National Association of Schools of Theatre Commission on Accreditation - (NAST)

Please refer to the USDE website for their Recognized Scope of Accreditation here (https://www2.ed.gov/admins/finaid/accred/index.html?src=more)

Recognized by

  • U.S. Department of Education (USDE)
Karen P. Moynahan
Executive Director

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United States

The institutions (programs) listed here have been accredited as of March 2018, as reported by the accrediting organization. As information about institutions (programs) that have obtained or lost their accreditation subsequent to this date has become available and verified, these institutions (programs) have been added or deleted.

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CHEA Profile Accredited Program City State / Territory / Province
Jacksonville State University Bachelor of Arts-4 years: Drama (Design/Technology, Performance) Jacksonville AL
James Madison University Bachelor of Arts-4 years: Theatre Arts (Design/Technology, Musical Theatre, Performance, Teacher Licensure in Theatre, Theatre Studies) Harrisonburg VA
Kansas State University Bachelor of Arts-4 years: Theatre Manhattan KS
Kansas State University Bachelor of Science-4 years: Theatre Manhattan KS
Kansas State University Master of Arts-2 years: Theatre (Drama Therapy, General) Manhattan KS
KD Conservatory College of Film and Dramatic Arts Associate of Applied Arts-15 months: Acting Performance Dallas TX
KD Conservatory College of Film and Dramatic Arts Associate of Applied Arts-15 months: Motion Picture Production Dallas TX
KD Conservatory College of Film and Dramatic Arts Associate of Applied Arts-15 months: Musical Theatre Dallas TX
Kean University Bachelor of Arts-4 to 5 years: Theatre Education (Teacher Certification) Union NJ
Kean University Bachelor of Arts-4 years: Theatre Union NJ
Kean University Bachelor of Fine Arts-4 to 5 years: Theatre Design and Technology Union NJ
Kean University Bachelor of Fine Arts-4 to 5 years: Theatre Performance Union NJ
Kennesaw State University Bachelor of Arts-4 years: Theatre and Performance Studies (Acting, Design/Technology, Musical Theatre, Performance Studies) Kennesaw GA
Kent State University Bachelor of Arts-4 years: Theatre Studies Kent OH
Kent State University Bachelor of Fine Arts-4 years: Theatre Studies (Design/Technology, Musical Theatre) Kent OH
Kent State University Master of Fine Arts-2 years: Theatre Studies (Acting [Returning Professional]) Kent OH
Kent State University Master of Fine Arts-3 years: Theatre Studies (Acting, Design/Technology [Costume Design, Lighting Design, Scene Design, Theatre Technology]) Kent OH
Kent State University Porthouse Program Kent OH
Lee Strasberg Theatre and Film Institute, Los Angeles One-year Conservatory Los Angeles CA
Lee Strasberg Theatre and Film Institute, Los Angeles Two-year Conservatory (Certificate Program) Los Angeles CA
Lee Strasberg Theatre and Film Institute, Los Angeles Young Actors at Strasberg Los Angeles CA
Lee Strasberg Theatre and Film Institute, New York One-year Conservatory New York NY
Lee Strasberg Theatre and Film Institute, New York Two-year Conservatory (Certificate Program) New York NY
Lee Strasberg Theatre and Film Institute, New York Young Actors at Strasberg New York NY
Lehigh University Bachelor of Arts-4 years: Theatre Bethlehem PA
Longwood University Bachelor of Arts-4 years: Theatre (Education) Farmville VA
Longwood University Bachelor of Arts-4 years: Theatre (General) Farmville VA
Longwood University Bachelor of Fine Arts-4 years: Theatre (Performance, Stage Technology) Farmville VA
Louisiana State University and A&M College Bachelor of Arts-4 years: Theatre (Arts Administration, Design/Technology, Film and Television, Performance, Physical Theatre, Theatre Studies) Baton Rouge LA
Louisiana State University and A&M College Doctor of Philosophy-3 years: Theatre Baton Rouge LA
Louisiana State University and A&M College Master of Fine Arts-2 years plus 2 summers: Acting Baton Rouge LA
Louisiana State University and A&M College Master of Fine Arts-3 years: Costume Technology and Design Baton Rouge LA
Louisiana State University and A&M College Master of Fine Arts-3 years: Properties Technology Baton Rouge LA
Louisiana State University and A&M College Master of Fine Arts-3 years: Scenic Technology and Design Baton Rouge LA
Loyola Marymount University Bachelor of Arts-4 years: Theatre Los Angeles CA

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