Theatre and Performance Studies Minor

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The College of Arts and Sciences undergraduate minor in Theatre and Performance Studies is offered for students who wish to supplement a major in another discipline with study in performance. The minor is especially appropriate for students who would like to develop an understanding of the role of storytelling on stage and in everyday life, awareness of cultural diversity and civic engagement, as well as heightened communication and critical thinking skills. Depending on the student’s major, a minor in Theatre and Performance Studies can enhance prospects for a variety of employment endeavors and for admission to graduate or professional study.

General Requirements

Students must meet all university requirements for a minor. In addition, students must:

1. complete all courses with a grade of “C” or better; and
2. submit transfer courses to the advisor for approval by the first week of the semester of intended graduation.

Required Courses (16 credit hours)

• TAPS - 1100 Theatre Appreciation (3)
• TAPS - 2100 The Storytelling Tradition (3)
• TAPS - 2210 Introduction to Acting (3)
• TAPS - 3800 Practicum (1)

• Select from one of the following courses:

• TAPS - 3250 Performing Culture and Identity (3)
• TAPS - 4250 Performance and Social Change (3)

• Select one of the following courses:

• TAPS - 3600 Classical History of Theatre (3)
• TAPS - 3650 Contemporary History of Theatre (3)

Electives (6 credit hours)

Select two approved courses, at least one 3000-level or higher.

Total - 22 Hours