info@vhcc.edu | (276) 739-2438 | vhcc.edu Program Pathway | COLLEGE TRANSFER Education Specialization in Theatre Arts Associate of Arts and Sciences Degree Revised 07/05/2023
Education Specialization in Theatre Arts Associate of Arts and Sciences Degree
Fancy yourself an actor? Interested in theatre production? This program provides basic preparation leading to theatre-related careers, as well as to the teaching of theatre. The program is designed to develop skills related to performance and production in theatre. Upon completion of the two year program, students will transfer to a four year institution to complete their baccalaureate degree.
Program Length 2 years (4 semesters)
Transfer Objectives communications, theatre, dramatic literature, radio and television broadcasting, and film
Is this degree for you? Yes, if you are interested in performance or in the technical aspects of theatre, film, or television.
Tuition & Fees At only $162.11 per credit hour, you’ll save $10K to $22K, in tuition costs alone, by starting at VHCC! Out-of-state students living within a 30-mile radius qualify for in-state tuition.
With a lifetime connection to the theatre and many performances and directorial productions to her credit, Lee brings extensive practical, real-life experiences to the classroom and to her theatre productions.
Dona Lee Program Coordinator
OTC 205
dlee@vhcc.edu | 276-739-2585
For certain courses, substitutions are permitted. Visit
and talk with your faculty advisor.
First Semester (Fall) ENG 111 College Composition I 3 MTH 154 Quantitative Reasoning 3 HIS 121 U.S. History I 3 CST 136 Theatre Workshop 1 SDV 101 Orientation to College Success 1 CST 130 Introduction to Theatre 3 TOTAL CREDITS 14 Second Semester (Spring) ENG 112 College Composition II 3 MTH 155 Statistical Reasoning 3 HIS 122 U.S. History II 3 PED PED Elective 2 CST 147 Costume Construction (Taught in even years) 3 TOTAL CREDITS 14 Third Semester (Fall) CST 131 Acting I (Taught in odd years) 3 BIO 101 General Biology I 4 ITE 152 Intro. to Digital Info. 3 Literacy & Computer Applications PSY 200 Principles of Psychology 3 MUS 121 or Music in Society or 3 ART 101 History of Art I TOTAL CREDITS 16 Fourth Semester (Spring) ENG 245 or 246 British Literature or American Literature 3 BIO 102 or General Biology II or 4 GEO 105 Physical Geology CST 145 Stagecraft (Taught in odd years) 3 CST 100 Principles of Public Speaking 3 CST 151 Film Appreciation I 3 TOTAL CREDITS 16
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YOUR PROGRAM PATHWAY | 4 Semesters
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Receive Up to $2K Annually
Complete an Associate of Arts & Science degree at VHCC and you may be eligible to receive up to $2K annually for tuition expenses. Ask us about Transfer Grants.
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Start at VHCC and meet specified transfer agreement requirements and you’ll enjoy guaranteed admission to Virginia Tech, Radford, King University, Emory & Henry College, ETSU and more.
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