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Theatre Degree Requirements

Major in Theatre

Thirty-six credits which must include THD 125, 170, 171 and 232; eight credits from among THD 261, 262 and 263; four credits from Dance studio (technique) courses which include: THD 140, 142, 144, 145, 147, 240, 242, 244, 245 (any of which may be repeated for credit) and THD 141 (which may not be repeated for credit); plus eight credits in advanced-level Theatre courses.

Required Cognates:

Twenty credits selected from among the following courses: ART 111, 112, 113, 122 or 140; ENG 132, 133, 230, 240, 354 or 364; MUS 113 or 120; or PHL 224.

Minor in Theatre

Twenty-four credits which must include THD 125, 170 or 171; THD 232; four credits from THD 261, 262 or 263; four credits from Dance studio (technique) courses which include: THD 140, 142, 144, 145, 147, 240, 242, 244, 245 (any of which may be repeated for credit) and THD 141 (which may not be repeated for credit); plus four credits of Theatre electives.

 

Alma College boasts a 13-to-1 student-to-teacher ratio, a liberal arts approach to undergraduate education, 28 academic majors, self-designed programs of emphasis, pre-professional programs in law and medicine, and an intensive Spring Term that provides opportunities for innovative courses, travel classes, research and internships.

 

Faculty Profile

John Dalziel
Departments: Theatre and Dance

John Dalziel grew up interested in carpentry and painting. When he discovered theatre, he found a way to combine the two passions into a career.

The assistant professor of theatre and dance came to Alma in the fall of 2006 after earning his bachelor’s degree from Ripon College and his Master of Fine Arts degree, focusing on scenic design, from the University of Arkansas.