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Cert. Theatre Arts

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Program snapshot

Admissions

No PrescreenNo AuditionNo InterviewUniversity App Required

Training

18-unit one-year curriculum covering drama history, basic acting training, and basic technical theatre skills

Core coursework includes theatre or musical theatre/drama literature, Beginning Acting, Intermediate Acting A, and two technical theatre courses

Technical options include Understanding Scenography, Introduction to Stagecraft, and Costume Technology

Degree Flexibility

Certificate of Achievement in Theatre Arts gives students a complete introduction to theatre study

Student outcomes include play-text analysis, acting and performance vocabulary, and fundamental technical theatre craft skills

Catalog notes support early academic counseling for a recommended course sequence

School Info

Snapshot

34%

Grad Rate

9.9K

Enrollment

$48K

Earnings

10yr after

Costs & Aid

In-State Tuition

$1,428

Before aid

Out-of-State Tuition

$12,712

Before aid

Cost of Attendance

$24,424

Before aid

Average Net Price

$11,315

After aid

2026 2027 Coa · sbcc.edu College Scorecard

Program info updated Aug 30, 6:10 PM

Program Highlights

Training

18-unit one-year curriculum covering drama history, basic acting training, and basic technical theatre skills

Core coursework includes theatre or musical theatre/drama literature, Beginning Acting, Intermediate Acting A, and two technical theatre courses

Technical options include Understanding Scenography, Introduction to Stagecraft, and Costume Technology

Degree Flexibility

Certificate of Achievement in Theatre Arts gives students a complete introduction to theatre study

Student outcomes include play-text analysis, acting and performance vocabulary, and fundamental technical theatre craft skills

Catalog notes support early academic counseling for a recommended course sequence

Program Highlights

Training

18-unit one-year curriculum covering drama history, basic acting training, and basic technical theatre skills

Core coursework includes theatre or musical theatre/drama literature, Beginning Acting, Intermediate Acting A, and two technical theatre courses

Technical options include Understanding Scenography, Introduction to Stagecraft, and Costume Technology

Degree Flexibility

Certificate of Achievement in Theatre Arts gives students a complete introduction to theatre study

Student outcomes include play-text analysis, acting and performance vocabulary, and fundamental technical theatre craft skills

Catalog notes support early academic counseling for a recommended course sequence

Key Info

Enrollment Term

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Fee

International Fee

$75

Deadline

International new student deadlineJun 1, 2027

International transfer/current F-1 deadlineJun 15, 2027

Regular DecisionRolling

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Good to Know

Eligibility

Complete all major requirements for the Certificate of Achievement with a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or better

Complete at least 20% of the major requirements through SBCC

Enrollment

Open enrollment community college

Apply via CCCApply; domestic application is free

Meet with an SBCC academic counselor to create a Student Education Plan

What's The Process

Audition Process

No audition, experience, or special application required for program admission

Open enrollment via CCCApply

Post-Enrollment

Production auditions are held after enrollment and are separate from program admission

Scholarship Info

Scholarships

Theatre Arts scholarships are available to students who have declared a Theatre Arts major

Apply through the SBCC scholarship portal and check the annual application window on the Financial Aid scholarship page

School Info

Snapshot

34%

Grad Rate

9.9K

Enrollment

$48K

Earnings

10yr after

Costs & Aid

In-State Tuition

$1,428

Before aid

Out-of-State Tuition

$12,712

Before aid

Cost of Attendance

$24,424

Before aid

Average Net Price

$11,315

After aid

2026 2027 Coa · sbcc.edu College Scorecard

Training

18-unit one-year curriculum covering drama history, basic acting training, and basic technical theatre skills

Core coursework includes theatre or musical theatre/drama literature, Beginning Acting, Intermediate Acting A, and two technical theatre courses

Technical options include Understanding Scenography, Introduction to Stagecraft, and Costume Technology

Degree Flexibility

Certificate of Achievement in Theatre Arts gives students a complete introduction to theatre study

Student outcomes include play-text analysis, acting and performance vocabulary, and fundamental technical theatre craft skills

Catalog notes support early academic counseling for a recommended course sequence

Updated Aug 30, 6:10 PM