Degree Options

Communication Studies and Theatre Major (Theatre Specialization)
Undergraduates may choose between the Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science options.  As part of this degree students will take 40 credit hours in theatre studies.

Theatre Minor
Students wishing to pursue a minor in theatre are required to take 17 credits of required course work and choose 3 credits from a list selected list of courses.

Dance Minor
The Department of Health, Physical Education and Recreation offers a minor in Dance. Students interested in pursuing the dance minor are required to take 12 credits of required coursework and choose 6 credits from a selected list of courses.

 

Courses

The following is a list of classes available to the prospective theatre student:

Introduction to Theatre
Acting
Costume History and Design
Stagecraft
Make-up for the Stage
Play Analysis
Directing
Children’s Theatre
Theatre Arts Management
Dramatic Literature
History of the American Musical
Scene Design
Lighting
Advanced Acting
History of Theatre
Summer Theatre
Special Topics