Academic Accelerator - Bachelor of Arts - Theatre - Art Administration

The Academic Accelerator Program (AAP) is a balanced first-year program for international students with strong English-language skills. It complements immersive classes taught in English with appropriate support.

Students in the Academic Accelerator receive:

Tailored support for academic and English-speaking needs

A full year’s worth of college credits

Access to courses exclusively for international students

English-language assistance for class-related vocabulary

A blend of classes with both international and U.S. students

The LSU Theatre program strives to support its students in various ways, offering rigorous training in performance practices, stage history and literature, and the development of critical, conceptual, and argumentative skills essential for a liberal arts education. The program aims to prepare graduates for careers in professional and educational theatre. Additionally, the department acknowledges that theatre is interconnected with broader cultural ideas and practices. Therefore, the program promotes a global perspective on performance, with production skills training fostering an understanding of contemporary intellectual and political life.

The Bachelor of Arts in Theatre with a concentration in Arts Administration is designed to equip students with coursework and hands-on experience that leads to a comprehensive understanding and appreciation of the arts industry, as well as the role of the arts within the community.