Department of Communication Arts

 

Professors Clow, Scott; Associate Professors Callaghan (Chair), Cofield, Ford, Thompson; Assistant Professors Bell, Gill, Hoerner, Killian, Laeger, Lane; Instructors Clark, Ozley; Adjunct Instructors Batey, Blakemore, Bradley, Bynum, Findlay, Lantz, McMahon, McNaron, Payer, Weatherspoon.

Department Philosophy and Goals

Formed in 1925, the Department of Communication Arts is one of the oldest college communication programs in the Southeast. The Department’s philosophy is centered in the fundamental human activity that links our three divisions: communication, plays, television programs, and speeches are all human communication. Thoughts become concepts, which must be translated into recognizable symbols through oral and written communication. The goal of the Department of Communication Arts is to teach students to communicate . . . clearly, accurately, and effectively.

Reproduction Rights

The Communication Arts Department reserves the right to retain examples of student work for instructional, publicity or recruiting purposes. Similarly, each division of the department reserves the right to use photographs, video/DVD and audio recordings of student productions in any departmental promotional material, including websites.

Curriculum

The Department of Communication Arts offers Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science degrees in Communication Studies, Mass Communication, and Theatre. Minors are available in Communication Studies, Journalism, Mass Communication, and Theatre. The Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Theatre has three concentrations: Acting/Directing, Design/Technology, and Musical Theatre.

Digital Media Arts Minor

This 18-hour minor sponsored jointly by the Departments of Art, Communication Arts, and Music is available to all University of Montevallo students with an interest in digital media, and a desire to develop a set of skills in this area. Course choices range broadly across the fields of computer graphics, digital video, web design, digital audio, and music technology. For a full description and requirements for completion of the minor, refer to the College of Fine Arts page.

General Education

All undergraduate students at the University must complete the General Education Core, which includes COMS 101. THEA 120 and MC 325 are options to fulfill the Fine Arts requirement. COMS 320 and 430, MC 200, 255, 265, 300, 353, and 355, and THEA 300, 371, 417, 418, and 471 satisfy the writing reinforcement requirement.

Graduate Courses

The department offers two graduate-level courses.

COMS 531—Communication for Classroom Teachers

THEA 532—Directed Studies in Theatre

Contact the Office of Graduate Studies for more information.

Organizations

Each Communication Arts Division has a club or honorary society: Lambda Pi Eta for Communication Studies; the National Broadcasting Society and Alpha Epsilon Rho for Mass Communication; and Alpha Psi Omega for Theatre. Students who meet the grade-point requirements and who desire to become actively involved should contact the appropriate Division.

Internships

Many businesses offer paid and/or unpaid student internships. Successful completion of an internship can greatly enhance a student’s job prospects by providing daily work experience in the major. Up to 6 hours of credit may be counted toward the degree. Internships are graded on a pass/fail basis. Contact the appropriate Division for details.

Division of Communication Studies

Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science

Communication Studies is a core liberal art that provides training in the skills required by today’s employers. The science of interpersonal and group dynamics, effective communication in business and industry, and the art of persuasion and social influence are emphasized in Communication Studies.

In addition to completing the General Education core, the Communication Studies curriculum requires 37 credit hours. A total of 130 credit hours is required to graduate.

Required Communication Studies Core (15 credit hours)

3 COMS 140­—Principles of Public Speaking
3 COMS 141—Interpersonal Communication
3 COMS 200—Introduction to Communication Research Methods
3 COMS 330—Persuasion
3 COMS 499—Senior Seminar in Communication Studies

Choose 22 credit hours from the following

3 COMS 320—Communication Theory
3 COMS 344—Organizational Communication
3 COMS 350—Nonverbal Communication
3 COMS 360—Group Discussion
3 COMS 376—Gender Communication
3 COMS 430—Argumentation and Debate
3 COMS 435—History and Criticism of U.S. Public Address
3 COMS 445—Communication Training and Development
3 COMS 450—Rhetorical Criticism
3 COMS 452—Advanced Public Speaking
3 COMS 455—Intercultural Communication
3 COMS 460—Seminar in Communication Studies
1–6 COMS 475—Internship in Communication Studies
1–3 COMS 491—Directed Study

Minor in Communication Studies

The minor in Communication Studies requires 18 credit hours, including COMS 140, 141, and electives approved by a Communication Studies adviser.

