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Bachelor of Arts
Regent University
Program Details
B.A. in Theatre
Bachelor of ArtsB.A. in Theatre
Regent University
It’s time to share your passion for the arts with the world. Regent's Bachelor of Arts in Theatre, offered exclusively on campus, integrates classroom study with practical training in our state-of-the-art Performing Arts Center equipped with three performance spaces. Become a well-rounded artist as you enjoy challenging coursework in acting, directing, voice, design, stagecraft, theatre history, text analysis, and makeup.
Program Overview & Guidance
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Program Credit Requirements
Credit and Course Requirements for the Program are expected in a future release. Please look above to see if a Transfer Guide is available for this program. If 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.
If you wish to see how your credits may apply, you can:
If you wish to see how your credits may apply, you can:
- Contact the institution where a staff member can help you map your credits to the requirements for this program.
- View the program requirements listed in the institution's catalog.
Applicable Admissions Agreements
The table below lists admissions agreements between Regent 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.
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?
| Transfer Guidance Element | What You Need to Know |
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| Associate Transfer Degree Completion | Transfer students with an Associate in Arts (A.A.), Associate of Science (A.S.) or Associate of Arts & Sciences (A.A.S.) degree who meet the minimum requirements for admission will receive transfer credit for all eligible courses subject to normal transfer credit policy. Regent with a qualifying associates will have all general education requirements waived except for Regent-specific foundational courses, general education courses specified by their
major or required as prerequisites for courses in their major. |
Completion of Associate Degree Concurrent with High School | Transfer students with an Associate in Arts (A.A.), Associate of Science (A.S.) or Associate of Arts & Sciences (A.A.S.) degree who meet the minimum requirements for admission will receive transfer credit for all eligible courses subject to normal transfer credit polic. Students with a qualifying associates will have all general education requirements waived except for Regent-specific foundational courses, general education courses specified by their major or required as prerequisites for courses in their major. |
| Credit for Prior Learning | Regent accepts CLEP, AP, IB, DSST, Excelsior Exams, and select Industry Certifications . |
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College Level Information
Number of Transfer Students
2015
Percent of Accepted Transfer Students
51% of transfer students accepted with an average GPA range of 2.5-3.0.
| College Fit Guidance | What You Need to Know |
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| Is This College Right For Me? | Regent University's 13,000 students are studying on its 70-acre campus in Virginia Beach, VA., and online around the world. The university offers associate, bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral degrees from a Christian perspective in 150+ areas of study. |
| Transfer Student Catalog Year | Catalog year is determined by first semester of attendance. |
| First Year Student Catalog Year | Catalog year is determined by first semester of attendance. |
| Applying for Guaranteed Admissions | Students may contact the Office of Admissions directly for questions and direction related to transfer credit. |
Where Can This Degree Transfer
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 |
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| Averett University | Bachelor of Arts in Theatre | Bachelor | Bachelor of Arts | 4-Year | In-Person |
| Averett University | Bachelor of Fine Arts in Theatre | Bachelor | Bachelor of Fine Arts | 4-Year | In-Person |
| Hollins University | BA in Theatre | Bachelor | Bachelor of Arts | 4-Year | In-Person |
| Brightpoint Community College | Associate of Fine Arts Degree in Theatre | Associate | Associate of Fine Arts | 2-Year | In-Person, Hybrid |
| Brightpoint Community College | Associate of Fine Arts Degree in Theatre, Technical Theatre Specialization | Associate | Associate of Fine Arts | 2-Year | In-Person, Hybrid |
| James Madison University | Bachelor of Arts, Major in Dance | Bachelor | Bachelor of Arts | 4-Year | In-Person |
| James Madison University | Bachelor of Arts, Major in Musical Theatre | Bachelor | Bachelor of Arts | 4-Year | In-Person |
| James Madison University | Bachelor of Arts, Major in Theatre | Bachelor | Bachelor of Arts | 4-Year | In-Person |
| Roanoke College | Bachelor of Arts in Theatre Education | Bachelor | Bachelor of Arts | 4-Year | In-Person |
