First Semester: 16 credit hours

• ENGL 1010 English Composition I Gen. Ed.
• Mathematics Course Gen Ed Elective
• THEA 1030 Introduction to Theater Gen. Ed.
• THEA 1015 Acting I
• History Course Gen Ed Elective
• THEA 1900 Theatre Performance Practicum I

Second Semester: 17 credit hours

• ENGL 1020 English Composition II
• THEA 2015 Acting II
• THEA 1920 Theatre Performance Practicum II
• COMM 2025 Fundamentals of Communication
• Natural Sciences Course Gen Ed Elective
• History Course Gen Ed Elective

Third Semester: 14 credit hours

• Literature 3 credit hours Gen Ed³

• Natural Sciences Course Gen Ed Elective
• Social/Behavioral Sciences Course Gen Ed Elective
• THEA 1025 Stage Craft I

• or

• THEA 1040 Fundamentals of Theatrical Design
• THEA 1940 Theatre Performance Practicum III

Fourth Semester: 13 credit hours

• Humanities/Fine Arts Course Gen Ed Elective
• Social/Behavioral Sciences Course Gen Ed Elective

• Theatre Electives 6 credit hours²

• Elective 1 credit hour²

Total Program Credits: 60

Contact Levi Frazier, Theater Program Coordinator, (901) 333-5179, for college-parallel area of emphasis, advising, and transfer information. Students should check course recommendations with the college or university to which they intend to transfer for a baccalaureate degree. The receiving institution always makes the final decision about the transferability of credits.

¹Review General Education pages and/or consult advisor for correct selection.

²Suggested Electives:

       THEA 1025 Stage Craft I

       THEA 2025 Stage Craft II

       THEA 140 Fundamentals of Theatrical Design

       COMM 1620 Voice and Articulation

       THEA 2660 Introduction to Play Writing

³Review General Education pages and select a 2000 level literature course (ENGL)