The Department of Theatre and Dance offers a bachelor's degree with a major in theatre, one of a select group of nationally recognized programs accredited by both the National Association of Schools of Theatre and the University of Resident Theatre Association. You can choose to emphasize in areas of performance, design, dramaturgy or directing.
The following courses fulfill some of the requirements for a major in theatre:
- Introduction to Theatre Studies
- Beginning Acting
- Introductory Theatre Design
- History of the Theatre I and II
- Play Direction
- Theatre Production Laboratory I-IV
Some additional unique and interesting courses offered by the major include:
- Movement for the Actor
- Film and Television Acting
- Make-up Design for Theatre and Film
- Period Styles for Wig and Hair Design
- Introduction to Theatre Sound Design
- Dramaturgy
