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Admissions

No PrescreenScholarship AuditionNo InterviewUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person or Virtual

Program profile

Study AbroadGrades 6-12

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Program snapshot

Admissions

No PrescreenScholarship AuditionNo InterviewUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person or Virtual

Program profile

Study AbroadGrades 6-12

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BEd Speech and Theatre

ProgramOfficial Program Page

Program snapshot

Admissions

No PrescreenScholarship AuditionNo InterviewUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person or Virtual

Program profile

Study AbroadGrades 6-12

Program Recognition

Bachelor of Education with a teaching field in Speech and Theatre

Collaborative program of Theatre, Communication Studies, and Education

Prepares graduates to teach speech, theatre, debate, forensics, and radio/television at the secondary level in Kansas

Training

Coursework spans theatre practice, communication studies, education, and mass media

Theatre scholarship auditions remain optional and are open to students of all majors

School Info

Snapshot

3.33

Avg GPA (W)

53%

Grad Rate

4.6K

Enrollment

$50K

Earnings

10yr after

Costs & Aid

In-State Tuition

$10,256

Before aid

Out-of-State Tuition

$20,952

Before aid

Cost of Attendance

$25,326

Before aid

Average Net Price

$15,280

After aid

Cost Of Attendance · washburn.edu College Scorecard

Program info updated Jul 27, 1:08 PM

Program Highlights

Program Recognition

Bachelor of Education with a teaching field in Speech and Theatre

Collaborative program of Theatre, Communication Studies, and Education

Prepares graduates to teach speech, theatre, debate, forensics, and radio/television at the secondary level in Kansas

Training

Coursework spans theatre practice, communication studies, education, and mass media

Theatre scholarship auditions remain optional and are open to students of all majors

Program Highlights

Program Recognition

Bachelor of Education with a teaching field in Speech and Theatre

Collaborative program of Theatre, Communication Studies, and Education

Prepares graduates to teach speech, theatre, debate, forensics, and radio/television at the secondary level in Kansas

Training

Coursework spans theatre practice, communication studies, education, and mass media

Theatre scholarship auditions remain optional and are open to students of all majors

Key Info

Enrollment Term

Fall 2026

These Fall 2026 enrollment dates have passed — dates for the next cycle aren't available yet.

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Fee

International Fee

$70

Deadline

Regular DecisionRolling

Undergradapp · washburn.edu

Program AppApplication

Auditions

Scholarship AuditionFeb 6, 2026

Scholarship Audition (by appointment)Feb 7, 2026

Scholarships · washburn.edu

Scholarship Audition 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.

Optional audition for scholarship consideration only; it is not required for program admission.

Monologues

Two-Minute Audition

Two contrasting monologues, or one monologue and one song

Total time: 2 minutes

If including a song, bring sheet music for accompanist

No recorded accompaniment

Additional Materials

Resume

Resume of prior work

Current students should include current GPA

Headshot

Headshot Photo

Transcript

High school transcripts (new students only)

Scholarships · washburn.edu

Good to Know

Application Logistics

Apply via Washburn undergraduate application

Rolling admissions

No application fee for domestic students

Eligibility

Open to students of all majors

Common to declare Theatre major at enrollment

What's The Process

Audition Process

No audition required for admission or to declare the major

Scholarship auditions held February 6, 2026

February 7 by appointment

Video auditions accepted (deadline: February 6 at 5:00 PM)

Bring or email resume, transcript, and headshot

Technical theatre students: present a portfolio of prior work (approx. 2-minute presentation)

Contact: theatre@washburn.edu

Scholarship Info

Eligibility

Open to students of all majors

Available for incoming freshmen, current students, and transfer students

Requirements

Must be enrolled full-time

Must take at least 3 hours of theatre courses per semester

Must maintain 2.0 overall GPA and 2.5 GPA in theatre courses

Must participate in all productions as assigned

Non-performance assignments require minimum 30-hour commitment per show

School Info

Snapshot

3.33

Avg GPA (W)

53%

Grad Rate

4.6K

Enrollment

$50K

Earnings

10yr after

Costs & Aid

In-State Tuition

$10,256

Before aid

Out-of-State Tuition

$20,952

Before aid

Cost of Attendance

$25,326

Before aid

Average Net Price

$15,280

After aid

Cost Of Attendance · washburn.edu College Scorecard

Program Recognition

Bachelor of Education with a teaching field in Speech and Theatre

Collaborative program of Theatre, Communication Studies, and Education

Prepares graduates to teach speech, theatre, debate, forensics, and radio/television at the secondary level in Kansas

Training

Coursework spans theatre practice, communication studies, education, and mass media

Theatre scholarship auditions remain optional and are open to students of all majors

Updated Jul 27, 1:08 PM