Music Laboratories) 1
THEA 1045, Performance I 3
THEA 1046, Introduction to Stagecraft: Scenery, Lighting, Props, and Sound 3
THEA 1095, Stage Production I 1
Total 16
FRESHMAN YEAR
SPRING HOURS
ENGL 1320, College Writing II* 3
MUAC 1503, Voice 2
MULB 1801, 1802, or 1803, or 1804, or 1815, or 1820 (Music Laboratories) 1
THEA 1043, Costume I 3
THEA 1095, Stage Production I 1
THEA 2351, Movement for Theatre 3
Humanities* 3
Total 16
SOPHOMORE YEAR
FALL HOURS
DANC 1410, Ballet Technique, Level I, or DANC 2410, Ballet Technique, Level II, or DANC
3410, Ballet Technique, Level III, or DANC 4410, Ballet Technique, Level IV 3
MUAC 1503, Voice 2
MUTH 1400, Theory I 2
MUTH 1410, Aural Skills I 2
PSCI 1040, American Government* 3
THEA 2051, Voice for Theatre 3
Wellness (DANC 1100 recommended)* 3
Total 18
SOPHOMORE YEAR
SUMMER I HOURS
THEA 2360, Repertory Theatre 3
Total 3
JUNIOR YEAR
FALL HOURS
DANC 2400, Modern Dance Technique, Level II, or DANC 2500, Jazz Dance Technique, Level II
1-3
HIST 2610, United States History to 1865* 3
MUAC 3503, Voice 2
THEA 2380, Theatrical Makeup 3
THEA 2440, Play Analysis 3
THEA 4095, Stage Production II 1
THEA 4400, Theatre Symposium 1
Elective (advanced) 3
Total 17-19
SENIOR YEAR
FALL HOURS
MUEN 3040, Opera Theatre, or THEA 4140, Performance IV 3
MUMH 4070, Operatic Literature, or THEA 4000, The Modern American Musical Theatre 3
THEA 3140, Performance III 3
THEA 4400, Theatre Symposium 1
THEA 4500, Topics 3
Elective (advanced) 2
Social and Behavioral Sciences* 3
Total 18
SOPHOMORE YEAR
SPRING HOURS
DANC 1710, Tap Dance Technique, Level I 1
MUAC 1503, Voice 2
MUTH 1500, Theory II 2
MUTH 1510, Aural Skills II 2
PSCI 1050, American Government* 3
THEA 2350, Performance II 3
Natural Sciences* 4
Total 17
SOPHOMORE YEAR
SUMMER II HOURS
THEA 4360, Advanced Repertory Theatre 3
Total 3
JUNIOR YEAR
SPRING HOURS
DANC 2400, Modern Dance Technique, Level II, or DANC 2500, Jazz Dance Technique, Level II
1-3
HIST 2620, United States History Since 1865* 3
MUAC 3503, Voice 2
THEA 4095, Stage Production II 1
THEA 4500, Topics 3
Communication* 3
Natural Sciences* 4
Total 17-19
SENIOR YEAR
SPRING HOURS
MUAG 4890, Seminar in Performance and Repertoire 3
THEA 4500, Topics 3
Cross-cultural, Diversity, and Global Studies* 3
Elective (advanced) 2
Elective (advanced) 3
Visual and Performing Arts* 3
Total 17
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.
To 4-year degree plans for Bachelor of Fine Arts with a Major in Musical Theatre