San Diego State University
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Program Characteristics
No Prescreen
No Audition
No Interview
University App Required
Program Highlights
PROGRAM FOCUS
•Training for teachers and teaching artists in classrooms and communities
•Coursework in Theatre for Young Audiences and curriculum design
•Skills in integrating theatre arts into multiple subject areas
TEACHING CREDENTIAL
•One of a select number of Theatre Credential programs in California
•Support in obtaining prerequisites and applying to the Single Subject Theatre credential
•Credential program housed in SDSU's College of Education
TRAINING & PRODUCTIONS
•Part of SDSU's School of Theatre, Television, and Film
•Creative Drama and Language Arts coursework
NOTABLE ALUMNI
•Graduates teaching and directing in K-12 schools and community theatres across California
•Program produces both credentialed theatre educators and working teaching artists
Key Info
Good to Know
APPLICATION PROCESS
•Apply via Cal State Apply
•Select Pre-Major as "Theatre – Youth Theatre (662527)"
•Cal State Apply window: October 1 – November 30
IMPACTED PROGRAM
•Theatre major is designated as an impacted program
•Students enter as pre-majors and advance after meeting requirements
TEACHING CREDENTIAL
•SDSU hosts one of a select number of Theatre Credential programs in California
•Credential program housed in SDSU's College of Education
What's The Process
ADMISSION PROCESS
•No audition required
•Admitted as pre-major through Cal State Apply
•Advance to full major after meeting academic requirements
ADVANCEMENT REQUIREMENTS
•Complete THEA 100, 120, 130, and TFM 160 with grade of C or higher
•Cumulative GPA of 2.4 or higher
CONTACT
•Academic Advisor: Stephanie Garibo Alday — sgariboalday@sdsu.edu
Scholarship Info
DEPARTMENT SCHOLARSHIPS
•Maggi McKerrow Endowed Scholarship for Theatre — preference for students interested in theatre for children
•Denise Madruga Scholarship in Theatre — all class levels eligible
•Hunton Sellman Memorial Scholarship — for undergraduate and graduate theatre students
•Henry Stanton Memorial Scholarship — for undergraduate and graduate theatre students
•Applications announced early each spring semester
Program info updated Yesterday
Academic School Information
3.84
Avg GPA (W)
34%
Admit Rate
78%
Grad Rate
33,654
Enrollment
$64,909
Earnings
10yr after
In-State Tuition
$8,290
before aid
Out-of-State Tuition
$20,170
before aid
Average Annual Cost
$16,174
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.
Annual Cost by Family Income
Family Income $0 - $30k$9,655
Family Income $30k - $48k$10,241
Family Income $48k - $75k$14,205
Family Income $75k - $110k$18,176
Family Income $110k+$24,913
