Theatre Arts BA + MA SF State Scholars Roadmap
This roadmap is a suggested plan of study and does not replace meeting with an advisor. Please note that students may need to adjust the actual sequence of courses based on course availability. Please consult your Degree Planner and an advisor for further guidance.
To avoid taking additional units, it is recommended that you meet the SF State Studies (AERM, GP, ESCA, SJ) requirements within your GE or major.
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall Semester | Units | |
| TH A 132 | Performance Workshop I (Major Core) | 3 |
| TH A 202 | Theatrical Script Analysis (Major Core) | 3 |
| GE Area 1: English Communication | 3 | |
| GE Area 1A: English Composition 1 | 3 | |
| SF State Studies or University Elective | 3 | |
| Units | 15 | |
| Spring Semester | ||
| TH A 347 | Technical Theatre and Design (Major Core) | 3 |
| Major Electives (18 units) 2 | 3 | |
| GE Area 1: English Communication | 3 | |
| GE Area 2: Mathematical Concepts and Quantitative Reasoning 3 | 3 | |
| GE Area 5: Physical and Biological Sciences 4 | 3-4 | |
| Units | 15-16 | |
| Second Year | ||
| Fall Semester | ||
| TH A 349 | Elements of Production (Major Core) | 3 |
| TH A 401 | Global Theatre History I (Major Core) | 3 |
| GE Area 4: Social and Behavioral Sciences 5 | 3 | |
| GE Area 5: Physical and Biological Sciences 4 | 3-4 | |
| SF State Studies or University Elective | 3 | |
| Units | 15-16 | |
| Spring Semester | ||
| TH A 402 | Global Theatre History II (Major Core) | 3 |
| Major Electives (18 units) 2 | 3 | |
| GE Area 3: Arts and Humanities | 3 | |
| GE Area 4: Social and Behavioral Sciences 5 | 3 | |
| SF State Studies or University Elective | 3 | |
| Units | 15 | |
| Third Year | ||
| Fall Semester | ||
| TH A 405GW | Analyzing and Writing About Theatre - GWAR (Major Core) | 3 |
| Major Electives (18 units) 2 | 3 | |
| GE Area 4UD: Upper-Division Social and Behavioral Sciences | 3 | |
| SF State Studies or University Elective - Take Two | 6 | |
| Units | 15 | |
| Spring Semester | ||
| Major Electives (18 units) 2 | 3 | |
| Advanced Topics Course 6 | 3 | |
| GE Area 6: Ethnic Studies | 3 | |
| GE Area 5UD or 2UD: Upper-Division Sciences or Upper-Division Mathematical Concepts | 3 | |
| SF State Studies or University Elective | 3 | |
| Units | 15 | |
| Fourth Year | ||
| Summer Semester | ||
| SF State Studies or University Elective - Take Two | 6 | |
| Units | 6 | |
| Fall Semester | ||
| TH A 690 | Theatre Making - SF State Repertory Company (Major Core) | 3 |
| Major Electives (18 units) 2 | 3 | |
| GE Area 3UD: Upper-Division Arts or Humanities | 3 | |
| U.S. and California Government | 3 | |
| SF State Studies or University Elective | 3 | |
| Units | 15 | |
| Spring Semester | ||
| Major Electives (18 units) 2 | 3 | |
| TH A 700 | Theatre Research and Writing Practicum (Graduate Core) | 3 |
| Graduate Core (12 units) 7 | 3 | |
| SF State Studies or University Elective - Take Two | 6 | |
| Units | 15 | |
| Fifth Year | ||
| Fall Semester | ||
| Graduate Core (12 units) - Take Two 7 | 6 | |
| Supporting Courses (9-12 units) 8 | 3 | |
| Culminating Experience Prep Course - Select One: | 3 | |
| Directed Readings for M.A. Drama Comprehensive Examination (if taking TH A 896EXM) | ||
| Research for Thesis and Creative Work Projects in Drama (if taking TH A 894 or TH A 898) | ||
| Units | 12 | |
| Spring Semester | ||
| Graduate Core (12 units) 7 | 3 | |
| Supporting Courses (9-12 units) - Take Two or Three 8 | 6-9 | |
| Culminating Experience - Select One: | 0-3 | |
| Creative Work Project | ||
| Culminating Experience Examination | ||
| Master's Thesis | ||
| Units | 12 | |
| Total Units | 150-152 | |
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Students should use their Pathway/Category to determine the appropriate GE 1A course option. For directions on how to view your Pathway/Category, visit how to find your pathway. Questions? Contact Gator Smart Start.
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Major Electives (18 units)
The Bachelor of Arts in Theatre Arts requires 18 elective units with the TH A prefix. At least 9 units must be upper-division units.- 3
Students should use their Pathway/Category to determine the appropriate GE 2 course option. For directions on how to view your Pathway/Category, visit how to find your pathway. Questions? Contact Gator Smart Start.
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Consider taking a class combined with a laboratory or a separate lab to fulfill 5C if not already satisfied.
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First-time freshmen must take one lower-division Area 4 course that meets US History (USH).
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Advanced Topics in Theatre Studies (3 units)
A full list of courses that can fulfill this requirement can be found in the Degree Requirements.- 7
Graduate Core (12 units)
Select an additional 12 units from THA 701-799, under advisement.- 8
Supporting Upper-Division/Graduate Courses (9-12 units)
- Courses should be in related subjects approved by the graduate major advisor.
- Students may choose their supporting courses from other departments to engage in more interdisciplinary approaches if it serves their research objectives.
- No more than 6 units of upper-division undergraduate courses can be used as electives.
- Students will take 9-12 units depending upon which culminating experience they choose.
- Students must achieve a minimum of 30 units for the degree.