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Major Academic Plan (MAP)
Associate in Arts
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
RTV 107
509.359.6390
[email protected]
Department Assistant
Annie Hudson
104 RTV
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
TACOMA C.C. COURSES
COMMUNICATION SKILLS (10 credits)
ENGL& 101 English Composition I (5)
ENGL& 102 English Composition II (5)
QUANTITATIVE SKILLS (5 credits)
Consult your advisor for course options.
HUMANITIES (15 credits)
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SOCIAL SCIENCES (15 credits)
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NATURAL SCIENCES (15 credits)
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PHYSICAL EDUCATION (3 credits)
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MULTICUTRUAL (5 credits)
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SPECIFIED ELECTIVES (7 credits)
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GENERAL ELECTIVES (15 credits)
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E.W.U. COURSE EQUIVALENT
ENGL 101 College Composition: Exposition
& Argument (5)
ENGL 201 College Composition:
Analysis/Research/Document (5)
The courses listed below transfer to satisfy EWU Graduation Requirements
and can be taken before or during the major program
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)
International Studies (one course)
o CMST 110 Multicultural Communication (5)
o POLS& 203 International Relations (5)
o SOC 262 Race and Ethnic Relations (5)
o SOC& 201 Social Problems (5)
o ENGL 280 Literature of Diversity (5)
o HUM 110 Introduction to Pacific Rim
Cultures (5)
o ANTH& 210 Indians of North America (5)
o HIST 230 History of Japan (5)
o HIST 211 History of China (5)