Theatre, B.F.A.

Program Learning Outcomes

“Expected student learning outcomes specify the knowledge, skills, values, and attitudes students are expected to attain in courses or in a program.” Page 69. Resource Manual for the Principles of Accreditation: Foundations for Quality Enhancement, Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC), 2018.

1. Create theatrical productions in a collaborative and comprehensive process while recognizing their place in the larger context of the liberal arts. 
2. Evaluate scripts for conceptual, redemptive and dramatic value, and apply analyses within their craft.
3. Demonstrate a broad knowledge of dramatic literature and the history of theatre and apply praxis.
4. Evaluate the challenges of being a Christian in theatre and articulate how faith informs one’s choices as a theatre practitioner.

Graduation Requirements

Conferral of a Baccalaureate degree in this program of study is determined by successful completion of the Baccalaureate Graduation Requirements outlined here .

NOTE: Students must earn 42 upper level (3000-4000) credit hours in order to graduate. A total of at least 21 of these upper level credit hours must be completed in the selected major.

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Faith, Roots, and Reason (General Education) Requirements - 43 Credit Hours

Theatre majors must meet the Baccalaureate Degree Requirements  as set out in the Faith, Roots, and Reason (General Education) Program . The Faith, Roots, and Reason (General Education) Fine Arts and Global Studies requirements are fulfilled through other courses in this major. Only 38 of the 43 credit hours of the Faith, Roots, and Reason (General Education) Program will still be required for the completion of this program.

• First Year Experience Section Requirement: Students in the Theatre, B.F.A. program are required to take the following section of First Year Experience: FYE 1001 THE 

Theatre Major - 77 Credit Hours

Additional Required Credit Hours - 5 Credit Hours

These additional hours may be fulfilled by a minor, second major, general electives taken concurrently, previous coursework taken at PBA or through transfer credits.

Sample Degree Plan:

Theatre, B.F.A. Degree Plan