Bachelor of Arts Degree

See also Speech Education

Learn the art of dramatic performance to communicate creatively

The timeless study of dramatic performance provides venues in acting, politics, education, and other fields in which creative communication is key. More than simply reciting memorized material, performance artists inspire and motivate audiences through spoken and unspoken communication.

To prepare them for this broad and crucial career, PCC’s performance studies program equips students in verbal presentation, public speaking, and dramatic productions. The program emphasizes the development of logical thought and decision-making processes applicable for plays, speeches, and debates. Students also learn leadership techniques, various forms of verbal presentations, and critical-listening skills. To gain practical experience on stage, students perform in Vespers programs, dramatic productions in the Experimental Theater, and major stage productions in the Dale Horton Auditorium.

With this artistic and versatile degree, students can choose from a variety of career options such as theatre, education, and public relations or enter graduate school to specialize in a chosen field.