Division of Mass Communication

Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science

The Division of Mass Communication teaches the knowledge and skills necessary to enter the fields of radio, television, newspapers, magazines, advertising, video production, corporate/governmental media relations, and web-related communication. The convergence of traditional mass media and the Internet has highlighted the importance of critical thinking, creativity, and effective writing. Career success depends upon adapting to the constantly changing technology.

In addition to completing the General Education core, the Mass Communication curriculum requires 37 credit hours, including the following courses and 3 credit hours of Mass Communication electives. A total of 130 credit hours is required to graduate.

Required Mass Communication Core (16 credit hours)

3 MC 100—Introduction to Mass Media
3 MC 255—Media Writing Fundamentals
3 MC 360—Mass Communication Theory and Media Effects
3 MC 455—Media Law
3 MC 460—Electronic Media Management
1 MC 495—Senior Exit Portfolio

and

Broadcast Concentration (21 hours):
3 MC 215—Studio Television Production
3 MC 315—Television Post-Production
3 MC 327—Electronic Photojournalism
3 MC 411—Video Engineering
3 MC 412—Audio Engineering
3 MC 415—Digital Non-Linear Editing
3 MC Elective

or

Journalism Concentration (21 hours):
3 MC 200—Fundamentals of Journalism
3 MC 265—Broadcast Newswriting
3 MC 300—Advanced Journalism Practices
3 MC 332—Broadcast News Fundamentals
3 MC 333—Television Newscast Production
3 MC 355—Advanced Media Writing or
3 MC 310—Publication Layout and Design
3 MC Elective

Minor in Journalism

The minor in Journalism requires 21 credit hours, including MC 100, 200, 255, 265, 300, and electives approved by a Mass Communication adviser. Students majoring in Mass Communication may not minor in Journalism.

Minor in Mass Communication

The minor in Mass Communication requires 21 credit hours, including MC 100, 200, 215, 255, and electives approved by a Mass Communication adviser.

Division of Theatre

Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science

The Division of Theatre has a long tradition of excellence and aims to provide students with first-rate theatre training within the context of a well-rounded liberal-arts education. The theatre program also offers ample production opportunities in three performance spaces, which expose students to a variety of theatrical styles and genres including classical, musicals, and contemporary American and European drama.

In addition to completing the General Education core, the B.A./B.S. theatre curriculum requires 48 credit hours of theatre courses. A total of 130 hours is required to graduate with a B.A./B.S. in Theatre.

Required Theatre Core (48 credit hours)

3 THEA 120—Introduction to Theatre
3 THEA 213—Acting I
3 THEA 217—Costume Construction
3 THEA 250—Stagecraft I
3 THEA 270—Directing I
3 THEA 300—Play Analysis, Theory and Criticism
3 THEA 313—Acting II
3 THEA 340—Voice I
3 THEA 355—Stage Lighting
3 THEA 380—Stage Movement I or 3 THEA 350—Stagecraft II or
3 THEA 419—Costume Construction II
3 THEA 390—Stage Make-Up
3 THEA 417—Costume History or THEA 312—Audition Techniques
3 THEA 423—Theatre History I
3 THEA 424—Theatre History II
6 Six 1-hour Applied Theatre courses

All Theatre majors (B.A./B.S.) are expected to actively participate in departmental productions and must maintain at least a 2.0 GPA to participate in productions that are not class assignments.

Minor in Theatre

The minor in Theatre requires 21 credit hours, including THEA 213, 250, 270, 423, 424, and electives approved by a Theatre adviser.

