Degrees We Offer
We offer a Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Performing Arts and a Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) in Performing Arts with concentrations in Dance, Musical Theatre & 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 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:
Mina Estrada
Program Director of Dance
316-978-3645
Mina Estrada
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 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:
Sheldon Mba
Program Director of Theatre
316-978-3414
Sheldon Mba
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 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:
Mina Estrada
Program Director of Dance
316-978-3645
Mina Estrada
BFA in Performing Arts - concentration in Theatre Performance/Acting
Semester by semester in Theatre Performance/Acting
A Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) in Performing Arts with a concentration in theatre performance will equip you with a firm 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:
Sheldon Mba
Program Director of Theatre
316-978-3414
Sheldon Mba
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 and technical theatre will equip you with a firm 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:
Ed Baker
Program Director of Design & Technical Theatre
316-978-3933
Ed Baker
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 firm 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 Director of Musical Theatre
316-978-3056
Amy Baker Schwiethale
- A minor in dance will expose you to techniques of contemporary dance, ballet, jazz, hip hop, tap, and musical theatre dance.
- A minor in theatre will equip you with a firm foundation of knowledge and practical skills for a successful performance career. The minor for any major wanting to enhance their techniques in theatre while expanding their employment opportunities.
- A minor in musical theatre will equip you with a firm foundation of knowledge and practical skills for a successful performance career. This is ideal for theatre, vocal performance, dance, or education majors wanting to enhance their techniques in the style of music theatre while expanding their employment opportunities.
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.