Academic Programs

Students are trained in face to face communication,  facilitating decision making and problem-solving in their personal and professional lives.   Communication and Theatre Arts students achieve competency in any of several career fields related to communication,  undertaking concentrated study in one of the departments programs.   They further study world theatre and drama,  intercultural communication,   international media,  and organizational communication.

The Department fosters students' abilities to think reasonably and communicate intelligently and  creatively. Through it's theatre,  radio and television productions,  writing,  sponsorship of forums and internships,  the Department of Communication and Theatre Arts enriches the quality of community life.

 This major is excellent preparation for careers in:

• radio or television,
• print or broadcast journalism,
• technical theatre,  acting & directing,  theatre administration,
• sales,  training and development,  human resources and management 
• public relations

For more information call the Communication and Theatre Arts Department at 410-543-6229 or visit us in Fulton Hall 261

The major prepares students for graduate work in all areas of speech communication and theatre including rhetoric, communication studies and theory, organizational communication/ training and development, interpersonal and small group communication, journalism and public relations, media studies, theatre and law.

• Benefit to Students
• The Major in Communication Arts
• The Major in Theatre Arts
• The Minor in Dance
• Transfer Students
• The Honors Program
   

Benefits

Benefit to Student: Communication an Theatre Arts students acquire the knowledge and experience needed for decision-making and problem-solving in their personal and professional lives. Educational goals for students include:

• Becoming intellectually aware of the social significance of communication, developing the communication skills necessary for their roles, and being better able to acquire, use and communicate knowledge;
• Through critical examination, learning to recognize problems of communication and develop skills in solving them;
• Achieving competency in any of several career fields related to communication;
• Undertaking concentrated study in one of the department's programs; and
• Experiencing through the study of world theatre and drama, intercultural communication, international media, organizational communication.

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The Major in Communication Arts

As of the Fall 2008 semester the Communication Arts department will implement a revised and reformed major.  Under the new major, students must complete 10 courses totaling 40 credits.  A minimum of 16 hours must be at the 300-400 level.  Students must follow one of the approved curriculum tracks as well as complete a minor from another department.

All Communication Arts majors are required to take core and track courses as specified in one of the following tracks:

Human Communication Studies 
Journalism/Public Relations
Media Production

Media Studies

A sample sequence of courses for students majoring in Communication Arts is available from the department.   Students working towards a Bachelors of Arts in Communication Arts should consult regularly with their advisor when developing their individual program plans and selecting courses.

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The Major in Theatre Arts (Theatre Web Site)

Students must complete 39 credit hours in the department with grades of C or better.  A total of 15 hours must be at the 300-400 level.  Students must choose a minor from another department.

Theatre majors are required to take the following core courses:

THEA 120  Introduction to Theatre
THEA 121  Technical Production
THEA 122  Movement and Performance
THEA 222  Costuming and Crafts
 

Theatre majors also choose from the among the following curriculum tracks:

Theatre Performance
Theatre Design/Tech
Theatre Generalist

A sample sequence of courses for students majoring in Theatre Arts is available from the department.   Students working towards a Bachelors of Arts in Communication Arts should consult regularly with their advisor when developing their individual program plans and selecting courses.

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The Bobbi Biron Theatre Program

The Bobbi Biron Theatre Program at Salisbury University provides students, regardless of major, with opportunities in  programs in technical theatre, acting and directing. The program offers a full season of small and large-scale productions.  Visit the theatre program web site for more information.

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Transfer Students

Transfer students majoring in Communication or Theatre must complete 15 semester hours in Communication or Theatre Arts courses at Salisbury State University with a minimum grade of C in each course.

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The Honors Program

Students may elect to complete an honors project at the invitation of the department.  Interested students should contact their advisor or the department chairperson.

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