This program is designed to meet the needs of individuals seeking to further develop skills in acting, directing, arts management, technical theatre, and theatre scholarship. It extends theatre opportunities outside of the classroom and into community, educational, and professional theatres.
Below is a table that shows the courses needed to satisfy this program. Please speak with an advisor to ensure you meet your program requirements.
| One Year | Credits | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st Semester | |||
| Choose One | |||
| CST | 110 | Introduction to Human Communication | 3 |
| CST | 100 | Principles of Public Speaking | 3 |
| Choose One | |||
| CST | 130 | Introduction to the Theatre | 3 |
| CST | 141 | Theatre Appreciation I | 3 |
| CST | 131 | Acting I | 3 |
| Total | 9 | ||
| 2nd Semester | |||
| CST | 136 | Theatre Workshop | 3 |
| 1CST | Elective | 3 | |
| 1CST | Elective | 3 | |
| Total | 9 | ||
| Total credits for the Career Studies Certificate = 18 | |||
| One Year | Credits |
|---|---|
| 1st Semester | |
| Choose One | |
|
Introduction to Human Communication
CST
110
|
3 |
|
CST
100
|
3 |
| Choose One | |
|
CST
130
|
3 |
|
CST
141
|
3 |
|
CST
131
|
3 |
| Total | 9 |
| 2nd Semester | |
|
CST
136
|
3 |
|
Elective
1CST
|
3 |
|
Elective
1CST
|
3 |
| Total | 9 |
| Total credits for the Career Studies Certificate = 18 | |
All first-time students must take a one-credit Student Development (SDV) course prior to enrolling in their 16th credit at NOVA. First-time-to-college students ages 17-24 must complete an SDV course within their first year at NOVA.
1 Choose from the following: CST 111, CST 132, CST 195 Topics in: Playwriting/Screenwriting, CST 195 Topics in: Technical Theatre, CST 241, CST 251, CST 299.
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