University of Nebraska Omaha
University of Nebraska Omaha

6001 Dodge Street, Omaha, Nebraska, USA

Bachelor of Arts - Theatre - Acting/Directing

4-Year Bachelor's Degree

Program Summary

Program Description

The Bachelor of Arts in Theatre degree provides students a total understanding of theatre-making, learning foundational skills and applying them to production-based positions in box office and publicity, performance, design, directing, producing, building, and much more. The range of classes that you will take balance traditional academics with rigorous professional training.  Tying it all together is our commitment to nurture each individual student’s artistic and cultural maturity. The BA in Theatre offers students a broad-based liberal arts foundation with disciplined professional training.

Students may elect to pursue either a General Major or a concentration in Acting/Directing, Musical Theatre, Stage Management, or Design & Technology.  Students pursuing a concentration are required to participate in formal juries each semester to receive faculty feedback and evaluation of their progress in the program.

Academic Background

Minimum Level of Education Completed

Grade 12 / High School

Minimum GPA

60%

Minimum Language Test Scores

Reading

10

Writing

10

Listening

10

Speaking

10

Program Intakes

Open date

August 1, 2024

Submission deadline

April 2, 2025

Open date

August 1, 2024

Submission deadline

May 22, 2025

Open date

August 1, 2024

Submission deadline

July 17, 2025

Open date

August 1, 2025

Submission deadline

September 12, 2025

Open date

June 5, 2025

Submission deadline

December 5, 2025

Open date

June 26, 2025

Submission deadline

February 2, 2026

Cost and Duration

4-Year Bachelor's Degree

Program Level

4 year bachelor's degree

Program Length

$13592 USD

Cost of Living

$45 USD

Application fee

$22140 USD / First Year

Gross Tuition

Other Fees

Insurance Fee: $3,663 per year
University Program and Facilities Fee: $521 per year
Student Access and Success Fee: $114 per year
International Student Fee: $75 per year
Course Related Lab Fees: $10 - $1,000 per year