What is the difference between the Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) and the Bachelor of Arts (BA) degrees?
The BA is a liberal arts degree which is intended to introduce the student to a wide variety of subjects within the discipline. The BA philosophy maintains that the student will become “well rounded” by working in and experiencing all areas of the theatrical arts through a broad-based course of study. The BFA degree, with concentrations in Performance, Musical Theatre and Design/Technology, is a focused course of study in a concentrated area that uniquely blends a broad variety of interdisciplinary courses for those students who have already decided upon their career path. The BFA is not intended for those who are interested in theatre as an extra-curricular activity. The philosophy of the BFA is that students are pursuing in-depth study intended to provide a competitive edge for either entering the job market or gaining admission to a graduate program. The BFA is a one hundred ten (110) credit program where the BA degree is limited to seventy-five (75) credits.
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