Academic College: College of Arts and Sciences, Department of Theatre Arts. This Bachelor of Arts (BA) or Bachelor of Science (BS) program offers a broad liberal arts education combined with practical experience in theatre. The curriculum emphasizes a holistic exposure to theatre's varied practice areas, including acting, construction, design, technology, literature, history, and cultural resonance. Students develop marketable skills such as collaboration, effective communication, project management, public speaking, critical thinking, and creative problem-solving. The program provides opportunities for hands-on involvement in University Theatre productions, studio coursework, and student-run productions through the Pocket Playhouse. Students explore a personal theatrical aesthetic and artistic vision, preparing them for diverse roles within and beyond the performing arts.

A Theater Arts degree from the University of Oregon is highly adaptable, preparing graduates for a wide range of careers both within and outside the performing arts. Typical career paths include: Actor, Stage Manager, Costume Designer, Scene Designer, Lighting Designer, Technical Director, Theater Technician, Arts Administrator, Artistic Director, Production Manager, Theatre Director, Dramaturg, Playwright, Event Planner, Communications Specialist, Marketing Professional, Law, Education, Film and Television. The emphasis on collaboration, public speaking, and project management provides valuable transferable skills for any professional field. The department also offers a third-year seminar to help students chart post-graduation and career opportunities and provides faculty mentorship.

The degree is offered by the College of Arts and Sciences, the University of Oregon’s intellectual hub, providing a strong liberal arts foundation. The University of Oregon is a leading public research university with high levels of student research involvement and is Oregon's only member of the exclusive Association of American Universities. Students benefit from an unbeatable quality of life in Eugene, recognized as a top 50 "college town" on the West Coast. The program combines broad academic study with extensive practical experience in a supportive and creative environment, with outstanding facilities and knowledgeable faculty.