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BA in Communication Arts - Theatre

Bachelor of Arts
Bluefield University

Sharing information honestly and conveying inspirational ideas with clarity has become more important than ever. As a Communication Arts major at Bluefield University, you will learn to skillfully craft messages that matter. From writing and reporting to digital strategy and public relations, from graphic design to theatrical performance, our courses provide tools and hands-on training for journalism, marketing, graphic design, and theatre. With access to our innovative Mac Lab, practical experience at our student-run newspaper The Rampage, or participation in our regionally recognized theatre productions, you will connect with others in the field. The Communication Arts degree—with its five concentrations in digital marketing, graphic communication, modern media, sports communication, or theatre—prepares you to become an ethical decisionmaker. Caring faculty guide you to find your voice, while professional internships at a wide range of for-profit and non-profit organizations refine your expertise. This degree allows you to pursue your career goals with confidence and reach global audiences with purpose and authority.


Program Overview & Guidance
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Program Guidance Element What You Need to Know
Considerations for Selecting Degree This program is geared for students who seek careers in Digital Marketing, Modern Media, Graphic Communication, Sports Communication, and/or Theatre.
Considerations When Selecting Courses

  • Create a schedule for all required courses, pay attention to prerequisites and when courses are offered, complete your first math and English courses in your first year
  • Connect with an advisor at your community college and Bluefield University within your first year via College Connect
Program Requirements Beyond Specific Courses
Doing More With Your Degree In addition to the program, you can double major, or earn a minor along with this program.
Program Successes & Highlights Led by excellent faculty, this program graduates successful individuals every year.
Program Credit Requirements
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Please look above to see if a Transfer Guide is available for this program. lf you are a current Virginia Community College student or are planning to start at a Virginia Community College before transferring to this institution and program, please follow the Transfer Guide to plan your courses at the community college.

The table below provides the requirements to complete this program if you are not following a Transfer Guide. If you have an account and have created a Portfolio, the table includes the "Applied Credits" column. This column shows how the credits you earned based on the experiences you entered may be applied to satisfy these requirements. You can find schools where you can take courses that will transfer and apply to this degree using the Where Can I Find An Equivalent Course feature in the Transfer Tools menu.

The program map provided below is an estimate based on courses identified as a result of reviewing your portfolio and the requirements for the selected program.

A formal determination of credits awarded for your prior learning and their applicability to the degree requirements can only be made by the institution. The formal determination and resulting map may reflect higher or lower number of credits to be completed to achieve this program.
Requirements
Required Credits
BA in Communication Arts - Theatre
120
Requirement Notes
Requirement Notes:
Students must complete 36 hours at Bluefield University, 21 hours of which must be completed towards requirements in major.
BA in Communication Arts - Theatre
120
Requirement Notes
Requirement Notes:
Students must complete 36 hours at Bluefield University, 21 hours of which must be completed towards requirements in major.
This requires a minimum GPA of 2
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Transfer credits will be evaluated, and as applicable, up to 84 credits may be applied to this program.
General Education
39
ENG1013
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
COM1023
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
CST1103
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
CST1433
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
Math or Science
3
Earn 3 credits: Complete the following
Earn 3 credits: Use the following rules
Complete courses from the following Category list:
OR
Complete courses from the following Course list:
Fine Arts/Humanites
6
Earn 6 credits: Complete the following
Earn 6 credits: Use the following rules
Complete courses from the following Category list:
OR
Complete courses from the following Course list:
Social or Behavioral Science
3
Earn 3 credits: Complete the following
Earn 3 credits: Use the following rules
Complete courses from the following Category:
OR
Complete courses from the following Course:
COR2002
2
Earn 2 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
ESS Activity Course
1
Earn 1 credits: Complete the following
Earn 1 credits: Use the following rules
Complete courses from the following Category:
OR
Complete courses from the following Course:
COR1011
1
Earn 1 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
COR1021
1
Earn 1 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
COR2011
1
Earn 1 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
COR2021
1
Earn 1 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
COR3011
1
Earn 1 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
COR3021
1
Earn 1 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
BA Degree Requirements - Language
6
Earn 6 credits: Complete the following
Earn 6 credits: Use the following rules
Complete courses from the following Category:
OR
Complete courses from the following Course:
Communication Arts - Theatre Major Requirements
42
Major Courses
42
COM 1013
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
COM 1723
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
COM 2613
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
ART 3033
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
COM 3743
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
THR 1023
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
THR 2023
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
THR 3013
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
THR 2043
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
THR 3003
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
THR 3023
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
THR 3073
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
THR 4153
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
THR 4363
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
Communication Arts - Theatre Electives
39
Elective Courses
39
Earn 39 credits by completing any available course
Applicable Admissions Agreements
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The table below lists admissions agreements between Bluefield University and partner institutions that may guarantee admission to this program if you meet the required criteria. Click on the title name of the agreement to view a summary of those criteria.

