Roadmap Freshman - 4 year: Theatre and Performance Studies, B.A.

Year 1 - 30 units

GE A2 - Student’s Choice of A2: Written Communication course - 3 units Units: 3
Please check English Milestone via your Student Center to verify if you need an additional support course. See catalog for course titles & descriptions
GE A3 - Student’s Choice of A3: Critical Thinking course - 3 units Units: 3
GE F - Student’s Choice of F: Ethnics Studies course - 3 units Units: 3
THTR 100 - Theatre and Performance Studies in Our Communities Units: 3
Only offered in Fall of odd-numbered years, alternating with THTR 281
THTR 180 - Acting I: Foundations Units: 3
Recommendations/Notes
- Enroll in at least 30 units a year (average 15 units a semester) to graduate in 4 years
- Schedule an appointment with a Peer Advisor or Academic Advisor in the Academic Advising Center
- Attend Major Fair (First Week of October) -Audition for the Fall Production
- Meet with Theatre Faculty Advisor
- Go to at least one faculty office hour
- Attend or participate in at least one extra-curricular Performing Arts event on or off campus

GE B4 - Student’s Choice of B4: Mathematics-Quantitative Reasoning course - 3 units Units: 3
MATH 108 is the recommended Math courses by major or any other B4 course. Please check Math Milestone via your Student Center to verify if you need an additional support course. See catalog for course titles & descriptions
GE C2 - Student’s Choice of C2 Humanities: Languages Other than English course - 3 units Units: 3
Units may vary between 3-4 units depending on language chosen. Also, double-counts with GE:C2.
PA 191 - Production (Cross-listed as ART 191) Units: 3
POLS 150 - American Political Institutions Units: 3
Double-counts as GE:D and American Institutions Requirements
THTR 181 - Vocal Empowerment on Stage and Screen Units: 3
Recommendations/Notes
- Complete Golden 4 GE (A1, A2, A3, and B4)
- Join a Student Group/Club
- Audition for the Spring Production
- Attend Capstone Presentations
- Meet with Theatre Faculty Advisor prior to enrolling

GE B1 - Student’s Choice of B1: Physical Sciences course - 4 units Units: 4
Take a B1 with B3 (lab) if missing lab requirement See catalog for course titles & descriptions
GE D - Student’s Choice of D: Social Sciences course - 3 units Units: 3
See catalog for course titles & descriptions. Course must be a different subject than Political Science.
GE E - Student’s Choice of E: Lifelong Learning and Self-Development course - 3 units Units: 3
THTR 238 - Global Theatre and Performance in History I Units: 3
THTR 281 - Script Analysis for Stage and Screen (Cross-listed as ENGL 281) Units: 3
Only offered in Fall of even-numbered years, alternating with THTR 100.
Recommendations/Notes
- Audition for the Fall Production
- Meet with Theatre Faculty Advisor
- Attend or participate in at least one extra-curricular Performing Arts event on or off campus

GE B2 - Student’s Choice of B2: Life Sciences course - 3 units Units: 3
Take a B2 with B3 (lab) if missing lab requirement See catalog for course titles & descriptions
THTR 280 - Acting II: Characterization Units: 3
Student’s Choice of Free Elective Course. Units: 3
Needed for 120 Unit Requirement - Can be any class, any major, any level 100-499 that you have not earned previous credit for.
Student’s Choice of Free Elective Course. Units: 3
Needed for 120 Unit Requirement - Can be any class, any major, any level 100-499 that you have not earned previous credit for.
Student’s Choice of HIST - US History course. Units: 3
Choose one: HIST 270, 271, 272, 275. CHS 350 is an option, however, will need to be taken in semester 5 or later
Recommendations/Notes
- Seek a leadership position in a student organization
- Apply for internships, study abroad, or a research opportunity (depending on interests)
- Consider adding a minor
- Audition for the Spring Production
- Meet with Theatre Faculty Advisor prior to enrolling
- Attend Capstone Presentations

THTR 333 - Topics in Theatre and Performance Studies Units: 3
Repeat twice in two different topics.
THTR 382 - Directing Units: 3
Only offered in Fall of odd-numbered years, alternating with THTR 380.
PA 391 - Advanced Production (Cross-listed as ART 391) Units: 3
UDGE D - Student’s Choice of UDGE-D: Social Sciences course - 3 unit Units: 3
Student’s Choice of Free Elective Course. Units: 3
Needed for 120 Unit Requirement - Can be any class, any major, any level 100-499 that you have not earned previous credit for.
Recommendations/Notes
- Meet with Graduate Studies Center
- Meet with Career Development & Alumni Engagement
- Audition for Fall Production
- Meet with Theatre Faculty Advisor

THTR 333 - Topics in Theatre and Performance Studies Units: 3
Repeat twice in two different topics.
THTR 338 - Global Theatre and Performance in History II Units: 3
THTR 381 - Performance and Presence on Stage and Screen Units: 3
UDGE B - Student’s Choice of UDGE-B: Scientific Inquiry and Quantitative Reasoning course - 3 units Units: 3
Student’s Choice of Free Elective Course. Units: 3
Needed for 120 Unit Requirement - Can be any class, any major, any level 100-499 that you have not earned previous credit for.
Recommendations/Notes
- Meet with Graduate Studies Center
- Meet with Career Development & Alumni Engagement
- Audition for the Spring Production
- Attend Capstone presentations

THTR 344 - Global Theatre and Performance Literatures Units: 3
Also fulfills Multicultural Perspectives Requirement
THTR 380 - Acting III: Performance Styles Units: 3
Only offered in Fall of even-numbered years, alternating with THTR 382.
THTR 481 - Research Methods for Stage and Screen Units: 3
PA 391 - Advanced Production (Cross-listed as ART 391) Units: 3
Recommended for a second semester, otherwise this can be a free elective.
Student’s Choice of Free Elective Course. Units: 3
Needed for 120 Unit Requirement - Can be any class, any major, any level 100-499 that you have not earned previous credit for.
Recommendations/Notes
- Apply for Graduation (Priority deadline - October 1st)
- Meet with Academic Advisor for Grad Check
- Meet with Graduate Studies Center
- Meet with Career Development Services

THTR 480 - Acting IV: Preparation for Professional Performance Units: 3
THTR 499 - Capstone: Community Collaboration in Theatre and Performance Studies Units: 3
Student’s Choice of Free Elective Course. Units: 3
Needed for 120 Unit Requirement - Can be any class, any major, any level 100-499 that you have not earned previous credit for.
Student’s Choice of Free Elective Course. Units: 3
Needed for 120 Unit Requirement - Can be any class, any major, any level 100-499 that you have not earned previous credit for.
Student’s Choice of Free Elective Course. Units: 3
Needed for 120 Unit Requirement - Can be any class, any major, any level 100-499 that you have not earned previous credit for.
Recommendations/Notes
- Attend Grad Fest
- Invest time in your Capstone project
- Attend Career Fair
- Join a professional organization at a student rate