2025-2026 Catalog and Student Handbook
Theatre, AA
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CODE: THTRE-AA | TOTAL CREDITS: 60 | FINANCIAL AID ELIGIBILITY: Eligible
This degree is intended for transfer to UNLV and UNR. Students should meet with their assigned CSN advising unit first and then contact the transfer program advising unit for the university you plan to attend.
ACADEMIC MAPS: Academic Maps: AA Theatre
SCHOOL: School of Arts and Letters
DESCRIPTION
The Associate of Arts in Theatre offers generalized study in all aspects of theatre for students who wish to pursue a career in theatre or transfer to a four-year degree program in theatre. Courses of study include play structure and analysis, acting, voice and movement, directing, stage combat, technical production, design, stagecraft, lighting, and costume technology.
NEED HELP WITH THIS DEGREE OR SELECTING A COURSE?
- For advising assistance, log into MyCSN and access your advising unit’s information from the advising notice in the communication center.
- If you are on academic warning, probation or suspension, or financial aid warning or suspension, please see an Academic Counselor by visiting Counseling and Retention Services.
Once you have met with your CSN advising unit you should meet with the Transfer Program for the university you wish to transfer to:
- UNLV/CSN Transfer Program - Prepares students to transfer to UNLV including transfer credit review, referrals to student services, and assistance with transition steps from CSN to UNLV. Schedule an appointment by visiting https://booknow.appointment-plus.com/4ye2pqh0/10.
- UNR/CSN Transfer Program - Students should schedule appointments at the beginning of their third semester. Schedule an appointment by visiting tinyurl.com/NVatCSNAdvisors, click Select Staff, the advisor’s name, a date, an appointment time, and then click “Book.”
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Student Learning Outcomes
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Analyze plays and performance through script analysis, collaborative discussion, and practical application. -
Assess the impact of acting, directing, scenery, lighting, and costumes on a theatrical production. -
Model roles and responsibilities of the production process in the areas of acting, scenery, costumes, lighting, design, and production. -
Identify theatre vocabulary through reading, research, and practical application. -
Prepare for transfer into a four-year degree program in performance and design/technology. General Education Requirements
TOTAL GENERAL EDUCATION CREDITS: 32
300-level and above courses cannot be used to satisfy GE requirements.
Courses with a B suffix (i.e. 100B) cannot be used to satisfy general education or degree requirements for Associate of Arts, Associate of Business, and Associate of Science degrees. B suffix courses may not be transferable within NSHE. Mathematics (3 Credits)
NOTE: Your first college-level MATH course MUST be completed before reaching 30 total college-level credits English Composition (6-8 Credits)
NOTE: Your first college-level ENG course MUST be completed before reaching 30 total college-level credits Natural Science (7 Credits)
Seven credits of coursework to include at least one laboratory experience. Social Science (3 Credits)
U.S. and Nevada Constitutions (4-6 Credits)
Values and Diversity
All students MUST fulfill this requirement. Course chosen may also be used to fulfill the corresponding general education or special program requirements. Major Requirements
TOTAL MAJOR REQUIREMENTS CREDITS: 28
Core Requirements (12 Credits)
Theatre Electives (9 Credits)
Practicum Electives (3 Credits)
Elective Requirement (4 Credits)
- any ANTH prefix course (except ANTH 102 or ANTH 110L)
- or any ART prefix course
- or CRJ 104 - Introduction to Administration of Justice
- or any ECON prefix course
- or any PSY prefix course
- or any THTR prefix course (not used to fulfill another area of the degree)
- or any SOC prefix course
- or WMST 113 - Gender, Race, and Class
- or World Languages 111 or above (this includes the following course prefixes: ARA, ARM, CHI, FIL, FREN, GER, GRE, ITAL, JPN, KOR, LAT, PORT, RUS, SPAN, and THAI).
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