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2024-2025 Undergraduate Catalog

Theatre and Performance Studies, B.A.

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Program Description

The Bachelor of Arts in Theatre and Performance Studies provides undergraduate students with a foundation in theatre and performance studies through the study of a variety of texts and styles, including classical and contemporary plays, musical theatre, folk and literary narratives, performance art, poetry, comedy improv, storytelling, solo performance, and personal narratives. Students choose between concentrations in acting, performance studies, musical theatre or design/technology. Internships with professional organizations and education abroad opportunities are integrated into the curriculum. An innovative season of diverse public performances offers students the opportunity to integrate classroom study with the highest standards of professional practice in research, performance, design, technical theatre, and the creation of original work. The program prepares students for entry into the profession or other related fields and for graduate study in theatre, performance studies, and related fields. 

 

This program is a part of the College of The Arts .

 

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Admission, Enrollment, and Graduation Policies

Admission Requirements

This program has specific admission requirements in addition to Admissions  to Kennesaw State University. If you have been accepted to Kennesaw State University, and you are interested in becoming a theatre and performance studies major, please fill out the application. Auditions are not required for acceptance into the program. Students interested in applying to this program must meet the following program requirements:

  • A high school GPA requirement of 3.00 or higher is required for first-year freshmen applying to be theatre and performance studies majors.
  • A college GPA requirement of 3.00 or higher is required for entering transfers and currently enrolled KSU students seeking a change in major.

Graduation Requirements

Each student is expected to meet the requirements outlined in Academic Policies: 5.0 PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS & GRADUATION .

 

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Program Course Requirements

Core IMPACTS Curriculum (42 Credit Hours)

General Education Core IMPACTS Curriculum  

Core Field of Study (18 Credit Hours)

Students must earn a grade of “C” or better in these courses.

Major Requirements (24 Credit Hours)

Students must earn a grade of “C” or better in these courses.

Required Courses (18 Credit Hours)

Applied Professional Sequence (6 Credit Hours)

Select 6 credit hours from the following list of courses:

Major Concentrations (12 Credit Hours)

Students must earn a grade of “C” or better in these courses.

Acting Concentration

Required Courses (6 Credit Hours)

Elective Courses (6 Credit Hours)

Select 6 credit hours from the following list of courses:

Performance Studies Concentration

Performance Studies Courses (12 Credit Hours)

Select 12 credit hours from the following list of courses:

Design/Technology Concentration

Required Courses (6 Credit Hours)

Elective Courses (6 Credit Hours)

Select 6 credit hours from the following list of courses:

Musical Theatre Concentration

Required Courses (12 Credit Hours)

Major Electives (12 Credit Hours)

Students must earn a grade of “C” or better in these courses.

Related Studies (12 Credit Hours)

Select 12 credit hours of 3000-4000 level coursework from the following prefixes: TPS, DANC, MUSI, ART, ENGL, FILM, AMST, AADS, GWST, PSYC, SOC, HIST, WLC, FREN, SPAN, ITAL, GERM, JAP, KOR, HEBR, GEOG, ANTH, ARCH, ACCT, ECON, FIN, ENTR, ISA, IS, MKTG, MGMT. Additional approvals may be arranged with an advisor.

University Electives (12 Credit Hours)

In accordance with KSU Graduation Policy , students must earn a grade of “D” or better in these courses while maintaining at minimum 2.00 cumulative GPA.

Free Electives (12 Credit Hours)

Select 12 credit hours of 1000-4000 level coursework from the University Catalog.

Program Total (120 Credit Hours)

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