Major Requirements
Emphasis in Dance: Thirty-six credits which must include eight credits of Dance Studio Technique choosing from Theatre and Dance 140, 142, 144, 145, 240, 242, 244, 245, 340, 342, 344 and 345 (any of which may be repeated for credit); 12 credits of Dance Theory 220, 350 and 351; eight credits of Choreography 201, 301; four credits of Theatre; and four credits of Dance electives.
Emphasis 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.
All Majors are required to take the departmental comprehensive examination which is administered by the Department on campus at the end of the Winter Term of the senior year.
Required Cognates for Dance Major
Eight credits selected from among the following courses: MUS 120, EHS 225, EHS 226 and BUS 121. Other courses may be substituted with prior approval from the Department.
Required Cognates for Theatre Major
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 Requirements
Emphasis in Dance: Twenty-four credits which must include six credits of Dance Studio Technique choosing from THD 140, 142, 144, 145, 240, 242, 244, 340, 342, 344 and 345 (any of which may be repeated for credit); eight credits of Dance History 350, 351; four credits of Theatre; four credits of Choreography 201 plus two credits of dance electives.
Students bound for graduate school or the dance-teaching profession should choose courses to support their area of emphasis. Participation in research and additional coursework in choreography, pedagogy, theatre, music, business, physiology and anatomy are desirable.
Emphasis 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 THD 146 or Dance studio (technique) courses; plus four credits of Theatre electives.
