Bachelor of Arts Degree
A Bachelor of Arts degree in the General Theatre Arts Studies Program requires 60 credits. Requirements are as follows: core courses and production work (21 credits); performance courses (9 credits); design/technical courses (3 credits); dramatic literature/history courses (15 credits); and a university minor. To obtain a Bachelor of Arts degree, a student must fulfill the language requirement . At the present time, all students declaring a Theatre Arts major enter the department in the BA program.
A general theatre arts program study of theatre embraces a broad range of subjects, including acting, directing, theatrical design, history, criticism, and literature of theatre, as well as performance for the moving image and new forms of theatre and performance experience.
The BA degree is recommended for students who prefer a more comprehensive liberal arts background in theatre, and who are interested in pursuing graduate and other advanced study in theatre and other related subjects, as well as careers in stage directing or other related areas requiring a broad spectrum of knowledge and experience. In lieu of a senior project, students in this program must select a minor in consultation with their advisor, and fulfill all requirements for the minor selected.
General Theatre Arts Studies Program (THEA) BA Degree in Theatre Arts (48 credits) (2.75 GPA)
Minimum GPA for Admission: 2.75, USU; 2.75, Career
Minimum GPA for Graduation: 2.75, major courses; 2.0, USU; 2.75, Career
Minimum Grade Accepted: B- in each course required for major