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B.A. in English – Theatre

The English – Theatre program from Marist University is dedicated to the spirit of collaboration, working together to create art and produce works that are transformative for the artist and the human spirit.

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Duration

4 years

Starting Date

August

Tuition Fee

$48,800 per year

Location

Poughkeepsie, United States

About the program

The English – Theatre program from Marist University curriculum allows students to view the world through a theatrical lens while developing skills that are vital for life. Marist’s location to New York City provides students with the opportunity to experience professional theatre and complete various internships. Students are also encouraged to take advantage of study abroad, exploring the arts in international settings.

Departmental Goals

The English – Theatre program from Marist University; the goals and principles underlying these concentrations are the same:

To increase the students’ appreciation and understanding of the literary, pragmatic, rhetorical, and dramatic uses of language.
To develop the student’s ability to write effectively in a variety of situations.
To help the student become more receptive to the many-sided pleasures of reading, writing, and oral presentation.
To enable the student to see how literary and nonliterary texts illuminate the complexity of human experience.
To heighten the student’s awareness of the moral and ethical implications of literary and nonliterary texts.
To foster the student’s intellectual, aesthetic, and professional creativity.

Program Structure

Marist College offers a major in English with a concentration in Theatre. Students take a combination of Acting I, Stagecraft, Acting II, Global Drama, Directing, Playwriting, Acting III, Shakespeare, and electives in related fields.
The goal of the major is two-fold: to train students in the practical aspects of theatre while developing skills that can be applied to a host of career paths.
Our graduates pursue careers in law, marketing, business, publishing, television, advertising, human resources, education, writing, and casting, to name a few.