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The Department of Theatre & Dance is dedicated to two primary goals: to provide students with the highest caliber of training in theatre and dance that will allow them to create theatre of any kind at any level, and to provide the southern Minnesota region with a multifaceted, high-quality theatrical experience. These goals interweave to provide entertainment and education to those on both sides of the curtain.
Admission to Major is granted by the department. Contact the department for application procedures.
The Department offers a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) and Bachelor of Science (B.S.). The degree requires 45 credit hours and is designed for the theatre generalist. All courses must be taken with the guidance of your major advisor. The minor in Theatre consists of a minimum of 23 credit hours. The major in Dance consists of 54 credit hours, including performance, studies and activities.
In addition, the Department offers a Master of Arts (M.A.). MSU is the only state university that offers the terminal degree: the Master of Fine Arts (M.F.A.) in theatre arts, with majors in acting, musical theatre, directing, scene design, costume design, lighting design, sound design or technical direction.
The Minnesota State Mankato Department of Theatre & Dance is heavily involved in the Kennedy Center American College Theater Festival. Check out this year's Irene Ryan Acting Scholarship nominations and the history of our involvement.
