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No PrescreenNo AuditionInterview RequiredNo PortfolioUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person or Virtual

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K-12

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No PrescreenNo AuditionInterview RequiredNo PortfolioUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person or Virtual

Program profile

K-12

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BFA Theatre Education

ProgramOfficial Program Page

Program snapshot

Admissions

No PrescreenNo AuditionInterview RequiredNo PortfolioUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person or Virtual

Program profile

K-12

Training

Builds skills for professional work as professional theatre educators in schools and arts organizations

Emphases in theatre pedagogy (K–12), theatre for young audiences, and applied theatre

Small, supportive learning community with individual mentorship

Performance & Productions

Students work on all Utah State theatre productions in some capacity

Training in performance, directing, and technical theatre alongside education coursework

Notable Alumni

Cameron A. Mumford — Theatre Arts Director at Colleyville Heritage High School, Texas

Elise Hansen — Fine Arts Integration Specialist, Davis School District

Rhiannon Tarver — Technology Education teacher at Unity Reed High School, Manassas, VA

Professional Development

K–12 teaching licensure eligibility upon completion

Alumni teach in high schools, middle schools, elementary schools, and arts organizations nationwide

Education study connects disciplinary craft to lesson design, assessment, rehearsal leadership, inclusive pedagogy, classroom observation, and supervised teaching practice.

School info

Snapshot

Avg GPA

3.55

Admit rate

92%

school-wide

Grad rate

59%

Enrollment

20.3K

Earnings

$54K

10yr after

Costs & aid

In-state tuition

$9,064

Before aid

Out-of-state tuition

$26,510

Before aid

Average net price

$14,936

After aid

Coa · usu.edu College Scorecard

Program info updated Sep 13, 11:26 PM

Program Highlights

Training

Builds skills for professional work as professional theatre educators in schools and arts organizations

Emphases in theatre pedagogy (K–12), theatre for young audiences, and applied theatre

Small, supportive learning community with individual mentorship

Performance & Productions

Students work on all Utah State theatre productions in some capacity

Training in performance, directing, and technical theatre alongside education coursework

Notable Alumni

Cameron A. Mumford — Theatre Arts Director at Colleyville Heritage High School, Texas

Elise Hansen — Fine Arts Integration Specialist, Davis School District

Rhiannon Tarver — Technology Education teacher at Unity Reed High School, Manassas, VA

Professional Development

K–12 teaching licensure eligibility upon completion

Alumni teach in high schools, middle schools, elementary schools, and arts organizations nationwide

Education study connects disciplinary craft to lesson design, assessment, rehearsal leadership, inclusive pedagogy, classroom observation, and supervised teaching practice.

Program Highlights

Training

Builds skills for professional work as professional theatre educators in schools and arts organizations

Emphases in theatre pedagogy (K–12), theatre for young audiences, and applied theatre

Small, supportive learning community with individual mentorship

Performance & Productions

Students work on all Utah State theatre productions in some capacity

Training in performance, directing, and technical theatre alongside education coursework

Notable Alumni

Cameron A. Mumford — Theatre Arts Director at Colleyville Heritage High School, Texas

Elise Hansen — Fine Arts Integration Specialist, Davis School District

Rhiannon Tarver — Technology Education teacher at Unity Reed High School, Manassas, VA

Professional Development

K–12 teaching licensure eligibility upon completion

Alumni teach in high schools, middle schools, elementary schools, and arts organizations nationwide

Education study connects disciplinary craft to lesson design, assessment, rehearsal leadership, inclusive pedagogy, classroom observation, and supervised teaching practice.

Key Info

Enrollment Term

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Fee

$50

Deadline

Recommended (Full Scholarship Consideration)Dec 1, 2026

FAQ · usu.edu

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Order

The university application must be submitted before the audition.

Deadline

Regular DecisionRolling

Apply · artsci.usu.edu

Interview Requirements

Resume (Required)

List theatre experience and experience working with young students

Essay (Required)

One-page essay summarizing reasons for wanting to pursue a career in theatre education

Theatre Education BFA · artsci.usu.edu

Verified for Fall 2027 entry

Good to Know

Eligibility

Minimum 3.0 GPA required for BFA Theatre Education (higher than other department programs)

Cohort-based Fall-only start; the department application form currently lists Fall 2027, Fall 2028, or Fall 2029 entry

No performance audition required; admission is by interview

Program Requirements

Graduates eligible for Utah State Board of Education licensure in secondary education with theatre endorsement (grades K-12)

Students apply to Secondary Teacher Education Program (STEP) during their studies

STEP administered by USU School of Teacher Education and Leadership (TEAL)

Important Notes

Apply by Dec. 1 for full academic scholarship consideration; the June 2026 source snapshot does not publish a year for that recommendation

All out-of-state students should apply for residency for future tuition reduction

What's The Process

Audition Process

Two-step process: apply to USU, then submit supplemental materials to the Department of Theatre Arts

Complete the online Application Intention form on the department website

Once USU referral and supporting materials are received, department may reach out to schedule an interview

Due to high volume of applications, not every applicant will be interviewed

If selected, scheduling may take several weeks after materials are submitted

Scholarship Info

Department Scholarships

Gwendella Thornley Memorial Scholarship: junior Theatre Education/Theatre Arts student

Anne Kennedy Roskelley Memorial Scholarship: Theatre Arts student participating in OLRC season, demonstrated financial need, Lyric productions involvement, preference for non-traditional students

Josey Barnes Wayman Theatre Arts Scholarship: junior or senior student with academic achievement and financial need

Ruth B. Call Memorial Scholarship: graduate or undergraduate Theatre Arts student focused on children's theatre; awarded every other year alternating with W. Vosco Call Scholarship

Application

College of Arts & Sciences scholarships require the required form and any additional department steps during the application period

The current scholarship page states the application period is closed; no reopening date is published

School info

Snapshot

Avg GPA

3.55

Admit rate

92%

school-wide

Grad rate

59%

Enrollment

20.3K

Earnings

$54K

10yr after

Costs & aid

In-state tuition

$9,064

Before aid

Out-of-state tuition

$26,510

Before aid

Average net price

$14,936

After aid

Coa · usu.edu College Scorecard

Training

Builds skills for professional work as professional theatre educators in schools and arts organizations

Emphases in theatre pedagogy (K–12), theatre for young audiences, and applied theatre

Small, supportive learning community with individual mentorship

Performance & Productions

Students work on all Utah State theatre productions in some capacity

Training in performance, directing, and technical theatre alongside education coursework

Notable Alumni

Cameron A. Mumford — Theatre Arts Director at Colleyville Heritage High School, Texas

Elise Hansen — Fine Arts Integration Specialist, Davis School District

Rhiannon Tarver — Technology Education teacher at Unity Reed High School, Manassas, VA

Professional Development

K–12 teaching licensure eligibility upon completion

Alumni teach in high schools, middle schools, elementary schools, and arts organizations nationwide

Education study connects disciplinary craft to lesson design, assessment, rehearsal leadership, inclusive pedagogy, classroom observation, and supervised teaching practice.

Updated Sep 13, 11:26 PM