Liberal Arts (Code 601-001)

University Requirements

Course List

Code	Title	Credits
GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS FOR BACCALAUREATE DEGREE
Credit Requirements
Minimum total for graduation 1		120
Upper division credits (courses numbered 300 and higher)		39
Core General Education		10 courses, 36 credits
Academic Concentrations
Grade Point Requirements 2
Total		2.00 average
Resident		2.00 average
Major		2.00 average
Minor		2.00 average
Certificate		2.00 average
University Residency Requirements
Minimum total		30
Senior year		23
Major, Standard, upper division in residence		12
Major, Comprehensive, upper division in residence		21
Certificate		25 percent of credits
Procedures Required for Graduation
Obtain admission to the degree program and/or the College offering it.
Apply for graduation on CampS.

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Certain programs exceed this minimum.

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See special requirements in each College.

Applicability of Credits Toward Graduation

Junior College or Two-Year College Credits. A maximum of 72 semester credits earned in a junior college or two-year college will be accepted as degree credits at UW-Eau Claire.

Extension Credits. Credits earned in credit outreach courses offered by UW-Eau Claire are treated as resident credits. Credits earned in extension courses offered by other units of the Universities of Wisconsin System are treated as transfer credits. All other (non-UW) extension and correspondence credits are normally limited to one-fourth of the total required for graduation from any curriculum.

WTCS Credits. A maximum of 72 semester credits earned in college parallel programs at Madison Area Technical College, Milwaukee Area Technical College, Nicolet Area Technical College, or Chippewa Valley Technical College may be accepted as degree credits at UW-Eau Claire. A set number of general education courses will be accepted from other technical schools. Occupational and technical courses may also be considered for transfer if the quality and content of the course work from the technical college is judged to be comparable to course work at UW-Eau Claire. Refer to the Transfer Credit Wizard or contact the UW-Eau Claire Admissions Office for information about the current transfer policy.

USAFI Credit. UW-Eau Claire will accept up to 32 semester credits for work done through the United States Armed Forces Institute, under the provision for non-UW correspondence credit (see Extension Credits above).

Activity Credit (band, chorus, drama, KINS 100-184 courses) Students may count toward graduation no more than one credit of KINS 110-184 courses. Students may count toward graduation no more than four credits earned in any single activity course and no more than 12 credits resulting from any combination of activity courses (excluding KINS 110-184 courses). 

Other Restricted Credits. For other University restrictions, see the following: Cooperative Education; Credit by Examination; Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory Registration; Transfer of Credits. College or departmental restrictions may also be placed on Independent Study (399-499 courses), Directed Study (395-495), and other types of credits.

Course List

Code	Title	Credits
APPLICABILITY OF CREDITS TOWARD GRADUATION		Credit Restrictions
Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory
Total degree credit		maximum 12
Major, Standard		maximum 1 course
Major, Comprehensive		maximum 2 courses
Minor		maximum 1 course
Credit by Examination
Total degree credit		maximum ¼ of total
Major or minor		maximum ½ of total
Two-Year College Credits
Total degree credit		maximum 72 credits
Activity credit (band, chorus, drama, KINS 100-184)
Total KINS 100-184		maximum 1 credit
Total Band, chorus, drama		maximum 12 credits
Single course band, chorus, drama		maximum 4 credits
Extension credits
UW-System		no maximum
Other extension/correspondence		maximum ¼ of total
USAFI
USAFI		maximum 32 credits

Core General Education Requirements (CGER)

Course List

Code	Title	Credits
CGER Categories
Mathematics & Quantitative Reasoning (MQR)		4 credit hours, 1 course min
Includes University Math Requirement 1
Communication & Literacy (CL)		8 credit hours, 2 course min (including CL-W)
Includes University Writing Requirement (CL-W) 2
Natural Sciences & Wellness (NSW/NSWL)		6 credit hours, 1 course min (NSW-Lab required)
Social & Behavioral Sciences (SBS)		6 credit hours, 2 course min
Humanities & Arts (HA)		6 credit hours, 2 course min
Civics & Perspectives (CP)		6 credit hours, 2 course min
CGER Totals 3
Credits		minimum 36 credits
Courses		minimum 10 courses

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University Mathematics Requirement:

Students satisfy the University Mathematics Requirement in one of four ways:

• completing an approved university-level mathematics course (MQR) with a grade of C (not C-) or above
• achieving a suitable score on the UW Math Placement Test
• achieving a suitable score on an exam such as the Advanced Placement Calculus or Advanced Placement Statistics exams
• achieving a suitable score on a Credit by Examination administered by the Department of Mathematics.   

