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Wichita,Kansas 67260
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Bachelor of Arts in Dance

Bachelor of Arts in Musical Theatre

Bachelor of Arts in Theatre

Bachelor of Fine Arts in Dance

Bachelor of Fine Arts in Musical Theatre

Bachelor of Fine Arts in Theatre Performance

Bachelor of Fine Arts in Design and Technical

Minor in Dance

Minor in Musical Theatre

Certificate in Physical Performance

Certificate in Directing

Certificate in Stage Management

Certificate in Voice Acting

Certificate in Commercial Dance


In the WSU School of Performing Arts (SPA), we help students turn their passion into a profession. Our school values curiosity, inclusivity, creativity, community, courage, and collaboration. We provide incredible performance & design opportunities on the stage, in the classroom, in collaboration with digital media, on film, and in partnership with the community. Our Performing Arts Majors engage in one-on-one mentorship, interdisciplinary research & creative opportunities, significant student leadership opportunities in several student-led organizations & productions, work with international and nationally recognized faculty, staff & guest artists, have touring opportunities, and can build their resumes with professional opportunities in the city of Wichita and beyond. The School of Performing Arts offers degrees with concentrations in: Dance (BA/BFA), Design & Technical Theatre (BFA), Music Theatre (BFA), and Theatre (BA/BFA). We are completely committed to helping students create the career they dream of. To prepare students for 21st century collaborative & portfolio artistic careers, we facilitate an education that includes discipline-specific courses and business for the arts, entrepreneurship, inclusion in performing arts, digital media portfolios, and more. We also offer an incredible & diverse array of certificates to expand career opportunities beyond graduation.

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