| Roanoke College | Bachelor of Arts in Theatre | Bachelor | Bachelor of Arts | 4-Year | In-Person |
| Radford University | BA in Theatre | Bachelor | Bachelor of Arts | 4-Year | In-Person |
| Radford University | BS in Theatre | Bachelor | Bachelor of Science | 4-Year | In-Person |
| The University of Virginia's College at Wise | Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Arts and Sciences, Major in Theater | Bachelor | Bachelor of Arts | 4-Year | In-Person |
| Virginia Wesleyan University | Bachelor of Arts in Theatre | Bachelor | Bachelor of Arts | 4-Year | In-Person |
| Mary Baldwin University | Bachelor of Arts in Theatre | Bachelor | Bachelor of Arts | 4-Year | In-Person, Hybrid |
| George Mason University | Theater, BA | Bachelor | Bachelor of Arts | 4-Year | In-Person |
| George Mason University | Theater, BFA | Bachelor | Bachelor of Fine Arts | 4-Year | In-Person |
| William & Mary | Theatre - Bachelor of Arts | Bachelor | Bachelor of Arts | 4-Year | In-Person |
| Old Dominion University | Theatre/Dance-BA | Bachelor | Bachelor of Arts | 4-Year | In-Person |
| Bridgewater College | Theatre Major - BA | Bachelor | Bachelor of Arts | 4-Year | In-Person |
| Shenandoah University | Bachelor of Fine Arts in Musical Theatre | Bachelor | Bachelor of Fine Arts | 4-Year | In-Person |
| Bluefield University | BA in Communication Arts - Theatre | Bachelor | Bachelor of Arts | 4-Year | In-Person |
| Bluefield University | BS in Communication Arts - Theatre | Bachelor | Bachelor of Science | 4-Year | In-Person |
| Randolph College | Bachelor of Fine Arts in Theatre: Acting Concentration | Bachelor | Bachelor of Fine Arts | 4-Year | In-Person |
| Randolph College | Bachelor of Fine Arts in Theatre: Directing Concentration | Bachelor | Bachelor of Fine Arts | 4-Year | In-Person |
| Randolph College | Bachelor of Fine Arts in Theatre: Design and Technology Concentration | Bachelor | Bachelor of Fine Arts | 4-Year | In-Person |
| Virginia Commonwealth University | Theatre Bachelor of Arts | Bachelor | Bachelor of Arts | 4-Year | In-Person |
| Virginia Commonwealth University | Theatre with concentration in Costume Design/Technical Production, Bachelor of Fine Arts | Bachelor | Bachelor of Fine Arts | 4-Year | In-Person |
| Virginia Commonwealth University | Theatre with concentration in Lighting Design/Technical Production, Bachelor of Fine Arts | Bachelor | Bachelor of Fine Arts | 4-Year | In-Person |
| Virginia Commonwealth University | Theatre with concentration in Performance, Bachelor of Fine Arts | Bachelor | Bachelor of Fine Arts | 4-Year | In-Person |
| Virginia Commonwealth University | Theatre with concentration in Performance/Musical Theatre, Bachelor of Fine Arts | Bachelor | Bachelor of Fine Arts | 4-Year | In-Person |
| Virginia Commonwealth University | Theatre with concentration in Scene Design/Technical Production, Bachelor of Fine Arts | Bachelor | Bachelor of Fine Arts | 4-Year | In-Person |
| Virginia Commonwealth University | Theatre with concentration in Stage Management/Technical Production, Bachelor of Fine Arts | Bachelor | Bachelor of Fine Arts | 4-Year | In-Person |
| Emory & Henry University | Theatre: Directing and Stage Mgmt (BFA) | Bachelor | Bachelor of Fine Arts | 4-Year | In-Person |
| Emory & Henry University | Theatre (BA) | Bachelor | Bachelor of Arts | 4-Year | In-Person |
| Emory & Henry University | Theatre: Musical (BFA) | Bachelor | Bachelor of Fine Arts | 4-Year | In-Person |
| Emory & Henry University | Theatre: Production and Design (BFA) | Bachelor | Bachelor of Fine Arts | 4-Year | In-Person |
| Emory & Henry University | Theatre: Performance (BFA) | Bachelor | Bachelor of Fine Arts | 4-Year | In-Person |
| Randolph-Macon College | Theatre (BA) | Bachelor | Bachelor of Arts | 4-Year | In-Person |
Careers Where This Degree Applies
| O*Net Code | Name | Description | Parent |
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| 27-2011.00 | Actors | Play 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 |
| 25-1121.00 | Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary | Teach 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 |
| 27-2099.00 | Entertainers and Performers, Sports and Related Workers, All Other | All entertainers and performers, sports and related workers not listed separately. | Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media Occ |
| 27-2012.03 | Media Programming Directors | Direct 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 |
| 27-2012.05 | Media Technical Directors/Managers | Coordinate activities of technical departments, such as taping, editing, engineering, and maintenance, to produce radio or television programs. | Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media Occ |
| 27-2012.00 | Producers and Directors | Produce 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 |
| 27-2012.04 | Talent Directors | Audition 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 |
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