Bachelor of Arts in Drama
The BA in Drama program is a liberal arts degree focused on providing a wide exposure to the various aspects of drama. This program differs from the BFA conservatory type training in that it is not specifically focused only on performance
The Bachelor of Arts program in drama consists of 10 required and four electives chosen from the drama department course catalog. Students wishing to complete the BA in drama are required to take one additional course in history and one additional course in Shakespeare among their Liberal Arts courses.
The requirements for this major, along with the available sub-plans, can be found at Drama - Bachelor of Arts (B.A.).
Information on general studies and focus area concentrations are below.
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General Studies |
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| ENG 101 |
Writing: Logic and Rhetoric (Freshman year) |
3 |
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Literature Elective (English or other language) |
3 |
| PHIL 201, 202 |
The Classical Mind, The Modern Mind (3 credits each) (Freshman year) |
6 |
| PHIL ___ |
One Philosophy Elective |
3 |
| TRS 201 |
Foundations in Theology I: The Scriptures and Jesus Christ (Freshman year) |
3 |
| TRS 202A/B |
Foundations in Theology II: The Church and the Human Person |
3 |
| TRS ___ |
Theology Elective |
3 |
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Foundations of History or Political Theory (to be chosen from a pool of general education courses) |
3 |
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Two Intermediate Language Courses in an Ancient or Modern Foreign Language |
6 |
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One Mathematics Elective |
3 |
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One Natural Science Elective |
3 |
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Foundations in Social Science |
3 |
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Seven Free Electives |
21 |
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General Studies total credits: |
63 |
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Focus Area |
Credits |
| Students are required to select from a focus area in addition to the major. Students who complete a Liberal Arts Concentration (Liberal Studies or Enduring Questions) will be designated as Cardinal Scholars. |
| Liberal Arts Concentration (1 of each) |
| PHIL___ |
Philosophy Elective |
3 |
| TRS___ |
Theology Elective |
3 |
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Natural Science/Mathematics Elective |
3 |
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Social Science Elective |
3 |
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Humanities elective |
3 |
| Enduring Questions Concentration (5 elective courses across at least 3 categories in one thematic area) |
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Human Condition |
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Knowledge and Wisdom |
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Freedom and Justice |
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The Good Life |
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God |
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Focus Area Total Credits |
15 |
| *In addition, the focus area requirement could be met by completing one of these approved alternative options. In which case the total free electives may need to be adjusted up or down to accommodate. |
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Double Major or Dual Degree |
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Disciplinary Minor (6 courses) |
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Interdisciplinary Minor (6 courses) |
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Certificate (5-8 courses) |
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2 Honors Tracks (8 courses) |
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Completion on intermediate study in an additional foreign language |
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Science concentration for BS students, pre-med students, etc |
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Total program credits: |
120 |
Students majoring in drama are required to earn crew credits. They accrue one crew credit by working satisfactorily for a minimum of 60 hours on one or more mainstage productions or events in the School of Music, Drama, and Art. The work may include set construction, costume construction, light, sound, property, running crews, or other duties as assigned. Students must earn one crew credit for every year (or portion thereof) they are in the department. This amounts to 240 hours of work over four years. Transfer students must earn one crew credit for each year (or portion thereof) that they spend in the Department of Drama. Complete regulations are available in the student handbook, which is available online and in the Main Office. Drama majors must register for the crew credits prior to completion.
A student must repeat any major course in which the grade awarded is below C-.
In sum, to graduate with a major in drama, the student must have completed 14 drama courses (10 required courses plus four drama electives) and have fulfilled his or her crew credits. To be admitted to the comprehensive examinations, students must have completed or be in the process of completing all required drama courses and crew credits. Comprehensives are normally taken in the second semester of the senior year.
Students majoring in Drama who maintain a GPA of 3.5 are qualified to complete an accelerated B.A./M.A. in Theater Education. Students may earn the B.A./M.A. and a Minor in English in 5 years.
The Department of Drama offers courses that are included in the following minors and certificate programs: Minor in Asian Studies, Minor in Performing Arts Management, Certificate in Digital Art and Design, Minor in Irish Studies, and Certificate in Video Production and Digital Storytelling.