Communication Studies and Theatre, BA (Boston)

Communication Studies Requirements

Common Requirements

1. COMM 1101

   Introduction to Communication Studies
   4
2. COMM 1112

   Public Speaking

   or: COMM 2301 Communication Research Methods
   4

Foundation Course

1. Complete 4 semester hours from the following:

   Not resolved to a course
   4
2. COMM 1210

   Persuasion and Rhetoric
   4
3. COMM 1225

   Communication Theory
   4
4. COMM 1231

   Principles of Organizational Communication
   4
5. COMM 1255

   Communication in a Digital Age
   4

Cluster Course

1. Complete 4 semester hours from the following:

   Not resolved to a course
   4
2. COMM 1131

   Sex, Relationships, and Communication
   4
3. COMM 2303

   Global and Intercultural Communication
   4
4. COMM 2304

   Communication and Gender
   4
5. COMM 2501

   Communication Law
   4
6. COMM 2551

   Free Speech in Cyberspace
   4

Writing Intensive Courses

1. Complete 8 semester hours from the following:

   Not resolved to a course
   8
2. COMM 3200

   Mobile Communication
   4
3. COMM 3201

   Health Communication
   4
4. COMM 3230

   Interpersonal Communication
   4
5. COMM 3304

   Communication and Inclusion
   4
6. COMM 3320

   Political Communication
   4
7. COMM 3415

   Communication Criticism
   4
8. COMM 3500

   Environmental Issues, Communication, and the Media
   4
9. COMM 3501

   Free Speech: Law and Practice
   4
10. COMM 3530

    Communication and Sexualities
    4
11. COMM 3532

    Theories of Conflict and Negotiation
    4
12. COMM 4535

    Nonverbal Social Interaction
    4
13. COMM 4605

    Youth and Communication Technology
    4
14. COMM 4631

    Crisis Communication and Image Management
    4

Communication Studies Electives

1. Complete 12 semester hours from the following:

   Not resolved to a course
   12

COMM courses between COMM 1100 - 4999, which have not been used to satisfy other degree requirements.

1. JRNL 2301

   Visual Storytelling in Journalism
   1
2. MSCR 1230

   Introduction to Film Production
   4

MSCR courses in the ranges MSCR 2100 - 2199, MSCR 3100 - 3199, and MSCR 4100 - 4999.

1. PREL 1425

   Public Relations Principles
   4
2. PREL 3625

   Public Relations Practice
   4

Theatre Requirements

Foundational Courses

1. THTR 1101

   Introduction to Theatre
   4
2. THTR 1120

   Acting

   As published: “Acting 1”
   4
3. THTR 1131

   Introduction to Technical Theatre
   4
4. THTR 1270

   4 Comm elective

   As published: “Introduction to Theatrical Design”
   4
5. THTR 3325

   4 THTR Elective

   As published: “Dramaturgical Inquiry”
   4

Making Theatre

1. THTR 1100

   1 JRNL elective

   As published: “Production Experience 1”
   1
2. THTR 2000

   Production Experience 2
   1

Texts, Community, & Social Context

1. Choose one of the following:

   Not resolved to a course
   4
2. INAM 1300and INAM 1301

   The Politics of Narrative in Theatreand The Politics of Narrative in Theatre Seminar

   Not resolved to a course
3. THTR 1215

   Activism and Performance
   4
4. THTR 1220

   Race, Power, and Performance
5. THTR 1400

   Documentary Theatre Project
6. THTR 2200

   The American Black Theatre Experience
7. THTR 2340

   Theatre and Society
   4
8. THTR 2500

   Breaking the Glass Ceiling: Women in Theatre
9. THTR 2983

   Topics in Theatre History and Culture
10. THTR 3100

    Creative Storytelling for Social Engagement
    4
11. THTR 3200

    Queer Theatre and Performance
12. THTR 3650

    Performing Theory

Electives

1. Choose two of the following:

   Not resolved to a course
   8
2. THTR 2200

   The American Black Theatre Experience
3. THTR 2310

   History of Musical Theatre
4. THTR 2330

   Playwriting
   4
5. THTR 2335

   Boston Theatre Experience
6. THTR 2340

   Theatre and Society
   4
7. THTR 2342

   Acting

   As published: “Acting 2”
   2
8. THTR 2345

   Acting for the Camera
9. THTR 2346

   Viewpoints
10. THTR 2370

    Lighting Design
    4
11. THTR 2380

    Costume Design
12. THTR 2385

    Fashion Construction and Pattern Making
13. THTR 2400

    Scenic Design
14. THTR 2500

    Breaking the Glass Ceiling: Women in Theatre
15. THTR 2600

    Voice and Speech Training
    4
16. THTR 2983

    Topics in Theatre History and Culture
17. THTR 2993

    Topics in Dance
18. THTR 3100

    Creative Storytelling for Social Engagement
    4
19. THTR 3200

    Queer Theatre and Performance
20. THTR 3400

    Stage Combat
21. THTR 3550

    Directing for the Stage
22. THTR 3650

    Performing Theory
23. THTR 3670

    Mixed-Media Performance Lab
    4
24. THTR 3973

    Topics in Performance Studies
25. THTR 4345

    Advanced Acting for the Camera
26. THTR 5300

    Devised Theatre Project
27. THTR 5450

    Acting

    As published: “Acting 3”
    3
28. THTR 5700

    Design for Immersive Performance

Integrative Requirement Courses

Complete 8 semester hours from the following:

1. COMM 1511

   Communication and Storytelling

   or: COMM 3450 Voice-Over Artist
   4
2. INAM 2000

   Ethics in Creativity
   4

Capstone Experience Courses

Complete 4 semester hours from the following:

1. COMM 4530

   Communication and Quality of Life

   or: COMM 4608 Strategic Communication Capstone

   or: COMM 4625 Online Communities

   or: COMM 4755 Production Capstone

   or: COMM 4901 Seminar in Communications

   or: THTR 4702 Capstone: Creative Practice Research Project
   4

Supporting Courses

Introduction to College

1. COMM 1000

   Communication Studies at Northeastern

   or: THTR 1000 Theatre at Northeastern
   1

Experiential Learning

1. EEAM 2000

   Professional Development for Co-op
   1

Writing Requirements

First-Year Writing

1. ENGW 1111

   First-Year Writing

   or: ENGW 1102 First-Year Writing for Multilingual Writers

   or: ENGW 1114 First-Year Writing with Service-Learning
   4

Advanced Writing in the Disciplines

1. THTR 3325

   4 THTR Elective

   As published: “Dramaturgical Inquiry (Fulfilled by THTR course requirements)”
   4