Theatre Arts Program

B.A. in Theatre Arts

The Bachelor of Arts in Theatre Arts provides a broad humanistic education in the liberal and fine arts. By means of classroom instruction and an integrated production component, the Theatre Arts student gains both a fundamental academic background and the foundations of training as the theatre artist. This preparation can lead to a career in professional educational theatre, advanced study in a variety of related professional disciplines, or entry into a broad array of jobs in public relations and communications.

Minor in Theatre Arts

Students are encouraged to become involved in the Theatre Arts Program as a complement to their major fields. The Theatre Arts Program in the Department of Performance Studies offers instruction to students who want to study theatre as a liberal art. Introductory and advanced courses emphasize interrelationships among performance, design, theatre history, and analysis of dramatic texts. Attendance at, and participation in, program productions are encouraged to supplement the classroom experience.

Teacher Certification in Theatre Arts

Theatre Arts Majors: Theatre Arts majors interested in certification to teach theatre and drama in Texas secondary schools must also successfully complete a minimum of 24 semester hours in a secondary teaching field.

Other Majors: Students who are not Theatre Arts majors, but are interested in certification to teach theatre and drama in Texas secondary schools, must successfully complete the following courses: THAR 102, 110, 135, 320, 381, and 382; THAR 345 or 355 or .360; and 6 additional semester hours of upper division Theatre Arts electives to be chosen in consultation with the Department of Performance Studies Academic Advisor.