Bachelor of Science in Theatre

The Tennessee State University Theatre presents a varied repertoire of theatrical productions featuring TSU students in all aspects of the performance. These productions provide students with basic fundamental skill sets and experiences in acting and theater production. The program, established in 1939 by theater trailblazer Dr. Thomas Edward Poag, is housed at the CoxLewis Theater in the TSU Performing Arts Center. This 350-seat proscenium theater is the forum for the presentation of a wide variety of theatrical and music performances by students, faculty, and professional guest artists.

Official transcripts from colleges/universities attended in the United States Official transcripts and authorized school records with a course-by-course listing of courses and grades received; such transcripts must have been evaluated by a foreign educational credential agency, at the student's expense. Minimum grade point average of 2.50 on a 4.00 system. An applicant whose native language is not English is required to submit a test score of 61 as the minimum acceptance level of performance on the Test of English as a Foreign Language, (TOEFL) IBT or 5.0 on the IELTS (International English Language Testing System). We will also accept the Duolingo English Test with a score of 71 or higher. International students with superior scholastic records are considered for admission as freshmen and as transfer students. An applicant whose native language is not English is required to submit a test score of 500 as the minimum acceptance level of performance on the Test of English as a Foreign Language, (TOEFL)