Academic Majors & Minors
- Students can declare a major/minor during, or after the second semester of their freshman year. Students should declare a major/minor no later than the end of the sophomore year.
- No more than 2 concentrations allowed, either:
- 2 majors OR
- 1 major and 1 minor OR
- 1 major
- Maintain at least a C (2.0) average in any major or minor.
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Major in Playwriting BA
| Major Code | PLAYWRT |
|---|---|
| Degree Awarded | BA |
| Hours To Complete | 38 - 43 |
| Courses Required | 12 |
| Declaration of Major Contact |
Requirements
Cross-listed (ENG or ENGCW/THEA) -14 credit hours
- Playwriting (372RW)
- Advanced Playwriting (375RW)
- History of Drama and Theater 1 and 2 (215 and 216)
Theater Studies (THEA) – 13-16 credit hours
- Reading for Performance (210W)
- Two courses from Acting or Directing or Design (These 2 courses must be from different areas)
- One dramatic literature course 300-level or above (ENG course can be used if focused on dramatic literature)
English/Creative Writing (ENG and ENGCW) – 14-16 credit hours
- Two literature courses 300-level or above (at least one course must be focused on dramatic literature)
- Two Creative Writing workshops (Poetry, Fiction, Creative Non-fiction, Screenwriting, or repeat Playwriting / Advanced Playwriting); only ONE of these can be at the 200-level.
Admission
A visit with the Theater Studies Department and Creative Writing Program and attending classes or a production are all highly encouraged and welcomed. There are no admission requirements for Playwriting.
Advising
Joint Playwriting majors will be assigned an advisor from either the Creative Writing or Theater Studies faculty.
See also information about the Theater Studies major and the Creative Writing Program.