Skip to main content

Theatre and Social Change

General

This program is not currently accepting students.

Program Title

Theatre and Social Change

Degree Designation

BA

Award Type

Baccalaureate

Program Level

Undergraduate

Instruction Mode

On Campus

Program Description

The Theatre and Social Change program trains students to use theatre and performance as a tool to address social issues, create dialogue, and inspire change both onstage and within communities. In addition to receiving core theatre coursework, students will develop skills to be an effective change agent, create original collaborative theatre productions, and work directly with community partners.

Department/Unit(s)

College/School

College of Liberal Arts

Status

Active

Admission Requirements

What previous degree and/or experience is required prior to admission to this program?

High School / GED

Required GPA for graduation

2

Does this BA major require fewer than 45 credits? Please check the following as appropriate.

BA majors requiring 45 credits or more may take one year of coursework in a single foreign language, a second major or a minor, but it is not required.

Requirements

Program Learning Outcomes

Outcome

Demonstrate the relation between theatrical performance/literature and social issues across cultures and time periods.

Outcome

Analyze performativity and/or creativity to gain a deeper understanding of one’s self and others.

Outcome

Address social issues through diverse means of communication and creative performance.

Outcome

Identify systems of societal power imbalance and devise means to enact change.

Outcome

Engage with community partners in diverse and supportive ways.

Outcome

Employ organizational strategies to support personal and collective sustainability.

Outcome

Effectively use theatrical tools and technologies.

Degree Maps

Major Code

1194

Program Code

1807