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“The SMSU RN to BSN Program does not have you take a set amount of credits each semester. This flexible scheduling was perfect for me as it allowed me to vary the amount of credits I took each semester. I would have struggled without that flexibility as I am a non-traditional student who is also a wife, mother of four, and worked full time while completing my degree. This program is designed to fit into your life, whether you want to be a full-time or part-time student.”

Leah Bittner, '22 Alum
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SMSU Entertainment and Theatre Arts Program Course rotation for required major/minor courses

Revised February 2026


Bachelor of Arts: Theatre Arts

Theatre Arts Core: (35 Credits)    
THTR 101 Acting I Credits: 3 Spring odd
THTR 140 Stagecraft I Credits: 3 Fall even
THTR 230 Script Analysis I Credits: 3 Fall even
THTR 242 Stage Makeup I Credits: 3 Fall odd
THTR 243 Costume Construction I Credits: 3 Spring odd
THTR 244 Costume History and Design I Credits: 3 Spring even
THTR 245 Scenic Design I Credits: 3 Spring odd
THTR 250 Lighting and Sound Design I Credits: 3 Fall odd
THTR 265 Stage Management I Credits: 3 Spring even
THTR 342 Acting Styles and Techniques Credits: 3 Fall odd
THTR 350 Directing I Credits: 3 Spring even
THTR 430 Senior Project Credits: 3 Every
THTR 435 Theatre History I Credits: 3 Fall even
THTR 440 Theatre History II Credits: 3 Spring odd
Choose four credits: (4 Credits)
THTR 320 The KCACTF Experience Credits: 1 – 2 Every Spring
THTR 325 Master Class Credits: 1 Every
THTR 495 Field Experience Credits: 1-2 Every
Theatre Activity: (6 Credits)
Notes: No more than three credits from any one course.
THTR 301 Theatre Activity-Production Credits: 1-3 Every
THTR 302 Theatre Activity-Performance Credits: 1-3 Every
Total Credits for Bachelor of Arts: Theatre Arts: 52

 

Minor: Theatre Arts

Theatre Arts Minor Core: (15 Credits)
THTR 101 Acting I Credits: 3 Spring odd
THTR 140 Stagecraft I Credits: 3 Fall even
THTR 242 Stage Makeup I Credits: 3 Fall odd
THTR 243 Costume Construction I Credits: 3 Spring odd
THTR 350 Directing I Credits: 3 Spring even
Theatre Activity: (3 Credits)
Notes: Three credits total with no more than two credits from any one course.
THTR 301 Theatre Activity-Production Credits: 1-3 Every
THTR 302 Theatre Activity-Performance Credits: 1-3 Every
One of the following: (3 Credits)
THTR 244 Costume History and Design I Credits: 3 Spring even
THTR 245 Scenic Design I Credits: 3 Spring odd
THTR 250 Lighting and Sound Design I Credits: 3 Fall odd
One of the following: (3 Credits)
THTR 435 Theatre History I Credits: 3 Fall even
THTR 440 Theatre History II Credits: 3 Spring odd
Total Credits for Minor: Theatre Arts: 24

 

 

Minor: Acting/Directing

Acting/Directing Core: (15 Credits)
THTR 101 Acting I Credits: 3 Spring odd
THTR 230 Script Analysis I Credits: 3 Fall even
THTR 242 Stage Makeup I Credits: 3 Fall odd
THTR 342 Acting Styles and Techniques Credits: 3 Fall odd
THTR 350 Directing I Credits: 3 Spring even
Choose one: (3 Credits)
THTR 201 Acting II Credits: 3 Spring odd
THTR 341 Acting for the Camera I Credits: 3 Spring even
THTR 342 Acting Styles and Techniques Credits: 3 Fall odd
THTR 360 Directing II Credits: 3 Spring even
Theatre Activity: (2 Credits)
THTR 301 Theatre Activity-Production Credits: 1 Every
THTR 302 Theatre Activity-Performance Credits: 1 Every
Total Credits for Minor: Acting/Directing: 20

 

 

Minor: Design/Technical Theatre

Design/Technical Theatre Core: (15 Credits)
THTR 140 Stagecraft I Credits: 3 Fall even
THTR 230 Script Analysis I Credits: 3 Fall even
THTR 242 Stage Makeup I Credits: 3 Fall odd
THTR 244 Costume Construction I Credits: 3 Spring odd
THTR 265 Stage Management I Credits: 3 Spring odd (subject to demand)
Choose two courses from the following: (6 Credits)
THTR 244 Costume History and Design I Credits: 3 Fall even
THTR 245 Scenic Design I Credits: 3 Spring odd
THTR 250 Lighting and Design I Credits: 3 Fall odd
Theatre Activity: (2 Credits)
THTR 301 Theatre Activity-Production Credits: 1 Every
THTR 302 Theatre Activity-Performance Credits: 1 Every
Total Credits for Minor: Design/Technical Theatre: 23

 

 

Major and Minor Required Course Rotation

FALL EVEN (2026, 2028, 2030, etc.)

SPRING ODD (2027, 2029, 2031, etc.)
  • THTR 140 Stagecraft I
  • THTR 230 Script Analysis I
  • THTR 341 Acting for the Camera I (Fall 2026
    only; normally Spring Even)
  • THTR 435 Theatre History I
  • THTR 430 Senior Project
  • Available every semester: Theatre Activity,
    Master Class, Senior Project, Field Experience
  • THTR 101 Acting I
  • THTR 243 Costume Construction I
  • THTR 245 Scene Design I
  • THTR 440 Theatre History II
  • Available every semester: Theatre Activity, Master Class, Senior Project, Field Experience
  • Available spring only: ACTF Experience

 

FALL ODD (2027, 2029, 2031, etc.)

SPRING EVEN (2028, 2030, 2032, etc.)
  • THTR 242 Stage Makeup I
  • THTR 250 Lighting and Sound Design I
  • THTR 342 Acting Styles & Techniques
  • Available every semester: Theatre Activity,
    Master Class, Senior Project, Field Experience 

 
  • THTR 244 Costume History & Design I
  • THTR 265 Stage Management I
  • THTR 341 Acting for the Camera I
  • THTR 350 Directing I
  • Available every semester: Theatre Activity, Master Class, Senior Project, Field Experience
  • Available spring only: ACTF Experience

 

SUMMERS ODD & EVEN
  • THTR 430 Senior Project (by special arrangement)
  • Experiential courses: Theatre Activity (by special arrangement), Master Class, Field Experience

 

 

Thank you for your continued support of SMSU Theatre!

Though [we] are but little, [we] are fierce!
— William Shakespeare, A Midsummer Night's Dream

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