
Planning for next semester?
Whether you want to major, minor, or just take a few classes, the Department of Theatre & Dance is here to help you learn and grow.
A total of ten 4-credit classes are required for the major in Theatre:
Experiential Learning:
Theatre majors are also expected to participate in production activities. Accordingly,
majors must complete:
A total of five 4-credit classes are required for the minor in Theatre:
Experiential Learning:
Theatre minors are also expected to participate in production activities. Accordingly,
minors must complete:
A total of six 4-credit classes are required for the minor in Dance:
227 – Beginning Modern Dance
327 – Intermediate Modern Dance
212 – Beginning Ballet
312 – Intermediate Ballet
Experiential Learning:
Dance minors are also expected to participate in production activities. Accordingly,
minors must complete:
For more info, visit the AME page.
Students who major in theatre and minor in secondary education are eligible to apply for the Teacher Certification Program—which enjoyed a 100% full-time employment rate in 2018 & 2019. For more information, visit the Secondary Education page.
Students electing Theatre & Dance as part of their Fine Arts distribution requirement may choose any courses except THE/DAN 181-186 & 285 (Practica), THE/DAN 275 (Arts Management), or THE 400 (Elements of Production).
Planning for next semester?
Students who graduate with a major in theatre will be able to demonstrate:
Fluency in the vocabulary of the various disciplines (including acting, directing, design, playwriting, dramaturgy) within the field of theatre
Ability to contextualize theatre trends, works and individuals in historic, geographic, artistic, political and social terms
Ability to critique and analyze their work and the work of others in a productive and supportive way
Clear and persuasive communication skills: oral, written, and visual
Skills in leadership, management, and collaboration
The importance of creativity in all aspects of their lives
A greater understanding and expansion of their own imaginative tools and resources