Every student who wishes to emphasize theatre studies within the Theatre and Speech Department must take a "core" consisting of the following courses:

THE 210 The Theatre in History I: Dramatic Literature, History, Theory and Criticism of the Ancient World
THE 215 The Theatre in History II: Dramatic Literature, History, Theory and Criticism; Renaissance to Revolution (1500-1800)
THE 225 Basic Theatre Technology
THE 235 Acting I: Basic Performance Techniques
THE 301 The Theatre in History III: Dramatic Literature, History, Theory and Criticism; Early Modern Drama (1800-1918)
THE 302 The Theatre in History IV: Dramatic Literature, History, Theory and Criticism; Contemporary Drama (1918-Present)
THE 410 Dramaturgy

(If absolutely necessary, a student may substitute Theatre 404 or 408 or Dance 215 for ONE of the courses in this list, but ONLY WITH PERMISSION OF THE DEPARTMENT CHAIR. In the case of a substitution, the substituted course may not be used to fulfill degree requirements below.)

Every student must select a total of six hours from the following list of courses:

THE 310 Playwriting: Sources and Methods
THE 335 Acting II: Characterization for the Stage
THE 336 Design for the Theatre II
THE 339 Makeup Design
THE 340 Basic Directing for the Theatre
THE 236 Design for the Theatre I
DNC 220 Choreography and Improvisation I
(THE 336 may be repeated for credit.)

Any combination of Dance activity classes (one hour each).

Two from the following courses:

SPC 275 The Performing Voice
SPC 301 Movies as Medium
THE 200 Understanding Theatre
THE 404 Musical Theatre
THE 408 History of American Theatre
DNC 215 History of Dance 

And one from the following courses:

THE 425 Projects in Theatre Design and Technology
THE 435 Acting III: Movement for the Stage
THE 436 Professional Preparation for the Stage
THE 440 Projects in Directing

In the senior year, each student must successfully complete and defend a senior project. This project will be chosen in consultation with the Department Chairman and overseen by a faculty member within the Department. The project will combine research, analysis, writing and practical theatre skills. The senior project may be undertaken in any area taught by the Department.