Communication Studies and Theatre B.A.

Degree Overview

Communication studies and theatre courses encompass a diverse range of subjects designed to develop students' skills in both communication and the performing arts.

At USF you’ll enjoy all the benefits of a private, Christian university while gaining knowledge and skills valued in a variety of communication careers, theatre careers and other professions. You will learn to:

  • Communicate and collaborate in any scenario at work, on the theatre stage or backstage.
  • Connect with others in both professional and personal relationships.
  • Grasp and use technical skills necessary for theatre.
  • Bring your faith into new aspects of your life through service and performance.

Outcomes

Theatre majors have a range of job prospects across diverse fields. With USF's communication studies and theatre graduates achieving 100% job placement, opportunities include roles in advertising, broadcasting, journalism, business management, education, government, healthcare, high-tech industries, law, social services and the performing arts. Positions range from media planner and television director to legal researcher and stage manager, offering a broad spectrum of career paths for theatre degree holders.

Career Outlook

  • Average Salary: $62,205
  • Job Postings: 1,241

Average salary is based on a 2024 NACE Salary Survey. Job posting data is for communications specialist positions and is provided by Lightcast. This number represents unique job postings from companies looking to hire in the last 30 days as of May 2024.

Courses

Requirements: In addition to meeting the liberal arts core requirements of the University, you must complete a minimum of 49 semester hours in communication studies and theatre. With faculty guidance, each student may chart his or her own program of study to suit specific needs or goals.

Required Major Core Courses

Complete the following courses.

CST210

Acting I

(3.0 s.h)

CST340

Acting II

(3.0 s.h)

CST310

Directing

(3.0 s.h)

CST100

Fundamentals of Communication

(3.0 s.h)

CST203

Introduction to Contemporary Drama

(3.0 s.h)

MED204

Introduction to Media and Visual Arts

(3.0 s.h)
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Participation in Theatre

Complete four semester hours of CST117 Participation in Theatre. *Theatre scholarship holders are required to enroll in CST117 each semester they hold a scholarship.

CST117

Participation in Theatre - Lighting Design

(1.0 s.h)

Elective(s) in Major

Complete three of the following courses.

CST440

Advanced Acting

(3.0 s.h)

CST263

Fundementals of Costume Design

(3.0 s.h)

ENG361

Playwriting

(3.0 s.h)

CST317

Power and Influence

(3.0 s.h)

ENG322

Shakespeare

(3.0 s.h)

CST409

Special Topics in Theatre Studies

(3.0 s.h)

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