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A Drama degree equips you for diverse careers in: performance, direction, design, and production across theater, film, and television's competitive landscapes. Numerous alumni have achieved recognition in Hollywood productions, TV shows, and both Broadway and off-Broadway productions. Hofstra's NYC adjacency enhances academic offerings while creating exceptional internship and hands-on learning prospects in these fields.
The Dance program delivers comprehensive training across multiple dance forms and choreographic techniques. Emphasizing modern/contemporary dance with rigorous ballet training, the curriculum incorporates diverse styles such as: African, Irish, tap, jazz, and more. Our program draws distinguished faculty and NYC-based guest artists, while encouraging students to frequently access the city's performance venues, classes, and audition opportunities.
Ideal for students choosing drama as their liberal arts foundation, this degree provides either strong graduate school preparation or professional program readiness.
The BA in drama mandates 39-45 semester hours in Drama coursework toward graduation requirements.