Bachelor of Fine Arts

Students may pursue a Theatre B.F.A. with a concentration in Acting, Design/Technology, Directing, or Musical Theatre.

Students seeking admission to the B.F.A. program must:

1. pass a screening examination by the Theatre faculty upon completion of the sophomore year or, for transfer students, after one semester at UM;
2. have completed THEA 120, 213, 250, and 270;
3. demonstrate an aptitude in the chosen concentration area and;
4. maintain at least a 3.0 GPA in all Theatre courses.

* Students seeking the B.F.A. with a concentration in Acting are required to audition for all departmental mainstage productions.

* A Senior Project (THEA 465) is required of every candidate for the B.F.A. Theatre degree. Specific guidelines for projects are available in the Division of Theatre office.

Acting Concentration

In addition to completing the General Education core, the B.F.A. concentration in Acting requires 80 credit hours, including the following courses. A total of 130 credit hours is required to graduate.

Required Concentration Core (80 credit hours)

3 THEA 120—Introduction to Theatre
3 THEA 213—Acting I
3 THEA 217—Costume Construction
3 THEA 250—Stagecraft I
3 THEA 270—Directing I
3 THEA 300—Play Analysis, Theory and Criticism
3 THEA 312—Audition Techniques
3 THEA 313—Acting II
3 THEA 315—Acting Workshop
3 THEA 340—Voice I
3 THEA 361—Musical-Theatre Styles I
3 THEA 380—Stage Movement I
3 THEA 382—Mask Work
3 THEA 390—Stage Make-up
3 THEA 400—Stage Combat
3 THEA 401—Acting for the Camera
3 THEA 402—Acting for the Camera II
3 THEA 413—Acting III
3 THEA 414—Seminar: Career Preparation
3 THEA 423—Theatre History I
3 THEA 424—Theatre History II
3 THEA 440—Voice II
3 THEA 465—Senior Project
3 THEA 480—Stage Movement II
3 Three 1-hour Applied Theatre courses
5 THEA electives

Design/Technology Concentration

In addition to completing the General Education core, the B.F.A. concentration in Design/Technology requires 80 credit hours, including the following courses. A total of 130 credit hours is required to graduate.

Required Concentration Core (Costume Design Emphasis) (80 credit hours)

3 ART 112—Drawing I or ART 113—Drawing II
3 THEA 120—Introduction to Theatre
3 THEA 213—Acting I
3 THEA 217—Costume Construction
3 THEA 250—Stagecraft I
3 THEA 270—Directing I
3 THEA 300—Play Analysis, Theory and Criticism
3 THEA 317—Costume Crafts
3 THEA 318—Costume Design I
3 THEA 355—Stage Lighting
3 THEA 360—Scene Design I
3 THEA 390—Stage Make-up
3 THEA 414—Seminar: Career Preparation
3 THEA 417—Costume History
3 THEA 418—Costume Design II
3 THEA 419—Costume Construction II
3 THEA 423—Theatre History I
3 THEA 424—Theatre History II
3 THEA 455—Light Design
3 THEA 460—Scene Design II
3 THEA 461—Costume Construction III
3 THEA 465—Senior Project
6 Six 1-hour Applied Theatre courses
8 THEA electives

Required Concentration Core (Scenic/Lighting Emphasis) (80 credit hours)

3 ART 112—Drawing I or ART 113—Drawing II
3 ART 219—History of Art II
3 THEA 120—Introduction to Theatre
3 THEA 213—Acting I
3 THEA 217—Costume Construction
3 THEA 250—Stagecraft I
3 THEA 270—Directing I
3 THEA 300—Play Analysis, Theory and Criticism
3 THEA 318—Costume Design I
3 THEA 350—Stagecraft II
3 THEA 355—Stage Lighting
3 THEA 360—Scene Design I
3 THEA 402—Acting for the Camera II
3 THEA 409—Period Play Production
3 THEA 414—Seminar: Career Preparation
3 THEA 423—Theatre History I
3 THEA 424—Theatre History II
3 THEA 450—Film Criticism
3 THEA 455—Light Design
3 THEA 460—Scene Design II
3 THEA 465—Senior Project
6 Six 1-hour Applied Theatre courses
11 hours of adviser-approved theatre/design electives

Directing Concentration

In addition to completing the General Education core, the B.F.A. concentration in Directing requires 80 credit hours, including the following courses. A total of 130 credit hours is required to graduate.

