Look below for specific requirements for Theatre majors.  In addition, if you see a linked title, you may click on it to see a course description and syllabus (Note:  You must have Word to view the file.)

Theatre Major Emphases:
If a student decides to major in Theatre, there are three areas from which the student may choose an emphasis: Theatre Performance, Production Design Technology, and Music Theatre Performance. The student will be responsible for completing the theatre core in addition to specific emphasis courses requirements.
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Theatre Core:
The following core courses are required for all four-year programs in theatre (27 semester hours):
THEA 100 Introduction to Theatre
THEA 110 Stagecraft
THEA 185 Makeup for the Stage
THEA 215 Audition/Portfolio
THEA 261 Directing for the Theatre
THEA 322 Theatre Literature-Greek to 17th Century
MUSC 270 Survey of 20th Century American Musical Theatre

One of the following acting courses:
THEA 150 Acting I for the Stage
THEA 152 Acting for Media

One of the following design courses:
THEA 178 Costume Design
THEA 181 Sound and Lighting Design
THEA 183 Scenic Design

One of the following internships (three semester hours):
THEA 309 Theatre Internship
THEA 409 Professional Internship

Emphases Requirements:
A major in theatre-music theatre emphasis consists of the theatre core courses plus:
THEA 235 Acting for Music Theatre
THEA 256 Dance 
THEA 335 Advanced Acting for Music Theatre
THEA 356 Music Theatre Dance
MUSC 190 Concert/Chorale
MUSC 271 Survey of American Musical Theatre History: 1970 to the Present
Three Applied Music - Voice courses:
MUSC 183.01, 193.01, 198.01, 293.01, 298.01, 393.01, 398.01, 493.01, or 498.01.
Two Applied Music - Piano courses:
MUSC 183.02, 193.02, 198.02, 293.02, 298.02, 393.02, 398.02, 493.02, 498.02.

Note: All applied music courses will be assigned after an audition.

A major in theatre-performance emphasis consists of the theatre core courses plus:
THEA 252 Acting II
THEA 256  Dance
THEA 323 Theatre Literature - 18th Century to Today
THEA 355 Advanced Acting
THEA 360 Advanced Directing
ENGL 330 Shakespeare

A major in theatre-production design and technology emphasis consists of the theatre core courses plus:
THEA 310 Advanced Theatre Technology
THEA 323 Theatre Literature - 18th Century to Today
THEA 384 Advanced Theatre Design
ENGL 330 Shakespeare
One additional course from:
THEA 178 Costume Design
THEA 181 Sound and Lighting Design
THEA 183 Scenic Design