The BFA in Theatre Teaching is a four-year professional degree that prepares students to teach theatre in a variety of dynamic and challenging learning environments. Here in the College of Fine Arts, we are committed to the teaching and learning of all humans in our educational and community spaces. BFA Theatre Teaching students have numerous opportunities throughout their program of study to teach, direct, and work in partnership with urban schools, the award-winning Youth Theatre at the U Program, and community-based organizations.<br><br>The purpose of the BFA Theatre Teaching Kindergarten Twelfth (K-12) Grade Licensure Program is to prepare elementary, junior high, middle school, and high school theatre educators. Competent K-12 theatre teaching requires both in-depth knowledge of subject matter (theatre) and skill in applying educational concepts and principles that are developmentally appropriate.