西方的戏剧艺术课程是西北太平洋地区首屈一指的本科课程。该系的教授们全神贯注于教育和培训本科戏剧艺术家。戏剧研究包括实用戏剧课程的核心，重点是特定兴趣领域内的一个或多个重点课程。戏剧研究的主要目标是使学生对戏剧有一个全面的了解，包括其历史知识，戏剧的实现方法以及戏剧在形成社会的过去，现在和未来中的作用。
The Department of Theatre and Dance strives to give students a well-rounded education. In addition to a core of practical theatre courses, students focus on one or more concentrations to hone their skills within specific areas of interest. Declared students reinforce their major studies through hands-on application of their skills. With an abundance of student programs and seasonal production opportunities, theatre students rarely find themselves without a project to do. The central goal of the degree is to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of theatre, including knowledge of its history, the means by which theatre is realized, and the role of theatre in forming the past, present and future of society.