A completed application form.
An official secondary school transcript or GED certificate.
The official final high school transcript, indicating proof of graduation must be submitted before a student is able to attend classes.
Optional items:
An essay of 200 words or more on why you would like to earn a degree at Seton Hill.
Letter of recommendation from a teacher or guidance counselor or one recommendation form. Additional recommendations are welcome and may represent other sources.
Official score reports from either the SAT (Scholastic Aptitude Test) or the ACT test (American College Testing Program). (Information about Test Optional alternative.)
A transcript evaluation from the World Education Services (WES).
Proof of English proficiency
TOEFL score of at least 213 (computer-based), or 79-80 (Internet based).
IELTS score of 6.0.
Completion of 30 semester hours at a U.S. university.
Completion of an ESL program.
SAT score of at least a 470 on the critical reading section.
ACT composite score of 20 or higher.
Duolingo score of at least 100.
The Bachelor of Arts in theatre performance at Seton Hill will prepare you to move confidently into a career as a professional performer.
As a student in Seton Hill University's Theatre Performance Program, you will have access to a wide variety of opportunities to build a future in the profession. At Seton Hill, you can:
act, sing and dance in productions and performances
make the most of our state-of-the-art facilities, including our Arts Center and Performing Arts Center
have the opportunity to work in our costume and scene shops, as well as the box office
earn credits studying abroad with other students and Seton Hill faculty
get all of the benefits of our Apple Distinguished School, including a MacBook Air laptop for all full-time freshmen
take advantage of aid and scholarships just for performing arts majors
participate in clubs like the Dance Club or the Student Theatre Activities Council
Performance and Production Opportunities
Seton Hill's Theatre and Dance Programs offer three full-length theatre productions, two dance concerts and a number of studio productions each year. All productions offer an array of performance and technical opportunities. First-year students are encouraged to audition and get involved with a production from their very first week here on the Hill.
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Theatre Performance Curriculum
Bachelor of Arts
SDA 139 - Introduction to Dance (Dance) 3 Credit(s)
STR 110 - Introduction to Theatre (Theatre) 3 Credit(s)
STR 115 - Scenic Technology I (Theatre) 3 Credit(s)
OR
STR 122 - Costume Technology I (Theatre) 3 Credit(s)
OR
STR 135 - Technology for Performing Arts I (Theatre) 3 Credit(s)
STR 130 - Production Lab (Theatre) 0 Credit(s) (must be taken 4 times)
STR 150 - Voice and Speech I (Theatre) 3 Credit(s)
STR 154 - Acting I (Theatre) 3 Credit(s)
STR 215 - Introduction to Theatre Design (Theatre) 3 Credit(s)
STR 235 - Stage Makeup I (Theatre) 3 Credit(s)
STR 249 - Voice and Speech II: Voice and Text (Theatre) 3 Credit(s)
STR 250 - Stage Movement (Theatre) 3 Credit(s)
STR 254 - Acting II (Theatre) 3 Credit(s)
STR 260 - Dramatic Writing (Theatre) 3 Credit(s)
OR
STR 353 - Acting III (Theatre) 3 Credit(s)
STR 305 - Theatre History-Ancients to Renaiss (Theatre) 3 Credit(s)
STR 306 - Theatre History-Renaissance to Mod (Theatre) 3 Credit(s)
STR 307 - Theatre History-Modern to Contemp (Theatre) 3 Credit(s)
STR 360 - Directing I (Theatre) 3 Credit(s)
STR 445 - Professional Practices (Theatre) 3 Credit(s)
Plus 3 credits from:
STR 454 - Acting IV (Theatre) 3 Credit(s)
STR 461 - Directing II (Theatre) 3 Credit(s)
Total Credits: 51-55
Students in Seton Hill's Performing Arts Programs have a long track record of success working as interns, apprentices and performers in theatre companies and theme parks around the country. Seton Hill's award-winning Career and Professional Development Center (CPDC) will work with you, your professors and local, regional and national employers to prepare you with the career preparation skills, internship opportunities and placement services that you need - as a student and after you graduate.
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