Master of Fine Arts - Theatre Arts - Acting

Master's Degree

Program Summary

The Graduate Program in Acting is a two-year track for candidates with extensive experience and professional credits who wish to pursue a teaching career at the university level. The mission of the MFA in Theatre Arts (Option in Acting) is to mentor seasoned professional actors, directors, and choreographers who after successful careers in the business wish to focus on teaching performance-related subjects (Acting, Voice & Speech, Movement, Directing) at a university. 

This intensive two-year degree provides the candidate with a set of core classes centered around a variety of acting techniques and theories, within a flexible pedagogical laboratory that allows for exploration in other areas of interest. The student is afforded ample opportunity to hone both their performance and teaching skills, as they attain the terminal Master of Fine Arts (MFA) degree in order to win employment in their chosen specialization.

Academic Background

Minimum Level of Education Completed

3-Year Bachelor's Degree

Minimum GPA

63%

Minimum Language Test Scores

Reading

10

Writing

10

Listening

10

Speaking

10

California State University, Long Beach
California State University, Long Beach

1250 Bellflower Boulevard, Long Beach, California, USA

Program Intakes

Open date

September 15, 2024

Submission deadline

March 15, 2025

Open date

September 15, 2025

Submission deadline

March 15, 2026

Cost and Duration

Master's Degree

Program Level

2 year master's degree

Program Length

$16366 USD

Cost of Living

$70 USD

Application fee

$16434 USD

Tution fee

Other Fees

Medical Insurance Fee: $1,700 per year
TD/I20 Deposit Fee: $150 (one time)