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University Writing Requirement:

Students satisfy the University Writing Requirement in one of four ways:

• completing a Blugold Seminar in Critical Reading and Writing course (WRIT 102, WRIT 114, WRIT 116, WRIT 118, or WRIT 120) with a grade of C (not C-) or above
• achieving a suitable score on the English Placement Test (WPT ENGL)
• achieving a suitable score on an exam such as the Advanced Placement English Literature and Composition or Advanced Placement English Language and Composition exams
• achieving a suitable score on the University Writing Program Portfolio.

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Completion via Placement Tests

• Writing: If the CL-W subcategory is satisfied through a placement test, the CGER Communication and Literacy requirement will be reduced from 8 credits (2 courses) to 3 credits (1 course).
• Mathematics: If the University Math Requirement is satisfied through a placement test, the CGER Mathematics & Quantitative Reasoning requirement will be considered fully met, replacing the 4-credit (1 course) requirement.
• Students must still complete 36 credits across 10 courses, with any remaining credits or courses eligible to be taken from any CGER category.

College Degree Requirements

Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science Degree (B.A./B.S.)

University Graduation Requirements. All candidates for degrees must fulfill the requirements for credits, curriculum, GPA, and University residency as specified in the section of this catalog titled University Graduation Requirements.

College Graduation Requirements: Grade Point Averages. All candidates for degrees in the College of Arts and Sciences must earn minimum resident and total GPAs of 2.00 in the major, the minor, and the certificate. The resident and total GPAs for the major are computed using all attempted credits applicable to the major including those offered by departments other than the major department. The resident and total GPAs for the minor and the certificate are computed similarly.

Major-Minor and Major-Certificate Requirements. A standard major (a minimum of 36 credits) must be supplemented by a minor (a minimum of 24 credits) or by a certificate (12 to 18 credits) to meet graduation requirements for completing a first and second degree program. No minor or certificate is required with a Comprehensive Major (60 or more credits) or with two majors of 36 or more credits each.

Certain degree programs, which include Comprehensive Majors, may require more than the minimum of 120 credits for graduation.

Acceptable academic program combinations are determined at the college level. A major and a minor or a major and certificate or two majors (if available) may not be elected in the same department or program, except in the approved combinations listed here.

College Credits. Earn at least 90 credits in courses offered by the College of Arts and Sciences.

Bachelor of Arts Degree in the College of Arts and Sciences (B.A.)

Fulfillment of all University Graduation Requirements (which includes the Core General Education Requirements); all College-level degree requirements (major and minor/certificate emphases, GPAs, earning at least 90 credits in Arts and Sciences course work); second language competency at the 102 level.  Second language competency may be met in one of two ways:  (1) Demonstrate a level of second language competency that qualifies the student to enter the 201-level course in a second language.  (2) Earn a grade of at least C (not C-) or a mark of S in a 102-level second language course (or AIS 112 or AIS 122 or SLHS 103).

Bachelor of Science Degree in the College of Arts and Sciences (B.S.)

Fulfillment of all University Graduation Requirements (which includes the Core General Education Requirements); all College-level degree requirements (major and minor/certificate emphases, GPAs, earning at least 90 credits in Arts and Sciences course work); mathematics competency at the MATH 111, MATH 112 or MATH 113 level.  Mathematics competency can be met in one of three ways:  (1) Achieve a score on the mathematics placement test that qualifies the student to enter MATH 114.  (2) Earn a grade of at least C (not C-) or a mark of S in MATH 111, MATH 112, or MATH 113.  (3) Achieve a satisfactory score on the MATH 112 competency test.  This test may be attempted no more than two times.

Major Requirements

Liberal Arts (Code 601-001)

