Certificate in Social Justice and the Performing Arts

The Certificate in Social Justice and the Performing Arts is designed to expose students in any major to a combination of Theatre Arts, Dance, and Music courses across disciplines and give them opportunities to take part in and create projects. This certificate helps students to align their discipline studies more closely with their interests and desire to be of service to their communities and peers. In Iowa's Department of Theatre Arts, the focus is on the art of the stageacting, directing, design, playwriting, and technical theatre. With 2530 productions staged annually, Iowa's theatre department produces more work in one year than some do in five.

The department is committed to new plays and is one of the best-known centers for the development of new works. It also is home to the Iowa Playwrights Workshop, one of the finest graduate playwriting programs in America.

About half of theatre arts students complete a second major in another department, such as English or film studies. The department offers two special double majors: one in theatre and music and another in theatre and dance, for students interested in musical theatre. These double majors offer students an opportunity to explore a popular field in a rigorous and enjoyable way.

A 3.0 grade point average (GPA) on academic courses (a U.S. grade of B or better where an A = 4.0). Must present three years of completed secondary (high school) coursework. Completion of secondary school (generally representing 12-13 years of education). Upon completing secondary school, provide academic records (transcripts) that reflect a graduation date or a separate secondary school diploma/certificate. Complete our Minimum High School Course Requirements, which vary depending on whether you are applying to the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, Engineering, Business, or Nursing. SAT or ACT scores are not required of international applicants who completed secondary school outside the United States, however, SAT or ACT scores are required of first-year applicants who wish to be considered for academic scholarships
IELTS 6.5 (no part score under 6.0)
TOEFL iBT 80 (no part score under 17)