Purpose: This curriculum is designed for persons who plan to complete an Associate of Arts Degree at Jefferson College and then transfer to Southeast Missouri State University to complete a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Theatre.  The Associate of Arts Degree fulfills the lower division University Studies requirement.  Career possibilities for theatre majors include: professional actor, theatre teacher at secondary or university level, director, scenic artist, technical director, stage manager, lighting director, arts manager, arts council director, public relations director, and theatre manager.

Courses in bold print are requirements of the Bachelor of Arts in Theatre.

JEFFERSON COLLEGE

FIRST YEAR - FALL SEMESTER
ENG 101 English Composition I       3
SPD 120 Introduction to Theatre     3
JC      Mathematics                 3
JC      Humanities                  3
JC      Social Science              3
                                   15

FIRST YEAR - SPRING SEMESTER
ENG 102 English Composition II      3
SPD 131 Theatre Practicum           1
BIO     Biological Science          5
JC      Social Science              3
JC      Constitution Requirement    3
                                   15

SECOND YEAR - FALL SEMESTER
SPD 105 Oral Communication          3
JC      Physical Science            3
JC      Physical Education & Health 2
JC      Humanities                  3
JC      Social Science              3
JC      Constitution Requirement    3
                                   17

SECOND YEAR - SPRING SEMESTER
SPD 130 Beginning Acting            3
SPD 131 Theatre Practicum           1
        Electives                  12
                                   16

(JC - Consult Jefferson College advisor for courses that meet these area requirements)

SOUTHEAST MISSOURI STATE UNIVERSITY

THIRD YEAR - FALL SEMESTER
TH 210 Stagecraft                      3
TH 342 Advanced Theatre Practicum      2
UI 3xx University Studies              3
TH     Theatre Elective                3
       Elective                        3
       Minor Course                    3
                                      17

THIRD YEAR - SPRING SEMESTER
TH 255 Costume & Make-up               3
TH 350 Stage Lighting                  3
TH 342 Advanced Theatre Practicum      3
WP 003 75 Hour Writing Exam            0
UI 3xx University Studies              3
       Elective                        1
       Minor Course                    3
                                      15

FOURTH YEAR - FALL SEMESTER
TH 380 Contemporary Dramatic Criticism 3
TH     Theatre Elective                3
       Minor Courses                   6
       Electives                       3
                                      15

FOURTH YEAR - SPRING SEMESTER
TH 410 Play Directing                  3
TH 550 Theatre History 500 BC-1660     3
UI 4xx University Studies              3
       Minor Courses (300-500)         6
                                      15

Total hours transferred from Jefferson College:  63
Total hours needed to complete a Bachelor of Arts degree in Theatre:  62

THEATRE PRACTICUM REQUIREMENTS:  Six hours of practicum credit is required for this degree.  A minimum of four of these hours must be at the 300 level.  Maximum Theatre Practicum credit allowed to be applied toward a degree is 15.

· Advising Information: Department of Theatre and Dance - Dr. Kenn Stilson, Chair
· Telephone:  (573) 986-6818
· fax: (573) 986-6175
· e-mail:  kstilson@semo.edu

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