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Jun 05, 2026
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2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog
Theatre, B.A.
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Major Requirements
- Minimum 52 credits
- Minimum grade of ‘C’ in courses applied to the major
- Completion of one of the following tracks: Design and Production Track, Theatre Studies Track, Theatre Education Track
Core Courses (38 credits)
Complete the following: Theatre Track (14-22 credits)
In addition to completing a comprehensive core of classes, students choose and complete one of three tracks: Design and Production, Theatre Studies, or Theatre Education. Design and Production Track
The Design and Production Track consists of a minimum of 18 credits in addition to the core requirements of the major. Design
Complete 6 credits from the Theatre Design III series: Upper Division Electives
Complete 6-7 credits from the following, including a maximum of one registration of repeatable courses: Production Requirement
Students in the Design and Production Track complete three semesters of production coursework with 3-9 credits from the following: Theatre Studies Track
The Theatre Studies Track consists of a minimum of 14 credits in addition to the core requirements of the major: Design or Performance Gateway
Complete one course of the following: Upper-Level Electives
Complete 9 credits from any 300- or 400-level THTR courses. Production Requirement
Students in the Theatre Studies Track complete two semesters of production coursework with 2-6 credits from the following: Theatre Education Track
The Theatre Education Track aligns to the certification of Secondary School Teacher Certification for the State of Maryland. Whether or not a student intends to pursue certification, this track will also prepare a theatre-maker for professional teaching opportunities within the industry. The Theatre Education Track consists of the following 22 credits in addition to the core requirements of the major. Complete the following: Upper-Level Electives
Complete 6 credits from any 300- or 400-level THTR course. Production Requirement
Students in the Theatre Education Track complete 3 credits from the following: Four-Year Academic Pathways
The Four-Year Academic Pathways webpage offers helpful sample pathways for students eager to explore their academic options and stay on track for a four-year graduation. These pathways provide a starting point for students to plan how to complete their degree in four years. However, it’s important to remember that these are just samples. In consultation with their academic advisor, each student will create an individualized degree plan that reflects their unique academic background, interests, and career goals. Students must develop their personalized degree plan by the time they’ve earned 45 credits and regularly update it with their advisor as their goals and academic journey evolve. This approach ensures that students make thoughtful, strategic choices that set them up for success throughout their time at UMBC. Accelerated Bachelor’s/Master’s Programs
Qualified students may apply to an accelerated program, which allows them to take graduate courses as undergraduate students and later apply those courses to master’s degrees. A student may apply to participate in an accelerated program even if the desired graduate program is in a department other than the one in which they are majoring. More information is available from the Accelerated Program page of the Graduate School website. |
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