Required Concentration Core (80 credit hours)

3 THEA 120—Introduction to Theatre
3 THEA 213—Acting I
3 THEA 217—Costume Construction
3 THEA 250—Stagecraft I
3 THEA 270—Directing I
3 THEA 300—Play Analysis, Theory and Criticism
3 THEA 313—Acting II
3 THEA 340—Voice I
3 THEA 355—Stage Lighting
3 THEA 361—Musical-Theatre Styles I
3 THEA 370—Directing II
3 THEA 380—Stage Movement I
3 THEA 401—Acting for the Camera
3 THEA 402—Acting for the Camera II
3 THEA 414—Seminar: Career Preparation
3 THEA 423—Theatre History I
3 THEA 424—Theatre History II
3 THEA 425—Directing Theory/History
3 THEA 440—Voice II
3 THEA 450—Film Criticism
3 THEA 465—Senior Project
3 THEA 470—Directing III
3 THEA 480—Stage Movement II
3 Three 1-hour Applied Theatre courses
8 THEA electives

Musical Theatre Concentration

In addition to completing the General Education core, the B.F.A. concentration in Musical Theatre requires 80 credit hours, including the following courses. A total of 130 credit hours is required to graduate.

Required Concentration Core (80 credit hours)

8 THEA 102—Voice Lessons (Eight 1-hour private voice)
3 THEA 212—Musicianship for Actors/Singers
3 THEA 213—Acting I
18 THEA 215—Dance (Six 3-hour Theatre Dance courses)
3 THEA 217—Costume Construction
3 THEA 250—Stagecraft I
3 THEA 270—Directing I
3 THEA 300—Play Analysis, Theory and Criticism
3 THEA 313—Acting II
3 THEA 340—Voice I
3 THEA 361—Musical-Theatre Styles
3 THEA 380—Stage Movement I
3 THEA 401—Acting for the Camera
3 THEA 414—Seminar: Career Preparation
3 THEA 422—Musical Theatre History/Literature
3 THEA 423—Theatre History I
3 THEA 462—Musical Theatre Styles II
3 THEA 463—Musical Theatre Styles III
3 THEA 465—Senior Project
3 Three 1-hour Applied Theatre courses

Courses in Communication Arts

Every class is not offered every semester. It is strongly recommended that students arrange their schedules around courses in the major.

Communication Studies (COMS)

Course number	Course name	Credit hours
101	Foundations of Oral Communication	3
102	Honors Foundations of Oral Communication	3
140	Principles of Public Speaking	3
141	Interpersonal Communication	3
200	Introduction to Communication Research Methods	3
320	Communication Theory	3
330	Persuasion	3
344	Organizational Communication	3
350	Nonverbal Communication	3
360	Small Group Communication	3
375	Gender Communication	3
430	Argumentation and Debate	3
435	History and Criticism of U.S. Public Address	3
445	Communication Training and Development	3
450	Rhetorical Criticism	3
452	Advanced Public Speaking	3
455	Intercultural Communication	3
460	Seminar in Communication Studies	3
475	Internship in Communication Studies	1–6
491	Directed Study	1–3
499	Senior Seminar in Communication Studies	3

Mass Communication (MC)

