The BA in theatre is a liberal arts degree which often leads to graduate studies and sometimes to professional work immediately after graduation. It requires fewer theatre courses and less specificity in content than does the BFA degree. It also requires an area of concentration or minor.

The BA candidate is required to complete courses:

• TAR 104 Introduction to NKU Theatre and Dance (1 credit)
• TAR 110 Acting I (3 credits)
• TAR 118 Stage Make Up (3 credits)
• TAR 160 Introduction to Stagecraft (2 credits)
• TAR 160L Stagecraft Laboratory (1 credit)
• TAR 204 Life as an Artist 1 credit
• TAR 340 Playscript Analysis (3 credits)
• TAR 346 Theatre History (3 credits)
• TAR 347 Dramatic Literature (3 credits)
• Select 3 TAR credit hours from group II or group III (3 credits)
• Select 15 TAR/DAN credit hours in group I, group II, group III, group IV, group V, group VI or group VII (15 credits)

Production Credits (3 credits):

• TAR 390 Production Credits (1 credit) ♦
• TAR 391 Production Credits (1 credit) ♦
• TAR 490 Production Credits (1 credit) ♦
• TAR 491 Production Credits (1 credit) ♦

Note: A minor or focus is required.

Total credits: 41