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ARCHIVED 2007-2008 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Speech and Theatre Arts, B.A.

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See Communication B.S. for additional concentrations.

Theatre Concentration Requirements

The Theatre concentration requires 47 hours as follows:

MFL 231, 232, or 240 (6 hrs)

CMTA 130 - Makeup Credits: (1)
CMTA 131 - Introduction to Professions in Theatre Credits: (3)
CMTA 140 - Acting I Credits: (3)
CMTA 170 - Theatre Production Seminar Credits: (1, R4)
CMTA 231 - Stagecrafts for Theatre, Motion Pictures and TV Credits: (3)
CMTA 302 - Dramatic Literature and Criticism Credits: (3)
CMTA 332 - Introduction to Design for Stage and Screen Credits: (3)
CMTA 350 - Directing I Credits: (3)
CMTA 400 - History of the Theatre I Credits: (3)
CMTA 401 - History of the Theatre II Credits: (3)
CMTA 496 - Seminar in Professional Development Credits: (1)

Electives

8 hours of CMTA junior-senior electives.

Additional Requirements

To complete the program, a total of 31 hours is required, including a minor, second major, or approved program, and at least 12 hours of general electives. At least 30 hours taken at WCU must be at the junior-senior level to meet one of the general university degree requirements.

Curriculum Guide for Speech and Theatre Arts B.A.

Freshman Year

Fall Semester (Hours 15)

190 Series First Year Studies Credits: (3)
P3 History Credits: (3)
P1 Social Sciences Credits: (3)
JS 101 Jumpstart Credits: (0)

CMTA 131 - Introduction to Professions in Theatre Credits: (3)
ENGL 101 - Composition I Credits: (3)

Spring Semester (Hours 15)

CMHC 201 - Introduction to Speech Communication Credits: (3)
CMTA 140 - Acting I Credits: (3)
CMTA 231 - Stagecrafts for Theatre, Motion Pictures and TV Credits: (3)
ENGL 102 - Composition II Credits: (3)
HEAL 123 - Health and Wellness Credits: (3)
or
HSCC 101 - Nutrition, Fitness, and Wellness Credits: (3)

Sophomore Year

Fall Semester (Hours 15)

Language Credits: (3)
C5 Physical & Biological Science Credits: (3)
P1 Social Sciences Credits: (3)
Minor Credits: (3)

CMTA 130 - Makeup Credits: (1)

Spring Semester (Hours 14)

CMTA Elective Credits: (2)
Language Credits: (3)
C5 Physical & Biological Science Credits: (3)
P4 Humanities Credits: (3)

CMTA 340 - Acting II Credits: (3)

Summer School I (Hours 6)

C2 Math Credits: (3)
Elective Credits: (3)

Junior Year

Fall Semester (Hours 15)

P6 Jr-Sr World Cultures Credits: (3)
Minor Credits: (6)

CMTA 350 - Directing I Credits: (3)

Spring Semester (Hours 16)

CMTA Elective Credits: (3)
General Electives Credits: (3)
P5 Jr- Sr Fine & Performing Arts Credits: (3)
Minor Credits: (3)

Graduation Fee

After earning ninety hours, the student must file an application form with the Dean after paying a $30 graduation fee to the University Cashier.

Senior Year

Fall Semester (Hours 16)

CMTA Elective Credits: (3)
Minor Credits: (6)
General Electives Credits: (3)

CMTA 400 - History of the Theatre I Credits: (3)
CMTA 496 - Seminar in Professional Development Credits: (1)

Spring Semester (Hours 15)

General Electives Credits: (6)
Minor Credits: (6)

CMTA 401 - History of the Theatre II Credits: (3)

Total Hours for Degree: 120

Additional Information

Students may finish earlier if they attend summer school at WCU or another approved institution.

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