• BFA degree in Music Theatre*
• BFA degree in Theatre Arts with an Acting emphasis*
• BA in Theatre Arts with an emphasis in Theatrical Design and Production*
• BA in Theatre Studies
• BFA in Dance*
• Minor in theatre arts
• Minor in dance

*Admission to these programs requires an audition or interview.


The BFA in music theatre is a degree geared toward the student who wishes to pursue a career in performance or graduate studies following graduation.

Download the Music Theatre Fact Sheet in PDF format.

Coursework within this major is designed to train students in the three essential skill areas for music theatre: music, acting and dance. Students take studio dance classes in ballet, jazz, modern and tap; studio voice lessons; music theory; and a minimum of four semesters of acting. Further study includes the literature and history of music theatre.

Practical applications of all aspects of study are expected through participation in department stage productions, concerts and recitals. Outreach to the professional world occurs throughout the course of study through participation in vocal, dance and theatre festivals; conventions; auditions; and competitions. The final result is an artist prepared for entry to the world of professional performance.


The BFA degree in Acting is for students who plan to pursue a professional theatre career or graduate training. The A.B. in Theatrical Design and Production prepares students for careers in those areas or graduate training through a unique combination of courses and hands-on experience. The A.B. in Theatre Studies is a traditional liberal arts degree, intended for students who have a love of the art form but desire to double-major in another discipline. This open-enrollment program helps students learn to think creatively, work collaboratively and prepare public presentations.

Download the Theatre Studies Fact Sheet in PDF format.

Download the Acting BFA Fact Sheet in PDF format.

Download the Theatrical Design and Production Fact Sheet in PDF format.


The Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Dance Performance and Choreography gives students a 21st century dance education with a focus on technical training, creative exploration, compositional skills, somatic knowledge, collaborative dance-making and multi-disciplinary performance. The Dance program recognizes the importance of an individual's interaction with the world as a whole person, not just as an artist. Dance artists and theorists are members of the global community, and as such, students are encouraged to explore wide-ranging interests and to find innovative ways to combine their in-depth dance studies with their experience as global citizens to further the field of contemporary dance. Students in the BFA program are encouraged to study and intern abroad. An audition is required for the BFA but not the minor.

The BFA is a 68 semester hour degree that requires intensive study in technique, composition and theory. It is intended for the student who wishes to pursue graduate studies, professional performance or creative careers in dance.

Download the Dance BFA Fact Sheet in PDF format.