Department of Theatre Arts
The study of theatre is vital to the liberal arts component of a university education. The study of theatre enhances communications skills, creative and critical thinking, cultural awareness, and broadens a student's knowledge of literature and history. Theatre Arts offers two degrees: the Bachelor of Arts in Theatre Arts and the Bachelor of Fine Arts in Theatre Arts with concentrations in acting and technical theatre.
Degrees Offered
- The Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree is a four-year comprehensive program designed to prepare students majoring in Theatre Arts for advanced studies in theatre or related fields. An audition or portfolio review is strongly recommended but not necessary for entry into the BA program.
- The Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) degree is a four-year comprehensive program designed to prepare students majoring in Theatre Arts for advanced studies in theatre or professional work in theatre. The BFA degree is pre-professional degree allowing students to concentrate in acting, technical theatre, or to incorporate both areas to best meet each student’s individual needs. Entrance into the BFA program requires an audition, portfolio review or letters of recommendations from peers.
Minor Offered
Theatre Auditions, Placement And Scholarships
Prospective theatre students are required to audition or have a portfolio review for acceptance as a BA or BFA in Theatre Arts major. Any consideration for eligibility and scholarship recommendation is based upon the audition process. Those who cannot appear in person must submit a video recorded version of the required monologues. Students transferring into the program must audition or have a portfolio review prior to advising to determine placement and advising. Audition appointments may be arranged with the Office of Admissions.