Course number	Course name	Credit hours
100	Introduction to Mass Media	3
200	Fundamentals of Journalism	3
215	Studio Television Production	3
255	Media Writing Fundamentals	3
265	Broadcast Newswriting	3
300	Advanced Journalism Practices	3
310	Publication Layout and Design	3
315	Television Post-Production	3
325	Survey of American Cinema	3
326	History of French Film	3
327	Electronic Photojournalism	3
332	Broadcast News Fundamentals	3
333	Television Newscast Production	3
353	Media History	3
355	Advanced Media Writing	3
357	Special Topics in Public Relations	3
360	Mass Communication Theory and Media Effects	3
370	Computer Graphic/DVD Design	3
390	Website Design Aesthetics	3
400	Special Topics in Journalism	3
411	Video Engineering	3
412	Audio Engineering	3
415	Digital Non-Linear Editing	3
425	Documentary Production	3
433	Advanced TV Newscast Production	3
450	Seminar in Mass Communications	3
453	Advanced Journalism Practicum	3
455	Media Law	3
460	Media Management	3
475	Internship	1–6
491	Directed Study	1–3
494	Location Production	3
495	Senior Exit Portfolio	1

Theatre (THEA)

Course number	Course name	Credit hours
101	Freshman Applied Theatre I	1
102	Voice Lessons	1
120	Introduction to Theatre	3
121	Acting for Non-Majors	3
201	Freshman Applied Theatre II	1
212	Musicianship for Actors/Singers	3
213	Acting I	3
215	Dance	3
217	Costume Construction	3
250	Stagecraft I	3
270	Directing I	3
300	Play Analysis, Theory and Criticism	3
301	Applied Theatre—Makeup	1
302	Applied Theatre—Lighting	1
303	Applied Theatre—Costumes	1
304	Applied Theatre—Management	1
305	Applied Theatre—Acting	1
306	Applied Theatre—Stage Management	1
307	Applied Theatre—Scenery	1
308	Applied Theatre—Directing	1
309	Applied Theatre—Sound	1
310	Applied Theatre—Props	1
312	Audition Techniques	3
313	Acting II	3
315	Acting Workshop	3
317	Costume Crafts	3
318	Costume Design I	3
320	Oral Interpretation	3
340	Voice I	3
350	Stagecraft II	3
355	Stage Lighting	3
360	Scene Design I	3
361	Musical-Theatre Styles I	3
370	Directing II	3
371	Playwriting I	3
380	Stage Movement I	3
382	Mask Work	3
390	Stage Makeup	3
400	Stage Combat	3
401	Acting for the Camera	3
402	Acting for the Camera II	3
404	Theatre and Arts Management	3
409	Period Décor	3
413	Acting III	3
414	Seminar: Career Preparation	3
417	Costume History	3
418	Costume Design II	3
419	Costume Construction II	3
422	Musical Theatre History/Literature	3
423	Theatre History I	3
424	Theatre History II	3
425	Directing Theory/History	3
440	Voice II: Diction and Dialects	3
450	Special Theatre Seminar	3
452	High-School Theatre Teaching Methods	3
455	Light Design	3
457	Theatrical Computer Aided Drafting	3
460	Scene Design II	3
461	Costume Construction III	3
462	Musical Theatre Styles II	3
463	Musical Theatre Styles III	3
465	Senior Project	3
470	Directing III	3
471	Playwriting II	3
475	Internship	1–6
480	Stage Movement II	3
491	Directed Study	3

Suggested courses of study

B.A. in Communication Studies
Associate Professor Callaghan, Adviser

Freshman Year	Credit hours
UM 101	1
ENG 101, 102	6
HIST 101, 102	6
COMS 101	3
MATH 144 or higher	3
Computer applications	3
COMS 140, 141	6
KNES 117	2
Natural sciences	4
Total credit hours	34

Sophomore Year
UM 201	1
ENG 231, 232	6
Social and behavioral sciences	6
COMS 200	3
Natural sciences	4
Fine arts	3
Kinesiology activity	1
COMS elective	3
Electives/minor	8
Total credit hours	35

Junior Year
UM 301	1
COMS electives	9
COMS 330	3
Foreign language	6
Minor or electives	12
Total credit hours	31

