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Transfer In FriendlyEC-12

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BA Theatre Arts with Cert

ProgramOfficial Program Page

Program snapshot

Admissions

No PrescreenNo AuditionNo InterviewUniversity App Required

Program profile

Transfer In FriendlyEC-12

Teacher Certification

Leads to EC-12 Theatre Arts teaching certification in Texas

Housed in the School of Education and Human Services

Prepares students to pass Texas Education Agency mandated examinations

Training

Includes coursework in acting, stagecraft, theatre history, playwriting, directing, and children's theatre

Creative Drama and Children's Theatre Laboratory courses

64-66 credit hours in the major

Field Experience

50 hours of school-based field experiences required

10 hours of church/community service

20 hours of professional development

School Info

Snapshot

3.63

Avg GPA (W)

90%

Admit Rate

school-wide

69%

Grad Rate

3.2K

Enrollment

$59K

Earnings

10yr after

Costs & Aid

Tuition & Fees

$35,754

Before aid

Average Net Price

$19,359

After aid

Tuition · stthom.edu College Scorecard

Program info updated Aug 27, 9:34 PM

Program Highlights

Teacher Certification

Leads to EC-12 Theatre Arts teaching certification in Texas

Housed in the School of Education and Human Services

Prepares students to pass Texas Education Agency mandated examinations

Training

Includes coursework in acting, stagecraft, theatre history, playwriting, directing, and children's theatre

Creative Drama and Children's Theatre Laboratory courses

64-66 credit hours in the major

Field Experience

50 hours of school-based field experiences required

10 hours of church/community service

20 hours of professional development

Program Highlights

Teacher Certification

Leads to EC-12 Theatre Arts teaching certification in Texas

Housed in the School of Education and Human Services

Prepares students to pass Texas Education Agency mandated examinations

Training

Includes coursework in acting, stagecraft, theatre history, playwriting, directing, and children's theatre

Creative Drama and Children's Theatre Laboratory courses

64-66 credit hours in the major

Field Experience

50 hours of school-based field experiences required

10 hours of church/community service

20 hours of professional development

Key Info

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Submission Requirements

These requirements are from the Fall 2026 entry cycle. Fall 2027 requirements are typically posted between August and October and usually change only slightly — confirm on the official source before submitting.

Transcript (Required)

Upload an unofficial high school transcript; an official transcript is required after an admission decision

Essay (Required)

Submit a 1–2 page personal essay explaining your interest in UST, what you hope to study, and how you will contribute to the community

Theatre Arts Ec12 · catalog.stthom.edu

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Application Portal

Apply through the UST online application, Common App, or ApplyTexas

Free application (no fee)

Program Structure

Combines theatre arts coursework with professional development courses

Includes coursework in reading, ESL, special education, and adolescent learning

Student teaching component required

Transfer Pathway

For transfer into BA Theatre Arts: EC-12, UST's community-college articulation process lets students coordinate transferable coursework against the individual teacher-preparation degree plan with community-college and UST transfer counselors.

Articulation Agreements With Community Colleges · catalog.stthom.edu

What's The Process

No Audition Required

Admission is through the university application process

No separate audition or portfolio required

Contact

Admissions: 713-525-3500

School Info

Snapshot

3.63

Avg GPA (W)

90%

Admit Rate

school-wide

69%

Grad Rate

3.2K

Enrollment

$59K

Earnings

10yr after

Costs & Aid

Tuition & Fees

$35,754

Before aid

Average Net Price

$19,359

After aid

Tuition · stthom.edu College Scorecard

Teacher Certification

Leads to EC-12 Theatre Arts teaching certification in Texas

Housed in the School of Education and Human Services

Prepares students to pass Texas Education Agency mandated examinations

Training

Includes coursework in acting, stagecraft, theatre history, playwriting, directing, and children's theatre

Creative Drama and Children's Theatre Laboratory courses

64-66 credit hours in the major

Field Experience

50 hours of school-based field experiences required

10 hours of church/community service

20 hours of professional development

Updated Aug 27, 9:34 PM