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BFA Theatre Arts with Cert

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Admissions

No PrescreenNo AuditionInterview RequiredUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person or Virtual

Program profile

EC-12Teacher Cert

Training

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

Area Head: Alice Nelson

Notable Alumni

Steven D. Morris — BA in speech and theater from UTA; now Executive Producer of Theatre Arlington

Degree Flexibility

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

18 elective credits allow students to add a second teachable area (history, science, English, or math)

School Info

Snapshot

3.37

Avg GPA (W)

80%

Admit Rate

school-wide

54%

Grad Rate

32.3K

Enrollment

$63K

Earnings

10yr after

Costs & Aid

In-State Tuition

$12,208

Before aid

Out-of-State Tuition

$27,494

Before aid

Cost of Attendance

$31,642

Before aid

Average Net Price

$13,951

After aid

Average Cost · uta.edu College Scorecard

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Program Highlights

Training

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

Area Head: Alice Nelson

Notable Alumni

Steven D. Morris — BA in speech and theater from UTA; now Executive Producer of Theatre Arlington

Degree Flexibility

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

18 elective credits allow students to add a second teachable area (history, science, English, or math)

Program Highlights

Training

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

Area Head: Alice Nelson

Notable Alumni

Steven D. Morris — BA in speech and theater from UTA; now Executive Producer of Theatre Arlington

Degree Flexibility

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

18 elective credits allow students to add a second teachable area (history, science, English, or math)

Key Info

Enrollment Term

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Common App ApplyTexas

Fee

$75

Deadline

PriorityFeb 15, 2027

Regular DecisionRolling

Freshmen · uta.edu

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Acceptd

Opens

Sep 15, 2026

Deadline

Program applicationJun 1, 2027

Application portal · Acceptd

Good to Know

Application Logistics

Apply to UTA through the university application

Complete the Acceptd application for program admittance and scholarship consideration

Eligibility

UTA acceptance is required before entry into the BFA Theatre Arts with Teaching Certification degree path

Full acceptance requires a 2.5 cumulative GPA across all courses, including theatre and education coursework

What's The Process

Audition Process

Complete the Acceptd application to be considered for the BFA Theatre Arts with Teaching Certification program

Attend a required interview with the area head

Interview may be virtual or in person

Interview typically lasts 30-45 minutes

Contact

Area Head: Alice Nelson - allison.nelson@uta.edu

Scholarship Info

Scholarship Consideration

Acceptd application is required for program admittance and scholarship consideration

School Info

Snapshot

3.37

Avg GPA (W)

80%

Admit Rate

school-wide

54%

Grad Rate

32.3K

Enrollment

$63K

Earnings

10yr after

Costs & Aid

In-State Tuition

$12,208

Before aid

Out-of-State Tuition

$27,494

Before aid

Cost of Attendance

$31,642

Before aid

Average Net Price

$13,951

After aid

Average Cost · uta.edu College Scorecard

Training

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

Area Head: Alice Nelson

Notable Alumni

Steven D. Morris — BA in speech and theater from UTA; now Executive Producer of Theatre Arlington

Degree Flexibility

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

18 elective credits allow students to add a second teachable area (history, science, English, or math)

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