Bachelor of Education in Theatre Arts Education P-12
Glorify God Through Teaching Creativity with Our B.Ed. in Theatre Arts Education
As someone who loves theatre, you understand the importance of developing your craft and sharpening your skills to excel on stage. You can prepare to pass that love of creative art on to a new generation of students with Liberty’s Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.) in Theatre Arts Education. Through this program, you can not only gain hands-on theatrical experience and an in-depth study of theatric productions – but you can also explore how to teach these skills to students so they can pursue their own passions for the arts. You can do all this while completing your degree right here at Liberty University.
Taught from a Christian worldview, classes in Liberty’s Theatre Arts Department emphasize storytelling and the cultivation of valuable skills for use in your career.
Our B.Ed. in Theatre Arts Education degree offers a quality education focused on helping you gain the tools and experience to teach theatre arts courses. Throughout this program, our professors will seek to help you develop your creative abilities in playwriting, set design, and acting so you can help shape the future of theatre in your community and beyond.
Upon successful completion of Liberty University’s Virginia state-approved Bachelor of Education program, you may apply for your teaching license in another state through reciprocity, which may or may not result in additional requirements based on your state’s Department of Education regulations.
Credit Hours
View CoursesNext start date: Aug 18, 2025
CAEP Accredited
Highlights
Highlights of Our Bachelor of Education in Theatre Arts Education P-12 Degree
Accredited Academics
Liberty University’s School of Education meets rigorous national standards for educator preparation set by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP).
Hands-On Experience
You will complete 90 practicum hours and at least 1 full semester of student teaching prior to graduation.
You will have the opportunity to do your student teaching in various locations throughout Virginia.
Experienced Faculty
All of our faculty who oversee licensure courses have K-12 experience and a current teaching license.
Opportunity for Funding
Pursuing one of our Bachelor of Education licensure tracks may make you eligible for the Federal TEACH Grant.
Career Potential
What Can You Do with a B.Ed. in Theatre Arts Education?
Liberty University’s Bachelor of Education with a specialization in theatre arts education can help prepare you to pursue the following occupations:
- Actor
- Casting director
- Choreographer
- Critic
- Director
- Drama minister
- Dramaturg
- First hand
- Script writer
- Stage manager
#4 Best College Campus in America
At Liberty, you’ll find an affordable, high-quality education designed to help equip students like you for the real world. Our commitment to excellence has earned us recognition as the #4 Best College Campus in America by Niche.com.
Earning your degree from a nonprofit university with state-of-the-art resources like ours can help set you apart from your peers.
Courses
What Will You Study in Our B.Ed. in Theatre Arts Education P-12?
Our goal is to help prepare you to create innovative, excellent productions that glorify God. Our theatre arts education degree provides you with practical instruction in both the theory and practice of theatre performance and production. You can explore how to act in, write, design, and direct plays, applying what you have studied to real productions. You will also study how to provide guidance to students engaging in these steps and the best ways to encourage creativity and improve performance.
We provide a variety of hands-on experiences from set design to playwriting, allowing you to perfect your craft under the guidance of our experienced professors. Our students have written, directed, and performed original productions, and our theatre department offers other opportunities through our professional Alluvion Stage Company, Alpha Psi Omega honors society, and trips abroad – where you can use theatre to transcend cultural and language barriers.
Additional Degree Information
Featured B.Ed. in Theatre Arts Education P-12 Courses
EDUC 235 – Content Instructional Design
THEA 331 – Stage Management
THEA 381 – Christian Aesthetics in Theatre
THEA 431 – Playwriting
Degree Information
- This program falls under the School of Education
- View the Degree Completion Plan
- Check out our course catalog
- Transfer in up to 75% of the degree total
BENEFITS
Why Choose Liberty’s B.Ed. in Theatre Arts Education P-12 Degree?
A Mission Grounded in Faith and Excellence
At Liberty, our mission is Training Champions for Christ so you can make an impact – wherever God calls you. We believe in combining biblical values with a dedication to excellence in all of our degree programs. Our bachelor’s of theatre arts degree seeks to help equip you with theory and hands-on experience to glorify Christ in the practice of your craft.
Support for Your Teaching Journey
Pursuing your teaching license is a big deal! We want to come alongside you and make the process as seamless as possible. Since true work experience is the best way to gain confidence as a teacher, we offer various practicum and student teaching opportunities to provide you with valuable classroom training.
Guidance Through Practicum and Student Teaching
Within our School of Education, we have a team dedicated to overseeing your practicum experience to help ensure that you are prepared to take on a class full of students. You can pursue opportunities to complete your student teaching in various locations throughout Virginia. You can also participate in our fellowship program in Washington, D.C. Here, you’ll see the urban school setting and stay in the heart of the district for an entire semester!
Shaping the Next Generation with Excellence
Our nation is desperate for teachers who are well educated, enthusiastic, and compassionate toward their students. As one of the largest providers of teachers in the Commonwealth of Virginia, Liberty wants to help prepare you to teach with integrity and strong Christian ethics – because as an educator, you have the chance to make a huge impact on the lives of children from all types of backgrounds. Prepare yourself for this responsibility by partnering with us.
Admissions
How Do You Become a B.Ed. in Theatre Arts Education Student?
Every application is reviewed by the admission committee on a case-by-case basis, meaning there are no set minimums for acceptance. However, all applicants must submit the following documents* for admission:
- Admission application
- Official high school transcripts
- Official college transcripts (if applicable)
- Admission essay
Results from the CLT, SAT, or ACT are not required for admission, but may be used in consideration for merit-based aid.
*Note that additional documentation may be requested by the admission committee after your application has been received.
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