Senior Year
COMS electives	10
COMS 499	3
Foreign language	6
Minor or electives	11
Total credit hours	30

B.S. in Communication Studies
Associate Professor Callaghan, Adviser

Freshman Year	Credit hours
UM 101	1
ENG 101, 102	6
HIST 101, 102	6
COMS 101	3
MATH 144 or higher	3
Math elective	3
Computer applications	3
COMS 140, 141	6
KNES 117	2
Total credit hours	33

Sophomore Year
UM 201	1
ENG 231, 232	6
Social and behavioral sciences	6
COMS 200	3
Natural sciences	8
Fine arts	3
Kinesiology activity	1
COMS elective	3
Electives/minor	4
Total credit hours	35

Junior Year
UM 301	1
COMS electives	9
COMS 330	3
Natural sciences	4
Humanities and fine arts	6
Minor or electives	9
Total credit hours	32

Senior Year
COMS electives	10
COMS 499	3
Minor or electives	17
Total credit hours	30

B.A. in Mass Communication
Broadcast Concentration
Associate Professor Callaghan, Adviser

Freshman Year	Credit hours
UM 101	1
ENG 101, 102	6
HIST 101, 102	6
Computer applications	3
MATH 144 or higher	3
COMS 101	3
MC 100, 215	6
Fine arts	3
Kinesiology activity	1
Total credit hours	32

Sophomore Year
UM 201	1
ENG 231, 232	6
Social and behavioral sciences	3
Natural sciences	4
KNES 117	2
Foreign language	6
MC 255, 315	6
Minor or electives	6
Total credit hours	34

Junior Year
UM 301	1
Natural sciences	4
Social and behavioral sciences	3
MC 327, 360, 411, 412, 455	15
MC electives	3
Foreign language	6
Total credit hours	32

Senior Year
MC 415, 460	6
MC 495	1
Minor or electives	25
Total credit hours	32

B.S. in Mass Communication
Broadcast Concentration
Associate Professor Callaghan, Adviser  

Freshman Year	Credit hours
UM 101	1
ENG 101, 102	6
HIST 101, 102	6
Computer applications	3
MATH 144 or higher	3
Math elective	3
COMS 101	3
MC 100, 215	6
Fine arts	3
Kinesiology activity	1
Total credit hours	35

Sophomore Year
UM 201	1
ENG 231, 232	6
Social and behavioral sciences	3
Natural sciences	8
KNES 117	2
MC 255, 315	6
Humanities and fine arts	6
Total credit hours	32

Junior Year
UM 301	1
Natural sciences	4
Social and behavioral sciences	3
MC 327, 360, 411, 412, 455	15
Minor or electives	10
Total credit hours	33

Senior Year
MC 415, 460	6
MC 495	1
MC elective	3
Minor or electives	20
Total credit hours	30

B.A. in Mass Communication
Journalism Concentration
Associate Professor Callaghan, Adviser  

Freshman Year	Credit hours
UM 101	1
ENG 101, 102	6
HIST 101, 102	6
Computer applications	3
MATH 144 or higher	3
COMS 101	3
MC 100, 200	6
Fine arts	3
Kinesiology activity	1
Total credit hours	32

Sophomore Year
UM 201	1
ENG 231, 232	6
Natural sciences	4
Social and behavioral sciences	3
KNES 117	2
Foreign language	6
MC 255, 265	6
Minor or electives	6
Total credit hours	34

Junior Year
UM 301	1
Natural sciences	4
Social and behavioral sciences	3
MC 300, 332, 333, 355 or 310, 360	15
Minor or electives	3
Foreign language	6
Total credit hours	32

Senior Year
MC 460, 455	6
MC 495	1
MC elective	3
Minor or electives	22
Total credit hours	32

B.S. in Mass Communication
Journalism Concentration
Associate Professor Callaghan, Adviser  

Freshman Year	Credit hours
UM 101	1
ENG 101, 102	6
HIST 101, 102	6
Computer applications	3
MATH 144 or higher	3
Math elective	3
COMS 101	3
MC 100, 200	6
Fine arts	3
Kinesiology activity	1
Total credit hours	35

