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Theater Arts Major

Check Sheet

Ten courses are required for the THA major.

Intro Course

  • THA 105: Introduction to Theater

Theater History and Dramatic Literature Core Courses

  • THA 203 or THA 204: History of the Theater
  • THA 214: Survey or Dramatic Literature
  • THA 331: World Drama
  • One course focused on the works of Shakespeare. Choose from ENG 210 (topic: Shakespeare), ENG 211, 317, 318, or 319

Studio Core Courses. Choose one from each of the following groups.

  • Design: THA 115, 116, 215, or 255
  • Acting or Dance: THA 120, 163, 220 or 263
  • Directing or Playwriting: THA 212, 262, 282, or 382

Elective Course

  • One additional course from those listed above or one course from the following: CLA 266, ENG 214, 312, SPAN 355, THA 320, 382, or FYS 119-3

Senior Capstone

  • THA 400: Capstone Experience

A 400-level Individualized Study may substitute for THA 400. With departmental approval, student may incorporate the Capstone project within a pre-existing course in which case the student may choose an additional Theater Arts course or FYS theater-related course.