This information is part of the Colgate University catalog, 2026-27.
Minor Requirements
The minimum of five courses must include the following:
Acting
Theater History and Dramatic Literature
Courses fulfilling this requirement have an attribute of THHD in the course offerings.
One course from the following:
Stagecraft or Design
Courses fulfilling this requirement have an attribute of THSD in the course offerings.
One course from the following:
Electives
Courses fulfilling this requirement have an attribute of THEL in the course offerings.
One additional full-credit course (or the equivalent of one full credit) from a list of approved electives:
- THEA 252 - Scenic Design
- THEA 253 - Costume Design
- THEA 257 - Theater for Young Audiences Workshop
- THEA 259 - Performance I: Performance Workshop
- THEA 270 - Introduction to Dance Studies
- THEA 271 - Introduction to Contemporary Dance
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- THEA 276 - Playwriting I
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- THEA 350 - Theater Practicum
- THEA 353 - Theater, Play, and Improvisation
- THEA 355 - Acting II
- THEA 358 - Narrative Screenwriting
- THEA 359 - Performance II: Performance for the Stage
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- THEA 371 - Studio Dance Concert
Senior Seminar
Backstage or Technical Work
A total of 20 hours of backstage or technical work beyond what is required in any theater courses. The first 10 hours must be completed by the end of junior year.
GPA Requirement
A minimum GPA of 2.0 is required in all courses counted toward the theater minor.
Theater Department
For more information about the department, including Faculty, transfer credit, awards, etc., please visit the catalog page.