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Minor Theatre Arts

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Program snapshot

Admissions

No PrescreenNo AuditionNo InterviewUniversity App Required

Training

The 20-credit Theatre Arts minor develops skills in acting, directing, stagecraft, play analysis, and play production.

Faculty advising helps non-majors shape the approved coursework around their academic and artistic goals.

Performance & Productions

Students can participate in BSU Theatre mainstage, Black Box, and student-led productions.

Theatre production coursework provides practical performance and technical experience.

Facilities

The Fine and Performing Arts Center includes the 374-seat Dionne Warwick Theater, a reconfigurable Black Box Theatre, and a movement studio.

Location

Bowie State’s location near Washington, DC, and Baltimore provides access to regional theatre activity.

School Info

Snapshot

3.16

Avg GPA (W)

72%

Admit Rate

school-wide

38%

Grad Rate

Enrollment

$55K

Earnings

10yr after

Costs & Aid

In-State Tuition

$10,206

Before aid

Out-of-State Tuition

$21,414

Before aid

Average Net Price

$19,298

After aid

Tuition And Fees · bowiestate.edu College Scorecard

Program info updated Jul 25, 8:36 PM

Program Highlights

Training

The 20-credit Theatre Arts minor develops skills in acting, directing, stagecraft, play analysis, and play production.

Faculty advising helps non-majors shape the approved coursework around their academic and artistic goals.

Performance & Productions

Students can participate in BSU Theatre mainstage, Black Box, and student-led productions.

Theatre production coursework provides practical performance and technical experience.

Facilities

The Fine and Performing Arts Center includes the 374-seat Dionne Warwick Theater, a reconfigurable Black Box Theatre, and a movement studio.

Location

Bowie State’s location near Washington, DC, and Baltimore provides access to regional theatre activity.

Program Highlights

Training

The 20-credit Theatre Arts minor develops skills in acting, directing, stagecraft, play analysis, and play production.

Faculty advising helps non-majors shape the approved coursework around their academic and artistic goals.

Performance & Productions

Students can participate in BSU Theatre mainstage, Black Box, and student-led productions.

Theatre production coursework provides practical performance and technical experience.

Facilities

The Fine and Performing Arts Center includes the 374-seat Dionne Warwick Theater, a reconfigurable Black Box Theatre, and a movement studio.

Location

Bowie State’s location near Washington, DC, and Baltimore provides access to regional theatre activity.

Key Info

Enrollment Term

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Deadline

Fall 2027 international applicant outside the U.S.Jun 1, 2027

First-year applicants

Fall 2027 freshman early admission decisionDec 1, 2026

Fall 2027 freshman priority admissionFeb 15, 2027

Fall 2027 freshman regular admissionJun 1, 2027

Transfer applicants

Fall 2027 international transfer applicant in the U.S.Jul 1, 2027

Fall 2027 transfer priority admissionAug 1, 2027

Freshman Admissions · bowiestate.edu Transfer Admissions · bowiestate.edu International Admissions · bowiestate.edu

Submission Requirements

Transcript (Required)

Submit an official high school transcript through Parchment or have a counselor send it to Bowie State Admissions

Scores / GPA (Optional)

Standardized test scores are optional for general admission; Honors applicants must submit scores

Minors · bowiestate.edu

Verified for Fall 2027 entry

Good to Know

Application Logistics

Apply through Bowie State University’s undergraduate application portal.

No separate arts application, prescreen, interview, or admission audition is published for the minor.

Program Declaration

Meet with a faculty advisor to design a minor program based on individual goals and current requirements.

Complete 20 credits, including 2 credits of theatre production.

What's The Process

Admission Audition

Bowie State does not publish a separate theatre audition for admission to the Theatre Arts minor.

Department production auditions are participation opportunities after enrollment, not a minor admission gateway.

School Info

Snapshot

3.16

Avg GPA (W)

72%

Admit Rate

school-wide

38%

Grad Rate

Enrollment

$55K

Earnings

10yr after

Costs & Aid

In-State Tuition

$10,206

Before aid

Out-of-State Tuition

$21,414

Before aid

Average Net Price

$19,298

After aid

Tuition And Fees · bowiestate.edu College Scorecard

Training

The 20-credit Theatre Arts minor develops skills in acting, directing, stagecraft, play analysis, and play production.

Faculty advising helps non-majors shape the approved coursework around their academic and artistic goals.

Performance & Productions

Students can participate in BSU Theatre mainstage, Black Box, and student-led productions.

Theatre production coursework provides practical performance and technical experience.

Facilities

The Fine and Performing Arts Center includes the 374-seat Dionne Warwick Theater, a reconfigurable Black Box Theatre, and a movement studio.

Location

Bowie State’s location near Washington, DC, and Baltimore provides access to regional theatre activity.

Updated Jul 25, 8:36 PM