The following pre-major is recommended for students who consider completing a Bachelor’s degree in Theater after transferring to a four-year institution. Students will experience different learning pedagogies within a common theme as they complete their general education requirements and prepare for transfer with a solid knowledge base and concentrated portfolio in the performing arts. The curriculum includes a core of fundamental courses in Acting and Stagecraft, along with multiple options for
courses in Speech, Humanities, and Literature, many of which have IAI transfer codes.
The pre-major is designed for students who have not decided upon a specific four-year college or university. Once a transfer school is selected, students are strongly encouraged to consult the Office of Advising, Transitions, and Student Success and the transfer institution’s catalog to select courses that will meet both Oakton and transfer institution requirements.
While completing the pre-major, students can also complete the requirements for Theater Concentration. Students meeting the Concentration requirements will have a notation added to their transcript. Any course designated for Theater Concentration on Oakton class schedule, will help students complete the requirements for both concentration and pre-major.
For more information on course selection or program-specific advising, contact the department chairperson. Part time students should also consult the Office of Advising, Transitions, and Student Success for part-time pre-major recommendations. General Education courses should be selected from the list of IAI General Education Courses.
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Semester One | Hours | |
| EGL 101 | Composition I | 3 |
| HUM 131 | Introduction to Theater (see Note 1) | 3 |
| THE 103 | Fundamentals of Acting (see Note 1) | 3 |
| MAT 125 or MAT 131 | General Education Mathematics or Elementary Statistics | 4 |
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Introduction to Drama (see Note 2) | ||
| Introduction to Global Literature 1 | ||
| Introduction to Shakespeare (see Note 2) | ||
| Western Culture and the Arts: Renaissance through the 20th Century | ||
| Introduction to Philosophy | ||
| Hours | 16 | |
| Semester Two | ||
| EGL 102 | Composition II | 3 |
| SPE 103 | Effective Speech | 3 |
| THE 202 | Intermediate Acting (see Note 1) | 3 |
| Select one Physical Science course: | 3-4 | |
| Note: At least one science course with lab is required for degree completion | ||
| Descriptive Astronomy | ||
| Introductory Chemistry (lab) | ||
| Introduction to Earth Science (lab) | ||
| Physical Geology (lab) | ||
| Introduction to Weather and Climate | ||
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Introduction to Social and Cultural Anthropology 1 | ||
| Cultural Geography 1 | ||
| Introduction to Psychology | ||
| Introduction to Sociology 2 | ||
| Introduction to Ethnic Studies 2 | ||
| Introduction to Global Studies 1 | ||
or other Social and Behavioral Science course | ||
| Hours | 15-16 | |
| Second Year | ||
| Semester One | ||
| THE 135 | Stagecraft I (see Note 1) | 3 |
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Oral Interpretation (see Note 2) | ||
| Training of the Speaking Voice (see Note 2) | ||
| Competitive Speaking | ||
| Stage Movement (see Note 2) | ||
| Acting for the Camera (see Note 2) | ||
| Select one of the following: | 3-4 | |
| Introduction to Fiction | ||
| Introduction to Literature | ||
| Introduction to Shakespeare (see Note 2) | ||
| Western Culture and the Arts: Beginnings through the Middle Ages | ||
| Introduction to Art | ||
| Introduction to Film | ||
| Music Literature and History | ||
Modern Language Course (2021 or higher) 3 | ||
| Select one Life Science Course | 3-4 | |
| Note: At least one science course with lab is required for degree completion | ||
| Introduction to Life Science (lab) | ||
| Human Genetics | ||
| Introduction to Environmental Science (lab) 1 | ||
| Plants and Society 1 | ||
| General College Biology I (lab) | ||
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| United States History to 1877 | ||
| Western Civilization to 1650 | ||
| Introduction to Political Science | ||
| Human Development | ||
| Social Psychology 2 | ||
| Social Problems 4 | ||
or other Social and Behavioral Science course | ||
| Hours | 15-17 | |
| Semester Two | ||
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Professional Presentations | ||
| Persuasive Speaking | ||
| Debate | ||
| Directing (see Note 2) | ||
| Stagecraft II (see Note 2) | ||
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Global Cinema 1 | ||
| Introduction to World Music 1 | ||
| World Mythologies 1 | ||
| World Religions 1 | ||
| International Relations 1 | ||
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Multicultural Literature in the U.S. 2 | ||
| Women and Literature 2 | ||
| Introduction to LGBTQ Studies 2 | ||
| Human Sexuality 2 | ||
| Sociology of Marriage and Family 2 | ||
| Sociology of Race and Ethnicity 2 | ||
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| United States History from 1877 | ||
| Western Civilization since 1650 | ||
| Adult Psychology | ||
| Sociology of Sex and Gender 2 | ||
| The Individual in Modern Society | ||
or other Social and Behavioral Science course | ||
| Select one Humanities or Fine Arts course not taken previously | 3 | |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Total Hours | 61-64 | |
- 1
Course fulfills the Global Studies requirement. At least one Global Studies course is required for degree completion.
- 2
Course fulfills the U.S. Diversity Studies requirement. At least one U.S. Diversity Studies course is required for degree completion.
- 3
Transfer institutions may have a language requirement. Any Modern Language Intermediate II course can meet the Humanities and Global Studies requirements.
- 4
Course fulfills both the Global Studies and U.S. Diversity Studies requirements.
Note 1: Theater Concentration requirement
Note 2: Theater Concentration elective
Note 3: Pre-major is a recommended sequence and selection of courses. See Associate in Arts (A.A.) page for degree requirements.