The Department of Theater and Dance offers rigorous, collaborative degree programs that prepare students to become artists, scholars, educators, and creative leaders. Whether your passion is performance, design, choreography, research, or community engagement, our programs combine intensive training with the resources of a leading research university.
Explore by clicking on our undergraduate and graduate degree options below to discover the program that best aligns with your artistic and academic goals.
The Bachelor of Arts in Theater provides a broad foundation in performance, production, history, and theory while allowing students to tailor their studies through one of five concentrations: Design, Directing, Playwriting, Theater & Community, or Theater & Performance Studies. The B.A. is ideal for students seeking a flexible liberal arts education grounded in theatrical practice.
Ideal for: Students interested in combining theater with interdisciplinary study or pursuing a specialized concentration.
The Design Emphasis offers focused study in scenic, costume, lighting, projection, or sound design within the flexibility of the B.A. curriculum. Students gain hands-on production experience while developing the artistic and technical skills needed for careers in entertainment, live performance, and related creative industries.
Ideal for: Students pursuing theatrical design while maintaining the breadth of a liberal arts degree.
Our conservatory-style B.F.A. in Acting offers intensive professional actor training through immersive coursework in acting, voice, movement, text analysis, and performance. Students work closely with faculty and guest artists while performing in a wide range of productions throughout their four years.
Ideal for: Students seeking comprehensive professional training as stage and screen actors.
The Bachelor of Arts in Dance combines technical training, creative exploration, scholarship, and interdisciplinary study. Students develop as performers, choreographers, and critical thinkers while enjoying the flexibility to pursue additional academic interests across the university.
Ideal for: Students looking for a well-rounded dance education with opportunities for interdisciplinary study.
The Bachelor of Fine Arts in Dance provides intensive pre-professional training for students committed to careers in dance performance, choreography, or related creative fields. Through rigorous studio practice, performance opportunities, and collaborative projects, students refine their artistic voice while preparing for professional careers.
Ideal for: Students seeking immersive conservatory-level dance training.
Our graduate program prepares scholars for advanced research, teaching, and leadership in theater, dance, and performance studies. Students engage in interdisciplinary inquiry, original scholarship, and close collaboration with distinguished faculty while contributing to the evolving field of performance studies.
Ideal for: Students pursuing advanced academic research and university teaching careers in theater, dance, and performance studies.