What will I learn?

The Theatre Major, offered by the Department of Film and Theatre , emphasizes a strong foundation in acting, directing, writing, design and entertainment technologies. Theatre Arts students study the history and practices of theatre with a particular emphasis on the interrelationship between theatre and contemporary performance culture. Once students complete the required, well-rounded base of core courses, students can then choose to focus more specifically with the program’s elective specialization areas.

Which department am I in?

College of Humanities and the Arts

Study options

Full Time (8 Semesters)

Tuition fees

$20,538.00 (17,32,872) per year

Start date

January 2027

Venue

San José State University

One Washington Square,

San Jose,

California,

95192, West, United States

Full Time (8 Semesters)

Tuition fees

$21,915.00 (18,49,055) per year

Start date

August 2027

Venue

San José State University

One Washington Square,

San Jose,

California,

95192, West, United States

Entry requirements

For international students

Students must Earn a high school diploma, or equivalent and earn the equivalent of a U.S. 3.0 grade point average (GPA) or an average of “B” grades. Successfully complete three years of college preparatory mathematics with a minimum grade of “C-” or better. Submit partial official secondary school (high school) transcripts and final transcripts.

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.