Bachelor of Arts in Theater Studies

The Bachelor of Arts in Theater Studies combines an array of liberal arts coursework with extensive practical training in the techniques of theater production. Students work closely with their instructors in the classroom as well as in laboratory settings. As with any liberal arts degree, the BA is primarily designed to provide students with a broad general education, but its location in a department of theater provides special opportunities to develop production/performance skills as well. This degree program is fully accredited by The National Association of Schools of Theatre (NAST).

Important Notes

•  View the Undergraduate Catalog online for information including course descriptions and prerequisites, major and minor requirements, academic policies, etc.
•  Check the Undergraduate Catalog for course prerequisites; classes taken out of sequence will not count toward graduation.
•  A grade of “C” or better is required in all required major and minor courses. Courses taken as “CR/NC” will not count towards the major or minor.
•  Courses cannot count toward both the major and minor.
•  Courses taken for the major and minor may be applied toward satisfying General Education requirements but credit hours cannot be double counted.
•  Course numbers of 3700 and higher are considered upper-division courses.
•  You must complete coursework totaling a minimum of 124 s.h. to graduate (at least 60 s.h. must be completed at the 2600 level or higher and 48 s.h. must be at the 3700 level or higher).
•  The following courses do NOT count as hours toward graduation:

  Course List

  COURSE	TITLE	S.H.
  MATH 1501	Elementary Algebraic Models	5
  MATH 1507	Intermediate Algebra	3
  ENGL 1509	Academic English for Non-native Speakers	3
  ENGL 1512	English Conversation for Non-native Speakers	1
  ENGL 1539	Fundamentals of College Writing	4
  ENGL 1540	Introduction to College Writing	3
  RSS 1510A	Advanced College Success Skills	3
  RSS 1510B	Basic College Success Skills	3
  RSS 1510C	STEM Advanced College Success Skills	4

•  The residency rule states that the last 30 s.h.of your degree and at least 16 s.h. in your major and 21 s.h. in upper-division courses must be completed at YSU.
•  Eligibility to continue receiving federal financial aid is affected by your “satisfactory academic progress.” Carefully review details on the Office of Financial Aid and Scholarship website.
•  Meet with your advisor on a regular basis to ensure you are meeting requirements for graduation.

Graduation Process

•  One Year Before Expected Graduation
  •  Request a Graduation Evaluation
  •  When your evaluation is complete, make an appointment with the chairperson of your department.
•  Semester You Plan To Graduate
  •  Apply for graduation during the first three weeks of the semester you plan to graduate (you must have a graduation evaluation completed in advance).

Grade of "C" or better is required for all major and minor courses. Courses cannot be taken "CR/NC".

Learning Outcomes

1. Pubic Performances – Students will competently create and present public theater events, either as a performers, designers or technicians .
2. Knowledge of History and Cultural Dimensions:  Students will explain the history and cultural influences of and upon the institution of theater throughout the ages.
3. Informed Assessments of Quality:  Students will critically evaluate works of theater.
4. Critical Thinking:  Students will define a desired goal in creating a work of theater, and devise a plan to achieve that goal.