THTR, BA, Four-Year Plan

Four-Year Plan for the Bachelor of Arts in Theatre

Sample Plan for New Students

This is a sample and not the only way to complete this plan. Number of credits are in parentheses. Some classes have prerequisites.

Important Major Information

  • Minimum Credits to Graduate: 180
  • Credits in Major: 65
  • Minimum Major GPA: 2.0 
  • Minimum Cumulative GPA: 2.0

Four-Year Plan For New Students

Year 1

Course Fall Winter Spring
Course 1 THTR 2500 – Acting I (5)  THTR 2600 – Design in the Theatre THTR 2140 – History of Costume (5)
Course 2 UCOR 1XXX – University Core (5) UCOR 1XXX – University Core (5) UCOR 1XXX – University Core (5)
Course 3 Language I 1150 (5) Language II 1250 (5)  Language III 1350 (5)

Year 1 Steps for Success

  • Meet with your Academic Advisor
  • Create plan in Student Planning
  • Get involved

 

Year 2

Course Fall Winter Spring
Course 1 †THTR 1100, 3600, 3650, OR 3700 *THTR 3300, 3500, 2700, 2650, OR 2650 (5) †THTR 1100, 3600, 3650, OR 3700
Course 2 UCOR 1XXX – University Core (5) THTR 2110 – Theatre History & Literature I (5)  **HIST 1200, 1210 OR 2310 (5)
Course 3 UCOR 1XXX – University Core (5) UCOR 2XXX – University Core (5) UCOR 2XXX – University Core (5)

†Choose from THTR 1100 – Stage Management (5), THTR 3600 – Scenic Design (5), THTR 3650 – Sound Design (5), OR THTR 3700 – Lighting Design (5)
*Choose from THTR 3300 – Costume Design (5), THTR 3500 – Acting II (5), THTR 2700 – Theatre as Social Change, (5) THTR 2650 – Audio Recording & Production (5), OR THTR 2650 – Audio Recording & Production (5)
**Choose HIST 1200 – Constructing Past & Present I (5), HIST 1210 – Constructing Past & Present II (5), OR HIST 2310 – US in the World (5)

Year 2 Steps for Success

  • Meet with your Academic Advisor(s)
  • Plan for Study Abroad
  • Meet with Career Engagement Office

 

Year 3

Course Fall Winter Spring
Course 1 THTR 4000 –Performance/ Production Practicum (1)  UCOR 2XXX – University Core (5) THTR 4000 –Performance/ Production Practicum (1) 
Course 2 THTR 2000/3000/4000 Level Elective (5) THTR 2110 – Theatre History & Literature I (5)  General Elective (5)
Course 3 UCOR 2XXX – University Core (5) THTR 4000 –Performance/ Production Practicum (1)  UCOR 3XXX – University Core (5)
Course 4 General Elective (5) General Elective (5) General Elective (5)

Year 3 Steps for Success

  • Find Internship or Research Opportunities
  • Meet with Faculty Advisor
  • Review Educational Plan

 

Year 4

Course Fall Winter Spring
Course 1 THTR 4000 –Performance/ Production Practicum (1)  THTR 4000 –Performance/ Production Practicum (1)  ***THTR 4040, 4200, 4300, 4500, OR 4600
Course 2 THTR 2000/3000/4000 Level Elective (5)  THTR 4900 – Senior Synthesis: Business of 
Art (5) 
General Elective (5)
Course 3 UCOR 3XXX – University Core (5) UCOR 3XXX – University Core (5) General Elective (5)
Course 4 General Elective (5)    

***Choose THTR 4040 – Playwriting (5), THTR 4200 – Directing (5), THTR 4300 – Puppetry (5), THTR 4500 – Acting III (5), OR THTR 4600 – Advanced Design (5)

Year 4 Steps for Success

  • Meet with Faculty Advisor
  • Apply for Graduation
  • Continue Post Graduation Planning

University Core Requirements

UCOR classes are listed in the sample plan as Module I, II, and III. See below for UCOR course titles listed by Module. See my.seattleu.edu for prerequisites and www.seattleu.edu/core for course descriptions. Honors and Matteo Ricci students have different Core requirements. 

Module I:

  • UCOR 1100 Academic Writing Seminar
  • UCOR 1200 Quantitative Thinking
  • UCOR 1300 Creative Expression & Interpretation
  • UCOR 1400 Inquiry Seminar in the Humanities
  • UCOR 1600 Inquiry Seminar in the Social Sciences
  • UCOR 1800 Inquiry Seminar in the Natural Sciences

Module II:

  • UCOR 2100 Theological Explorations
  • UCOR 2500 Philosophy of the Human Person
  • UCOR 2900 Ethical Reasoning

Module III:

  • UCOR 3100 Religion in a Global Context
  • UCOR 3400 Humanities and Global Challenges
  • UCOR 3800 Natural Sciences and Global Challenges  

Curriculum Notes

  • Acceptance to the major requires an entrance review. Dates, times, and places for this review are listed on the performing arts and arts leadership website. Reviews may also be scheduled through the department office. 
  • Theatre majors are required to take 1 credit for THTR 4000 each quarter in residence at SU during junior and senior years, with a minimum of 5 total credits required for graduation 
  • For complete information on courses, prerequisites, etc., please consult the Explore & Compare Programs page.

Use MySeattleU Student Planning to plan your courses and work closely with your academic advisor on your educational plan. You are responsible for tracking changes and ensuring you meet all degree requirements.

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