Institution Name Type Title
Blue Ridge Community College GAA Guaranteed Admission Agreement VCCS and Bluefield College
Central Virginia Community College GAA Guaranteed Admission Agreement VCCS and Bluefield College
Danville Community College GAA Guaranteed Admission Agreement VCCS and Bluefield College
Mountain Gateway Community College GAA Guaranteed Admission Agreement VCCS and Bluefield College
Eastern Shore Community College GAA Guaranteed Admission Agreement VCCS and Bluefield College
Germanna Community College GAA Guaranteed Admission Agreement VCCS and Bluefield College
J Sargeant Reynolds Community College GAA Guaranteed Admission Agreement VCCS and Bluefield College
Brightpoint Community College GAA Guaranteed Admission Agreement VCCS and Bluefield College
Laurel Ridge Community College GAA Guaranteed Admission Agreement VCCS and Bluefield College
Mountain Empire Community College GAA Guaranteed Admission Agreement VCCS and Bluefield College
New River Community College GAA Guaranteed Admission Agreement VCCS and Bluefield College
Northern Virginia Community College GAA Guaranteed Admission Agreement VCCS and Bluefield College
Paul D. Camp Community College GAA Guaranteed Admission Agreement VCCS and Bluefield College
Patrick & Henry Community College GAA Guaranteed Admission Agreement VCCS and Bluefield College
Piedmont Virginia Community College GAA Guaranteed Admission Agreement VCCS and Bluefield College
Rappahannock Community College GAA Guaranteed Admission Agreement VCCS and Bluefield College
Southside Virginia Community College GAA Guaranteed Admission Agreement VCCS and Bluefield College
Southwest Virginia Community College GAA Guaranteed Admission Agreement VCCS and Bluefield College
Tidewater Community College GAA Guaranteed Admission Agreement VCCS and Bluefield College
Virginia Peninsula Community College GAA Guaranteed Admission Agreement VCCS and Bluefield College
Virginia Highlands Community College GAA Guaranteed Admission Agreement VCCS and Bluefield College
Virginia Western Community College GAA Guaranteed Admission Agreement VCCS and Bluefield College
Wytheville Community College GAA Guaranteed Admission Agreement VCCS and Bluefield College

You can view the full text of these Agreements in the Resource Center

What If I Have An Associate Degree Or Credit For Prior Learning?
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Transfer Guidance Element What You Need to Know
Associate Transfer Degree Completion

Completion of Associate Degree Concurrent with High School
Credit for Prior Learning We accept AP, IB, CLEP, and DSST results for college credit if the score earned meets college expectations. If you have industry or military experience, please reach out to us to discuss these prior learning experiences.
Did You Know That...
  • Completing your Associate transfer degree post-high school satisfies all lower division general education requirements and increases the chance of completing your bachelor's degree?
  • Exceeding 3 years or 90 credits at your community college means you may have exhausted your financial aid at that college and have limited your future financial aid at: Bluefield University
College Level Information
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Transfer Center
External Link
Transfer Admission Application
External Link
Transfer Student Aid
External Link
College Fit Guidance What You Need to Know
Is This College Right For Me? We are a small Christ-centered university in a small town setting. Our students attend classes on Monday-Friday between 8-5. We offer atheletic and culutural events on campus for students that help roundout the student experience.
Transfer Student Catalog Year Catalog year determined by first semester of attendance
First Year Student Catalog Year Catalog year determined by first semester of attendance
Applying for Guaranteed Admissions
Where Can This Degree Transfer
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This section displays degrees most closely related to this program and to which you may be able to transfer. So, you can use this list to find the next degree you can complete in your major. Please click the degree name to visit that program page.

