Bachelor of Arts in Theatre – Arts Administration Online
Bridge the gap between the art of performance and the business of bringing it to life as you prepare for a dynamic career that combines the best of both worlds.
Program Overview
Put your learning first with our online B.A. in Theatre – Arts Administration
Become a dynamic contributor to any arts organization with an online Bachelor of Arts in Theatre – Arts Administration from Southeastern Oklahoma State University. Discover the management process – from concept to reality – as you build working and technical skills in arts administration.
This 100% online program combines the fundamentals, history, and appreciation of theatre and other performing arts with the in-demand skills of nonprofit management, arts programming, grant writing, and communication. Receive hands-on, real-world experience in marketing, promotion, and the administrative aspects of theatre. Study arts publicity, promotion, administration, and management, as well as media production and graphic design as you create materials for your portfolio. Learn from supportive faculty dedicated to your success. Earn your degree faster by transferring up to 90 credit hours, and take advantage of affordable tuition and the flexibility to study anywhere, anytime.
Learning outcomes with a theatre arts degree:
- Examine theatre through the development of appreciation and awareness; of the practices and aesthetic standards for evaluating theatrical presentations; of various forms including script, taped performance, commercial film, and live performance by regional theatre groups
- Study the history of theatre to understand its influence on present-day performance
- Gain grant writing skills specific to performing arts and non-profits
- Develop principles and practices of promoting an arts organization in the context of a public relations manager function
- Understand the overall operations of an arts organization through approaches to producing a season of arts programming
- Enhance your communication abilities with topics such as conflict management, communication leadership, persuasion, risk and crisis communication, as well as communication criticism focused on developing critical abilities to evaluate speeches, advertising, songs, art, film, and television
- Graduate with tangible arts administration materials for your portfolio and career advancement
- Examine theatre through the development of appreciation and awareness; of the practices and aesthetic standards for evaluating theatrical presentations; of various forms including script, taped performance, commercial film, and live performance by regional theatre groups
- Study the history of theatre to understand its influence on present-day performance
- Gain grant writing skills specific to performing arts and non-profits
- Develop principles and practices of promoting an arts organization in the context of a public relations manager function
- Understand the overall operations of an arts organization through approaches to producing a season of arts programming
- Enhance your communication abilities with topics such as conflict management, communication leadership, persuasion, risk and crisis communication, as well as communication criticism focused on developing critical abilities to evaluate speeches, advertising, songs, art, film, and television
- Graduate with tangible arts administration materials for your portfolio and career advancement
Potential arts administration careers include:
- Theatre Manager
- Public Relations Specialist
- Meeting, Convention or Event Planner
- Producer or Director
- Advertising and Promotions Manager
- Fundraising Manager
- Entertainment or Recreation Manager
- Theatre Manager
- Public Relations Specialist
- Meeting, Convention or Event Planner
- Producer or Director
- Advertising and Promotions Manager
- Fundraising Manager
- Entertainment or Recreation Manager
Online undergraduate programs also available:
Southeastern offers a variety of specialized online program options. Check out our other online undergraduate programs.
Why choose an SE online degree?
Our experienced faculty are experts in their fields and guide you through your program with one-on-one support. Specialized curriculum emphasizes connectivity and real-world applications.
Tuition
Our affordable tuition is designed for working adults
Southeastern Oklahoma State University offers its students the opportunity to earn their online degree with affordable, pay-as-you-go tuition that includes fees.
| Program | Per Credit Hour* | Per Course |
|---|---|---|
| B.A. in Theatre – Arts Administration | $321 | $963 |
*University reserves the right to change tuition and fees at any time.
Financial Aid
Financial aid is available for those who qualify. The first step in applying for financial aid is to file your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). SOSU's Federal School Code is 003179. If you plan to use federal financial aid, it is recommended that you apply for and have your financial aid awards finalized before enrolling. To expedite this, it is important that you file your FAFSA as soon as possible after applying.
