Theatre Arts Education, BFA

Program Coordinator: Lisanne Shaffer-Dickerson (101 Messick Building; 328-1196; shafferl22@ecu.edu)

Students interested in the Theatre Arts Education, BFA should contact the director of the School of Theatre and Dance and program coordinator prior to enrollment. See College of Education , Licensure, for NC teacher licensure requirements. Students are admitted to the program by jury audition or portfolio, writing sample, and interview.

All theatre courses are restricted to declared theatre arts majors. Enrollment by other majors requires permission of instructor.

The degree requires a minimum of 120 s.h. as follows:

1. General education requirements including those listed below - 40 s.h.

(For information about courses that carry general education credit view the General Education Program section.)

2. Theatre theory and practice - 53 s.h.

Theatre design

Choose 2 of the following:

Dance or movement

3 s. h. of ballet, tap, jazz, or contemporary dance technique or THEA 2017 - Movement for Actors

Theatre Arts Education, BFA

1. General education requirements including those listed below - 40 s.h.

2. Theatre theory and practice - 53 s.h.

Theatre design

Dance or movement

3. Professional courses - 27 s.h.