University General Education Program (41 hours)
See Graduation from the University for the University General Education Program requirements. Note that DANC 1151 or THEA 1030 and THEA 4548 or THEA 4549 will satisfy the General Education Humanities requirement. However, a minimum grade of “C-†is required in all departmental courses applicable to the major. Dance majors are required to take MUS 1030 as a second Humanities/Fine Arts requirement.
The Major (79 hours)
Major Core (12 hours)
Choose two (2) Design/Tech courses from the following:
THEA 2511 - Intro Theatre Production Credit Hours: (3)
THEA 3511 - Stagecraft Credit Hours: (3)
THEA 3515 - Costume Construction Credit Hours: (3)
THEA 3561 - Principles Scene Design Credit Hours: (3)
THEA 3562 - Principles Costume Dsgn Credit Hours: (3)
THEA 3563 - Principles of Light & Sound Design Credit Hours: (3)
THEA 3620 - Stage Management Skills Credit Hours: (3)
6 semester hours required from:
THEA 3412 - Directing Experiments Credit Hours: (3)
THEA 4541 - Internship Credit Hours: (1-3) or ESMS 4605 - Internship
Note:
While not listed within the previous course numbers, please note that DANC 1151, THEA 1030, THEA 4548 and THEA 4549 are courses that are used to satisfy a Humanities/Fine Arts General Education requirement. Transfer students who have completed the Humanities/Fine Arts requirements and have not taken any of these in
Concentration (67 hours)
Dance Science (36 hours)
DANC 1000 - Introduction to Dance Science Credit Hours: (3)
Ballet (9 hours)
DANC 1825 - Beginning Ballet Credit Hours: (2)
or DANC 2825 - Intermediate Ballet
or DANC 3825 - Advanced Ballet
Contemporary Dance (9 hours)
DANC 1821 - Beginning Contemporary Dance Credit Hours: (2)
or DANC 2821 - Intermediate Contemporary Dance
or DANC 3829 - Advanced Contemporary Dance
DANC 3201 - Dance Movement Analysis Credit Hours: (3)
ESMS 2015 - Resistance/Aerobic Training Applications Credit Hours: (3)
ESMS 3020 - Exercise and Sport Mechanics Credit Hours: (3)
ESMS 3050 - Emergency Medical Response Credit Hours: (3)
ESMS 3405 - Introduction to Structural and Functional Kinesiology Credit Hours: (3)
Dance (12 Upper Division hours)
DANC 3101 - History of Dance I Credit Hours: (3)
DANC 4202 - Dance Composition ll Credit Hours: (3)
DANC 4402 - Dance Ed/Diverse Settng Credit Hours: (3)
DANC 4404 - Dance Teaching Methods Credit Hours: (3)
Exercise Movement (9 Upper Division hours)
ESMS 3700 - Exercise Physiology Introduction Credit Hours: (3)
ESMS 3853 - Motor Behavior Credit Hours: (3)
ESMS 4000 - Exercise Testing Interpretation Lab Credit Hours: (3)
Remaining Courses (10 hours)
The remaining courses can be non-departmental courses as well as Theatre and Dance courses. Courses should be approved by the student’s advisor.
*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please
September 2025
College of Communication and Fine Arts
MEMPHIS,
Tennessee,
38152, United States
All students, both freshmen and transfer, must apply online for admission as an undergraduate student.
Applicants should upload a copy of their unofficial international transcript or marks sheet (high school/secondary or college/university) using our secure document upload system.
All international transfer applicants must have their international documents evaluated by a US credentialing agency that holds membership with the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES).
English proficiency may be satisfied two ways:
A minimum score or greater on any of the following English language tests:
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.
A degree from the University of Memphis is much more than a qualification. It is a community and an experience which prepares students for success.