The Bachelor of Arts (BA) Major and Minor in theater is designed for Rutgers School of Arts and Sciences students who are seeking a solid overview of theater as part of a well-rounded liberal arts education. It allows students to investigate the various disciplines in theater.
Students at Rutgers have a number of performance opportunities, regardless of college affiliation or major. These student-run organizations include:
Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Theater (General Studies)
The BA Major in Theater consists of a balanced course of study in scholarship and art, stressing a theoretical approach. Upon completion of the degree, students are prepared for internships, employment in the arts community, graduate study, and graduate or studio training.
Entrance to the BA theater program requires only academic admission to the Rutgers School of Arts and Sciences and declaration of the theater major. An audition is not required.
Theater Majors in the BA program are required to complete 36 credits in the department including courses in theater histories, performance and production.
Minor in Theater
The BA Minor in Theater allows students with diverse academic backgrounds to draw the benefits of an arts education, supplementing their broader liberal arts studies. An audition is not required to declare this minor.
The Minor in Theater requires 18 credits, including courses in theater histories, performance and production.
Declaring the Major or Minor
Students wishing to declare a major or minor in Theater must first successfully complete a total of 2 required core classes with a C or better before submitting their request via their school’s MyMajor system. Please see Curriculum Requirements for core class information.
SAS/SEBS students must declare through MyMajor. Students from other Rutgers units must contact their major advisor for instructions specific to their unit.
- Major and minor declarations can be submitted at any time but will only be processed when all requirements have been met.
- Declaration requests are due on the first of the following months: November, January, April, and August. Requests are processed and notifications are issued by the 15th of the stated months.
- Students are advised to declare the major/minor no later than the second semester of their sophomore year to allow for adequate time to complete all requirements by their expected date of graduation.
Even if you are not yet ready to declare, current Rutgers students can receive Theater department course information by emailing theater@mgsa.rutgers.edu using your scarletmail email address with the subject line “BA Theater Inquiry.”
