Theatre Major, B.A. (General Theatre Concentration)

Department Information

Department of Theatre and Dance
PO Box 70626
Johnson City, TN 37614
Phone: (423) 439-6524
Web Address: www.etsu.edu/cas/theatre/

The Department of Theatre and Dance seeks to enhance the cultural environment by creating performances that educate and entertain our students, faculty, staff, and members of the community. The Department produces multiple main-stage productions plus student-directed showcase productions on a yearly basis.

Course offerings include concentrations in Acting, Design/Production, General Theatre and Musical Theatre. Through a combination of course work and hands-on experiences the Department of Theatre and Dance prepares students to work successfully in all aspects of professional theatre, film, television, or other areas of the entertainment industry. Many of our students choose to go on to pursue advanced study in graduate or professional training programs. 

Prior to graduation, students must complete a Major Field Test in addition to the standard University exit examination.

Advising

Students with 0-59 earned credits:

Contact the Center for Advisement and Student Excellence (CASE) to schedule an appointment with your advisor. Visit the CASE website www.etsu.edu/cas/case/ and call (423) 439-5602.

Students with 60 or more earned credits:

Contact your faculty advisor for advising. If you have trouble reaching your faculty advisor or are unsure who your advisor is, please call the Department of Theatre and Dance at (423) 439-6524 or Karen Brewster, Department Chair, Department of Theatre and Dance at (423) 439-5827.

Transfer Students

Transfer students majoring in Theatre should contact the Center for Advisement and Student Excellence (CASE) for advising as soon as possible. This will ensure that the student’s previous work will be coordinated efficiently with ETSU requirements.

Degree Requirements: 120 credits

Suggested Four-Year Program of Study: THEA-BA (GTHE)  

Suggested Four-Year Program of Study: THEA-BA (GTHE) with Secondary Education Minor  

College of Arts and Sciences : Visit link to view the complete list of B.A. degree requirements.

• Completion of a foreign language course numbered 2020 or above with a grade of C- or better. Students may be required to take courses numbered 1010, 1020 and/or 2010 based on a placement test or equivalent.
• Non-U.S. History (3 credits)
• MATH 1530  or MATH 1910  

General Education Requirements  

These requirements include earning 41-42 credits in Communication, Humanities and Fine Arts, Social and Behavior Sciences, History, Natural Sciences and Mathematics categories.

Theatre Major Core Requirements: 20 credits

• THEA 1540 - Introduction to Theatre Production (4 credits)
• THEA 1810 - Theatre Foundations (1 credit)
• THEA 2420 - Theatre Design Basics (3 credits)
• THEA 2510 - Acting I (3 credits)
• THEA 2530 - Dramatic Structure (3 credits)
• THEA 2800 - Theatre Laboratory (1 credit)
• THEA 3600 - Theatre History Survey (4 credits)
• THEA 4810 - Senior Theatre Seminar (1 credit)

General Theatre Concentration: 19 credits

• THEA 2520 - Voice and Diction (3 credits)
• THEA 2540 - Stage Management (3 credits)
• THEA 3510 - Acting II (3 credits)
• THEA 3515 - Theatre Movement (3 credits)
• THEA 3530 - Play Direction (3 credits)
• THEA 3540 - Advanced Theatre Production (3 credits)
• THEA 3800 - Theatre Laboratory (1 credit)

Advisor Approved Electives: 3 credits

• Three credits of any course with a THEA prefix (approved by the Theatre and Dance department chair) not taken to fulfill other requirements. 

Note: THEA 1030  does not count toward the Theatre major requirements. 

Minor: 18-24 credits

Free Electives: 12-19 credits

Additional Information

Click here to view the Theatre and Dance Student Handbook.

Click here to view Degree and Graduation Requirements  for all ETSU students.

CSCI 1100  or Proficiency Exam: Must be completed to meet Bachelor’s Degree Requirements.

Most minors range from 18-24 credits. Those few minors with more than 24 credits may affect the number of free electives allowed.

Licensure Certification: Students interested in pursuing a teacher licensure program for certification should contact the advisor in the Office of Student Services, 321 Warf-Pickel Hall, College of Education. Students will major in the subject they wish to teach and minor in Secondary Education.