THTR, BA, Four-Year Plan
Four-Year Plan for the Bachelor of Arts in Theatre
Sample Plan for New Students
Degree Requirements
- Total Credits Required for Degree: 180
- Credits in Core: 60
- Credits in College: 20 (completed in the major or modern language courses)
- Credits in Major: 65
- GPA cumulative minimum: 2.00
- GPA major minimum: 2.00
Resources for Success
- Map out your own plan through My.SeattleU.edu
- Meet with a Career Advisor from the Career Engagement Office
- Sign up for academic support with Learning Assistance Programs
- Learn more about academic advising on the Advising Services page
Contact Information:
Arts & Sciences Advising: ASCAdvising@seattleu.edu
Seattle U Advising Services: seattleu.edu/advising
Four-Year Plan For New Students
| Fall | Winter | Spring |
|---|---|---|
| THTR 2500 Acting 1 (5) | THTR 2600 Design in the Theatre | THTR 2140 History of Costume (5) |
| UCOR Module I (5) | UCOR Module I (5) | UCOR Module I (5) |
| 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
| Fall | Winter | Spring |
|---|---|---|
| Choose from THTR 1100 Stage Mgmt, THTR 3600, THTR 3650, or THTR 3700 Lighting Design (5) | Choose from THTR 3300 Costume Design*, THTR 3500 Acting II, THTR 2700 Theatre as Social Change, THTR 2650 Audio Recording & Production (5) | Choose from THTR 1100 Stage Mgmt, THTR 3600, THTR 3650, or THTR 3700 Lighting Design (5) |
| UCOR Module I (5) | THTR 2110 Theatre Hist. and Lit. I (5) | HIST 1200, 1210, or 2310 (5) |
| UCOR Module I (5) | UCOR Module II (5) | UCOR Module II (5) |
Year 2 Steps for Success
- Meet with your Academic Advisor(s)
- Plan for Study Abroad
- Meet with Career Engagement Office
| Fall | Winter | Spring |
|---|---|---|
| THTR 4000 Performance/Production Practicum (1) | UCOR Module II (5) | THTR 4000 Performance/Production Practicum (1) |
| THTR 2000/3000/4000 Level Elective (5) | THTR 2110 Theatre Hist. and Lit. II (5) | General Elective (5) |
| UCOR Module II (5) | General Elective (5) | UCOR Module III (5) |
| General Elective (5) | THTR 4000 Performance/Production Practicum (1) | General Elective (5) |
Year 3 Steps for Success
- Find Internship or Research Opportunities
- Meet with Faculty Advisor
- Review Educational Plan
| Fall | Winter | Spring |
|---|---|---|
| THTR 4000 Performance/Production Practicum (1) | THTR 4000 Performance/Production Practicum (1) | Choose from THTR 4040 Playwriting, THTR 4200 Directing, THTR 3400 Movement, THTR 4500 Acting III*, or THTR 3100 Voice Advanced Design* (5) |
| THTR 2000/3000/4000 Level Elective (5) | THTR 4900 Senior Synthesis: Business of Art* (5) | General Elective (5) |
| UCOR Module III (5) | UCOR Module III (5) | General Elective (5) |
| General Elective (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.
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. Schedule through the department office or performing arts website.
- Theatre majors must take THTR 4000 each quarter during junior and senior years, with a minimum of 5 total credits required for graduation.