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Theatre Arts—Performance

New enrollments into this program are restricted as of Spring 2025. Please contact an academic advisor about alternative options.

Associate in Arts

Checklist

  • Complete a minimum of 60 total degree credits.
  • Fulfill the College Degree Requirements in conjunction with this degree plan.
  • View the General Education Matrix for a complete list of qualifying courses.
  • Consult with an Academic Advisor and the intended institution being transferred to.
  • Note: Courses listed on the degree plan are suggested and may vary dependent on the situation.

Degree Plan

General Education

Written Communications

ENGL 110College Composition I3
Select one of the following:3
ENGL 120
College Composition II
ENGL 125
Introduction to Professional Writing
Credits Subtotal6

Oral Communications

COMM 110Fundamentals of Public Speaking3
Credits Subtotal3

Arts & Humanities

ART 110Introduction to the Visual Arts3
MUSC 100Music Appreciation3
PHIL 210Ethics3
Credits Subtotal9

Social & Behavioral Sciences

ECON 201Principles of Microeconomics3
PSYC 111Introduction to Psychology3
SOC 110Introduction to Sociology3
Credits Subtotal9

Math, Science, & Technology

MATH 110Math in Society3
BIOL 111Concepts of Biology3
BIOL 111LConcepts of Biology Lab1
Select from the following recommended courses:3
(Needed if 9 credits for Math, Science & Technology have not been met.)
CSCI 101
Introduction to Computers 1
CIS 147
Principles of Information Security 1
Credits Subtotal10
General Education Total Credits37

Enrichment

      

Select 2 enrichment credits from the Enrichment Course Matrix. A course listed as general education and enrichment may satisfy both requirements upon successful completion.
Enrichment Course Matrix2

Diversity

      

Select 3 diversity credits from the General Education & Diversity Matrix. A course listed as general education and diversity may satisfy both requirements upon successful completion.
General Education & Diversity Matrix3

Digital Literacy

      

Select one of the following:
CSCI 101
Introduction to Computers 1
CIS 147
Principles of Information Security 1
BSC Approved Training Course
NDUS Institution Approved Training Course
NDUS Institution Designated Digital Literacy Course

Electives

Transfer Electives

Select from the following recommended courses dependent on your transfer situation and total degree credits needed.
THEA 201Theatre Practicum (Required)1
Select 20 credits - The following is a list of recommended courses:20
ART 124
Three-Dimensional Design
MUSC 122
Music Theory I
MUSC 124
Music Theory II
MUSC 132
Band
MUSC 137
Jazz Ensemble
MUSC 145
Applied Music
MUSC 201
World Music
THEA 110
Introduction to Theatre Arts
THEA 115
World Film
THEA 161
Acting I
THEA 201
Theatre Practicum
THEA 247
Stage Makeup
THEA 255
One Act Play Production
THEA 261
Acting II
THEA 270
Stagecraft

Footnotes

1

CSCI 101, CIS 147 or courses transferred in from another NDUS Institution that are listed as both general education and digital literacy may satisfy both requirements upon successful completion.