Minor in Theatrical Communication

Create. Connect. Inspire.

Concordia University Ann Arbor's Theatre department strives to develop the next generation of professional theatre artists by nurturing students' individual creativity to form stories into lasting performances that inspire and positively connect with the community.

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Program Overview

A Theatre Studies Minor is designed to be an overview of theatrical arts for students who wish to enhance their skills in performance, creativity, critical thinking, and interpersonal communication.

Through a variety of academic courses and participation in performances, our university mission is supported by examining philosophical questions about humanity, nature, and the world around us.

Our theatre department is uncommon because we strive to create a community that supports and respects individual God-given gifts and perspectives. This in hand prepares you for a life centered around service to others and the world around you.

Graduates with a theatre minor can expect to stand out as exceptional candidates for future employment opportunities in not only theatre but virtually any vocation. Our students have entered the fields of teaching, ministry, education, business, and even the medical sciences. Alumni found the skills developed in theatre were invaluable to their professional and personal goals.

What to Expect

Courses are designed to combine theory, history, and real-life practice to provide you with a fuller understanding of the processes involved in producing quality Theatre. Not only will you perform but you will design, create, produce, and manage.

You will be nurtured by our dedicated faculty and staff while having the opportunity for a range of theatrical experiences including; productions in the Black Box Theatre, attendance at professional performances, workshops from local and international artists, opportunities for student directing, producing, stage management, playwriting, marketing, technical design, and much more

Be sure to check out our available Theatre scholarships, Department of Theatre, and upcoming Theatre productions

Locations

Ann Arbor

How to Apply

Undergraduate Application Steps

It’s time to help you become a Cardinal! Just follow these simple steps to complete your application.

For first-time freshman:

Submit your online application
Have your school send your official high school transcripts. Transcripts may be mailed or sent via a transcript processing service to:
Concordia University Ann Arbor
Admissions Office
4090 Geddes Rd
Ann Arbor, MI 48104
Send your official ACT or SAT scores.

Scores on your high school transcript will be considered official. If your school does not put scores on transcripts, please contact ACT or College Board.

For transfer students:

Submit your online application
Submit official transcripts from all colleges/universities attended

*Transfer students with less than 60 college credits completed will also submit official high school transcripts. Students who have less than 30 college credits also need to submit official ACT or SAT scores. Scores on your high school transcript will be considered official.

Minimum Requirements

A minimum GPA of a 2.5/4.0 (C average) or higher
ACT composite of 18 or above
SAT equivalent of 940 or higher for combined math and evidence-based reading and writing (for tests taken after March 2016).

*If your GPA or ACT score falls below the minimum for acceptance, your admissions counselor may ask you to retake the test or supply additional documents, such as an essay or letters of recommendation, to complete the application.

Required Academic Coursework in High School

A minimum of 16 units of high school (secondary school) work is required, of which at least 11 should be in basic liberal arts areas. Units should be distributed as follows:

English: At least three units, but four are strongly recommended.
Mathematics: Two units of college-prep math, preferably one each in Algebra and Geometry.
Natural Science: Two units, preferably one each in Biology, Physics or Chemistry.
Social Studies: Two units, preferably one each in world history and American history.
Liberal Arts: Two units of the same foreign language or additional units in one or more of the other listed subjects or in fine arts.
Other Electives: Five units from any area of academic study, but ideally from the areas listed above.
German or Latin is recommended for pre-seminary students.