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In the bachelor of science (B.S.) degree program in drama you’ll enjoy a balance of drama department classes, liberal arts and other academic courses.

The theater management track is the only one of our B.S. tracks to which you can apply as a new student. It will prepare you for a variety of careers, including producing, marketing and public relations, casting, development and general management.

In the theater management track you will gain first-hand knowledge of a professional theater company’s operations by working with professionals at Syracuse Stage. If you’re interested in the theater management track, you should apply to the B.S. in drama program.

Other B.S. in Drama Tracks

After gaining admission to, and completing a portion of, one of the bachelor of fine arts (B.F.A.) degree programs (acting, musical theater, stage management or theater design and technology), you may decide that you want to pursue other academic interests. Several other tracks in the B.S. program—including playwriting and directing, which are more broadly focused than the B.F.A. programs—enable you to tailor the curriculum to your individual interests and to pursue a minor.

Program Highlights

Curriculum

The 120-credit curriculum includes major and academic requirements as well as drama and academic electives. As one of our students, you will be assigned a professional academic advisor who will guide you through your academic career and help you navigate class schedules, course selection and more.

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Global Study

You can participate in study abroad or study away programs through VPA or Syracuse Abroad. Drama B.S. majors often choose to study in New York City via the Tepper Semester or in Los Angeles via the VPA LA Semester program in the spring semester of their fourth year. In addition, the Sorkin in LA Learning Practicum provides a select group of seniors with a week-long, “hit-the-studios-running” immersion into the heart of America’s film and television industries.

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Career Exploration

In addition to the opportunities offered by the drama department, all drama B.S. majors have access to career advisors and services through the College of Visual and Performing Arts’ Office of Academic and Career Advising. The office connects VPA students with networking opportunities, mentors and more.

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