Majors and Minors

The 18-credit Communication and Theatre Nucleus is required for all Communication and Theatre Majors.
Communication and Theatre Nucleus
COTH 219  Visual Communication 3 cr
COTH 222  Analysis and Interpretation in Communication 3 cr 
COTH 304  Human Communication 3 cr
COTH 470  Philosophy and Theory of Communication 3 cr
COTH 478  Symbols in Communication 3 cr
COTH 484  Communication and Theatre Seminar 3 cr

Communication and Theatre Major: Standard Program

Communication Emphasis
A minimum of 36 credits is required including the 18-credit Communication and Theatre Nucleus, nine credits of upper-division Communication and Theatre electives and the following:
COTH 271  Small Group Communication 3 cr
One of the following:
COTH 215  Development of Theatre I 3 cr
COTH 216  Development of Theatre II 3 cr
One of the following:
COTH 241  Media Writing 3 cr
COTH 264  Introduction to Production and Theory 3 cr

Organizational Communication Emphasis
A minimum of 36 credits is required including the 18-credit Communication and Theatre Nucleus and the following:
COTH 271  Small Group Communication 3 cr
COTH 371  Argument and Conflict Management 3 cr
COTH 372  Issues Management 3 cr
COTH 374  Public Relations Communication 3 cr
COTH 376  Organizational Communication 3 cr
COTH 474  Campaign Planning in Advertising and Public Information 3 cr

Communication and Theatre Major: Comprehensive Program

Film, Video, and Media Emphasis
A minimum of 60 credits is required including the 18-credit Communication and Theatre Nucleus, nine credits of upper-division Communication and Theatre electives, and six credits from outside Communication and Theatre in consultation with an advisor, and the following:
COTH 241  Media Writing 3 cr
COTH 264  Introduction to Production and Theory 3 cr
COTH 306  Scriptwriting 3 cr
COTH 323  Media/Arts Management 3 cr
COTH 351  Mass Media in Society 3 cr
COTH 352  Advanced Cinema Studies 3 cr
COTH 361  Principles of Studio Production 3 cr
COTH 490  Advanced Media Production 3 cr
One of the following:
COTH 389  Media Production: Narrative 3 cr
COTH 390  Media Production: Documentary 3 cr

Theatre Emphasis
A minimum of 60 credits is required including the 18-credit Communication and Theatre Nucleus, nine credits of upper-division Communication and Theatre  electives, and nine credits from outside Communication and Theatre in consultation with an advisor, and the following:
COTH 215  Development of Theatre I 3 cr
COTH 216  Development of Theatre II 3 cr
COTH 231  Stagecraft and the Theatrical Tradition 3 cr
COTH 235  Fundamentals of Acting 3 cr
COTH 306  Scriptwriting 3 cr
COTH 317  Theatre and Culture:  3 cr
COTH 323  Media/Arts Management 3 cr
COTH 391  Advanced Theatrical Production 3 cr

Communication and Theatre Minor

A minimum of 21credits is required for a Communication and Theatre Minor.  Students are advised to consult with their faculty advisor before deciding upon an appropriate concentration to meet their specific needs.

Communication Concentration
Required courses include:
COTH 219  Visual Communication 3 cr
COTH 222  Analysis and Interpretation in Communication 3 cr
COTH 271  Small Group Communication 3 cr
COTH 304  Human Communication 3 cr
COTH 376  Organizational Communication 3 cr
Communication and Theatre upper-division electives 6 cr

Film, Video, and Media Concentration
Required courses include:
COTH 219  Visual Communication 3 cr
COTH 222  Analysis and Interpretation in Communication 3 cr
COTH 241  Media Writing 3 cr
COTH 264  Introduction to Production and Theory 3 cr
COTH 304  Human Communication 3 cr
COTH 361  Principles of Studio Production 3 cr
One of the following:
COTH 351  Mass Media in Society 3 cr
COTH 352  Advanced Cinema Studies 3 cr

Theatre Concentration
Required courses include:
COTH 219  Visual Communication 3 cr
COTH 222  Analysis and Interpretation in Communication 3 cr
COTH 231  Stagecraft and the Theatrical Tradition 3 cr
COTH 235  Fundamentals of Acting 3 cr
COTH 304  Human Communication 3 cr
COTH 391  Advanced Theatrical Production 3 cr
One of the following:
COTH 215  Development of Theatre I 3 cr
COTH 216  Development of Theatre II 3 cr

Capstone Course Requirement. The following course in the Communication and Theatre Major fulfills the Capstone Course Requirement: COTH 484 Communication and Theatre Seminar.