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1530 Concordia West
Irvine,California 92612
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DEGREES OFFERED

Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Arts (Theatre)

Bachelor of Arts in Acting and Directing

Bachelor of Arts in Design and Technical Production

Bachelor of Arts in Film and Digital Video Production

Minor in Film and Digital Video Production

Minor in Musical Theatre

Minor in Theatre Design and Technical Production

Minor in Theatre


We offer a full theatre major, a theatre minor, a musical theatre minor and a theatre emphasis within the liberal studies major. Concordia Theatre students range from those who have a goal of a career in professional theatre (on and off stage) to non-theatre majors who participate for the joy of it.

Acceptance Rate:

Concordia University Irvine's acceptance rate is 69%

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