Program Requirements

General Program Requirements:
Number of Credits Required Beyond the Baccalaureate: 60

Required Courses:

Course Number

Title

Credits

THTR 5392

The Business of the Business of Theater

2

THTR 5804

Dramaturgy

2

THTR 5871

Playwriting I

1

THTR 5872

Playwriting II

2

THTR 5873

Adaptation

1

THTR 5874

Docudrama

3

THTR 8001

Seminar in Dramatic Literature

2

THTR 8002

Seminar in Dramatic Literature

2

THTR 8881

Playwriting III

2

THTR 8882

Playwriting IV

2

THTR 8883

Teaching Playwriting

3

THTR 8985

Teach in Higher Education

3

THTR 9882

Projects in Playwriting (5 terms)

10

THTR 9991

Research

2

THTR 9995

Thesis

8

Select one Design Area course from the following or a general elective*:

3

THTR 5613

History of Decor

THTR 5625

History of Fashion

THTR 5741

Design for TV and Film

THTR 8511

Lighting Design II

THTR 8611

Costume Design II

THTR 8711

Schene Design II

General Elective

General Electives **

12

Total Credit Hours

60

*Consult with the program director in choosing an elective if a Design Area course is not selected.

**Consult with the program director to ensure selection of appropriate electives.

Additional Requirement:
Reviews are held after each term. Each review considers all work done, progress made, and future plans.

Culminating Event

Thesis:
A full-length play is required.