Honors
In order to enter the Departmental Honors program, students must have achieved academic excellence in previous work, such as a high school g.p.a. of 3.5 or a college or university grade point average of 3.3.
Honors students must meet all regular major requirements and:
- Complete three of the following honors-option courses within their major taught by full-time faculty members (internships cannot satisfy this requirement)
- Complete at least one 4000-level seminar offered through the Liberal Arts Honors Program
- Complete a senior honors thesis under the direction of a faculty advisor in their major area (THR 4998)
- Maintain a minimum g.p.a. of 3.3 cumulative and in the major.
If you are interested in participating in Honors in your major department (Departmental Honors), contact the Departmental Honors Advisor: Erika Robinson
Bachelor of Fine Arts (B.F.A.) Departmental Honors in Theatre course list (fifteen credits)
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Select the Honors Option in three of the following: | 9 | |
| Theatre History I | ||
| Development of the Drama I: Greek to Eighteenth Century | 3 | |
| Theatre History II | 3 | |
| Black Dramatic Literature and Performance | 3 | |
| Pioneers of the Modern Theatre | 3 | |
| Development of the Drama II: Nineteenth Century to Modern | 3 | |
| Playwriting | 3 | |
| Students may select the Honors Option in one of the following B.F.A. courses (three credits) to substitute for a course in the above requirement: | ||
| Introduction to Design for the Theatre | 3 | |
| Acting IV | 3 | |
| Acting V | 3 | |
| Stage Design | 3 | |
| Entertainment Design - Costume I | 2 | |
| Stage Lighting | 2 | |
| THR 4998 | Capstone Honors Thesis | 3 |
| HON 4200-4280 | Honors Seminars (select one) | 3 |
| Total Credits | 15 | |
Students must maintain an overall 3.3 g.p.a.
For additional information, students should consult the Irvin D. Reid Honors College.