Theater emphasis, Associate of Science
Students who successfully complete all Theater emphasis, Associate of Science degree requirements will be able to:
- Demonstrate basic performance and production skills.
- Develop an understanding of dramatic literature.
- Develop an understanding of theater in a cultural context.
- Develop an ability to engage the broader community in the Arts and communicate the importance and impact of the Arts within one’s community.
- Be prepared to competently audition and interview for a variety of Theater-related positions.
Program Course Requirements
See the graduation requirements for the Associate of Science degree. For information on the advised sequence of program courses, see the Theater emphasis, Associate of Science Program Map.
General Education Courses
OSU does not allow students to take courses in their chosen discipline to meet this requirement.
| MTH 105 | Math in Society | 4 |
| PE 231 | Lifetime Health & Fitness | 3 |
| WR 121 | English Composition | 3 |
| Biological Sciences | 4 |
| Biological/Physical Science | 4 |
| Physical Sciences | 4 |
| Communication | 3 |
| Cultural Diversity | 3 |
| Difference Power & Discrimination | 3 |
| Literature & the Arts | 3 |
| Social Processes & Institutions | 3 |
| Western Culture | 3 |
| Writing/Composition | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 43 |
Liberal Arts Core Courses
See the degree requirements section for a list of the Liberal Arts Core courses. OSU does not allow students to take courses in their chosen discipline to meet this requirement.
| Liberal Arts Core I: Fine Arts | 3 |
| Liberal Arts Core II: Humanities | 3 |
| Liberal Arts Core III: Non-Western Culture | 3 |
| Liberal Arts Core IV: Social Sciences | 3 |
| Liberal Arts Core V | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15 |
Core Courses
| MP 122 | Concert Choir | 1 |
| or | |
| MP 174 | Individual Lessons Voice | 1 to 2 |
| TA 121 | Oral Interpretation of Literature | 3 |
| TA 140 | Playreading | 3 |
| TA 145 | Improvisation | 3 |
| TA 147 | Introduction to Theater | 3 |
| TA 180 | Rehearsal Practicum | 3 |
| taken twice for 6 credits total | |
| TA 282 | Performance Practicum | 3 |
| taken twice for 6 credits total | |
| TA 247 | Make Up | 3 |
| TA 253 | Community Engaged Theater | 3 |
| TA 254 | Directing I | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 34 |
Total Credit Hours: 92