Degree Pathway for English, Theatre Arts Concentration

For students who entered fall 2017 and beyond.

Freshman Year

Fall Semester

Course NumberCourse NameCredits
ENGL.1010 /
HONR.1100
College Writing I /
First Year Seminar in Honors: Text in the City (CW)
3
FAHS.1090First Year Seminar1
MATH.xxxxMath Perspective (MATH) - MATH.1110 (QL) recommended43
WLxx.xxxxLanguage 1 and Culture3
xxxx.xxxxSocial Sciences Perspective (SS)3
xxxx.xxxxFree Elective3
Total16

Spring Semester

Course NumberCourse NameCredits
ENGL.1020College Writing II (CW)3
ENGL.xxxxFoundations course23
WLxx.xxxxLanguage 2 and Culture3
xxxx.xxxxSciences with Lab Perspective (SCL)3-4
xxxx.xxxxArts and Humanities Perspective (AH)3
Total15-16

Sophomore Year

Fall Semester

Course NumberCourse NameCredits
THEA.3110Play Production (AIL)3
ENGL.xxxxFoundations course2 - ENGL.2330 Play Analysis (CTPS)3
xxxx.xxxxTheatre Elective33
xxxx.xxxxSTEM Perspective (STEM)3
xxxx.xxxxLanguage 3 and Culture /
World Ready Elective1
3
Total15

Spring Semester

Course NumberCourse NameCredits
ENGL.xxxxFoundations course23
xxxx.xxxxTheatre Elective33
xxxx.xxxxSocial Sciences Perspective (SS)3
xxxx.xxxxArts and Humanities Perspective (AH)3
xxxx.xxxxLanguage 4 and Culture /
World Ready Elective1
3
Total15

Junior Year

Fall Semester

Course NumberCourse NameCredits
ENGL.4230 /
ENGL.4240
Shakespeare 1 / Shakespeare 2 (WOC), (IL)3
ENGL.xxxxDramatic Literature Elective3 (DCA), (SRE)3
xxxx.xxxxTheatre Elective33
xxxx.xxxxArts and Humanities Perspective (AH)3
xxxx.xxxxSciences with Lab Perspective (SCL)3-4
Total15-16

Spring Semester

Course NumberCourse NameCredits
ENGL.xxxxDramatic Literature Elective3
xxxx.xxxxTheatre Elective33
xxxx.xxxxSocial Sciences Perspective (SS)3
xxxx.xxxxWorld Ready Elective1 / Free Elective3
xxxx.xxxxFree Elective / Minor Elective / Theatre Elective3
Total15

Senior Year

Fall Semester

Course NumberCourse NameCredits
THEA.xxxxCapstone Course1-3
xxxx.3/4xxxFree Elective / Minor Elective3
xxxx.xxxxFree Elective / Minor Elective / Theatre Elective3
xxxx.xxxxFree Elective / Minor Elective / Theatre Elective3
xxxx.xxxxFree Elective / Minor Elective3
Total13-15

Spring Semester

Course NumberCourse NameCredits
xxxx.3/4xxxFree Elective / Minor Elective3
xxxx.xxxxFree Elective / Minor Elective / Theatre Elective3
xxxx.xxxxFree Elective / Minor Elective / Theatre Elective3
xxxx.xxxxFree Elective / Minor Elective3
xxxx.xxxxFree Elective / Minor Elective3
Total15

Total Minimum Credits = 120.

1World Ready Language Track (WR track) requires successful completion of a two course sequence in a World Language (depending on placement) and three approved courses on the culture/history/literature/film related to that language, but taught in English. (Total of 15 credits.) For detailed information refer to Policies - Language Requirements in the undergraduate catalog.