Sophomore Year
UM 201	1
ENG 231, 232	6
Natural sciences	8
Social and behavioral sciences	3
KNES 117	2
MC 255, 265	6
Humanities and fine arts	6
Total credit hours	32

Junior Year
UM 301	1
Natural sciences	4
Social and behavioral sciences	3
MC 300, 332, 333, 355 or 310, 360	15
Minor or electives	9
Total credit hours	32

Senior Year
MC 460, 455	6
MC 495	1
MC elective	3
Minor or electives	21
Total credit hours	31

B.A. in Theatre
Associate Professor Callaghan, Adviser  

Freshman Year	Credit hours
UM 101	1
ENG 101, 102	6
HIST 101, 102	6
COMS 101	3
MATH 144 or higher	3
THEA 120	3
Applied theatre	2
Kinesiology activity	1
THEA 213, 217, 250	9
Social and behavioral sciences	3
Total credit hours	37

Sophomore Year
UM 201	1
ENG 231, 232	6
Natural sciences	4
Foreign language	6
Computer applications	3
THEA 270, 300, 313, 340	12
Applied theatre	2
Total credit hours	34

Junior Year
UM 301	1
Natural sciences	4
KNES 117	2
Social and behavioral sciences	3
THEA 355, 380, 390	9
Applied theatre	1
Minor or electives	3
Foreign language	6
Total credit hours	29

Senior Year
THEA 417 or 312, 423, 424	9
Applied theatre	1
Minor or electives	20
Total credit hours	30

B.F.A. in Theatre
Emphasis in Acting
Associate Professor Callaghan, Adviser  

Freshman Year	Credit hours
UM 101	1
ENG 101, 102	6
HIST 101, 102	6
COMS 101	3
MATH 144 or higher	3
THEA 120	3
Kinesiology activity	1
THEA 213, 217, 250	9
Applied theatre	2
Total credit hours	34

Sophomore Year
UM 201	1
Computer applications	3
Social and behavioral sciences	3
ENG 231, 232	6
THEA 270, 300, 312, 313, 340, 380	18
THEA electives	3
Total credit hours	34

Junior Year
UM 301	1
Natural sciences	4
KNES 117	2
Social and behavioral sciences	3
THEA 315, 361, 382, 390, 401, 413	18
Applied theatre	1
Humanities and fine arts	3
Total credit hours	32

Senior Year
Natural sciences	4
THEA 400, 402, 414, 423, 424, 440, 465, 480	24
THEA electives	2
Humanities and fine arts	3
Total credit hours	33

B.F.A. in Theatre
Emphasis in Design and Technology–Costume Design
Associate Professor Callaghan, Adviser  

Freshman Year	Credit hours
UM 101	1
ART 112 or 113	3
ENG 101, 102	6
HIST 101, 102	6
COMS 101	3
MATH 144 or higher	3
THEA 120	3
Kinesiology activity	1
THEA 213, 217	6
Applied theatre	2
Total credit hours	34

Sophomore Year
UM 201	1
ENG 231, 232	6
Natural sciences	4
Social and behavioral sciences	3
KNES 117	2
THEA 250, 270, 317, 318, 360, 419	18
Applied theatre	2
Total credit hours	36

Junior Year
UM 301	1
Natural sciences	4
Social and behavioral sciences	3
Computer applications	3
THEA 300, 355, 390, 418, 455	15
THEA 417	3
THEA 460	3
Applied theatre	1
Total credit hours	33

Senior Year
Humanities and fine arts	6
THEA 423, 424, 461, 465	12
THEA 414	3
Applied theatre	1
THEA electives	8
Total credit hours	30

B.F.A. in Theatre
Emphasis in Design and Technology–Scenic/Lighting
Associate Professor Callaghan, Adviser  

