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Performance Studies

Introductory Courses (1000 level)

Area Coordinator:
Dr. Heidi Rose

Associated Full-Time Faculty:
Dr. Eileen Berens
Dr. Teresa Nance

Students must complete the 3 required introductory courses:

Theory Courses (2000 level)

The following theory course is required for this specialization:

  • COM 2240 - Theories of Perform Studies

Students must choose one (1) additional theory class from the following:

Advanced Topics Courses (3000 level)

Students must choose three (3) Performance classes from the following:

Students must choose one (1) class each from of two (2) other areas in the major:

Rhetoric: COM 3201 - Rhetoric & Social Justice ; COM 3202 - Rhetoric, Identity & Conflict ; COM 3205 - Adv Speaking & Speechwriting ; COM 3207 - African American Rhetoric
Media Production: COM 3301 - Intro to Film & Video Prod ; COM 3303 - Screenwriting
Interpersonal Communication: COM 3403 - Intercultural Communication ; COM 3407 - Nonverbal Communication
Organizational Communication: COM 3443 - Training & Development ; COM 3444 - Interviewing ; COM 3445 - COM Consulting in Organization

Advanced Research Course (4000 level)

Students must take:

  • COM 4001 - Qualitative Research in COM

Capstone Course (5000 level)

Students must complete the Capstone Course: