For more information, visit the Dallas College Drama webpage and your success coach at your campus.
The guided pathway in Drama is designed to meet the needs of students who plan to major in Drama (or Theater) and transfer to a four-year college/university for a major or minor in Technical Theater, Stage Management, or Design. This curriculum applies to the Bachelor of Arts degree or other baccalaureate-level Drama/Theater degree as deemed appropriate by the awarding institution.
This is an example course sequence for students interested in pursuing Drama. It does not represent a contract, nor does it guarantee course availability. Following this pathway will help you earn an Associate of Arts (A.A.) degree, which will increase your chances of transferring to a university to major in Drama (or Theater). Students must earn at least 25% of the credit hours (15 hours) required for graduation through instruction by Dallas College. See the catalog for official degree requirements.
Visit http://www.dallascollege.edu/transfer and select “Transfer from Dallas College," to view more information about transferring to that institution. Speak with your success coach to choose courses that will help you to transfer to a specific university.
Catalog Year 2024-2025 You may use this pathway if you entered Dallas College on or before this date.
Degree Type Associate of Arts
GPA Requirement Student must earn a GPA of 2.0 or higher
TSI Must be Complete
SEMESTER-BY-SEMESTER MAP FOR FULL-TIME STUDENTS
All plans can be modified to fit the needs of part-time students. This is not an official program of study. See the catalog for official degree requirements.
ASSOCIATE OF ARTS DEGREE MINIMUM: 60 SEMESTER CREDIT HOURS
SEMESTER 1
ENGL 1301 – Composition I This is a Core course. Must earn a grade of C or higher.
MATH 1314 – College Algebra* This is a Core course. Must earn a grade of C or higher.
HIST 1301 – United States History I This is a Core course.
DRAM 1330 – Stagecraft I
DRAM 1120 – Theater Practicum I**
CHOOSE ONE:
- SPCH 1311 – Introduction to Speech Communication* This is a Core course.
- SPCH 1321 – Business and Professional Communication* This is a Core course. OR
- SPCH 1315 – Public Speaking* This is a Core course.
* There are several options to fulfill this requirement. See your success coach for a specific list.
** A total of four semester credit hours are needed. Additional options are DRAM 1289 and DRAM 2289.
SEMESTER 1 ACTION ITEMS
- Meet with your success coach to confirm your academic and career goals.
- Meet with your success coach to research career options with a Drama degree.
At the end of the semester, begin researching colleges and universities where you would want to transfer and major in Drama.
Total Hours: 16
SEMESTER 2
ENGL 1302 – Composition II This is a Core course.
DRAM 2355 – Script Analysis
DRAM 1351 – Acting I
DRAM 1121 – Theater Practicum II**
CHOOSE ONE:
- HIST 1302 – United States History II* This is a Core course. OR
- HIST 2301 – Texas History* This is a Core course.
CHOOSE ONE: - ANTH 2351 – Cultural Anthropology* This is a Core course.
- ECON 2301 – Principles of Macroeconomics* This is a Core course.
- PSYC 2301 – General Psychology* This is a Core course. OR
- SOCI 1301 – Introduction to Sociology* This is a Core course.
* There are several options to fulfill this requirement. See your academic advisor for a specific list.
** A total of four semester credit hours are needed. Additional options are DRAM 1289 and DRAM 2289.
SEMESTER 2 ACTION ITEMS
- Meet with your success coach to request an official program of study audit, confirm or update your academic/career pathway and program of study.
Ask your success coach about your transferring to a university to pursue a bachelor's degree.
Total Hours: 15
SEMESTER 3
GOVT 2305 – Federal Government This is a Core course.
LIFE AND PHYSICAL SCIENCE ELECTIVE* This is a Core course.
DRAM 2120 – Theater Practicum III**
CHOOSE ONE:
CHOOSE ONE: - ARTS 1301 – Art Appreciation* This is a Core course.
- ARTS 1303 – Art History I* This is a Core course.
- ARTS 1304 – Art History II* This is a Core course.
- DRAM 1310 – Theater Appreciation* This is a Core course. OR
- MUSI 1306 – Music Appreciation* This is a Core course.
* There are several options to fulfill this requirement. See your success coach for a specific list.
** A total of four semester credit hours are needed. Additional options are DRAM 1289 and DRAM 2289.
SEMESTER 3 ACTION ITEMS
- Begin applying to your top choice universities.
- Begin applying for Financial Aid and Scholarships. Check with Financial Aid at Dallas College and your transfer university for application dates and priority deadlines.
For students transferring to a university, consider taking an additional Drama Elective before transfer.
Total Hours: 14
SEMESTER 4
GOVT 2306 – Texas Government This is a Core course.
LIFE AND PHYSICAL SCIENCE ELECTIVE* This is a Core course.
PHED 1164 – Introduction to Physical Fitness and Wellness* This is a Core course.
DRAM 2121 – Theater Practicum IV**
CHOOSE ONE:
CHOOSE ONE:- ENGL 2326 – American Literature* This is a Core course.
- ENGL 2331 – World Literature* This is a Core course. OR
- PHIL 1301 – Introduction to Philosophy* This is a Core course.
* There are several options to fulfill this requirement. Speak with your success coach for a specific list.
** A total of four semester credit hours are needed. Additional options are DRAM 1289 and DRAM 2289.
SEMESTER 4 ACTION ITEMS
- After reviewing your degree plan and program of study, meet with your success coach to apply for the Associate of Arts degree.
- Sign up for commencement.
- Request final transcripts to be sent to the college or university to where you will transfer.
- Join the Alumni Network!
Total Hours: 15
DALLAS COLLEGE PATHWAY TOTAL: 61 SEMESTER CREDIT HOURS