音乐剧院的美术学士学位课程为学生提供了在音乐剧院领域的职业艺术家的生活准备，他们在音乐，舞蹈和表演方面的技能得到了全面发展。实践培训和创新经验，再加上跨学科的文科课程，以及戏剧历史和理论的基础。在大四的时候，参加音乐剧院计划的学生可以试镜参加纽约市的音乐剧院展示。表演体验使学生能够为潜在的演员，导演和经理表演。要进入音乐剧计划，必须经过试镜。
The Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Musical Theatre prepares students for life as working artists in the musical theatre field. Practical training and creative experiences are coupled with an interdisciplinary liberal arts curriculum and a foundation in theatre history, analysis and criticism.<br><br>Students will be able to study and perform in the school's theatrical and dance productions. Kent State's Center for the Performing Arts houses three theatres, performance and rehearsal spaces, costume shop and laboratories for costumes, drafting, lighting and scenery. In addition, the School of Theatre and Dance oversees the outdoor venue Porthouse Theatre.<br><br>Students in their senior year may participate in the annual New York City Musical Theatre Showcase, which enables students to perform for prospective casting directors, talent managers and theatrical and commercial agents.