USU是该州唯一一所拥有戏剧艺术硕士课程的大学。这也是该州唯一拥有自己的专业Equity戏剧公司的戏剧节目，学生和专业人士有机会与Old Lyric Repertory Company合作。USU剧院艺术系还举办了一系列令人印象深刻的访问艺术家系列活动，学生们有机会向世界各地的著名访问专家学习。该系的研究生有很多机会与肯尼迪中心美国大学戏剧节一起展示他们的设计作品，而且研究生通常会获得国家奖项。MFA学位是戏剧设计方面的最终学位。这是一个为期三年的课程，学生可以在一个或多个重点领域获得实践经验，包括布景设
USU is the only university in the state with a master of fine arts program in theatre. It is also the only theatre program in the state with its own professional Equity theatre company, where students and professionals have the opportunity to work with the Old Lyric Repertory Company. The Theatre Arts Department at USU also hosts an impressive visiting artist series, where students have the opportunity to learn from renowned visiting professionals from all over the world. Graduate students in the department have many opportunities to present their design portfolios with the Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival, and graduate students often win national awards.