The department provides experiences that prepare students for teaching careers, graduate school or professional internships, and professional or recreational careers.

The minor is designed for the student that has an interest in theatre or dance. Students who minor may do so in combination with any major. Students may get a Theatre Minor or a Dance Minor.

The Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree is designed for the student who plans a career in theatre or dance or is preparing for graduate school. Students may pursue a BA in
Dance Studies, Theatre Generalist Concentration, Design/Tech Concentration or a Performance Concentration

The Bachelor of Science (BS) degree is for the student who plans to teach. A strong minor in a second area (18 hours) will enable the student to teach less than half time in that second area. Students may pursue a BS in Theatre Education, Elementary Education - Second Area Concentration, or Licensure Only