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 challenging and entertaining performances for 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, Musical Theatre, and Physical 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 theatre. Many of our students choose 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
| General Education |
41-42 credits |
| Major Total Requirements |
45 credits |
| (Major Core) |
(20 credits) |
| (Concentration) |
(22 credits) |
| (Advisor Approved Electives) |
(3 credits) |
| Dance Minor |
21 credits |
| Free Electives |
12-13 credits |
| TOTAL |
120 credits |
Suggested Four-Year Program of Study: THEA-BA (MSTH)
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.
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.