Program Recognition
•Nationally recognized, pre-professional program for students interested in teaching theatre at high school, middle school or elementary school level
•Track record of 100% job placement in the field
Performance & Productions
•More than 20 performance opportunities each year for students majoring in theatre
•Many productions are student-produced — opportunities to develop skills as directors, writers, production managers, designers and dramaturgs
•Cohen New Works Festival brings more than 30 original works by students to life every other spring
Notable Alumni
•Hardy Koenig (B.A., 1990) — Head of the Department of Theatre at North Dakota State University
•Robert Schenkkan (B.A. Drama, 1975) — Pulitzer Prize for Drama (The Kentucky Cycle), Tony Award for Best Play (All the Way)
Degree Flexibility
•B.F.A. in Theatre Education degree plan leads to K-12 theatre teacher certification
•Outstanding faculty offer comprehensive curriculum in theatre, drama, technical theatre and educational methods
•Uniquely designed to deliver a professional sequence in teaching methods and training — fully-integrated program overseen by exceptional faculty mentors
•Student-teach in a local school during the spring semester of final year
