Theatre, B.A.

Bachelor Of Arts With A Major In Theatre

The Bachelor of Arts emphasizes a breadth of content knowledge in Theatre, augmented by extensive coursework outside the discipline. The degree is designed to allow students maximum flexibility by pairing theatre with one or more outside disciplines. Students so desiring could expand a minor into a second major.

The mission of the School of Theatre and Dance at Marshall University is consistent with its identity as a professionally oriented program within the College of Arts and Media. The School of Theatre and Dance at Marshall University offers rigorous degree programs while fostering a broad liberal arts approach to study.

In addition to formal coursework, the theatre program provides laboratory experience through productions during the academic year.

Admission Requirements

Prospective students who wish to apply for admission to the Bachelor of Arts program in Theatre must meet the general admission requirements for Marshall University.

Graduation Requirements

Students enrolled in the Bachelor of Arts program in Theatre are required to complete all coursework in the respective majors with a minimum grade of C. Course grades of D and F are not counted toward graduation requirements and must be replaced with a grade of C or better before graduation or before using that course as a prerequisite for another required course.

Students must earn at least 120 credit hours.

Candidates for graduation must have a Grade Point Average of 2.0 or higher in all work attempted at Marshall University.

Thirty-nine (39) credit hours must be earned in courses numbered 300-499.

No courses in the college and major requirements for graduation in the College of Arts and Media may be taken Credit/Non-Credit unless the course is otherwise specified.

Students pursuing the B.A. will complete a capstone project appropriate to their emphasis area in theatre and their chosen minor or second major field. Projects must be approved by the student’s school director and capstone advisor.

Course Requirements

Bison image - General Education Course

Cap graduation image - Milestone course: a key success marker for your major. See your advisor to discuss the importance of this course in your plan of study.

The Core Curriculum is designed to foster critical thinking skills and introduce students to basic domains of thinking that transcend disciplines. The Core applies to all majors. Information on specific classes in the Core can be found at https://www.marshall.edu/gened/.

Course List
Code	Title	Credit Hours
Core Curriculum
Core 1: Critical Thinking
FYS 100	First Yr Sem Critical Thinking	3
MTH 121	Concepts and Applications (CT)	3
Critical Thinking		3
Core 2
ENG 101	Beginning Composition	3
ENG 201	Advanced Composition	3
CMM 103	Fund Speech-Communication	3
MTH 121	Concepts and Applications (CT)	3
Core II Phys./Natural Science		4
Core II Humanities		3
Core II Social Science		3
Core II Fine Arts		3
Additional University Requirements
Writing Intensive		3
Writing Intensive		3
Multicultural/International		3
THE 499	Senior Capstone Project	3
Major Requirements
Theatre Major		36
THE 101	Introduction to Theatre	3
THE 151	Tech Theatre Lab	1
THE 152	Tech Theatre Lab	1
THE 201	Crit Analysis Theatre Lit	3
THE 245	Intro to Technical Theatre	3
THE 250	Introduction to Costuming	3
THE 440	Theatre History To 1660	3
THE 441	Theatre Hist Since 1660	3
THE 499	Senior Capstone Project	3
Select nine (9) credits from the following:		9
THE 220	Stage Movement I: Foundations
THE 221	Stage Voice I: Foundations
THE 222	Acting I: Foundations
THE 240	Stage Lighting I
THE 330	Drafting & Rendering
THE 340	Stage Decor
THE 354	Stage Make-up
THE 270	Theatre Practicum	1
THE 270	Theatre Practicum	1
THE 370	Theatre Practicum	1
THE 370	Theatre Practicum	1
Theatre Electives		15
THE Elective		3
THE Elective		3
THE Elective		3
THE Elective		3
THE Elective		3
Minor		15-18
Minor		3
Minor		3
Minor		3
Minor		3
Minor		3
Minor (or Non-THE Elective)		3
Additional Non-Theatre Electives		17–29
Non-THE Elective		3
Non-THE Elective		3
Non-THE Elective		3
Non-THE Elective		3
Non-THE Elective		3
Non-THE Elective		2

Major Information

B. A. in Theatre Program Requirements

The degree consists of the following:

Theatre Core: 36 credit hours
Theatre Electives: 15 credit hours
Minor: 15-18 credit hours
Additional non-Theatre electives: 17-29 credit hours

Students will work in conjunction with a Theatre advisor in the selection of classes.

Internship

Students may also complete an internship appropriate to their emphasis and outside field.

Production Responsibilities

Students majoring in theatre will have laboratory/production responsibilities with significant time requirements and commitments outside of class throughout their undergraduate degree program. These responsibilities may impact on the time a student has available for non-academic activities.

The mission of the School of Theatre at Marshall University is consistent with its identity as a professionally oriented program within the College of Arts and Media. The School of Theatre at Marshall University offers rigorous Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Fine Arts while fostering a broad liberal arts approach to study. The Bachelor of Arts in the Arts emphasizes a breadth of content knowledge in Art, Music, or Theatre, augmented by extensive coursework outside the discipline. The degree is designed to allow students maximum flexibility by pairing one or more of the arts with one or more outside disciplines.

Four-Year Plan