Theatre B.A./B.S.

Required courses in the major (43-44 sh)

• Practicum or Rehearsal and Performance, 6 sh minimum

• THE 210 - Introduction to the Theatre

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• THE 211 - Oral Interpretation

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• THE 311 - Readers Theatre

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• THE 213 - Fundamentals of Acting
• THE 215 - Technical Theatre

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• THE 313 - Acting for Television and Film

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• THE 445 - Projects in Acting

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• THE 316 - Lighting for the Theatre

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• THE 349 - Theatrical Costuming

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• THE 366 - Introduction to Scene Design

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• THE 340 - History of the Theatre I
• THE 440 - History of the Theatre II
• THE 415 - Stage Directing
• THE 480 - Lyric Theatre

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• THE 489 - Independent Study

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• The 490H

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• THE 495 - Senior Theatre Project

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• SPC 112 - Voice and Phonetics

Other Requirements

Practicum is required in each semester of attendance at Texas A&M University-Commerce unless waived by the division head or the Mass Media, Communication and Theatre head. A grade of “C” or higher must be earned in all courses required for this major. Twelve semester hours of advanced major courses must be taken at Texas A&M University-Commerce.

Broadfield Major (64-65 sh)

Students who wish to specialize in a particular area of theatre may choose either an Acting/Directing Specialization or a Technical Theatre/Design Specialization, along with related outside courses.