BS Four-Year Degree Plan

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.

The following degree plan, last reviewed 08-15-2023, is based on the 2023-24 catalog and Missouri State general education requirements.

First semester (fall)

Courses Hours
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General education course: Focus on the Arts 3
General education course: Writing I 3
General education course: Focus on U.S. and Missouri Constitutions 3
Total hours 14

Second semester (spring)

Courses Hours
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General education course: Focus on American History 3
General education course: Quantitative Literacy 3
General education course: Focus on Social/Behavioral Sciences 3
Course in minor 3
Total hours 15

Third semester (fall)

Courses Hours
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General education course: Focus on Humanities 3
General education course: Oral Communication 3
General education course: Focus on Life Sciences 3
Course in minor 3
Course in minor 3
Total hours 17

Fourth semester (spring)

Courses Hours
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Theatre DTSM course credit with lab 3
General education course: Focus on Physical Sciences with lab 4
General education course: Focus on Public Issues 3
Course in minor 3
Total hours 16

Fifth semester (fall)

Courses Hours
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Theatre DTSM course credit with lab 3
General education course: Focus on Cultural Competence 3
Couse in minor 3
Course in minor 3
Total hours 18

Sixth semester (spring)

Courses Hours
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Theatre/Dance Elective 3
Course in minor 3
Course in minor 3
Total hours 15

Seventh semester (fall)

Courses Hours
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Theatre/Dance Elective 3-4
Course in minor 3
Course in minor 3
Course in minor 3
Total hours 15-16

Eighth semester (spring)

Courses Hours
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Theatre/Dance Elective 3
Theatre/Dance Elective 3
Course in minor 3
Course in minor 3
Total hours 13

Tips for success

All B.S. Theatre majors must complete six credit hours of practicum (THE 495) during their junior and senior years. Practicum credit can be achieved by taking on a design, directing, dramaturgy, or acting position for the department’s mainstage season or LTC season. In some cases, the BA/BS program may consider providing credit for other productions outside of those two producing bodies.