Detailed Program Facts

Application Fee

  Application Fee: CAD 70

Tuition Fee

 CAD 17,400 per year

*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change

Living Cost in California State University - Fresno

  CAD 12,500 per year

*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

Check program website for more information about funding options.

English Test Requirements

• IELTS
  • Minimum Overall Score - 6.0 - 5.5 - With No Band Less Than
• TOEFL
  • Minimum Overall Score - 61
• SAT
  • Minimum Overall Score - 1,030.0  
• PTE
  • Minimum Overall Score - 45.0  
• DUOLINGO
  • Minimum Overall Score - 100.0  

• Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted into this program, applicants must have Grade 12 / High School Diploma.

• Minimum CGPA Required: 60.00 %

Additional Information

The Theatre Arts faculty includes performers, designers, and directors with top academic credentials as well as professional experience. The department is an accredited institutional member of the National Association of Schools of Theatre. Organizations such as the Kennedy Center/American College Theater Festival and the American College Dance Association have honored numerous Fresno State Students.

What You Can Do
Successful completion of the BA Dance degree will allow the student to apply for positions in performing arts companies, colleges and professional schools as dancers, instructors, choreographers and dance technicians.  It will provide a seamless transition to graduate programs in dance performance and education as well as K-12 credential programs. Other professional uses include being an independent artist in dance or related disciplines, producing dance events and promoting the performing arts or similar events. The curriculum is designed to provide students with a strong skills set, a knowledge base for critical thinking and a set of ethical values appropriate to enter a professional setting. Moreover, graduates of this program will also be competitive in associated fields such as Community Dance Workers, Dance Therapist and Arts Management.

Employers of Dance Majors include: Educational institutes such as Universities, Community Colleges and K-12 systems, private dance schools, advertising agencies, theaters, TV/Film studios, magazines, amusement and theme parks, arts councils, industrial shows, performing arts centers and cruise lines.

Scholarships

• No Scholarships for first year. The university only provide scholarship after completing first year with required GPA

Optional Practical Training or OPT is a period during which students, who have completed their degrees in the USA, are permitted to work for one year on a student visa by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). OPT allows students to work for up to 3 years and develop real-world skills to survive in the competitive jobs market.

It is temporary employment for a period of 12-months that is directly related to the major area of study of an F-1 student. Eligible students have the option to apply for OPT employment authorization before completing their academic studies and/or after completing their academic studies.

A student can participate in three types of Optional Practical Training (OPT):

1. Pre-Completion OPT: This is temporary employment provided to F-1 students before completion of their course of study.
2. Post-Completion OPT: This is temporary employment available to F-1 students after completing their course of study.
3. 24 Month STEM Extension: Students enrolled in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) courses can a 24-month extension after their initial Post-Completion OPT authorization.