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Theatre and Social Change

General

Program Title

Degree Designation

Award Type

Baccalaureate

Program Level

Undergraduate

Instruction Mode

On Campus

Program Description

The Theatre and Social Change program trains students to use theatre and performance as a tool to address social issues, create dialogue, and inspire change both onstage and within communities. In addition to receiving core theatre coursework, students will develop skills to be an effective change agent, create original collaborative theatre productions, and work directly with community partners.

Department/Unit(s)

A00319

College/School

College of Liberal Arts

Status

Active

Admission Requirements

What previous degree and/or experience is required prior to admission to this program?

High School / GED

Required GPA for graduation

Number of credits in program

Requirements

Free Form Requisites

Credits: 40

Program Requirements

40 credits: course, course, course, course or course, course, course (must be repeated for a total of 2 credits), course, course, course, course, course, course, course, course (at least 1 credit is required) or course. (Either course or course are co-requisites of course and course).

Electives

Electives are not required but will be offered on Demand.

Admission To Teacher Education: 0

Upper Division Writing Met

new Theatre program assessment

Admissions Requirements

The Upper Division Writing Requirement is met by completing course.
Students must enroll in theatre courses and participate in the production season.

Notes

2.5 A minor in another discipline is required.

See program website for additional information.

Theatre - Acting/Directing

Credits: 52-53

Requirements: 22 Credits: TH 198, TH 230, TH 236, TH 336 or TH 337, TH 481, TH 482, TH 493. PLUS: TH 240, TH 248, TH 250, TH 260, TH 349, TH 348 or TH 449, TH 450, 1 creative project (351-359).

Electives: Select 6 credits from any Theatre courses.

Theatre - Design/Tech

Credits: 52-53

Requirements: 22 Credits: TH 198, TH 230, TH 236, TH 336 or TH 337, TH 481, TH 482, TH 493.PLUS: TH 148, TH 245. 3 courses from TH 342, TH 470, TH 345, TH 346, TH 380, 2 creative projects (351-359); 4 credits from TH 271-279 or TH 371-379.

Electives: Select 6 credits from any Theatre courses.

Theatre - Generalist

Credits: 52-53

Requirements: 22 Credits: TH 198, TH 230, TH 236, TH 336 or TH 337, TH 481, TH 482, TH 493. PLUS: TH 248, TH 250, TH 349, 1 design class (TH 342, TH 345, TH 346, TH 380), ENGL 340, 1 creative project (351-359); 4 credits from TH 271-279 or 371-379.

Electives: Select 9 credits from any Theatre courses.

Program Learning Outcomes

Outcome

Demonstrate the relation between theatrical performance/literature and social issues across cultures and time periods.

Outcome

Analyze performativity and/or creativity to gain a deeper understanding of one’s self and others.

Outcome

Address social issues through diverse means of communication and creative performance.

Outcome

Identify systems of societal power imbalance and devise means to enact change.

Outcome

Engage with community partners in diverse and supportive ways.

Outcome

Employ organizational strategies to support personal and collective sustainability.

Outcome

Effectively use theatrical tools and technologies.

Degree Maps or Program Completion Plans

Major Code

1194

Program Code

1807