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Associate of Arts in Theatre Arts - AA

Caine College of the Arts

Department of Theatre Arts

About This Degree

The Associate of Arts in Theatre (AA) provides motivated students with a well-rounded liberal education, as well as training and experience in the areas of technical theatre production, basic design, and performance which will prepare them to enter the entertainment workforce or to pursue a BA or BFA degree in theatre arts. Students will follow the current USU Department of Theatre Arts core curriculum, completing this degree track in a two-year time span.

  • For more information about Theatre, see the department website.
  • Admitted and current students must meet with an advisor.
  • Log on to Degree Works  to check student-specific program progress.

Note: The AA requirement may be awarded through successful completion of one foreign language course at the 1020-level or higher (or its equivalent). Please see your advisor and General Catalog for additional information.

Admission Requirements for This Program

  • New freshmen must be admitted to USU in Good Standing.
  • Transfer students from other institutions or other programs at USU must have a 2.0 GPA.

Major Requirements (60 credits)

Theatre Production Requirements:

  • All students audition for every show. Students have the option of a technical assignment rather than an acting role.  
  • Assist in Box Office or Front of House duties on one show per year. Students may request this assignment, or it may be assigned by the faculty.
  • Students may request a technical assignment, or it may be assigned by the faculty.
  • All students are required to attend production work calls. Calls are posted on the Call Board and announced via social media.
  • All students are required to attend show strikes.

Program Requirements:

  • Minimum Overall GPA for completion:  2.75
  • Minimum Grade Accepted for completion: B- in all theatre courses
  • Minimum Credits for completion:  60
  • The Associate of Arts Degree requires successful completion of one foreign language course at the 1020 level or higher.

The AA requirement may be awarded through successful completion of one foreign language course at the 1020-level or higher (or its equivalent). Please see your advisor and General Catalog for additional information.

Required Theatre Core Courses (16 credits)

Theatre Design/Technology Courses (6 credits minimum)

Theatre Performance Courses (3 credits minimum)

General Theatre Courses (6 credits minimum)

Total Credits: 60

Suggested Degree Map - Associate of Arts in Theatre Arts AA