Academic school/college: School of Fine Arts, Department of Dramatic Arts. This Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) in Puppetry is one of only a few accredited academic degrees in puppetry globally, providing comprehensive, conservatory-style training in the art and craft of puppetry. The rigorous program focuses on developing well-rounded puppet artists, designers, and performers. The curriculum combines studio courses in puppet construction (various types, including hand, rod, shadow, marionette, bunraku, and body puppets), performance techniques, design, history, and theory, alongside general education requirements. Students learn to conceive, design, build, and perform with puppets for diverse theatrical, film, and media contexts. The program culminates in senior projects and often involves participation in departmental productions.

Graduates from the Puppetry program are prepared for diverse careers in the arts and entertainment industries. Career options include: Puppet Performer (for stage, film, TV, digital media), Puppet Designer, Puppet Builder/Fabricator, Director (with expertise in puppetry), Puppetry Coach/Consultant, Museum Exhibit Designer/Curator, Teaching Artist, Stop-Motion Animator, Special Effects Artist, Artistic Director for puppet theatre companies, and roles in children's television/film. Alumni work with major companies like Jim Henson Company, Sesame Workshop, Disney, and various regional and international puppet theatres.

The University of Connecticut is a prestigious public university and Tier 1 research institution in the USA, providing a strong academic foundation. It is home to the Ballard Institute and Museum of Puppetry (BIMP), a superb collection of over 3,500 puppets from all over the globe, which serves as an invaluable resource for student learning, research, and inspiration. UConn offers world-class facilities, with state-of-the-art technologies and equipment to support artistic development. The extensive flagship campus in Storrs offers a true US college experience, with a vibrant campus life, diverse student body, and a wide array of academic and extracurricular opportunities. The program's highly selective nature ensures a dedicated and talented cohort.