Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Theater Arts

Credits 120
Format Online

Immerse yourself in the dynamic and creative world of theater arts. Prepare for your future as an aspiring actor, educator, director, designer, technician, playwright or dramaturg with a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree program in Theater Arts from Thomas Edison State University (TESU). Developed for the needs of working adults, our 120-credit online degree program studies a variety of plays, significant playwrights and other theater artists. Examine the relationship of theater to culture in major historical periods, discover various skills and techniques for theater production and gain a broad general knowledge of traditional liberal arts disciplines.

Learning Outcomes


As a graduate of our B.A. in Theater Arts, you will be able to:

  • Demonstrate a knowledge of the history of theater
  • Compare and contrast theatrical techniques and processes, including stagecraft and playwriting
  • Explain various forms of theater, including stage plays and monologues and their relationship to other arts, such as film and opera

Program Details

Note: This list is a guide. Other theater arts courses may be appropriate for this area of study.

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