Contact Us
Student Financial Aid Office425 W. University Blvd.
Durant, OK 74701-3347
Phone: 580-745-2186
Fax: 580-745-7469
Email: [email protected]
Transfer your credits for lower tuition
Use our Tuition Estimator to see how affordable your degree could be. Slide the notch to the number of credits you've already earned—which may qualify for transfer credit—to get an estimate of what your degree might cost.
Transcripts sent from other colleges and universities will be evaluated, and accepted credits will be added to the student's Southeastern record. The Tuition Estimator is not a guarantee or predictor of the number of credit hours that will be accepted.Tuition breakdown:
Calendar
Get off to a fast start with our academic calendar
At Southeastern, we offer multiple start dates throughout the year, so you never have to wait long to get started on your online degree program. The chart below shows upcoming start dates, along with important deadlines, such as when your application should be submitted and when payments are due.
| 8 week courses | Program Start Date | Application Deadline | Document Deadline | Payment Due | Last Class Day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring I | 1/13/25 | 12/16/24 | 12/16/24 | 2/25/25 | 3/2/25 |
| Spring II | 3/10/25 | 2/17/25 | 2/17/25 | 4/15/25 | 5/4/25 |
| Summer I | 5/12/25 | 4/28/25 | 4/28/25 | 6/1/25 | 6/29/25 |
| Summer II | 6/30/25 | 6/16/25 | 6/16/25 | 7/3/25 | 8/10/25 |
| Fall I | 8/18/25 | 8/4/25 | 8/4/25 | 9/15/25 | 10/5/25 |
| Fall II | 10/13/25 | 9/29/25 | 9/29/25 | 11/1/25 | 12/7/25 |
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Admissions
Your online Bachelor of Arts in Theatre - Arts Administration admission checklist
Let's start boosting your career! The admission process is the first step toward earning your online degree. Familiarize yourself with these requirements for this online program, along with information on required documentation.
- Online Application
- Transcripts
- College Placement Test
To meet the admission requirements for the B.A. in Theatre - Arts Administration, applicants must submit a complete application, pay the $30 non-refundable application fee, and meet the following criteria:
Transfer Students: Students who have attempted seven or more semester hours of college credit. Remedial and activity courses are not counted.
- Students are accepted as long as their cumulative GPA is a 2.0 or higher. If the student's cumulative GPA is less than a 2.0 but it does not indicate a suspension, they can enroll at SE for the upcoming semester; however, they would be placed on probation until that cumulative GPA reaches at least a 2.0. If their last semester does indicate a suspension, they would be required to sit out a semester before enrolling at SE. If a student has two suspensions, they must attend another school and raise their cumulative GPA to a 2.0 or higher before being accepted to SE.
- College placement testing: Students will be required to take a test in each of the three areas (English, Math and Reading) unless they have successfully completed a college course in that area or have provided ACT scores of at least a 19. Students who have not scored high enough in the Science area automatically have a deficiency until they clear the Math & Reading deficiencies. If they do not pass the placement test, they will be required to either complete a remedial course or will have an additional lab component. These deficiencies should be completed within the first 12 credit hours (typically one semester). Our Learning Center can provide more information if you have further questions.
Adult Freshmen: 21 or older and has earned no more than six hours of college credit after high school graduation. Concurrent work is excluded.
- Provide a completed high school transcript or GED
- College placement testing is required if the student does not provide ACT or SAT scores. See testing information above.
New Freshmen: A student who has earned no more than six hours of college credit after high school graduation. Concurrent work is excluded.
- Minimum ACT of 20 (or SAT equivalent) or 2.7 overall high school GPA and top 50% of graduating class OR 2.7 GPA in the 15-unit core curriculum (four English, three Math, three History, three Science and two Electives)
- College placement testing: There are three tests (English, Math and Reading) that are given to students who do not score at least a 19 on the ACT or equivalent SAT scores in that area. Students who have not scored high enough in the Science area automatically have a deficiency until they clear the Math & Reading deficiency.
