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University Catalog 2025-2026 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Communication, Theatre Concentration (BA)
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The Theatre Concentration requires 37 hours of coursework. Additionally, a minimum of 26 hours of electives (which includes six hours of directed electives in (THTR 2201 /THTR 4201 , Dance and THTR 4153 , Shakespeare) must be completed. Students may use those electives for selected areas of emphasis or continued holistic study. Majors must make a ‘C’ or better in all Theatre courses.
CIP Code = 090401
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Objectives
The Bachelor of Arts in Communication (with concentrations available in Communications Studies, Journalism, or Theatre) is designed to allow the student to study communication in its various aspects of contemporary communication, from interpersonal and small group communication to media literacy, journalism and theatre. The degree offers specific content concentrations in the areas of Communication Studies, Journalism or Theatre. The BA in Communication curriculum has 15 hours of core curriculum that all three concentrations share. Admission to the Theatre Concentration. Auditions/interviews for placement within the program are required. These occur prior to enrollment or within the first two weeks on campus. Auditions may take place in a variety of formats: prepared performance pieces, portfolio presentation, or interviews. Students may contact the Director of Theatre for additional information. Requirements for the Theatre Concentration. Theatre students will enroll in the Theatre Practicum (THTR 2601 /THTR 4601 ) for no less than 7 quarters before graduating. Boards will be held during the year so that the faculty can evaluate each student’s progress and set goals for the future. Students are required to attend weekly major/minor meetings, which serve as a forum for information, discussion of issues, and notification of departmental concerns and professional opportunities. Fine Arts (GER)
Choose one: Natural Sciences (GER)
- Select one Life Science course from the following disciplines: Animal Science, Biology, Biochemistry, Botany, Environmental Science, Plant Science, or Zoology. NOTE: some of these subject matter disciplines may not be offered at Louisiana Tech University. 3 Semester Credit Hours
or - Select one Physical Science course from the following disciplines: Chemistry, Geology, Physics, Astronomy, or Meteorology. NOTE: some of these subject matter disciplines may not be offered at Louisiana Tech University. 3 Semester Credit Hours
and - Select one additional course from either Physical or Life Science. 3 Semester Credit Hours
Electives
- Elective 3 Semester Credit Hours
Humanities (GER)
- Select two Humanities (GER) courses from the following disciplines: Literature, Foreign Languages, History, Classical Studies, Communications, Philosophy, Religious Studies, or Interdisciplinary.
NOTE: some of these subject matter disciplines may not be offered at Louisiana Tech University. 6 Semester Credit Hours Social/Behavioral Sciences (GER)
From the following disciplines, select one Social/Behavioral Sciences (GER) course. 3 Semester Credit Hours - Social Science: Anthropology, Criminal Justice, Economics, Geography, International Studies, Interdisciplinary, Political Science
- Behavioral Science: Psychology, Sociology
Major Courses
- Modern Languages* 3 Semester Credit Hours
- COMM Electives 6 Semester Credit Hours
- Concentration Courses 6 Semester Credit Hours
Electives
- Electives 3 Semester Credit Hours
Humanities (GER)
- Select one Humanities (GER) course from the following disciplines: Literature, Foreign Languages, History, Classical Studies, Communications, Philosophy, Religious Studies, or Interdisciplinary.
NOTE: some of these subject matter disciplines may not be offered at Louisiana Tech University. 3 Semester Credit Hours Natural Sciences (GER)
To complete the Natural Sciences (GER) requirements, you must have taken 6 semester hours from one category and 3 semester hours from the other. Therefore: - Select one Life Science course from the following disciplines: Animal Science, Biology, Biochemistry, Botany, Environmental Science, Plant Science, or Zoology. NOTE: some of these subject matter disciplines may not be offered at Louisiana Tech University. 3 Semester Credit Hours
or - Select one Physical Science course from the following disciplines: Chemistry, Geology, Physics, Astronomy, or Meteorology. NOTE: some of these subject matter disciplines may not be offered at Louisiana Tech University. 3 Semester Credit Hours
Major Courses
- Modern Language * 3 Semester Credit Hours
- Concentration Courses 12 Semester Credit Hours
Electives
- Electives 9 Semester Credit Hours
Social/Behavioral Sciences (GER)
From the following disciplines, select one Social/Behavioral Sciences (GER) course. 3 Semester Credit Hours - Social Science: Anthropology, Criminal Justice, Economics, Geography, International Studies, Interdisciplinary, Political Science
- Behavioral Science: Psychology, Sociology
Major Courses
- Concentration Courses 15 Semester Credit Hours
Electives
- Electives 12 Semester Credit Hours
Total Semester Hours 120
Notes: All COMM courses must have C or better * Six hours Modern Language requirement must be in the same language. |
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