Theatre - Degrees Offered
Major in Theatre: B. A. degree
Required Courses
| Major requirements | 33 |
| A. Required theatre courses (18 credits) | |
| THTR 100—Introduction to the Theatre | 3 |
| THTR 105—Introduction to Acting | 3 |
| THTR 204—Theatre Technology | 3 |
| THTR 208-408—Nevada Repertory Company | 9 |
| B. Additional required theatre courses (6 credits) | |
| Select two courses (3credits each)from the following: | 6 |
| THTR 473—Seminar in Theatrical Periods | |
| THTR 481—History of Theatre I | |
| THTR 482—History of Theatre II | |
| THTR 498—Theatre Field Study | |
| C. Other theatre courses | 9 |
| Minor requirements | 18-21 |
| The theatre department accepts any minor approved by the College of Liberal Arts. | |
| Electives | 13-35 |
| Total Credits | 128 |
| Forty-two or more credits must be in courses numbered 300 or above. | |
Major in Theatre: B.F.A. Degree
Requirements
Requirements for the bachelor of fine arts degree include:
- Degree candidates must gain acceptance to the major, determined by application to the theatre faculty after completion of 60 credits. Once accepted into the bachelor of fine arts program, students must complete four semesters (not counting summer session) as full-time students.
- Candidates must have a 3.0 or higher grade-point average in theatre courses to gain acceptance to the major and the same average to continue in the program.
- Candidates must have completed THTR 100,105,204, and nine credits of THTR 208,408 prior to application.
- Candidates are subject to continuing review by theatre faculty and may be returned to the bachelor arts program if they fail to maintain a 3.0 average in theatre courses or to demonstrate the required aptitude for professional training.
Minor in Theatre
Required Courses
Students majoring in another field may minor in theatre by completing the following:
| Courses | Credits |
| THTR 100—Introduction to the Theatre | 3 |
| THTR 105—Introduction to Acting | 3 |
| THTR 204—Theatre Technology | 3 |
| THRT 208-408--Nevada Repertory Company | 3 |
| Selected upper-division courses in theatre | 9 |
| Total | 21 |
Note: After completion of the three required courses, students may select an area of specialization: history of the theatre, acting, technical theatre, etc.
