Overview

This Performing Arts Certificate program at Temple University is designed to give you the opportunity to study an array of performing arts, including dance, film, poetry and voice.

About this Program

Students pursuing the Performing Arts Undergraduate Certificate will

develop and refine their musicianship;
explore the various forms, styles and uses of movement, and develop their own unique approach;
learn about practical concerns in the world of performing arts, including the economic, political and social challenges; and

study, recite and perform the words of influential poets such as Robert Frost and Langston Hughes.

The 12-credit certificate program is ideal for students who are interested in perfecting their craft, whether in dance, media arts, music or theater performance. It is not available to Dance or Music majors. The program’s required courses are intended to be completed concurrently with baccalaureate coursework.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Film & Video Analysis

Media & Culture

Movement Improvisation

Poetry as Performance

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-11 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-30 00:00:00
Starting 2027-08-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-05-15 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

12 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Philadelphia, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

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Other requirements

General requirements

To be accepted into a certificate program, students must be in good academic standing and have completed at least 15 credits at Temple University by the initial requested semester of certificate coursework.

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

37752 USD / year

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Out-of-State

37752 USD / year

≈ 37752 USD / year
Domestic

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In-State

21504 USD / year

≈ 21504 USD / year

Living costs

Philadelphia

United States

1313 - 2284 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Overview

About this Program

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Philadelphia

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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