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The 62-credit Associate of Arts combines 20 credits of required technical-theatre coursework with 10 credits of theatre electives

Required study includes stagecraft, stage electrics, design fundamentals, sound and media engineering, costume construction, drafting, makeup, stage management, and entertainment careers

The curriculum includes an internship plus two credits of theatre practicum

Performance & Productions

Students train in a department with a 13-show season across mainstage, black-box, and off-site venues

Electives include advanced stagecraft, scenic painting, makeup design, lighting programming, properties, sound/media programming, advanced costume construction, and advanced stage management

Degree Flexibility

The current catalog describes this two-year degree as broad technical-theatre preparation without requiring a single design specialization

School info

Snapshot

Avg GPA (W)

3.33

Admit rate

84%

school-wide

Grad rate

52%

Enrollment

6.6K

Earnings

$47K

10yr after

Costs & aid

In-state tuition

$15,144

Before aid

Out-of-state tuition

$20,744

Before aid

Cost of attendance

$32,618

Before aid

Average net price

$14,085

After aid

Attendance · nmu.edu College Scorecard

Program info updated Aug 20, 4:04 PM

Program Highlights

Training

The 62-credit Associate of Arts combines 20 credits of required technical-theatre coursework with 10 credits of theatre electives

Required study includes stagecraft, stage electrics, design fundamentals, sound and media engineering, costume construction, drafting, makeup, stage management, and entertainment careers

The curriculum includes an internship plus two credits of theatre practicum

Performance & Productions

Students train in a department with a 13-show season across mainstage, black-box, and off-site venues

Electives include advanced stagecraft, scenic painting, makeup design, lighting programming, properties, sound/media programming, advanced costume construction, and advanced stage management

Degree Flexibility

The current catalog describes this two-year degree as broad technical-theatre preparation without requiring a single design specialization

Program Highlights

Training

The 62-credit Associate of Arts combines 20 credits of required technical-theatre coursework with 10 credits of theatre electives

Required study includes stagecraft, stage electrics, design fundamentals, sound and media engineering, costume construction, drafting, makeup, stage management, and entertainment careers

The curriculum includes an internship plus two credits of theatre practicum

Performance & Productions

Students train in a department with a 13-show season across mainstage, black-box, and off-site venues

Electives include advanced stagecraft, scenic painting, makeup design, lighting programming, properties, sound/media programming, advanced costume construction, and advanced stage management

Degree Flexibility

The current catalog describes this two-year degree as broad technical-theatre preparation without requiring a single design specialization

Key Info

Enrollment Term

Fall 2027

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Admission Pathway

Apply to Northern Michigan University through its rolling, no-fee application

NMU's current entrance page lists the BFA programs and Dance programs as requiring an artistic admission step; it does not list a separate audition, interview, or portfolio requirement for this associate program

Transfer Pathway

This is a transfer pathway degree built to transfer into a four-year program. Confirm which universities it articulates to, and which credits carry over, before you enroll.

Scholarship Info

Board of Trustees Talent Scholarships

Returning theatre and dance majors and minors are eligible for $500-$2,000 per year

Scholarships do not automatically renew but are renewable year to year upon application

Recipients must participate in NMU Theatre and Dance productions and remain in good standing

School info

Snapshot

Avg GPA (W)

3.33

Admit rate

84%

school-wide

Grad rate

52%

Enrollment

6.6K

Earnings

$47K

10yr after

Costs & aid

In-state tuition

$15,144

Before aid

Out-of-state tuition

$20,744

Before aid

Cost of attendance

$32,618

Before aid

Average net price

$14,085

After aid

Attendance · nmu.edu College Scorecard

Training

The 62-credit Associate of Arts combines 20 credits of required technical-theatre coursework with 10 credits of theatre electives

Required study includes stagecraft, stage electrics, design fundamentals, sound and media engineering, costume construction, drafting, makeup, stage management, and entertainment careers

The curriculum includes an internship plus two credits of theatre practicum

Performance & Productions

Students train in a department with a 13-show season across mainstage, black-box, and off-site venues

Electives include advanced stagecraft, scenic painting, makeup design, lighting programming, properties, sound/media programming, advanced costume construction, and advanced stage management

Degree Flexibility

The current catalog describes this two-year degree as broad technical-theatre preparation without requiring a single design specialization

Updated Aug 20, 4:04 PM