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B.F.A. in Theatre Arts

Degree Requirements

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B.F.A. in Theatre Arts

General Education

Requirement Hours Description
First Year Writing I 3 Complete Hon 101, Writ 100 or Writ 101 with a passing grade.
First Year Writing II 3 Complete one of the following courses with a passing grade: Liba 102, Writ 102 or Hon 102.
2 associated science labs 2 Successfully complete at least two science laboratory courses.
3 hrs math 100+ 3 Successfully complete 3 hours of Math at the 100 level or above except for Math 245 and Math 246.
6 hrs literature survey 6 Complete 6 hours of literature survey with a passing grade. Choose from the following courses: Engl 221, Engl 222, Engl 223, Engl 224, Engl 225, or Engl 226.
6 hrs history 6 Complete 6 hours of History coursework with a passing grade.
6 hrs social science 6 Successfully complete 6 semester hours in anthropology, economics, political science, psychology or sociology.
6-8 hrs science 6 Complete 6-8 hours of natural science courses with labs from the following areas: biology, chemistry, geology, physics, or astronomy.

Major Requirements

Requirement Hours Description
Select an emphasis Select an emphasis area within the B.F.A. Theatre program.
Theatre residency hrs 12 Student must earn at least 12 hours of their major courses in residence. A grade of C or better is required on all theatre courses applied toward the major.
Resident Major GPA Please contact your academic advisor for grade point requirements.
Overall Major GPA Please contact your academic advisor for grade point requirements.

Emphasis - Theatre Design and Technology

Requirement Hours Description
Thea 171 - C min 3 Complete Thea 171 with a grade of C or better.
Thea 192 - C min 2 Complete Thea 192 with a grade of C or better.
Thea 271 - C min 3 Complete Thea 271 with a grade of C or better.
Thea 272 - C min 3 Complete Thea 272 with a grade of C or better.
Thea 274 - C min 3 Complete Thea 274 with a grade of C or better.
Thea 276 - C min 3 Complete Thea 276 with a grade of C or better.
Thea 291 - C min 2 Complete Thea 291 with a grade of C or better.
Thea 292 - C min 2 Complete Thea 292 with a grade of C or better.
Thea 320 - C min 3 Complete Thea 320 with a grade of C or better.
Thea 321 - C min 3 Complete Thea 321 with a grade of C or better.
Thea 322 - C min 3 Complete Thea 322 with a grade of C or better.
Thea 326 - C min 3 Complete Thea 326 with a grade of C or better.
Thea 327 - C min 3 Complete Thea 327 with a grade of C or better.
Thea 374 - C min 3 Complete Thea 374 with a grade of C or better.
Thea 377 - C min 3 Complete Thea 377 with a grade of C or better.
Thea 391 - C min 2 Complete Thea 391 with a grade of C or better.
Thea 392 - C min 2 Complete Thea 392 with a grade of C or better.
Thea 481 - C min 3 Complete Thea 481 with a grade of C or better.
Thea 491 - C min 2 Complete Thea 491 with a grade of C or better.
Thea 492 - C min 2 Complete Thea 492 with a grade of C or better.
Thea 499 - C min 2 Complete Thea 499 with a grade of C or better.
3 hrs art history 3 Successfully complete 3 hours of Art History coursework with a grade of C or better.
12 hrs electives 12 Complete 12 hours of electives in theatre design with a grade of C or better in each course.
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