Program Overview 

The Department of Theatre offers comprehensive undergraduate programs that are accredited by the National Association of Schools of Theatre (NAST). The Bachelor of Science in Education (BSEd) in Theatre Education provides pre-service teachers a solid knowledge base emphasizing pedagogy, curriculum content, and assessment consistent with the national, state, and local standards and goals. In the first two years, students complete studies that establish eligibility for admission to teacher education. This is followed by a sequence of campus and field-based courses culminating in the student teaching semester during the senior year.

All educator preparation programs are approved by the Georgia Professional Standards Commission.

Career Opportunities

The Bachelor of Science in Education (BSEd) in theatre provides a broad theatrical background for students planning careers in professional, higher education, or community theatre.

Program of Study

This program requires a minimum GPA of 2.0 for all Theatre Courses. Students must earn at least a C grade in each field course; earn at least a C grade in each professional course; and maintain a total GPA of 2.75 based on the hours attempted, and an institutional GPA of 2.75.

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The hours applied in the Institutional Priorities; Mathematics & Quantitative Skills; and Technology, Mathematics, and Sciences areas must add to 18 credit hours. 

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ITDS 1145 Comparative Arts, though listed under both Fine Arts and Humanities, may be taken only once. 

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At least 4 of the credit hours in this area must be in a lab science course.

Major Requirements

Program Map 

I would encourage you to the following in the summers:

1. Do CSU Summer Repertory and take classes (suggestions: Summer Rep as an elective, Theatre Practice, and then one core class such as Science in the Technology, Math, and Sciences area)
2. Study abroad (combine so that it counts as Theatre History, etc.)
3. Work an internship at a children's theatre at least one summer (with or without credit hours)

Admission Requirements

Admission to the Department of Theatre is by audition only. There are a limited number of spaces in the Freshman class each year.

All applicants are automatically considered for scholarships at the time of the audition.

• An accompanist will not be provided during Auditions. If singing, please bring a CD of your music, or you may choose to sing acapella.

Prospective students must complete the following:

• Audition Application (DOCX) (DOCX) 
• Headshot (professional grade not necessary) and a Theatre Resumé
• A copy of your most recent transcript, including a cumulative GPA
• Interview including presentation of portfolio materials demonstrating previous theatre involvement (may include design/tech, dramaturgy, playwriting, or other supporting materials)

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• Presentation of Audition/Interview - Two contrasting monologues, or one monologue and 16 bars of music, not to exceed 90 seconds total
• Two Letters of Recommendation (PDF) (PDF) from teacher/advisor that speak to applicant's academic and artistic abilities
• If any part of your Audition Packet, (Audition Application, Headshot, Theatre Resume', recent Transcript, and two Recommendation Letters), is missing, it very well could delay a decision on whether or not you are accepted into the department.

Incoming freshman may audition for any of the above areas (with the exception of the MSEd in Theatre Education) but may be admitted into the BA program prior to being able to qualify for another area of study within the department. If this is the case, then incoming students may apply to one of the other areas of study as part of the Freshman Jury process during their Freshmen Year.

Additional Program Requirements

All Theatre Majors are required to maintain a 2.75 GPA in their program of study.