The University of Texas at Arlington
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Program Characteristics
No Prescreen
No Audition
No Interview
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Program Highlights
TEACHING CERTIFICATION
•Leads to EC-12 Teaching Certification in Texas
•Prepares educators to teach theatre from elementary through high school
•Starting salaries typically range from $62,000 to $65,000 per year
COMPREHENSIVE CURRICULUM
•36 Theatre Arts credits: acting, directing, playwriting, design/technology, stage management, script analysis, theatre history
•24 Education credits: classroom management, assessment, growth and development, teaching diverse learners
•Field placements in schools integrated into coursework
FLEXIBILITY
•18 elective credits allow students to add a second teachable area (history, science, English, or math)
FACULTY
•Area Head: Allison Nelson
NOTABLE ALUMNI
•Steven D. Morris — BA in speech and theater from UTA; now Executive Producer of Theatre Arlington
Key Info
University AppApplication
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Deadlines
PriorityFeb 15, 2026
Rolling
Fee
$75Waiver
Program AppApplication
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Good to Know
ADMISSION
•Applications open September 15 through May 31
•Apply via Acceptd in addition to standard UTA application
CONTACT
•Allison Nelson: allison.nelson@uta.edu
•Department: theatrearts@uta.edu | (817) 272-2650
Program info updated 2 days ago
Academic School Information
3.37
Avg GPA (W)
81%
Admit Rate
55%
Grad Rate
30,834
Enrollment
$63,199
Earnings
10yr after
In-State Tuition
$11,728
before aid
Out-of-State Tuition
$29,660
before aid
Average Annual Cost
$15,235
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$13,535
Family Income $30k - $48k$13,225
Family Income $48k - $75k$14,602
Family Income $75k - $110k$20,025
Family Income $110k+$22,617
