Theatre Arts Programs & Events

Program Requirements

Major Requirements for a B.A. in Theatre Arts:

  • Minimum Credits: 42 credits minimum
  • Upper Division Credits: 31

Emphasis Options

Performance
  • Required Courses: Drama 133, 160 or 161, 167, 325, 331, 333, 334, 335, (337 or 368 or 369) 451, 475, 477; select one course (4 credits minimum) in dramatic literature from among the following: Drama 342, 343, 452.
Technical Theatre
  • Required Courses: Drama 133, 160, 161, 162, 163, 167, 251, 325, (2 credits of 360 or 1 credit each), 367, 368, 369; 451, 475, 477; one course (4 credits minimum) in dramatic literature from among the following: Drama 342, 343, 452.
Musical Theatre

      A Theatre Arts Major may choose an additional interdisciplinary emphasis in Music-Theatre by adding the following courses for a total of 12 credits.

  • Required Courses: 12 credits minimum, Music 142 or 342 (minimum 2 credits); Music 107, Music 403, Theatre Arts 337 and 370.

Requirements for a Minor in Theatre Arts:

18 credits minimum, 8 credits upper division; Drama 131 or 133; 160, 161, 325, 475 and one 4-credit elective in theatre.