Offered in: Chicago

The Bachelor of Arts in Interdisciplinary Theatre Studies is a liberal arts degree designed for the student who has an interest in the general study of theatre and seeks to explore a range of the discipline, including design, stage management, directing, playwriting, or theatre business management.

Auditions for theatre productions and select applied coursework conform to the requirements and processes of the Conservatory, and occur after the student has matriculated and at a point appropriate in degree progress, in consultation with the student’s advisor.

At least 12 credits must be at the 300-level. No more than 12 credit hours at the 100-level may be counted toward the major. At least 15 credit hours in the major must be taken at Roosevelt.

Grade Requirements:

Students must maintain an overall grade point average of 2.0 or higher in the major. Grades of C- or higher are required in all theatre (THAR) courses at the 200- and 300-levels. 

Theatre Area Major Coursework 

Your degree map is a general guide suggesting courses to complete each term on the academic pathway to your degree. It is based on the most current scheduling information from your academic program. Your program’s degree map is reviewed annually and updated as schedules change (although you retain the same course requirements as long as you are continuously enrolled in your degree program).

Always work closely with your academic advisor to understand curriculum requirements and scheduling, as each student’s academic plan can look slightly different.