Academic Program Proposal

Date
Proposal
Activated
Institution
and
Proposal
Degree
Awarded
Academic
Program
Name
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Received
Objection
Deadline
MHEC Final
Action
Final
Decision
Date
College of Southern Maryland
Proposal
Associate of Arts (A.A.)Theater8/6/2025
Theater Program Description
Upon completion of this program a student will be able to: <br> <br>• Identify, understand, evaluate, and analyze works in the theater arts using the appropriate vocabulary of historical, literary, and practical knowledge of drama and /or dance <br> <br>• Demonstrate mastery of advanced written, oral, verbal and non-verbal communication skills required for immediate employment in the theatre and/or dance community or <br>audition entry into a baccalaureate level program of study <br> <br>• Develop and present a portfolio for transfer to a baccalaureate level program or professional working environment <br> <br>• Demonstrate awareness and sensitivity to diversity in the cultures, races, religions, politics, and socio-economic environments of the world we live in by contextualizing the <br>human experience through the lens of theatre