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San Antonio, Texas 78209
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Bachelor of Arts in Theatre Arts
Minor in Theatre Arts


Home Academics Departments Theatre Arts Department of Theatre Arts Photo of Coates Theatre entrance in daylight Welcome to the Department of Theatre Arts at the University of the Incarnate Word. Theatre Arts, a department in the College of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences, offers comprehensive training and education encouraging students to develop as performers, producers, designers, directors and the many roles needed to create the art of theatre. UIW’s Department of Theatre Arts offers a Bachelor of Arts in Theatre Arts and is the only program in San Antonio that is accredited by the National Association of Schools of Theatre, ensuring that students receive theatre training that will meet established national standards of excellence in terms of content, production quality and teaching practices. A 16:1 student/faculty ratio means classes are generally small and allow for closer interaction with faculty and peers as well as specialized instruction.

Acceptance Rate:

The University of the Incarnate Word has a general acceptance rate of 93%, which means the school is considered a nearly open admissions school, and there isn't a specific acceptance rate for the Department of Theatre Arts.


Faculty Info:

Justin Bennett Christopher McCollum David McTier Margaret Mitchell Mark J. Stringham Laura Gonzales Lourdes Y. Grancharoff Steven Starr Dr. Robert Ball George Burnette Sr. Germaine Corbin, CCVI Chrissie Young


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