Communication Studies and Theatre, BA (Boston)

The Department of Communication Studies and Department of Theatre offer an interdisciplinary combined major that unites the practical skills and theories in communication studies with the artistic dimensions of theatre. The program provides both the creative study of theater performance, literature, playwriting, and directing with the ability to research and deliver a compelling speech and think critically and write effectively. The two disciplines unite in shared values of original personal expression, professional collaboration, and experiences in the cultural, social, and ethical impact of theatre as human communication.

Complete all courses listed below unless otherwise indicated. Also complete any corequisite labs, recitations, clinicals, or tools courses where specified and complete any additional courses needed beyond specific college and major requirements to satisfy graduation credit requirements.

Universitywide Requirements

All undergraduate students are required to complete the Universitywide Requirements.

BA Language Requirements

All BA students are required to complete the BA degree language requirements, for a total of 12 semester hours of language study or demonstrated equivalent proficiency, as described in Additional Requirements for BA students. Successful demonstration of proficiency does not reduce total minimum semester hours of study required to earn the BA degree.

NUpath Requirements

All undergraduate students are required to complete the NUpath Requirements.

Communication Studies Requirements

Course List

Code	Title	Hours
Common Requirements
COMM 1101	Introduction to Communication Studies	4
COMM 1112	Public Speaking	4
or COMM 2301	Communication Research Methods
Foundation Course
Complete 4 semester hours from the following:		4
COMM 1210	Persuasion and Rhetoric
COMM 1225	Communication Theory
COMM 1231	Principles of Organizational Communication
COMM 1255	Communication in a Digital Age
Cluster Course
Complete 4 semester hours from the following:		4
COMM 1131	Sex, Relationships, and Communication
COMM 2303	Global and Intercultural Communication
COMM 2304	Communication and Gender
COMM 2501	Communication Law
COMM 2551	Free Speech in Cyberspace
Writing Intensive Courses
Complete 8 semester hours from the following:		8
COMM 3200	Mobile Communication
COMM 3201	Health Communication
COMM 3230	Interpersonal Communication
COMM 3304	Communication and Inclusion
COMM 3320	Political Communication
COMM 3415	Communication Criticism
COMM 3500	Environmental Issues, Communication, and the Media
COMM 3501	Free Speech: Law and Practice
COMM 3530	Communication and Sexualities
COMM 3532	Theories of Conflict and Negotiation
COMM 4535	Nonverbal Social Interaction
COMM 4605	Youth and Communication Technology
COMM 4631	Crisis Communication and Image Management
Communication Studies Electives
Complete 12 semester hours from the following:		12
COMM courses between COMM 1100 - 4999, which have not been used to satisfy other degree requirements.
JRNL 2301	Visual Storytelling in Journalism
MSCR 1230	Introduction to Film Production
MSCR courses in the ranges MSCR 2100 - 2199, MSCR 3100 - 3199, and MSCR 4100 - 4999.
PREL 1425	Public Relations Principles
PREL 3625	Public Relations Practice