2Theatre Arts has three foundations courses: ENGL.2330 Play Analysis, ENGL.3820 World Theatre I: Ancient Greece to 18th Century OR ENGL.3830 World Theatre II: 19th Century to the Present, and THEA.2300 Foundations of Theatrical Design

3There are several different varieties of Theatre Electives, with a required distribution. These can be taken in any order; see the list of Theatre Electives and specific categories and distribution requirements below. One literature elective must fulfill the Department’s Diverse Traditions requirement. Some students may satisfy the Diverse Traditions requirement with a 2000 level course and should consult with their advisors to be sure that they will also satisfy both the DCA & SRE ELOs.

4Quantitative Literacy (QL) is fulfilled outside the English major. The department recommends that all majors take MATH.1110 which fulfills both the Math Breadth of Knowledge requirement and the Quantitative Literacy ELO. See QL course listing for a full list of classes that fulfill this requirement.

A minimum of 37 credits, appropriately distributed, is required for the Theatre Arts major:

  • In order to graduate, students must earn a cumulative 2.200 grade point average in their coursework for the Theatre Arts major.
  • Students must complete 18 credits with the “ENGL” prefix and 13 credits of “THEA” prefix courses. They may then select additional THEA or ENGL courses to complete the major. See below for details on various categories and requirements.
  • Students must complete a capstone course in Theatre in their senior year (see options below). The capstone may be a one-credit course.
  • At least one course must fulfill the department's Diverse Literary Traditions requirement; consult with your adviser or see the list in the SIS advising report.

No more than two Breadth of Knowledge courses can be taken with the same prefix. The Core Curriculum courses may be taken in any sequence. Refer to the Core Curriculum policy for further details. You should meet with your faculty advisor to determine how you will meet the Core Curriculum requirements.

Current UMass Lowell students should be using their Advisement Report in SiS. If you need assistance, please contact your advisor.

Restriction on off-campus study:

Be advised that any course taken at another institution must be formally approved prior to enrollment.

See the catalog policy for details.

Required Courses

The Theatre Arts Concentration consists of 37 credits. Of these, a minimum of 15 credits of “ENGL” course work and 13 credits of THEA coursework are specifically required; students may select from either course group for the remaining 9 required credits.

Each of the following foundation courses is required (9 credits):

  • ENGL.2330 Play Analysis
  • ENGL.3820 / ENGL.3830 World Theatre I: Ancient Greece to 18th Century / World Theatre II: 19th Century to the Present
  • THEA.2300 Foundations of Theatrical Design

One of the following courses in Shakespeare is required (3 credits):

Students must take Play Production at least once (3 credits):

  • THEA.3110 Play Production (3cr; may be repeated for credit)

At least two courses in Dramatic Literature/Theatre History Electives (6 credits):

At least one course in Performance Electives (min. 3 credits):

At least one course in Creative Electives (min. 3 credits):

At least one course in Technical Theatre Electives (min. 3 credits):

  • THEA.2210 Stagecraft
  • THEA.3110 Play Production (3cr; may be repeated for credit)
  • THEA.4920 Technical Theatre Practicum (1-3cr; may be repeated for credit)

Two additional 3-credit Theatre Arts Electives (either ENGL or THEA) in any of these areas:

Students need to take two more courses (6 credits) in any one of the four areas listed below; see course lists in each of these sub-sections above for specific options. Students should choose these courses from the area in which they wish to specialize.

  • Dramatic Literature/Theatre History
  • Performance
  • Creative
  • Technical Theatre

A capstone course is required (may be a one-credit course):

  • THEA.4930 Practicum in Theatre (1-3 credits; may be repeated for credit)
  • THEA.4940 Directed Study in Theatre (1-3 credits; may be repeated for credit)
  • THEA.4950 Senior Seminar in Theatre (1cr)

Optional: An additional 17 credits in THEA and ENGL electives may be taken (0-17 credits):

Additional courses (up to 17 credits within the 54 credit limit) may be taken in literature, theatre, or writing. For students contemplating graduate school in the discipline, additional 3000 or 4000 level theatre or dramatic literature courses are recommended.

Note: Theatre Arts students are not required to take a minor, but they may wish to do so. Depending on the student's career goals and interests, several different minors may be appropriate. All students are encouraged to discuss possible minors with their academic advisers.