Course List

Code	Title	Credits
Sixty semester credits, including:
THEA 121	Introduction to Technical Theatre	3
THEA 124	Costume Technology	3
THEA 130	Acting I	3
THEA 151	Costume Shop Practicum	1
THEA 152	Scenic Shop Practicum	1
THEA 153	Light/Sound Shop Practicum	1
THEA 221	Introduction to Design	3
THEA 231	Acting II	3
THEA 302	Theatre History to 1875	3
THEA 303	Theatre History Since 1875	3
THEA 332	Directing	3
Select one of the following:		3
THEA 220	Stage Makeup
THEA 223	Voice and Diction
THEA 239	Stage Movement
Select one of the following:		3
THEA 321	Scenic Design
THEA 324	Costume Design
THEA 327	Lighting Design
Select one of the following:		3
THEA 271	Stage Management
THEA 335	Drama in Education
Select two of the following:		6
THEA 323	Historical Stage Design
THEA 330	Acting III
THEA 344	Survey of Historical Costumes
THEA 414	Playwriting
THEA 432	Advanced Directing
Minimum two credits chosen from:		2
Any DNCE course
Four different credits from:		4
THEA 170	Acting-Minor Roles/Chorus
THEA 171	Assistant Stage Manager
THEA 172	Scenic Construction Crew
THEA 173	Light/Sound Board Operator
THEA 174	Costume Crew
THEA 175	Stage/Properties Crew
THEA 176	Makeup Crew
THEA 177	Publicity Crew
THEA 178	Electrics Crew
THEA 179	Special Effects/Sound Facilitator
THEA 351	Advanced Costume Shop Practicum
THEA 352	Advanced Scenic Shop Practicum
THEA 353	Advanced Light/Sound Shop Practicum
THEA 370	Acting-Major Roles
THEA 371	Stage Manager/Assistant Director/Assistant Choreographer
THEA 372	Assistant Scenic Design/Assistant Technical Direction
THEA 373	Assistant Lighting Design
THEA 374	Assistant Costume Design/Shop Supervisor
THEA 375	Properties Coordinator
THEA 376	Makeup Design
THEA 377	Publicity/Program Design
THEA 378	Lead Electrician
THEA 379	House Manager
Six credits chosen from:		6
Any THEA course numbered 200 or above
Six credits chosen from:		6
Any THEA class numbered 300 or above

Program Learning Outcomes

Students completing this program will be expected to meet the following learning outcomes:

• Understand theatre’s diverse genres, styles, and forms within their cultural, theoretical, and historical contexts.
• Demonstrate competency as an actor, director, technician, and/or stage manager in a realized production.
• Demonstrate competency in all stage crafts.
• Explain, critique, and evaluate one’s own creative work and the creative work of others.
• Demonstrate competency in the principles of design.
• Demonstrate advanced competence in one or more theatre specializations in design, performance, scholarship (history, literature, criticism, performance), and musical theatre.

Theatre Arts, Comprehensive Major, B.A.

The following is a sample degree plan, based on the current catalog. It is based on the 120-credit graduation requirement and assumes no transferred credits, no requirements waived by placement tests, no courses taken in the summer or winter, no repeated courses, and no remedial courses that may be required. This sample degree plan is intended for first-year students entering UW-Eau Claire in the fall semester. Your own degree plan may differ depending on the course of study selected (second major, minor, etc.). UW-Eau Claire cannot guarantee all courses will be offered as shown, but will provide a range of courses that may enable prepared students to fulfill their requirements in a timely period. This sample degree plan is just a guide. Please consult your advisor, your degree audit, and the catalog to create your own degree plan. Note: In order to earn the required minimum of 120 credits for the degree in four years, you should plan to take 15 credits each semester or 30 credits each year.

To earn a degree, students must fulfill all University Graduation Requirements, including the Core General Education Requirements (CGER). CGER course work in the following sample degree plan uses abbreviations such as CGER CL, CGER HA, and CGER NSWL to represent the learning outcomes students will meet via completion of the course. Please click here for a description of the outcomes and requirements.

Students in this major have the option to pursue either a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) or a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree. The degrees are distinguished by second language competency for the B.A. and a higher level of mathematics competency for the B.S.

