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2025 - 2026 Undergraduate Catalog

Communication Studies - Theatre-Arts Performance, B.A.

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Total Semester Hours = 120

Major Requirements

Students must complete a minimum of 120 Hours, including the General Education program.

Freshman Year

First Semester

EN 131 - College English I 3 Credit Hours
MAT 131 - Liberal Arts Mathematics 3 Credit Hours
Historical and Cultural Perspectives ^GE3 Credits
TA 100 - Introduction to Theatre 3 Credit Hours
CS 132 - Computer Applications 3 Credit Hours

Total: 15

Second Semester

EN 132 - College English II 3 Credit Hours
MAT 132 - College Mathematics 3 Credit Hours
OR MAT 134 College Algebra 3 Credits
Reasoning Skill - Scientific ^GE3 Credits
Social Foundations and Civic Engagement ^GE3 Credits
TA 103 - Participation Seminar 1 Credit Hour
TA 110 - Acting I 3 Credit Hours

Total: 16

Sophomore Year

First Semester

SC 230 - Introduction to Effective Oral Communication 3 Credit Hours
TA 102 - Elements of Play Production 3 Credit Hours
TA 103 - Participation Seminar 1 Credit Hour
TA 201 - Movement for the Actor 3 Credit Hours
Elective(s) 3 Credits
Elective(s) 2 Credits

Total: 15

Second Semester

Faith and Wellness Awareness ^GE3 Credits
Historical and Cultural Perspectives ^GE3 Credits
Social Foundations and Civic Engagement ^GE3 Credits
TA 103 - Participation Seminar 1 Credit Hour
TA 210 - Acting II 3 Credit Hours
Elective(s) 3 Credits

Total: 16

Junior Year

First Semester

MU 238 - Introduction to Conducting 1 Credit Hour
TA 103 - Participation Seminar 1 Credit Hour
TA 220 - Theatre Crafts 3 Credit Hours
TA 304 - Introduction to Design 3 Credit Hours
TA 307 - Voice Production for the Performer 3 Credit Hours
Elective(s) 3 Credits

Total: 14

Second Semester

TA 103 - Participation Seminar 1 Credit Hour
TA 300 - Theatre Arts Research and Junior Research Seminar 3 Credit Hours
TA 302 - Theater History 3 Credit Hours
TA 310 - Acting III 3 Credit Hours
TA 320 - Narrative Theatre 3 Credit Hours
TA 330 - Performance Repertory 3 Credit Hours

Total: 16

Senior Year

First Semester

TA 103 - Participation Seminar 1 Credit Hour
TA 402 - Black American Drama 3 Credit Hours
TA 420 - Script Interpretation 3 Credit Hours
TA 421 - Directing 3 Credit Hours
TA 499 - Senior Seminar in Theatre Arts 3 Credit Hours
Elective(s) 3 Credits

Total: 16

Second Semester

TA 430 - Performance Repertory II 3 Credit Hours
TA 490 - Internship 6 Credit Hours
Elective(s) 3 Credits

Total: 12

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