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Major Academic Plan (MAP)
Associate in Arts & Sciences
BA in Theatre
(67 credits)
Theatre and Film Department
College of Arts, Letters, and Education
Why study Theatre?
The EWU theatre program offers classroom study as well as handson experience in every phase of theatrical production, including
acting, directing, singing, costuming, and technical and design
skills. Three productions a year are staged in the University
Theatre, ranging from classical to modern plays.
Scholarship Opportunity
Each year the Theatre Program offers a number of Angel
Scholarships, in the amount of $1,000, to help offset the cost of
tuition. Graduating high school seniors and prospective EWU
theatre majors are eligible for the scholarship. Applications can
be found at www.ewu.edu/theatre and sent to:
Sara Goff
Assistant Professor of Acting and
Directing 509.359.6671 [email protected]
Requirements to Begin the Major
High School graduates and community college transfer students
who want to major in Theatre should possess high verbal aptitude
and effective skills in reading and writing. Moreover, Theatre
majors should possess an attitude of teamwork, strong selfdiscipline, and a commitment to hard work for long hours.
Previous coursework and participation in music, dance, acting,
singing, and backstage production is highly desirable, but not
mandatory.
Students wishing to study theatre should declare this major early
in their university career. Entering freshman or transfer students
should contact the Theatre Program Director for the assignment
of an academic advisor immediately upon arrival at the campus.
Department Chair
Dr. Pete Porter
107 RTV
Cheney, WA 99004
509.359.6388
[email protected]
Department Assistant
Annie Hudson
104 RTV
Cheney, WA 99004
509.359.6390
[email protected]
Sample Careers
Actor
Director
Theatre Technician
Art Administrator
Public Relations
Specialist
Communications
Specialist
AA-DTA Degree Requirements with Suggested Classes
that Fulfill EWU Prerequisites/Requirements
BIG BEND C.C. COURSE
ENGLISH (10 credits)
ENGL& 101 English Composition I (5)
E.W.U. COURSE EQUIVALENT
ENGL 101 College Composition:
Exposition and Argument (5)
ENGL 201 College Composition:
Analysis/Research/Documentation (5)
ENGL& 102 Composition II (5) OR
ENGL 201 Advanced Academic
Research Writing
QUANTITATIVE SKILLS (5 credits)
Consult your advisor for course options.
HUMANITIES (15 credits)
Consult your advisor for course options.
SOCIAL SCIENCES 15 credits)
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MATH/SCIENCE (15 credits)
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SPECIFIED ELECTIVES (10 credits)
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PHYSICAL EDUCATION/HEALTH & WELLNESS (3 credits)
Consult your advisor for course options.
GENERAL ELECTIVES (12 credits)
Consult your advisor for course options.
The courses listed below transfer to satisfy EWU Graduation Requirements
and can be taken before or during the major programs:
Foreign Language
Two full years of high school-level or one full year of college-level credit is required for
graduation.
Cultural Diversity (one course)
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ENGL 261 Women’s Literature (5)
HUM 214 Diversity Issues: Race, Class
and Gender (5)
SOC 204 Gender and Power (5)
International Studies (one course)
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HIST 121 History of Mexico (5)
PHIL 250 Asian Philosophy (5)
POLS& 203 International
Relations (5)
REL 201 World Religions (5)
SOC& 201 Social Problems (5)