Office of Admission
Eugene Lang College of Liberal Arts
79 Fifth Avenue, 5th floor
New York, NY 10003
Phone: 212.229.5150 or
800.292.3040
Fax: 212.229.5355
lang@newschool.edu
Prospective students with questions about Theater: Please email langarts@newschool.edu.
Theater Director and Departmental Faculty Advisor
Zishan Ugurlu
Professor of Theater
rubinoc@newschool.edu
Student Success Advisor for The Arts
Brian Dudley
Manager, BA/BFA Student Success
dudleyb@newschool.edu
Students in the Adult Bachelor's Program who are interested in this subject should see their core faculty advisor.
This page outlines requirements for the degree in Theater at Lang (BA Theater). Many courses in the Theater curriculum are suitable for students with any degree of previous experience, and the participation of non-majors is encouraged. Students can also study this subject as a minor. Lang students interested in theater also have the option of combining the study of theater with the study of a liberal arts discipline by pursuing a BA degree in The Arts and choosing the Arts in Context concentration. Students in the Bachelor's Program for Adults and Transfer Students (Adult Bachelor's Program) who are interested in this subject should consult their core academic advisor.
Only specific courses satisfy the major requirements, including electives. Courses should be chosen carefully, in consultation with the departmental faculty advisor and your Student Success advisor. Learn more and track your progress in the Detailed Degree Requirements and Arts Requirements Worksheets below.
Students in the Adult Bachelor's Program who are interested in studying theater should consult their core faculty advisor.
Introductory courses (9–12 credits):
Other required courses (21–32 credits):
* Only one two-credit course can be applied to this requirement.
Senior capstone (3–4 credits):
Total credits: 33–48
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