Theatre Major (BA Traditional)
The Department of Theatre and Dance provides students with a challenging variety of theatrical experiences that enrich their artistic, intellectual, cultural, and spiritual lives. Students will experience a rich blend of traditional classroom, hands-on laboratory, and performance opportunities that help prepare students for entry into professional careers in theatre, graduate study, or to support and strengthen their abilities and expertise in other fields such as education, business, or ministry.
General Education Requirements
All degree seeking undergraduate students must complete the general education requirements.
Degree Requirements
A Bachelor of Arts degree consists of a major of typically 30 to 44 credits or two minors, general education courses, upper-level requirements, and elective courses totaling a minimum of 120 credits.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Required | ||
| THR 105 | Elements of Theatre | 3 |
| THR 165 | Introduction to Dance | 3 |
| THR 225 | Acting I | 3 |
| THR 245 | Script Analysis | 3 |
| THR 250 | Stagecraft | 3 |
| THR 325 | Acting II | 3 |
| THR 440 | Theatre History & Theory | 3 |
| THR 480 | Directing | 3 |
| Select two of the following: | 6 | |
| Scenic Design (3) | ||
| Costume Design (3) | ||
| Lighting & Sound Design (3) | ||
| THR Electives (200 level or above) | 3 | |
| THR 499 Senior Outcomes | 1 | |
| Total Credits | 34 | |