Program Characteristics
No Prescreen
No Audition
No Interview
University App Required
Study Abroad
Program Highlights
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
•Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree designed to prepare creative teachers for elementary and secondary school theatre
•Limited enrollment program — acceptance by application only
•Graduates prepared for K-12 theatre teaching licensure in Utah and nationwide
CURRICULUM & TRAINING
•Develops skills in social and interpersonal communication, storytelling methods, acting, directing, writing, historical and analytical techniques, and design/production
•Study abroad opportunities available through BYU programs
•Access to the Theatre Education Database (TEDb), a BYU-hosted resource helping public educators develop stronger theatre curriculum
NOTABLE ALUMNI
•Jerry H. Elison (BA '52) — shaped Utah Valley community theatre for six decades as a director and educator
Key Info
University AppApplication
Apply atSchool Website
Deadlines
PriorityNov 3, 2025
Regular DecisionDec 15, 2025
Fee
$35Waiver
Submission Requirements
PREREQUISITES
•Complete TMA 115, TMA 160, TMA 276 with C+ or better
•Minimum overall GPA of 3.0
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
•Background check and fingerprinting through McKay School of Education
•Pass reading, math, and writing portions of the ACT
Good to Know
ELIGIBILITY
•Must be accepted by BYU as a continuing day student prior to applying to major
•Limited enrollment program — acceptance by application only
Scholarship Info
TMA STUDENT SCHOLARSHIPS
•TMA Student Scholarships — annual deadline September 30, apply at form.jotform.com/byutma
•TMA Last Chance Scholarship — deadline March 31
•TMA Student Grants — available Fall, Winter, Spring/Summer for research, internships, conferences, auditions, grad school fees
•TMA Emergency Scholarships — continuous application available
ELIGIBILITY
•All TMA majors/minors eligible (including pre-majors)
•Awards applied directly to student financial account
Program info updated Mar 27, 1:26 PM
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
•Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree designed to prepare creative teachers for elementary and secondary school theatre
•Limited enrollment program — acceptance by application only
•Graduates prepared for K-12 theatre teaching licensure in Utah and nationwide
CURRICULUM & TRAINING
•Develops skills in social and interpersonal communication, storytelling methods, acting, directing, writing, historical and analytical techniques, and design/production
•Study abroad opportunities available through BYU programs
•Access to the Theatre Education Database (TEDb), a BYU-hosted resource helping public educators develop stronger theatre curriculum
NOTABLE ALUMNI
•Jerry H. Elison (BA '52) — shaped Utah Valley community theatre for six decades as a director and educator
Updated Mar 27, 1:26 PM
Academic School Information
3.90
Avg GPA (W)
68%
Admit Rate
82%
Grad Rate
32,952
Enrollment
$75,790
Earnings
10yr after
Tuition & Fees
$6,688
before aid
Average Annual Cost
$15,564
after typical aid
Average annual cost is often lower than tuition because it accounts for grants and scholarships most students receive. It includes tuition, room & board, books, and supplies.
Family Income $0 - $30k$10,444
Family Income $30k - $48k$10,112
Family Income $48k - $75k$13,062
Family Income $75k - $110k$16,378
Family Income $110k+$20,542