Institution Title Degree Award Name Award Level Delivery Mode
Averett UniversityBachelor of Arts in TheatreBachelorBachelor of Arts4-YearIn-Person
Averett UniversityBachelor of Fine Arts in TheatreBachelorBachelor of Fine Arts4-YearIn-Person
Hollins UniversityBA in TheatreBachelorBachelor of Arts4-YearIn-Person
Brightpoint Community CollegeAssociate of Fine Arts Degree in TheatreAssociateAssociate of Fine Arts2-YearIn-Person, Hybrid
Brightpoint Community CollegeAssociate of Fine Arts Degree in Theatre, Technical Theatre SpecializationAssociateAssociate of Fine Arts2-YearIn-Person, Hybrid
James Madison UniversityBachelor of Arts, Major in DanceBachelorBachelor of Arts4-YearIn-Person
James Madison UniversityBachelor of Arts, Major in Musical TheatreBachelorBachelor of Arts4-YearIn-Person
James Madison UniversityBachelor of Arts, Major in TheatreBachelorBachelor of Arts4-YearIn-Person
Roanoke CollegeBachelor of Arts in Theatre EducationBachelorBachelor of Arts4-YearIn-Person
Roanoke CollegeBachelor of Arts in TheatreBachelorBachelor of Arts4-YearIn-Person
Radford UniversityBA in TheatreBachelorBachelor of Arts4-YearIn-Person
Radford UniversityBS in TheatreBachelorBachelor of Science4-YearIn-Person
The University of Virginia's College at WiseBachelor of Arts in Liberal Arts and Sciences, Major in TheaterBachelorBachelor of Arts4-YearIn-Person
Virginia Wesleyan UniversityBachelor of Arts in TheatreBachelorBachelor of Arts4-YearIn-Person
Mary Baldwin UniversityBachelor of Arts in TheatreBachelorBachelor of Arts4-YearIn-Person, Hybrid
George Mason UniversityTheater, BABachelorBachelor of Arts4-YearIn-Person
George Mason UniversityTheater, BFABachelorBachelor of Fine Arts4-YearIn-Person
William & MaryTheatre - Bachelor of ArtsBachelorBachelor of Arts4-YearIn-Person
Old Dominion UniversityTheatre/Dance-BABachelorBachelor of Arts4-YearIn-Person
Bridgewater CollegeTheatre Major - BABachelorBachelor of Arts4-YearIn-Person
Shenandoah UniversityBachelor of Fine Arts in Musical TheatreBachelorBachelor of Fine Arts4-YearIn-Person
Randolph CollegeBachelor of Fine Arts in Theatre: Acting ConcentrationBachelorBachelor of Fine Arts4-YearIn-Person
Randolph CollegeBachelor of Fine Arts in Theatre: Directing ConcentrationBachelorBachelor of Fine Arts4-YearIn-Person
Randolph CollegeBachelor of Fine Arts in Theatre: Design and Technology ConcentrationBachelorBachelor of Fine Arts4-YearIn-Person
Virginia Commonwealth UniversityTheatre Bachelor of ArtsBachelorBachelor of Arts4-YearIn-Person
Virginia Commonwealth UniversityTheatre with concentration in Costume Design/Technical Production, Bachelor of Fine ArtsBachelorBachelor of Fine Arts4-YearIn-Person
Virginia Commonwealth UniversityTheatre with concentration in Lighting Design/Technical Production, Bachelor of Fine ArtsBachelorBachelor of Fine Arts4-YearIn-Person
Virginia Commonwealth UniversityTheatre with concentration in Performance, Bachelor of Fine ArtsBachelorBachelor of Fine Arts4-YearIn-Person
Virginia Commonwealth UniversityTheatre with concentration in Performance/Musical Theatre, Bachelor of Fine ArtsBachelorBachelor of Fine Arts4-YearIn-Person
Virginia Commonwealth UniversityTheatre with concentration in Scene Design/Technical Production, Bachelor of Fine ArtsBachelorBachelor of Fine Arts4-YearIn-Person
Virginia Commonwealth UniversityTheatre with concentration in Stage Management/Technical Production, Bachelor of Fine ArtsBachelorBachelor of Fine Arts4-YearIn-Person
Emory & Henry UniversityTheatre: Directing and Stage Mgmt (BFA)BachelorBachelor of Fine Arts4-YearIn-Person
Emory & Henry UniversityTheatre (BA)BachelorBachelor of Arts4-YearIn-Person
Emory & Henry UniversityTheatre: Musical (BFA)BachelorBachelor of Fine Arts4-YearIn-Person
Emory & Henry UniversityTheatre: Production and Design (BFA)BachelorBachelor of Fine Arts4-YearIn-Person
Emory & Henry UniversityTheatre: Performance (BFA)BachelorBachelor of Fine Arts4-YearIn-Person
Randolph-Macon CollegeTheatre (BA)BachelorBachelor of Arts4-YearIn-Person
Regent UniversityB.A. in TheatreBachelorBachelor of Arts4-YearIn-Person
Careers Where This Degree Applies
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O*Net Code Name Description Parent
27-2011.00ActorsPlay parts in stage, television, radio, video, or film productions, or other settings for entertainment, information, or instruction. Interpret serious or comic role by speech, gesture, and body movement to entertain or inform audience. May dance and sing.Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media Occ
25-1121.00Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, PostsecondaryTeach courses in drama, music, and the arts including fine and applied art, such as painting and sculpture, or design and crafts. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.Educational Instruction and Library Occupations
27-2099.00Entertainers and Performers, Sports and Related Workers, All OtherAll entertainers and performers, sports and related workers not listed separately.Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media Occ
27-2012.03Media Programming DirectorsDirect and coordinate activities of personnel engaged in preparation of radio or television station program schedules and programs, such as sports or news.Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media Occ
27-2012.05Media Technical Directors/ManagersCoordinate activities of technical departments, such as taping, editing, engineering, and maintenance, to produce radio or television programs.Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media Occ
27-2012.00Producers and DirectorsProduce or direct stage, television, radio, video, or film productions for entertainment, information, or instruction. Responsible for creative decisions, such as interpretation of script, choice of actors or guests, set design, sound, special effects, and choreography.Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media Occ
27-2012.04Talent DirectorsAudition and interview performers to select most appropriate talent for parts in stage, television, radio, or motion picture productions.Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media Occ
Cost To Complete
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This section provides you with a very high-level estimate of your costs and is purely intended as a guide. You should consult the institution via College Connect to get a more detailed estimate based on the totality of your circumstances. The selections below are based on information gathered from your Profile and the estimated costs are calculated based on the 120 credits remaining to be completed

