2020-2021 University Catalog 
    
    Mar 28, 2024  
2020-2021 University Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Theater Major


Major Requirements


The minimum of nine courses must include the following:

Acting and Directing


All of the following:

Theater History and Dramatic Literature


Two courses (one of these courses should be completed by the end of sophomore year):

Stagecraft and Design


Two courses (one of these courses should be completed by the end of sophomore year):

Backstage or Technical Work


A total of 40 hours of backstage or technical work beyond what is required in any theater courses. The first 20 hours must be completed by the end of junior year and no more than 20 hours may be completed in a single semester.

University Theater Production


Participation in at least one University Theater production as a performer, dramaturg, designer, stage manager, assistant director, or in another capacity, as approved by the director of the theater program.

GPA Requirement


A minimum GPA of 2.00 is required in all courses counted toward the theater major.

Honors and High Honors


Students interested in pursuing honors can find the additional requirements on the Theater  department page.

Theater Department


For more information about the department, including Faculty, transfer credit, awards, etc., please visit the Theater department  catalogue page.