The Theatre department features courses that flexibly serve the need for both general and in-depth study, allowing students to pursue specialization in one area or gain a broad, general background. The curriculum covers knowledge in all aspects of theatre: performance, directing, design, stage management, technical skills, history, playwriting, and literature. Theatre students also study in a minor field such as art, music, literature, psychology, creative writing, film studies or other disciplines. The theatre student is expected to participate fully in the production aspects of the theatre program as the essential laboratory in which course work is integrated with practice. The student may specialize in performance, design/technical or playwriting or choose to pursue a general theatre degree. Non-majors are also encouraged to participate in theatre productions and to take theatre courses.