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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

Key Info

University App

Deadline
Cal State ApplyDec 1, 2025
Fee
$70Waiver

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
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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