Please select the "Cumulative Months of Service" that determine your Post 9/11 GI Bill benefits.
Estimated Cost for the BA in Communication Arts - Theatre at Bluefield University
These costs are based on an estimated 8 semesters or 4 years remaining to complete this degree (assuming a full-time load of 16 hours per semester)
Category Cost Basis Cost (To You) Estimated Benefits Net Cost Notes
Tuition $13,938 Per Semester $111,504 $0 $111,504 For all on-campus students, except those who qualify for Commonwealth or Pathways. Overload Fees apply for students with 19 credits or more.
Fees
Course Materials Fee $35 Per Credit $4,200 0 $4,200 For applicable courses
Course Materials Fee $410 Per Semester $3,280 0 $3,280 Per semester for full-time status
Confirmation Fee $200 Per Semester $1,600 0 $1,600 For new and readmit students
Science Lab Fee $50 Per Semester $400 0 $400 For science classes with lab
Private Music Fee $200 Per Credit $24,000 0 $24,000 For applicable courses
Student Teaching Fee $250 Per Semester $2,000 0 $2,000 Per semester
Comprehensive Fee $500 Per Semester $4,000 0 $4,000
*Please note that the above estimated costs do not include all Federal, State or other financial aid, grants, scholarships, etc. for which you may qualify. All such aid could substantially reduce these costs.
Tuition & Fee Notes:
  • Overload Fee for On-Campus Students
    • Charged if students are enrolled in more than 18 credit hours at a rate of 1,160.00 per credit hour above 18.
  • Commonwealth Tuition
    • Flat Tuition of 6,969 per semester for residents of the state of Virginia. Overload Fees apply for students with 19 credits or more.
  • Graduation Fee
    • Graduation fee of $120 is due when graduation application is submitted.
Other Financial Aid to Pay for College:
  • You may be eligible for additional financial aid from Federal, State, and Local sources. Military education benefits are not considered in determining eligibility for federal financial aid. Everyone is therefore encouraged to apply for federal financial aid by submitting the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), because many will qualify for additional educational funds like Pell Grants, worth over $5,500/yr.