Theatre Requirements

Course List

Code	Title	Hours
Foundational Courses
THTR 1101	Introduction to Theatre	4
THTR 1120	Acting 1	4
THTR 1131	Introduction to Technical Theatre	4
THTR 1270	Introduction to Theatrical Design	4
THTR 3325	Dramaturgical Inquiry	4
Making Theatre
THTR 1100	Production Experience 1	1
THTR 2000	Production Experience 2	1
Texts, Community, & Social Context
Choose one of the following:		4
INAM 1300 and INAM 1301	The Politics of Narrative in Theatre and The Politics of Narrative in Theatre Seminar
THTR 1215	Activism and Performance
THTR 1220	Race, Power, and Performance
THTR 1400	Documentary Theatre Project
THTR 2200	The American Black Theatre Experience
THTR 2340	Theatre and Society
THTR 2500	Breaking the Glass Ceiling: Women in Theatre
THTR 2983	Topics in Theatre History and Culture
THTR 3100	Creative Storytelling for Social Engagement
THTR 3200	Queer Theatre and Performance
THTR 3650	Performing Theory
Electives
Choose two of the following:		8
THTR 2200	The American Black Theatre Experience
THTR 2310	History of Musical Theatre
THTR 2330	Playwriting
THTR 2335	Boston Theatre Experience
THTR 2340	Theatre and Society
THTR 2342	Acting 2
THTR 2345	Acting for the Camera
THTR 2346	Viewpoints
THTR 2370	Lighting Design
THTR 2380	Costume Design
THTR 2385	Fashion Construction and Pattern Making
THTR 2400	Scenic Design
THTR 2500	Breaking the Glass Ceiling: Women in Theatre
THTR 2600	Voice and Speech Training
THTR 2983	Topics in Theatre History and Culture
THTR 2993	Topics in Dance
THTR 3100	Creative Storytelling for Social Engagement
THTR 3200	Queer Theatre and Performance
THTR 3400	Stage Combat
THTR 3550	Directing for the Stage
THTR 3650	Performing Theory
THTR 3670	Mixed-Media Performance Lab
THTR 3973	Topics in Performance Studies
THTR 4345	Advanced Acting for the Camera
THTR 5300	Devised Theatre Project
THTR 5450	Acting 3
THTR 5700	Design for Immersive Performance

Integrative Requirement Courses

Course List

Code	Title	Hours
Complete 8 semester hours from the following:
COMM 1511	Communication and Storytelling	4
or COMM 3450	Voice-Over Artist
INAM 2000	Ethics in Creativity	4

Capstone Experience Courses

Course List

Code	Title	Hours
Complete 4 semester hours from the following:
COMM 4530	Communication and Quality of Life	4
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

Supporting Courses

Course List

Code	Title	Hours
Introduction to College
COMM 1000	Communication Studies at Northeastern	1
or THTR 1000	Theatre at Northeastern
Experiential Learning
EEAM 2000	Professional Development for Co-op	1
Writing Requirements
First-Year Writing
ENGW 1111	First-Year Writing	4
or ENGW 1102	First-Year Writing for Multilingual Writers
or ENGW 1114	First-Year Writing with Service-Learning
Advanced Writing in the Disciplines
THTR 3325	Dramaturgical Inquiry (Fulfilled by THTR course requirements)	4

Communication Studies Major Grade Requirement

No more than two grades below a “C” in Communication Studies(COMM) courses may be used to satisfy degree requirements.

Theatre Grade Requirement

A minimum grade of C is required in all THTR & INAM courses.

Major Credit Requirement

82 semester hours required in the major

Program Requirement

128 total semester hours required

Sample Four Years, Two Co-ops in Spring/Summer

Year 1
Fall	Hours	Spring	Hours	Summer Session A	Hours	Summer Session B	Hours
COMM 1000 or THTR 1000	1	COMM 1112 or 2301	4	Intermediate Language	4	Elective	4
COMM 1101	4	THTR 1131	4	Elective	4	Elective	4
THTR 1100	1	ENGW 1111, 1102, or 1114	4
THTR 1101	4	Elementary Language 2	4
THTR 1120	4	EEAM 2000	1
Elementary Language 1	4
	18		17		8		8
Year 2
Fall	Hours	Spring	Hours	Summer Session A	Hours	Summer Session B	Hours
COMM Foundation Course	4	Co-op	0	Co-op	0	Elective	4
COMM Cluster Course	4					Elective	4
INAM 2000	4
THTR 2000	1
THTR 1270	4
	17		0		0		8
Year 3
Fall	Hours	Spring	Hours	Summer Session A	Hours	Summer Session B	Hours
COMM Writing Intensive 1	4	Co-op	0	Co-op	0	Elective	4
COMM Elective 1	4					Elective	4
THTR 3325	4
THTR Text, Community, & Social Context Course	4
	16		0		0		8
Year 4
Fall	Hours	Spring	Hours
COMM Writing Intensive 2	4	Capstone Experience Course	4
COMM Elective 2	4	COMM Elective 3	4
COMM 1511 or 3450	4	THTR Elective 2	4
THTR Elective 1	4	Elective	4
	16		16
Total Hours: 132