Freshman Year	Credit hours
UM 101	1
ART 112 or 113	3
ENG 101, 102	6
HIST 101, 102	6
COMS 101	3
MATH 144 or higher	3
THEA 120	3
Kinesiology activity	1
THEA 213, 250	6
Applied theatre	2
Total credit hours	34

Sophomore Year
UM 201	1
ART 219	3
ENG 231, 232	6
Natural sciences	4
KNES 117	2
THEA 217, 270, 350, 355, 360	15
Applied theatre	2
Total credit hours	33

Junior Year
UM 301	1
Natural sciences	4
Social and behavioral sciences	6
Computer applications	3
THEA 300, 318, 409, 450, 455, 460	18
Applied theatre	1
Total credit hours	33

Senior Year
Humanities and fine arts	6
THEA 402, 423, 424, 465	12
THEA 414	3
Applied theatre	1
THEA electives	11
Total credit hours	33

B.F.A. in Theatre
Emphasis in Directing
Associate Professor Callaghan, Adviser  

Freshman Year	Credit hours
UM 101	1
ENG 101, 102	6
HIST 101, 102	6
COMS 101	3
MATH 144 or higher	3
THEA 120	3
Kinesiology activity	1
THEA 213, 217, 250	9
Applied theatre	2
Total credit hours	34

Sophomore Year
UM 201	1
ENG 231, 232	6
Natural sciences	4
Computer applications	3
THEA 270, 300, 313, 340	12
Applied theatre	1
THEA electives	8
Total credit hours	35

Junior Year
UM 301	1
Natural sciences	4
KNES 117	2
Social and behavioral sciences	3
THEA 355, 361, 370, 380, 401, 425, 450	21
Humanities and fine arts	3
Total credit hours	34

Senior Year
THEA 414	3
THEA 402, 423, 424, 440, 465, 470, 480	21
Social and behavioral sciences	3
Humanities and fine arts	3
Total credit hours	30

B.F.A. in Theatre
Emphasis in Musical Theatre
Associate Professor Callaghan, Adviser  

Freshman Year	Credit hours
UM 101	1
ENG 101, 102	6
HIST 101, 102	6
COMS 101	3
THEA 212, 213, 217	9
THEA 102	2
THEA 215	6
Applied theatre	2
Total credit hours	35

Sophomore Year
UM 201	1
ENG 231, 232	6
MATH 144 or higher	3
Natural sciences	4
Applied theatre	1
THEA 250, 270, 313, 340, 401	15
THEA 102	2
THEA 215	3
Total credit hours	35

Junior Year
UM 301	1
Natural sciences	4
KNES 117	2
Social and behavioral sciences	3
THEA 120	3
THEA 300, 361, 380, 462	12
THEA 102	2
THEA 215	6
Total credit hours	33

Senior Year
Social and behavioral sciences	3
Computer applications	3
Humanities and fine arts	6
Kinesiology activity	1
THEA 414	3
THEA 422, 423, 463, 465	12
THEA 102	2
THEA 215	3
Total credit hours	33

B.S. in Theatre
Associate Professor Callaghan, Adviser  

Freshman Year	Credit hours
UM 101	1
ENG 101, 102	6
HIST 101, 102	6
COMS 101	3
MATH 144 or higher	3
Math elective	3
THEA 120	3
Kinesiology activity	1
THEA 213, 217, 250	9
Applied theatre	2
Total credit hours	37

Sophomore Year
UM 201	1
ENG 231, 232	6
Natural sciences	8
Computer applications	3
THEA 270, 300, 313, 340	12
Applied theatre	2
Total credit hours	32

Junior Year
UM 301	1
Natural sciences	4
KNES 117	2
Social and behavioral sciences	6
THEA 355, 380, 390	9
Applied theatre	1
Humanities and fine arts	3
Minor or electives	6
Total credit hours	32

Senior Year
THEA 417 or 312, 423, 424	9
Applied theatre	1
Humanities and fine arts	3
Minor or electives	16
Total credit hours	29