The Department of Visual & Performing Arts - Theatre Program offers a minor in Theatre to complement other degree programs both within VAPA and across the curriculum.

The Theatre Minor gives students a basic technical, practical, and historical introduction to theatrical arts. 

Core Requirement: 10 credits

• THTR 1000: Introduction to Theatre
• THTR 2000: Introduction to Technical Theatre
• THTR 2020: Acting Workshop I

Upper-division Requirement: 6 credits

Of the 6 credits of electives, 3 credits must be chosen from the following classes:

• THTR 3201: Topics in Early Theatre History
• THTR 3202: Topics in Modern Theatre History
• THTR 3220: What's Funny? The Nature and Form of Dramatic Comedy
• THTR 3280: Women in Theatre

Practicum Requirement: 3 credits

THTR 3390/-1/-2: Theatre Practicum (acting, directing/stage management and technical theatre). Students must participate in a minimum of three productions, earning practicum credits in at least two areas.

For program coursework, please see the advising sheet.

To learn more about admission requirements and the application process, please visit the UCCS Admissions page.

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