Theater Arts Minor

Students earn a minor in theater arts by completing eight courses (seven 5-credit courses and one 2-credit course) comprising a background in the theory and practice of the theater arts as well as a focus on drama, theater design/technology, or dance. The course requirements are listed below. There is no comprehensive requirement for the minor.

Declaration of the minor

There are no course requirements for declaring the minor, though individual courses may have enrollment prerequisites, and a major must be officially declared before a minor may be declared. 

To declare the minor, first have an Academic Planning Form and Petition for Minor Declaration form completed and signed by your major department advisor. While that plan is current, make an appointment to meet with the Theater Arts advisor to create a plan for and declare the minor—please use Navigate Slug Success to make an appointment. You may also contact the program advisor by emailing theater-ugradadv@ucsc.edu. 

Students are strongly encouraged to consult early with the department advisor to create an academic plan for a minor in theater arts. This may be done prior to declaration. 

Transfer students may petition to have equivalent lower-division courses taken at other schools count toward lower-division minor requirements and should consult with the Theater Arts Department academic advisor as early as possible regarding this possibility.