If the student does not pass the placement test, they will be required to either complete a remedial course or will have an additional lab component. These deficiencies are required to be completed within the first 24 credit hours (typically two semesters). Our earning Center can provide more information if you have further questions.
Returning Students: Students who have not attended any other school since leaving SE are accepted under the following circumstances:
- The student has a cumulative GPA of at least a 2.0; or
- If the student's cumulative GPA is under a 2.0 and their final semester with SE was on academic probation, they can return on probation. This status will stay in effect until the student raises their cumulative GPA to at least a 2.0.
- For students who have been suspended, university policy states that for the first suspension, a student must sit out at least one semester before returning. If a student has two suspensions, they must attend another school and raise their cumulative GPA to a 2.0 or higher before being accepted to SE.
International Application and Admissions Requirements: Please note, unfortunately, students with an F-1 visa are ineligible for online programs.
- Complete the application.
- Academic Records:
- Original final post-secondary transcript(s) and diploma(s) from each college or university attended. If your transcript is not issued in English, we require the original document as well as an English translation done by your school(s) or a professional translating company. Original = issued by a school or examination board with an official signature and school stamp or seal.
- Post-secondary records from outside the U.S. must be analyzed by a NACES (www.NACES.org) educational credential evaluation service such as IERF or WES or ECE. For IERF, students need to choose the "detailed report" option and select Southeastern Oklahoma State University from the menu. IERF will send the evaluation of your records to our International Student Services office.
- English Proficiency: Internet-based TOEFL score of 61 or an IELTS Academic score of 5.5; taken within 2 years of enrollment.
- For TOEFL, let us know your registration number and have your score report sent to Southeastern (institution code: 6657).
- For IELTS, let us know your TRF number.
- You do not need TOEFL or IELTS scores if you meet one of the following:
- English is your first language
- You graduated from a U.S. high school with 4 years of English
- You have a bachelor's degree from a U.S. college or university
- You have 24 hours of college or university credit in the U.S. with a GPA of 3.0 or better (including English Composition I and II)
Official sealed transcripts from all previous institutions should be sent to Southeastern Oklahoma State University:
Southeastern Oklahoma State University/Registrar425 W. University Blvd.
Durant, OK 74701-3347
Email: [email protected]
Courses
Quality coursework—the foundation of our online arts administration degree
For the B.A. in Theatre – Arts Administration online,
students must complete a minimum of 124 credit hours. The curriculum is
comprised of 18 core credit hours, 18 Theatre – Arts Administration credit
hours, 44 General Education credit hours, and six elective hours selected in
consultation with an advisor to meet university requirements for graduation.
Communications (9 hours)
English (ENG 1113 and ENG 1213)
Speech Communication (COMM 1233 or COMM 2213)
Social Behavioral Sciences (12 hours)
Political Science (POSC 1513)
American History (HIST 1513 or 1523)
Social Science (ECON 2113, SOC 1113, or GEOG 2723)
Mental and Physical Health (KIN 1113)
Science and Mathematics (14 hours)
Biological Sciences (BIOL 1114)
Physical Sciences (PSCI 1114 or 1414)
Mathematics (MATH 1303, 1483or 1513)
Computer Proficiency Requirement (BIM 1553 or CIS 1003)
Humanities (9 hours)
Humanities, Philosophy, and Lit (ENG 2313, 3893; HUM 2113, 2223; or PHIL 2113)
Fine Arts (ART 1003, 1103, 3013, 3083; MUS 1113, 1123, 3133; or THTR 1143, 1183, 2183, 3183)
Foreign Language (SPAN 1113, CHTW 1513 or NS 1213)
All required THTR courses must be completed with a C or better for the major.
Choose two from the following:
Did you know?
Southeastern professor and Director of Theatre Riley Coker was named Southeastern ‘Professor of the Year’ in 2020.