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2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog

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2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog

Theatre Studies (B.A.)

The student learning outcomes for this degree are located at http://www.niu.edu/assessment/clearinghouse/outcomes/index.shtml.

Check departmental information for any additional requirements.

Requirements in School (48)

Theatre Arts Core (10)

THEA 201 - The Aesthetics of Theatre Credits: 3
THEA 210 - Introduction to Theatre and Dance Production Credits: 2
THEA 210A - Introduction to Theatre and Dance Production: Laboratory Credits: 2
THEA 238 - Stage Makeup Credits: 1
THEA 295 - Theatre and Dance Production Practicum I Credits: 1-2
THEA 366 - House Management and Publicity Credits: 1

And (21)

THEA 110 - Fundamentals of Acting Credits: 3
THEA 200 - Script Analysis Credits: 3
THEA 312 - Directing I Credits: 3
THEA 370 - History of Theatre and Drama I Credits: 3
THEA 371 - History of Theatre and Drama II Credits: 3
THEA 492 - Senior Capstone Project Credits: 3
Choose one of the following (3)
THEA 320 - Theatre Design II: Costumes Credits: 3
THEA 321 - Theatre Design III: Scenery Credits: 3
THEA 322 - Theatre Design IV: Lighting Credits: 3

Course work from the following (17)

THEA 377 - Theatre Performance Practicum Credits: 1-3
Students must take this course for a minimum of 1 hour.
THEA 395 - Theatre and Dance Production Practicum II Credits: 1-5
Students must take this course for a minimum of 1 hour.
Electives by advisement (9-15)

Requirements outside School (0-12)

Fulfillment of B.A. foreign language requirement (0-12)

(See “Foreign Language Requirement for the B.A. Degree” in the Other Graduation Requirements section of this catalog.)

Special Requirements

Students are required to maintain a minimum overall 2.00 GPA, and maintain a minimum 2.75 GPA in all theatre courses.

Total Hours for a Major in Theatre Studies (B.A.): 48-60