Dual Degree - Bachelor of Arts - Theatre Arts - Performing Arts & Master of Science - Athletic Training (4 + 2)

Students apply to the dual degree program as incoming freshmen and are admitted directly into the graduate program at the same time as their admission as undergraduate students. Dual degree students are guaranteed a place in the Master of Science in Athletic Training program provided they continue, as undergraduate students, to meet program-specific criteria to progress into enrollment in the graduate program. Dual degree students, therefore, have a space reserved for them in the graduate program beginning in their first year, with clear criteria and achievements required to progress into the graduate program.  

Combined with advisement from undergraduate academic advisor, students’ engagement with the College of Health Professions, participation in activities offered by the Athletic Training program and interactions with MSAT faculty provide strong support toward successful progression into graduate study. Students may pursue one of two pathways to the Master of Science in Athletic Training program.

In the 4+2 option, students complete the bachelor’s degree in the traditional four-year time frame and complete two years of graduate study in the MSAT program, earning both the bachelor’s degree and an MSAT degree within six years. This option is open to students in all undergraduate majors with the exception of nursing and interdisciplinary studies, however undergraduate majors in Exercise Science, Health Science and Biology will allow for the most efficient plan of study.  

Sacred Heart University's bachelor's degree in theatre arts includes 36 credits in student’s academic major, providing them with hands-on experience while growing their professional network long before graduation. With 18 credits making up concentration in either acting or musical theatre, students will explore all elements of their craft, from performance to directing, to writing and design. They will build meaningful skills in communication, analysis, public speaking, teamwork and problem-solving, which translate to postgraduate careers in: