Overview

The diverse nature of theatre explores expressions of human interactions and conflict. This study develops intellectual awareness about the human condition. It helps develop skills for working as a theatre artist and as an individual who understands team work.

Liberal studies majors at California State University San Bernardino will benefit from a departmental philosophy that good theatre training is also excellent teacher training. Many courses in the department have no prerequisites, and they will help liberal studies students to prepare for careers in teaching.

The Theatre Arts Department produces five major plays during the academic year. The department also presents several student directed/designed productions. In addition, the department has touring groups including The Imagination Players, an elementary school tour; and the Sun Tour, multiethnic theme plays for high school and community college students.

Careers

Theatre majors are found in the professional areas of live theatre, film, television, corporate and media training, radio, public relations, advertising, business law, teaching, and higher education.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Stage Design
Scenography
Criticism of Plays in Performance
History of Musical Theatre
Graphic Communication for Theatrical Design
Dramatic Literature I: Classical to 1800
Dramatic Literature II: 19th Century to Contemporary
Dramatic Literature of Identity
Styles of Acting
Acting in Musical Theatre
Theatre in the Classroom

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-16 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-09-15 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-06-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2027-06-30 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

San Bernardino, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Have graduated from high school, have earned a Certificate of General Education Development (GED) or have passed the California High School Proficiency Examination (CHSPE)

Have a qualifiable minimum eligibility index

Have completed with grades of C- or better each of the courses in the comprehensive pattern of college preparatory subject requirements also known as the “a-g” pattern

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

18652 USD / year

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Out-of-State

18652 USD / year

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Domestic

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In-State

8572 USD / year

≈ 8572 USD / year

Living costs

San Bernardino

United States

1000 - 1795 USD / month

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