The Theatre and Performance BA Program:
Academic Requirements

In addition to meeting general degree requirements, all theatre and performance majors must meet the following requirements (47–51 credits):

Six foundation courses: 20 credits

1. THP 2020/Introduction to Theatre and Performance Studies: 3 credits
2. THP 2200/Theatre and Performance Production: 4 credits*
   *This is a 1-credit course that must be taken four times
3. THP 2205/Shakespeare Then and Now: 3 credits
4. THP 2885/Theatre Histories I: 3 credits
5. THP 2890/Theatre Histories II: 3 credits
6. THP 2895/Production Practicum: 4 credits

Five elective courses: 16–20 credits
Students choose five electives in consultation with their faculty advisor. Independent studies and internships cannot be used to satisfy this requirement. At least three of these electives must be upper level (3000 or 4000), including at least one in dramatic literature or theory. In most cases, courses taken to fulfill this upper-level electives requirement also fulfill the senior project prerequisites.

Synthesis courses: 11 credits

• THP 3890/Junior Seminar: 3 credits
• THP 4990/Senior Project: 8 credits

Internships and study abroad are highly recommended. Courses in other disciplines (outside the major) may count toward requirements for the major if approved in advance by the faculty coordinator.

Transfer students may meet some requirements for the major with courses taken elsewhere, subject to approval by the faculty coordinator and the registrar.

For updates during 2013–2015, please visit www.purchase.edu/
departments/AcademicPrograms/Arts/TAF/DramaStudies/Academic
Requirements.aspx.

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