Theatre, B.A.

The Bachelor of Arts Degree in Theatre offers students a broad-based education. Students will engage in all aspects of theatre work, with special emphasis placed on theory, analysis, and the development of original work. The flexible nature of the BA in Theatre permits students to tailor their education to their individual needs, and all students in this major are strongly encouraged to pursue a second major or minor.

BA in Theatre Learning Goals

1. Analysis - Students can effectively communicate the results of research and analysis in writing.
2. Collaboration - Students will effectively demonstrate the ability to work in a team in an environment reflective of professional theatre practice.
3. Professionalism - Upon graduation from this program, students will demonstrate preparedness for opportunities in the discipline following graduation.
4. Technique - Upon graduation from this program, students will demonstrate mastery of story creation.
5. Anti-Racism - Students will apply the tenets of anti-racism to theatrical analysis and production.
6. Meaning and Value - Asks students to integrate all elements of their liberal education to create lives that are both professionally successful and personally meaningful.

The B.A. in Theatre requires 120 total credits to graduate, 51 of which are in the major. In addition to completing Theatre Core and University Studies requirements, students must also complete the following: