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Program snapshot

Admissions

No PrescreenNo AuditionInterview RequiredNo PortfolioUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person or Virtual

Program profile

K-12

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Minor 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

Designed for students pursuing a K–6, 7–12, or K–12 theatre teaching endorsement alongside an elementary or secondary teaching major

Theatre coursework supplements the student's primary teacher-education program

26 total credits required to complete the minor, per the USU catalog

Professional Development

Supports preparation for theatre teaching in elementary, secondary, or combined K–12 settings

Admission & Advising

The minor is available only to students completing a teaching major

Enrollment is limited and departmental acceptance is competitive

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, 11:38 PM

Program Highlights

Training

Designed for students pursuing a K–6, 7–12, or K–12 theatre teaching endorsement alongside an elementary or secondary teaching major

Theatre coursework supplements the student's primary teacher-education program

26 total credits required to complete the minor, per the USU catalog

Professional Development

Supports preparation for theatre teaching in elementary, secondary, or combined K–12 settings

Admission & Advising

The minor is available only to students completing a teaching major

Enrollment is limited and departmental acceptance is competitive

Program Highlights

Training

Designed for students pursuing a K–6, 7–12, or K–12 theatre teaching endorsement alongside an elementary or secondary teaching major

Theatre coursework supplements the student's primary teacher-education program

26 total credits required to complete the minor, per the USU catalog

Professional Development

Supports preparation for theatre teaching in elementary, secondary, or combined K–12 settings

Admission & Advising

The minor is available only to students completing a teaching major

Enrollment is limited and departmental acceptance is competitive

Key Info

Enrollment Term

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School Website Common App

Deadline

Recommended (Full Scholarship Consideration)Dec 1, 2026

FAQ · usu.edu

Program AppApplication

Order

The university application must be submitted before the interview.

Theatre Education Minor · artsci.usu.edu

Interview 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.

Resume (Required)

List theatre experience and experience working with young students

Essay (Required)

One-page essay explaining why you want to pursue the Theatre Education minor

Theatre Education Minor · artsci.usu.edu

Good to Know

Eligibility

Available only to students completing a teaching major in elementary or secondary education

Designed for students seeking a K–6, 7–12, or K–12 theatre teaching endorsement

Space is limited, admission is competitive, and acceptance is not guaranteed

Fall, Spring, and Summer start options are currently shown on the department form

What's The Process

Interview Process

Apply to USU separately, then submit the department Application Intention form and supporting materials

Once the USU referral and supporting materials are received, the department may contact selected applicants to schedule an interview

Due to application volume, not every applicant will be interviewed; scheduling may take several weeks

Scholarship Info

Department Scholarships

David E. Daley & Leona E. Daley Theatre Arts Scholarship: Theatre Arts major/minor; primary criterion is financial need; full-time with 2.2+ undergraduate GPA or 3.0+ graduate GPA

George B. & Marie Eccles Caine Theatre Arts Scholarship: full-time Theatre Arts major, 2.5+ GPA, production participation, and applicants should be prepared to audition/interview

Application

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

The current scholarship page says the application period is closed and publishes no current reopening or closing date

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

Designed for students pursuing a K–6, 7–12, or K–12 theatre teaching endorsement alongside an elementary or secondary teaching major

Theatre coursework supplements the student's primary teacher-education program

26 total credits required to complete the minor, per the USU catalog

Professional Development

Supports preparation for theatre teaching in elementary, secondary, or combined K–12 settings

Admission & Advising

The minor is available only to students completing a teaching major

Enrollment is limited and departmental acceptance is competitive

Updated Sep 13, 11:38 PM