Degrees We Offer
We offer a Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Performing Arts with concentrations in Dance and Theatre and a Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) in Performing Arts with concentrations in Dance, Acting, Design/Technical Theatre & Musical Theatre.
Why Choose a BA in Performing Arts?
A BA in Performing Arts is an interdisciplinary, liberal arts degree that allows for general studies, specialization, and minors and majors beyond the performing arts. This is an ideal degree for a student with multiple interests or to pair with a secondary field of study based on future career and educational goals.
Why Choose a BFA in Performing Arts?
A BFA in Performing Arts is a professional, specialized degree focusing on advanced and nuanced aspects of performing arts including performance and design and technology through conservatory-style training in a liberal arts setting.
BA in Performing Arts - concentration in Dance
Semester by semester for Dance
A Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Performing Arts with a concentration in dance will give you a well-rounded dance education with foundations in contemporary dance with additional options in jazz, ballet, hip hop, tap, and musical theatre dance. In addition, you will learn history, theory, and creative practices. Unique to this interdisciplinary degree, you can pair a minor or additional areas of interest with dance to expand your career opportunities.
Questions? Contact:
Cheyla Clawson
Director for the School of Performing Arts & Associate Professor of Dance
cheyla.clawson@wichita.edu
316-978-3368
Cheyla Clawson
BA in Performing Arts - concentration in Theatre
Semester by semester for Theatre
A Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Performing Arts with a concentration in theatre studies will equip you with a firm foundation of knowledge and practical skills for a successful theatre career and more. You’ll enjoy personalized training with acclaimed professionals and virtually countless opportunities to showcase your talent on campus and throughout Kansas’ center of arts and culture. Unique to this interdisciplinary degree, you can pair a minor or additional areas of interest with theatre to expand your career opportunities.
Questions? Contact:
Cheyla Clawson
Director for the School of Performing Arts & Associate Professor of Dance
cheyla.clawson@wichita.edu
316-978-3368
Cheyla Clawson
BFA in Performing Arts - concentration in Acting
Semester by semester in Acting
A Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) in Performing Arts with a concentration in acting will equip you with a professional foundation of knowledge and practical skills for an acting career on the stage, in film and television, and voiceover work. You’ll enjoy personalized training with acclaimed professionals and virtually countless opportunities to showcase your talent on campus and throughout Kansas’ center of arts and culture.
Questions? Contact:
Amy Baker Schwiethale
Program Coordinator of Musical Theatre
amy.baker@wichita.edu
316-978-3056
BFA in Performing Arts - concentration in Dance
Semester by semester for Dance
A Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) in Performing Arts with a concentration in dance will give you a well-rounded dance education with a professional foundation in contemporary dance with additional electives in hip hop, ballet, jazz, tap, somatics, and musical theatre dance. You will also spend two years learning choreographic and creative processes. You’ll train like a professional and gain real-world experience in on-campus productions and concerts and throughout Kansas and the region – preparing you for a successful performance or choreography-focused career.
Questions? Contact:
Cheyla Clawson
Director for the School of Performing Arts & Associate Professor of Dance
cheyla.clawson@wichita.edu
316-978-3368
Cheyla Clawson
BFA in Performing Arts - concentration in Design & Technology
Semester by semester for Design & Technical Theatre
A Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) in Performing Arts with a concentration in design/technical theatre will equip you with a professional foundation of knowledge and practical skills for a successful career in theatre, live event technology, stage management, and more. You’ll enjoy personalized training with acclaimed professionals and virtually countless opportunities to showcase your talent on campus and throughout Kansas’ enter of arts and culture.
Questions? Contact:
Cheyla ClawsonDirector for the School of Performing Arts & Associate Professor of Dance
cheyla.clawson@wichita.edu
316-978-3368
Cheyla Clawson
BFA in Performing Arts - concentration in Musical Theatre
Semester by semester for Musical Theatre
A Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) in Performing Arts with a concentration in musical theatre will equip you with a professional foundation of knowledge and practical skills for a successful career on the stage and beyond. You'll enjoy personalized training with acclaimed professionals and virtually countless opportunities to showcase your talent on campus and throughout Kansas' center of arts and culture.
Questions? Contact:
Amy Baker Schwiethale
Program Coordinator of Musical Theatre
amy.baker@wichita.edu
316-978-3056
- A minor in dance from Wichita State will expose you to a variety of dance techniques and theory. It's a great asset for many majors and careers in the performing arts, health care, exercise science, communications, business and education.
- A minor in dance education from Wichita State equips future educators with the skills to foster creativity, critical thinking and cultural awareness through movement. Strengthen your knowledge of pedagogy and prepare for a career as a dance educator, studio director or business owner.
- A minor in drama and psychology from Wichita State provides students with foundational knowledge in both theatre arts and psychological principles, preparing them for careers that integrate creativity with care.
- Wichita State's award-winning theatre program will equip you with a firm foundation of knowledge and practical skills for a successful theatre career. You'll enjoy personalized training with acclaimed professionals and virtually countless opportunities to showcase your talent on campus and throughout Kansas' center of arts and culture.
- Wichita State's award-winning musical theatre program will equip you with a firm foundation of knowledge and practical skills for a successful performance career. The minor is ideal for theatre and vocal performance majors wanting to enhance their techniques in the style of music theatre while expanding their employment opportunities.
Minor in Performing Arts and Business
- A minor in performing arts and business equips students with the management, financial and entrepreneurial skills needed to launch and sustain arts-related businesses. Combining coursework in business, accounting and management, this minor prepares students to not only to perform, but lead, innovate and build their own creative enterprises.
Minor in Performing Arts Marketing
- A minor in performing arts marketing from Wichita State equips students with the creative, strategic and entrepreneurial skills needed to thrive in today's arts and entertainment industries. Combining coursework in dance, theatre and marketing, this minor prepares students to promote artistic work, engage audiences and build sustainable careers in the arts.
TRANSFER STUDENTS: Some theatre and dance classes are only offered every other year. In order to have the most efficient transfer plan, you should contact an academic advisor very early (a full year before transferring is not too soon) in order to optimize your completion plan with WSU.