Prospective Students
Undergraduate Degrees
The primary objectives related to the undergraduate Theatre programs (Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science in Theatre, and several Minors) are to help all students obtain a level of achievement appropriate to entry-level professionals in their specialty areas:
1. Knowledge of theatre as a social and aesthetic experience.
2. Knowledge of the history of the theatre and related dramatic literature.
3. Competence in basic acting and directing skills.
4. Competence in technical aspects of theatre.
5. Competence in study skills.
6. Competence in research skills.
7. Competence in thinking clearly, logically, and independently.
8. Ability to effectively communicate and work within a collaborative art.
The theatre curriculum is designed to provide not only a humanistic awareness of our history and civilization through a study of dramatic literature and theatre history, but also to allow the student to pursue courses of study which develop skills and techniques applicable to the production of plays and other theatrical media. A balance between theoretical and practical courses is offered in several degree programs. A theatre program can lead to careers in such varying areas as theatre, television, film, education, journalism, public relations, personnel work, sales, insurance, government, and law.
Graduate Degrees
The primary objectives related to the graduate
Theatre program are to help students develop
the following competencies:
1. A highly developed understanding of the
history and literature of the art.
2. The ability to read, understand, and critique
scholarly theatre-related essays and
books.
3. The ability to contribute to general theatre
scholarship.
4. The demonstrated ability to continue with
graduate work toward a terminal degree,
whether an M.F.A. or Ph.D
5. To develop pedagogical skills enabling
the students to pass on their knowledge to
others.
6. Knowledge of theatre as a social and
aesthetic experience.
7. Knowledge of the history of the theatre
and related dramatic literature.
8. Competence in basic acting and directing
skills.
9. Competence in technical aspects of theatre.
10. Competence in study skills.
11. Competence in research skills.
12. Competence in thinking clearly, logically,
and independently.
13. Ability to effectively communicate and
work within a collaborative art.