Liberal Arts, Theatre Arts Specialization
Associate of Arts Degree (A.A.)
Purpose
The associate of arts curriculum in Liberal Arts with a specialization in theatre arts is designed for students who plan to transfer to four-year colleges or universities and seek a bachelor’s degree in theatre, particularly in programs that require foreign language as part of their general education requirements.
Admission Requirements and Special Conditions
A high school diploma (or equivalent) and satisfactory scores on college placement tests (or equivalent) in English and mathematics are required. If students have deficiencies in English and/or mathematics, JTCC offers developmental courses to prepare students for the curriculum.
Program Curriculum
| 1st Semester | Credits | Standard Course Options |
|---|---|---|
| CST 131 Acting I | 3 | |
| ENG 111 College Composition I | 3 | |
| MTH 163 Precalculus I | 3 | MTH 158, MTH 170, MTH 173 |
| SDV 100 College Success Skills | 1 | See Note 1. |
| Foreign Language | 4 | See Note 3. |
| History Elective | 3 | See Note 2. |
| Total Credits | 17 | |
| 2nd Semester | Credits | Standard Course Options |
| CST 132 Acting II | 3 | |
| ENG 112 College Composition II | 3 | |
| MTH 240 Statistics | 3 | MTH 164, MTH 270, MTH 174 |
| Foreign Language | 4 | See Note 3. |
| History Elective | 3 | See Note 2. |
| Total Credits | 16 | |
| 3rd Semester | Credits | Standard Course Options |
| CST 130 Introduction to the Theatre | 3 | CST 195, CST 231, CST 232 |
| Information Technology Elective | 1 | |
| Foreign Language | 3 | See Note 3. |
| Laboratory Science Elective | 4 | See Note 5. |
| Literature Elective | 3 | See Note 4. |
| Total Credits | 14 | |
| 4th Semester | Credits | Standard Course Options |
| CST 136 Theatre Workshop | 3 | CST 145, CST 252 |
| Foreign Language | 3 | See Note 3. |
| Laboratory Science Elective | 4 | See Note 5. |
| Physical Education/Health Elective | 1 | |
| Social/Behavioral Science Elective | 3 | See Note 7. |
| Total Credits | 14 | |
| Total Credits For Program | 61 |
Notes and Additional Curriculum Options
- Students interested in pursuing a degree in theatre education should take SDV 101-Orientation to Theatre Arts.
- The history elective requirements can be satisfied by the following courses: HIS 101, HIS 102, HIS 111, HIS 112, HIS 121, HIS 122 or any other HIS course approved by the student’s advisor.
- Students must demonstrate competency in a foreign language through the 202 level by completing appropriate courses and/or examinations. Placement in foreign language is by SAT II Subject Test score or departmental recommendation. Students who are not required to take introductory level courses must substitute other approved general electives.
- The literature elective requirement can be satisfied by any 200-level English literature course, exclusive of composition and creative writing courses.
- The laboratory science requirement can be satisfied by the following courses: BIO 101, BIO 102, BIO 110, BIO 120, CHM 101, CHM 102, CHM 111, CHM 112, CHM 129, CHM 130, GOL 105, NAS 125, NAS 130, PHY 101, PHY 102, PHY 201, PHY 202, PHY 241, PHY 242.
- The social/behavioral sciences elective requirement can be satisfied by courses with the following prefixes: ECO, GEO, PLS, HIS, PSY and SOC. Students interested in pursuing a degree in theatre education should take PSY 230.
For additional information on this program, please contact the Division of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences: 804-706-5086 (Chester) or 804-594-1509 (Midlothian).
2012-2013 Catalog
