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B.A. in Theatre Western Kentucky University, USA

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$8544 for Spring; $712 per credit hour for Winter

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The Bachelor of Arts in Theatre (reference number 798) requires the completion of the following 42 credit hours: REQUIRED COURSES: PERF 175: University Experience; PERF 120-321: Rehearsal and Production (1 credit each); (7 credits from the following courses): PERF 105: Taiji; PERF 205: Voice and Movement (2 credits); THEA 101: Acting I (3 credits); THEA 371: Directing I (3 credits); DANC 235: Dance Improvisation (3 credits). Any single dance technique course: Tech/Design: THEA 219: Design 1. (2 of the following 3 courses): THEA 222: Stagecraft; THEA 241: Costume Technology; THEA 250: Stage Electrics. History/Theory: THEA 354: History of Drama I; OR THEA 355: History of Drama II; THEA 363: World Theatre History I; THEA 364: World Theatre History II; THEA 252: Fundamentals of Theatre; Restricted Electives.

Entry requirement for international students

Applicants should be a high school graduates. Minimum Grade Average: 2.5 on a 4.0 scale or Minimum Composite ACT/Total SAT Scores: 20 composite ACT/930 Total SAT are required. The American College Test (ACT) or the Scholastic Assessment Test (SAT) is required of all beginning freshmen. Test dates and a registration form may be obtained from a high school counselor or the test company. For more information contact: ACT Program, Box 414, Iowa City, Iowa 52243. Tel: (319) 337-1313 Final admission cannot be granted before test scores are received. Students who do not meet the University requirements will be admitted to the Bowling Green Community College. To ensure a proper foundation for university study, the following college preparatory curriculum is required as a minimum for all students: English - 4 years: I, II, III, IV; Math - 3 years: Algebra I, Geometry, and Algebra II or Integrated Math I, II, and III; Social Studies - 3 years: Chosen from U.S. History and World History Economics, Government or World Geography; Science - 3 years: Chosen from Life Science, Physical Science, and Earth/Space Science (at least one lab) Health - 1/2 year, Physical Education - 1/2 year, History and Appreciation of Visual or Performing Arts - 1/2 year. 2004 high school graduates will be required to have two years of a foreign language. A score of 525 on the TOEFL, or a 197 computer based TOEFL, is required for admission. It does not require an audition.

Western Kentucky University accepts IELTS*

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Qualification

Bachelor degree

Awarding body

WESTERN KENTUCKY UNIVERSITY

Department name

Potter College of Arts and Letters, Department of Theatre and Dance

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Potter College of Arts and Letters, Department of Theatre and Dance

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Western Kentucky University
1906 College Heights Blvd
BOWLING GREEN
Kentucky
42101

Telephone number

+1 270 745 5845

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Yes

Accommodation details

Western Kentucky Universitys Department of Housing and Residence Life offer great on-campus housing opportunities. Throughout the 15 residence halls, it has a variety of living options designed to meet the needs of the student population. These options include: Double Rooms: The majority of rooms in the residence halls are designed for double occupancy. The cost for these rooms for the 2008-2009 academic year ranges from $1540-$1885 per semester. Single or Private Rooms: Private rooms are limited before the beginning of the Fall semester. Once the semester and the room change process begin, private rooms are available wherever space permits. The cost for a private room is one and a half times that of a double room. Suite Style Rooms: This living option is available in two of the halls: Zacharias Hall and Meredith Hall. These halls have a bathroom in between two bedrooms and there is a maximum of 4 residents who share the bathroom. Private Bath Rooms: This living option is available in Bates Runner, McLean, Southwest and Northeast Halls. Each bedroom has a bathroom and there is a maximum of 2 residents who share that room. Special Needs Rooms: There are a growing number of rooms on campus that have been modified to accommodate students with disabilities. Virtual Tour Room: This will let students look at a few policies. Residents must comply with all federal, state, and local laws governing the use and possession of alcoholic beverages. The University prohibits the possession, furnishing, or use of alcoholic beverages by residents in campus housing and/or guests of residents in residence halls. The University has adopted a Parental Notification Policy for students found in violation of the alcohol or drug policies, who are under 21 years of age. Each residence hall room has a data port that provides unlimited access to the Internet. Western Cable is provided in each residence hall room at no additional charge. For more information visit: http://www.wku.edu/housing/.

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