The Theatre Major

Courses required for a major in theatre are:
THE 103
THE 120 or 220  
THE 140* or a three-credit, 200-level design course 
THE 140L
THE 300 
THE 390/391**

One performance course chosen from:
THE 205
THE 207
THE 220
THE 222
THE 228

One design course chosen from:
THE 240
THE 241
THE 242

One history/criticism/dramatic literature course chosen from:
THE 200
THE 204
THE 211

One directing or playwriting course chosen from:
THE 231 
THE 232 
THE 331  
THE 332

Two 1.5 credit applied courses chosen from:
THE 130 
THE 132 
THE 135 
THE 297 
THE298 
THE 299*
* Fulfills the computer proficiency in the major requirement.
** Fulfills the writing proficiency in the major requirement.

The student majoring in theatre may elect six additional credits from those offered by the department or from courses from other disciplines with permission of the department chair. The department especially encourages the selection of elective courses from art, art history, communication and media studies, dance, English, and music.