Bachelor of Arts in Theatre Arts Roadmap

120 Total Units Required
Minimum Number of Units in the Major: 45

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, ES, SJ) requirements within your GE or major.

Plan of Study Grid

First 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
Second 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
Third 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
Fourth 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
Fifth 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
Sixth 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
Seventh Semester
TH A 690	Theatre Making - SF State Repertory Company (Major Core)	3
Major Electives (18 units) 4		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
Eighth Semester
Major Electives (18 units) 2		3
SF State Studies or University Elective - Take Four		12
	Units	15
	Total Units	120-122

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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.

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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.