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Bachelor of Theatre Arts, General

Colorado Mesa University

Grand Junction, United States
4 years
English
On campus
Bachelor

About the program

Bachelor of Arts at Colorado Mesa University with a major in Theatre Arts (General), 120 semester credit hours.

Program highlights

Internship available: yes
Placement support: yes
Work during study: yes
Post-study work rights (3): yes
PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

Demonstrate knowledge of Theatre Arts
General. Apply concepts and skills introduced in the curriculum
including MATH 110 Mathematical Investigations. Communicate findings and complete discipline-appropriate tasks.

Career outcomes

Actor/actress
Director
Playwright
Stage manager
Producer
Instructor

Curriculum

MATH 110 Mathematical Investigations
THEA 231 Theatre History I: 400 BCE to 1642 CE
THEA 232 Theatre History II: 1642 CE to Present
THEA 145 Introduction to Dramatic Literature (Theatre Fundamentals)
THEA 150 Fundamentals of Acting
THEA 202 Elements of Theatrical Design
DANC 115 Dance Appreciation
FINE 101 The Living Arts
THEA 141 Theatre Appreciation
THEA 102 Introduction to Theatre Technology: Stagecraft
THEA 103 Introduction to Theatre Technology: Costume
THEA 104 Introduction to Theatre Technology: Lighting

Entry requirements

Academic

Completed or completing secondary school (first-time) with official English transcript
Transfer applicants with college credit follow the transfer checklist
Proof of funds for one year (I-20)

Accepted academic background

Completed or completing secondary school (first-time) with official English transcript; transfer applicants with college credit follow the transfer checklist; proof of funds for one year (I-20)

Language tests

IELTS 6.0
TOEFL iBT 70 (4 on new 6-point scale)
Duolingo 105

Documents you’ll need

Passport Identification Page
Official Academic Transcripts
Secondary School Completion Evidence
Financial Support Evidence
English Proficiency Evidence if Required

How to apply

Review the program entry requirements and intake dates. Prepare academic transcripts and identification documents. Check required language scores and program prerequisites. Submit the international student application. Pay the applicable fee and await the admission decision.

Other costs

Tuition per year	$23,460 USD
Application fee	$40 USD
Deposit	$500 USD

Program details

Campus	Main Campus (Grand Junction)
Faculty or school	Academic program division requires confirmation.
Department	Department of Theatre Arts, General
Teaching language	English
Credit value	120
Study pace	Fixed
Post-study stay	3
Scholarship note	International Student Merit Scholarship 4,500 USD per semester for 3.0 GPA (university-level)

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
August 2027
Apply by
1 May 2027
169 days left
Program starts
January 2028
Apply by
No deadline listed

Frequently asked questions

The program takes 4 years.