Undergraduate Bulletin
Department of Communication Arts
Professor Scott; Associate Professors Callaghan (Chair), Cofield, Thompson; Assistant Professors Bell, Ford, Franklin, Hoerner, Killian, Laeger, Lane; Instructor Ozley; Adjunct Instructors Agee, Bradley, Calvert, Lantz.
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. 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 (13 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
1 COMS 499—Senior Exit Portfolio
Choose 24 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 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
(2008–2009 curriculum pending approval by the Alabama Commission on Higher Education) *(see note at end of page)
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:
- pass a screening examination by the Theatre faculty upon completion of the sophomore year or, for transfer students, after one semester at UM;
- have completed THEA 120, 213, 250, and 270;
- demonstrate an aptitude in the chosen concentration area and;
- 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)
Courses in Communication Arts8 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
Every class is not offered every semester. It is strongly recommended that students arrange their schedules around courses in the major.
| 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 |
| 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 Exit Portfolio | 1 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 | 33 |
| Sophomore Year | |
| 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 | 34 |
| Junior Year | |
| COMS electives | 9 |
| COMS 330 | 3 |
| Foreign language | 6 |
| Minor or electives | 12 |
| Total credit hours | 30 |
| Senior Year | |
| COMS electives | 12 |
| COMS 499 | 1 |
| Foreign language | 6 |
| Minor or electives | 14 |
| Total credit hours | 33 |
B.S. in Communication Studies
Associate Professor Callaghan, Adviser
| Freshman Year | Credit hours |
| 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 | 32 |
| Sophomore Year | |
| 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 | 34 |
| Junior Year | |
| COMS electives | 9 |
| COMS 330 | 3 |
| Natural sciences | 4 |
| Humanities and fine arts | 6 |
| Minor or electives | 12 |
| Total credit hours | 34 |
| Senior Year | |
| COMS electives | 12 |
| COMS 499 | 1 |
| Minor or electives | 17 |
| Total credit hours | 30 |
B.A. in Mass Communication
Broadcast Concentration
Associate Professor Callaghan, Adviser
| Freshman Year | Credit hours |
| 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 | 31 |
| Sophomore Year | |
| 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 | 33 |
| Junior Year | |
| Natural sciences | 4 |
| Social and behavioral sciences | 3 |
| MC 327, 360, 411, 412, 455 | 15 |
| MC electives | 3 |
| Foreign language | 6 |
| Total credit hours | 31 |
| Senior Year | |
| MC 415, 460 | 6 |
| MC 495 | 1 |
| Minor or electives | 28 |
| Total credit hours | 35 |
B.S. in Mass Communication
Broadcast Concentration
Associate Professor Callaghan, Adviser
| Freshman Year | Credit hours |
| 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 | 34 |
| Sophomore Year | |
| 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 | 31 |
| Junior Year | |
| Natural sciences | 4 |
| Social and behavioral sciences | 3 |
| MC 327, 360, 411, 412, 455 | 15 |
| Minor or electives | 10 |
| Total credit hours | 32 |
| Senior Year | |
| MC 415, 460 | 6 |
| MC 495 | 1 |
| MC elective | 3 |
| Minor or electives | 23 |
| Total credit hours | 33 |
B.A. in Mass Communication
Journalism Concentration
Associate Professor Callaghan, Adviser
| Freshman Year | Credit hours |
| 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 | 31 |
| Sophomore Year | |
| 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 | 33 |
| Junior Year | |
| Natural sciences | 4 |
| Social and behavioral sciences | 3 |
| MC 300, 332, 333, 355 or 310, 360 | 15 |
| Minor or electives | 6 |
| Foreign language | 6 |
| Total credit hours | 34 |
| 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 |
| 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 | 34 |
| Sophomore Year | |
| 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 | 31 |
| Junior Year | |
| Natural sciences | 4 |
| Social and behavioral sciences | 3 |
| MC 300, 332, 333, 355 or 310, 360 | 15 |
| Minor or electives | 12 |
| Total credit hours | 34 |
| 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 |
| 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 | 36 |
| Sophomore Year | |
| 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 | 33 |
| Junior Year | |
| Natural sciences | 4 |
| KNES 117 | 2 |
| Social and behavioral sciences | 3 |
| THEA 355, 380, 390 | 9 |
| Applied theatre | 1 |
| Minor or electives | 6 |
| Foreign language | 6 |
| Total credit hours | 31 |
| 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 |
| 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 | 33 |
| Sophomore Year | |
| 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 | 33 |
| Junior Year | |
| 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 | 31 |
| 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 |
| 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 | 33 |
| Sophomore Year | |
| 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 | 35 |
| Junior Year | |
| 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 | 32 |
| 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 |
| 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 | 33 |
| Sophomore Year | |
| 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 | 32 |
| Junior Year | |
| 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 | 32 |
| 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 |
| 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 | 33 |
| Sophomore Year | |
| 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 | 34 |
| Junior Year | |
| 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 | 33 |
| 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 |
| 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 | 34 |
| Sophomore Year | |
| 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 | 34 |
| Junior Year | |
| Natural sciences | 4 |
| KNES 117 | 2 |
| Social and behavioral sciences | 3 |
| Humanities and fine arts | 3 |
| THEA 300, 361, 380, 462 | 12 |
| THEA 102 | 2 |
| THEA 215 | 6 |
| Total credit hours | 32 |
| Senior Year | |
| Social and behavioral sciences | 3 |
| Computer applications | 3 |
| Humanities and fine arts | 3 |
| Kinesiology activity | 1 |
| THEA 414 | 3 |
| THEA 422, 423, 463, 465 | 12 |
| THEA 102 | 2 |
| THEA 215 | 3 |
| Total credit hours | 30 |
B.S. in Theatre
Associate Professor Callaghan, Adviser
| Freshman Year | Credit hours |
| 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 | 36 |
| Sophomore Year | |
| ENG 231, 232 | 6 |
| Natural sciences | 8 |
| Computer applications | 3 |
| THEA 270, 300 or 371, 313, 340 | 12 |
| Applied theatre | 2 |
| Total credit hours | 31 |
| Junior Year | |
| 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 | 31 |
| Senior Year | |
| THEA 417, 423, 424 | 9 |
| Applied theatre | 1 |
| Humanities and fine arts | 3 |
| Minor or electives | 19 |
| Total credit hours | 32 |
* The 2008–2009 Bachelor of Fine Arts curriculum in the Division of Theatre has been approved to begin fall semester 2008 by the Alabama Commission on Higher Education.
(update posted July 9, 2008)