Course List

Code	Title	Credits
FIRST YEAR
FIRST SEMESTER
THEA 124	Costume Technology	3
THEA 170-179 Theatre Production Practicum		1
OR
THEA 370-379 Theatre Production Practicum
WRIT --- University Writing Requirement (CGER CL)		5
CGER Option: Social & Behavioral Sciences (SBS)		3
CGER Option: Natural Sciences & Wellness with Lab (NSWL)		4
TOTAL		16
SECOND SEMESTER
THEA 121	Introduction to Technical Theatre	3
THEA 130	Acting I	3
MATH --- University Math Requirement (CGER MQR)		4
CGER Option: Humanities & Arts (HA)		3
CGER Option: Civics & Perspectives (CP)		3
TOTAL		16
SECOND YEAR
FIRST SEMESTER
THEA 151, 152 or 153 Costume, Scenic or Lighting Practicum		1
THEA 221	Introduction to Design	3
THEA 302	Theatre History to 1875 (CGER HA)	3
THEA 170-179 Theatre Production Practicum		1
OR
THEA 370-379 Theatre Production Practicum
101-level Second Language (CGER CL)		4
CGER Option: Social & Behavioral Sciences (SBS)		3
TOTAL		15
SECOND SEMESTER
THEA 231	Acting II (CGER HA)	3
THEA 220, 223 or 239 Stage Makeup, Voice and Diction, or Stage Movement		3
THEA 303	Theatre History Since 1875 (CGER HA)	3
102-level Second Language (CGER CL)		3
CGER Option: Social & Behavioral Sciences (SBS)		4
TOTAL		16
THIRD YEAR
FIRST SEMESTER
THEA 151, 152 or 153 Theatre Production Practicum		1
THEA 332	Directing	3
THEA 170-179 Theatre Production Practicum		1
OR
THEA 370-379 Theatre Production Practicum
THEA Elective 200+ level		3
THEA 271	Stage Management	3
OR
THEA 335	Drama in Education
CGER Option: Natural Sciences & Wellness (NSW)		3
Any 2-credit DNCE course		2
TOTAL		16
SECOND SEMESTER
THEA 151, 152 or 153 Theatre Production Practicum		1
THEA 321, 324 or 327 Scenic, Costume or Lighting Design 1		3
THEA Elective 200+ level		3
THEA Elective 300+ level		3
CGER Option: Humanities & Arts (HA)		3
or CGER Option: Civics & Perspectives (CP)
THEA Elective		3
TOTAL		16
FOURTH YEAR
FIRST SEMESTER
THEA 323, 330, 344, 414 or 432 - Acting III, Historical Stage Design, Costume History, Playwriting, or Advanced Directing 2		3
THEA 170-179 Theatre Production Practicum		1
OR
THEA 370-379 Theatre Production Practicum
THEA Elective 300+ level		3
CGER Option: Civics & Perspectives (CP)		3
or CGER Option: Social & Behavioral Sciences (SBS)
CGER Option: Humanities & Arts (HA)		3
TOTAL		13
SECOND SEMESTER
THEA 323, 330, 344, 414 or 432 - Acting III, Historical Stage Design, Costume History, Playwriting, or Advanced Directing 2		3
THEA Elective 300+ level		3
CGER Option: Civics & Perspectives (CP)		3
CGER Option: Humanities & Arts (HA)		3
TOTAL		12

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Students are required to take THEA 321, THEA 324, or THEA 327. It is recommended to take it during the third year.

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THEA 323 is taught in Fall odd years

THEA 330 is taught in Fall odd years

THEA 344 is taught every third Spring

THEA 414 is taught Spring odd years

THEA 432 is taught Spring even years

Minimum total for the baccalaureate degree = 120 credits

Course Information
THEA 121, THEA 124, and THEA 130 should be taken in the first year.
It is ideal for students to take THEA 221 and THEA 231 in their second year.
Students should see the catalog for specific Theatre Practicum requirements, and they are encouraged to be involved in productions from the first year.
Students should take THEA 271 whenever available.
THEA 223 is taught Spring odd years.
THEA 239 is taught Spring even years.
THEA 220 is taught Spring odd years.
Some courses are taught at Pablo Center.

Application to Major
Program audition is not required.

RECOMMENDATIONS FOR HIGH IMPACT PRACTICES (HIPs)
The University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire encourages all students to participate in High Impact Practices.  The following information identifies any specific recommendations that faculty in this major have concerning which HIPs might be most beneficial to students, and any recommendations about when those HIPs best fit into the degree plan. Students should also consult their faculty advisor for information on HIPs. There are many additional high impact opportunities available. Talk to your academic advisor for more information about incorporating HIPs like Study Abroad, Intercultural Immersion, Internship, and/or Student/Faculty Collaborative Research into your time at UW-Eau Claire.

• Students are encouraged to consider a cultural immersion program, such as the Spring Break trip to New York City, in the final two years of the program.
• Faculty-Student Research Projects are encouraged after the first year of the program.
• Students are strongly encouraged to participate in “Quest,” the Integrated Learning Project specifically created for Music and Theatre Arts students. See Music and Theatre Arts Homepage for more information.
• Students are strongly encouraged to consider a Recording Arts Certificate, an Arts Administration Certificate, or minor.

Core General Education Requirements (CGER)