The required courses in the major are outlined below. Graduates with a B.A. in Speech and Theatre must successfully complete a comprehensive written and oral exam demonstrating familiarity with basic information in the Theatre Major Core, elective courses, and the student's final project. Students will take three semesters of Technical Theatre Production and have the option to complete an internship in the field of their major interest.
Speech and theatre courses are designed to meet the needs of students wishing to earn a major or minor as well as those who may just want to take elective hours in speech or theatre. They will be helpful for those who desire to explore a career in communications, theatre, or a related field, or who wish simply to sharpen their own performance skills. Any student may enroll in 100- and 200-level courses; students who are not working toward a minor in speech and theatre may enroll in the 300- and 400-level courses if prerequisites have been met and approval is given by the instructor.