B.A. in Communication Studies – Theatre
Set the Stage for Your Success
You want a degree that speaks to your passion for the arts and your faith. Regent’s Bachelor of Arts in Communication Studies—Theatre will help develop your writing and speaking skills while learning the principles of dramatic and performance criticism, performance style, technological innovation, and artistic collaboration. All presented from a Christian worldview.
GAIN HANDS-ON EXPERIENCE
Get access to a multi-million dollar equipped facility and award-winning Performing Arts Center.
BUILD ON A STRONG FOUNDATION
Anchor your knowledge and skill on Christian principles and values.
LEARN FROM THE BEST
Be mentored by faculty in Virginia Beach who hold the highest degrees in their field. Meet the faculty.
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ALIGN YOURSELF WITH EXCELLENCE
Regent has been ranked among Top National Universities by the U.S. News & World Report for three years (2019, 2020 and 2022). It is also one of only 24 universities nationally “A” Rated for comprehensive liberal arts curriculum by the American Council of Trustees and Alumni (ACTA), 2022. Experience the Regent difference through the B.A. in Communication Studies – Theatre program.
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On completing the B.A. in Communication Studies—Theatre you will be able to:
- Express the truths in written drama and literature.
- Explore historically significant developments in world theatre and drama.
- Understand the theory behind professional communication and how it applies to your chosen career field.
Career Opportunities:
- Film/play review
- Organizational communication
- Playwriting
- Literary management
Architecture, technological innovation, literary genre, performance style, and artistic collaboration. Introduces basic principles of dramatic and performance criticism with a focus on writing about the drama.
Provides tools for students to analyze plays as theatre literature from the perspective of performance such as structural approaches, historical/biographical approaches, a study of genres, psychoanalytic approaches, and moral/philosophical approaches to include Judeo-Christian core values. Prerequisite: THEU 101.
Historical examination of significant developments in world theatre and drama from its origins through the European Renaissance. Prerequisite: THEU 101 or instructor approval.
Step 1: Apply to Regent University
- Submit your application at www.regent.edu/apply.
Step 2: Complete Your Admissions Questionnaire
- After you submit your application, you will receive a link to complete the required admissions questionnaire.
Step 3: Submit Your Unofficial Transcripts
- Email your unofficial high school or college transcripts to apply@regent.edu using the subject line: Unofficial Transcripts.
- Upon conditional acceptance, Regent University will attempt to obtain your official transcripts from your U.S. degree-granting institution.
- International transcripts must be evaluated by a NACES-approved company.
Step 4: Submit Your Government-Issued ID if Applicable
- All online students and graduate level on-campus students are required to email a photo of your government-issued ID to apply@regent.edu using the subject line: Government ID.
- Please note that all items submitted as part of the application process become the property of Regent University and cannot be returned.
Step 5: Submit Your FAFSA
- Complete your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) at studentaid.gov Regent’s school code is 030913.
| Degree | Tuition Block Rate Per Semester | Credit Hours Per Semester | Tuition Block Rate Per Semester |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students taking on-campus classes (fall & spring semesters) | $9,040 | 12 - 18 | $9,040 |
| Degree | Tuition Cost Per Credit Hour | Average Credit Hours Per Semester | Average Tuition Per Semester |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students taking on-campus classes (fall & spring semesters) | $603 | Under 12 | $7,236 |
| Students taking on-campus classes (fall & spring semesters) | $603 | Over 18 | $10,854 |
| Students taking on-campus classes (summer semester) | $603 | N/A | $1,809+ |
Student Fees Per Semester
| University Services Fee (On-Campus Students) | $800 |
| Degree | Tuition Cost Per Credit Hour | Average Credit Hours Per Semester | Average Tuition Per Semester |
|---|---|---|---|
| Part-Time Students (3-11 Credit Hours Per Semester) | $450 | 6 | $2,700 |
| Full-Time Students (12+ Credit Hours Per Semester) | $395 | 12 | $4,740 |
Student Fees Per Semester
| University Services Fee (Online Students) | $650 |
| Degree | Tuition Block Rate Per Semester | Credit Hours Per Semester | Tuition Block Rate Per Semester |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students taking on-campus classes (fall & spring semesters) | $8,610 | 12 - 18 | $8,610 |
| Degree | Tuition Cost Per Credit Hour | Average Credit Hours Per Semester | Average Tuition Per Semester |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students taking on-campus classes (fall & spring semesters) | $574 | Under 12 | $6,888 |
| Students taking on-campus classes (fall & spring semesters) | $574 | Over 18 | $10,332 |
| Students taking on-campus classes (summer semester) | $574 | N/A | $1,722+ |
Student Fees Per Semester
| University Services Fee (On-Campus Students) | $800 |
| Degree | Tuition Cost Per Credit Hour | Average Credit Hours Per Semester | Average Tuition Per Semester |
|---|---|---|---|
| Part-Time Students (3-11 Credit Hours Per Semester) | $450 | 6 | $2,700 |
| Full-Time Students (12+ Credit Hours Per Semester) | $395 | 12 | $4,740 |
Student Fees Per Semester
| University Services Fee (Online Students) | $650 |
Morganne Oliver, Student, B.A. in Communication Studies
