The following is a sample schedule for this major – your actual schedule may vary.
Meet with your advisor and review the class schedule before confirming your schedule.
Missouri State is committed to helping you graduate in four years.
BA Four-Year Degree Plan
The following degree plan, last reviewed 08-05-2026, is based on the 2026-27 catalog and Missouri State general education requirements.
First semester (fall)
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| First Year Seminar | 2 |
| Gen Ed Written Communication Course | 3 |
| Gen Ed Oral Communication Course | 3 |
| General Education/Minor Course | 3 |
| Total hours | 16 |
Second semester (spring)
| Courses | Hours |
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| THE DTSM credit (with lab) | 3 |
| Gen Ed/Minor Course | 3 |
| Gen Ed/Minor Course | 3 |
| Gen Ed/Minor Course | 3 |
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| Total hours | 16 |
Third semester (fall)
| Courses | Hours |
|---|---|
| THE DTSM credit (with lab) | 3 |
| Adv Theatre and Perf Studies: Modes | 3 |
| Gen Ed/Minor Course | 3 |
| Gen Ed/Minor Course | 3 |
| Gen Ed/Minor Course | 3 |
| Total hours | 15 |
Fourth semester (spring)
| Courses | Hours |
|---|---|
| Adv Theatre and Perf Studies: Styles | 3 |
| Theatre/Dance Elective | 3 |
| Gen Ed/Minor Course | 3 |
| Gen Ed/Minor Course | 3 |
| Gen Ed/Minor Course | 3 |
| Total hours | 15 |
Fifth semester (fall)
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| Theatre/Dance Elective | 3 |
| Gen Ed/Minor Course | 3 |
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| Total hours | 15 |
Sixth semester (spring)
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| Theatre/Dance Elective | 3 |
| Gen Ed/Minor Course | 3 |
| Gen Ed/Minor Course | 3 |
| Gen Ed/Minor Course | 3 |
| Total hours | 15 |
Seventh semester (fall)
| Courses | Hours |
|---|---|
| Theatre/Dance Elective | 3 |
| Theatre/Dance Elective | 3 |
| Gen Ed/Minor Course | 3 |
| Gen Ed/Minor Course | 3 |
| General Elective | 3 |
| Total hours | 15 |
Eighth semester (spring)
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| Theatre/Dance Elective | 3 |
| Gen Ed/Minor Course | 3 |
| Gen Ed/Minor Course | 3 |
| General Elective | 3 |
| Total hours | 13 |
Special notes
- This degree is a non-comprehensive major and a minor or second major is required.
- THE 130 and THE 150 should be taken as soon as possible, as they are the prerequisites for a number of courses.
For additional information, please visit Theatre Undergraduate Program.