Theatre faculty advisers will be assigned to the student at the time of declaration to major in theatre. The adviser will assist the student throughout the course of study with the selection of theatre courses. Auditions are not required, as all of the theatre students will be pursuing a BA degree, which is a liberal arts degree with strong focus in theatre but without specialization in a specific area of theatre. It is important in the early stage of theatre education to understand basic principles of theatre and to participate in the ensemble nature of this art form. The GEC is a body of courses designed to ensure that each student becomes acquainted with the basic areas of academic study.
Some majors also require completion of a foreign language requirement.
The Bachelor of Arts program is based on the traditional values of a liberal arts education. Within this major program, the student will receive broad exposure to and practice in a variety of theatre arts, literature, and history. The program is designed for students who wish to go on to graduate school, who wish to teach, who wish to work in the entertainment industry, or who want the benefits of a liberal arts education. Required major courses include Foundations in Text, Foundations in Production, and Foundations in Performance, which total 44 credit hours. Additional electives and General Education Curriculum courses to total a minimum of 196 credit hours are also needed.