Abilene Christian University-Undergraduate Online

What you'll study

The curriculum gives students practical, hands-on exposure across performance and backstage work, with contemporary facilities and studio training. Students choose one of six tracks: Acting; Musical Theatre; Directing; Dance; Design/Technical; Theatre Education/Teacher Certification; or Theatre Ministry. Example course titles listed by the programme include Acting 1, Stage Makeup, Beginning Directing and Fashion as Cultural Reflection. Programme hours combine university and major requirements, with total degree credit requirements varying by track.

Entry requirements

The BFA requires completion of a total of 128 credit hours, with university plus major hours ranging from 50–68 credit hours depending on the chosen track and electives accounting for the remainder. Prospective students should consult the programme catalog for detailed course lists and specific track requirements.

Career prospects

Graduates are prepared for a range of theatre-related careers. The programme explicitly lists possibilities such as actor (stage, film, voice-over, cruise lines), designer (set, costume, lighting, sound, props), director, stage manager, technical director, teacher at various levels or in arts education programmes, worship minister, playwright, agent, casting director and print/commercial model.

Scholarships & funding angle (general)

While no specific scholarships are detailed on the programme page, theatre students typically explore departmental scholarships, performance-based awards, institutional financial aid and external arts grants. Applicants should contact ACU’s admissions and theatre department to learn about audition-based awards, work-study opportunities and scholarship application deadlines.