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2025-2026 Western Washington University Catalog 
    
2025-2026 Western Washington University Catalog

Theatre Minor


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Why Consider a Theatre Minor?

The Theatre minor is designed for flexibility and well-roundedness within the curriculum to help students achieve a specifically catered collection of courses to suit their interests. With options that are available for designers, actors, directors, playwrights, and more, it is a wonderful option for those who are planning to pursue other degrees but still want to further their theatrical knowledge and ability.

Student Resources

Department website: Theatre and Dance

Contact information: Kevin Harris, Program Coordinator, Performing Arts 395, 360-650-3876, harri218@wwu.edu

Department advising: Visit the Prospective Theatre Students webpage for more information.

Degree Works: Current students should also log on to Degree Works to check student-specific program progress.

Career Services Center: Connect major to a career

Sample Careers: Actor/Actress, Graphic Designer, House Management, Master Electrician, Costume Designer, Advertising/Marketing Manager, Talent Scout, Lighting Designer, Stage Manager, Events Coordinator, Props Designer, Technical Director, Set Designer, Booking Agent, Marketing Communications Specialist

How to Declare (Admission and Declaration Process):

Contact the Theatre and Dance Program Coordinator to declare the minor or visit the Theatre and Dance Office (PA 395) to ask questions. At the time of your declaration you will be assigned a staff advisor who will help you navigate through the Theatre minor.

Grade Requirements

A grade of C- or better is required for a student’s major or minor courses, and supporting courses for majors and minors. Courses required for a state teaching endorsement must be completed with a grade of C (2.0) or better.

Requirements (30 credits)


Requirements Courses (6 credits)


Theatre History (4 credits)


Electives (20 credits)


❑ Complete at least 20 additional credits of any Theatre course; a minimum of 8 credits must be upper division.

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