<p>I thought I would revive this thread, the other one is so outdated. If you have anything to add, comment it below and the list will be updated!</p>
<p>University of Michigan - BFA
Penn State- BFA
American University - BA
James Madison University - BA/ BM
Syracuse University - BFA
Brandeis University - BA
NYU Tisch - BFA
NYU Steinhardt - BM
University of Arizona - BFA
Muhlenberg College - BA
Northwestern University - BA
Ohio Northern University- BFA
University of Alabama- BA
Temple University- BA
Bowling Green State University - BA (in Communications w/ a Musical Theater Specialization)</p>
<p>Are these all programs where you can get a double major in four years? Or would it take longer? And what are the majors? You have indicated specific major/concentration for Bowling Green, but are all the others MT and Communications? Acting? Performing Arts Management? Business?. . .</p>
<p>@mom4bwayboy I noted if it was BFA or BA for MT so yeah! Many have a broad area of dual degree colleges- BA’s have the best chance of having a broader range of options. However, most of the listed colleges have options across the board, so it’s very open and fitted to people that have more interests. </p>
<p>I’ve heard from friends at UMich that in reality it is difficult (or impossible?) to complete a double major with MT in four years. Someone was attempting a five year double with engineering during D’s school hunt, but I think I heard he subsequently dropped the engineering. </p>
<p>Maybe someone with more current information can comment if this list is meant to be programs where you can double in four years. </p>
<p>I know firsthand that is definitely possible to complete a double major plus the MT Certificate at Northwestern in 4 years, and many kids do it (including pre-med).</p>
<p>@MomCares I think this is because of the demanding coursework from engineering, but I heard buisness and things like communication are easier and less demanding</p>
<p>There are schools that say you can double-major BFA-MT and something else (like Ohio Northern that I mentioned on a different thread). But it seems to me that the bigger issue is the number of courses you are required to take in the BFA program more so than the difficulty of the other major. </p>
<p>As I have looked at various MT programs the number of required courses reminded me of the number I needed for my degree - a BM in instrumental music education. There would have been no way to complete a second major within 4 years for me - I already needed one summer session plus needing to pass a constitution test “after” graduation (had to pass before the degree was actually awarded). Granted my HS didn’t offer AP courses so I didn’t have that leg up on gen ed classes. But still it seems to me that it will be tough to do both a BFA and another degree just from the number of classes required for each.</p>
<p>I’m not saying don’t try. I just think this will require a pretty heavy courseload, plus summers, to get done in 4 years. </p>
<p>Yes, they said that when we were there as well. But I think overall, at least at most schools, the number of courses required for a BFA will make it very difficult to complete 2 degrees in 4 years. I was taking 17-18 units most semesters to get my BM and it appears that most BFA programs require a similar load. And my point above was that I think the course load is the bigger challenge for getting 2 degrees, not the “hardness” of the second degree (engineering, business, whatever).</p>
<p>Just agreeing with other posters: I think a double major is possible at many schools … If you are willing to pay for and attend school for more than the standard 4 years. You must realize that MT degrees are like double and triple majors in acting, music and dance before adding another major to the mix. The sheer number of required hours for MTs specific to the MT degree are usually what makes it difficult to impossible to add another major in 4 years. many MT classes must be taken in a specific order which also allows less flexibility in adding classes outside the MT program. Usually MTs have few electives available in a regular semester. If you have AP credits, CLEP out of classes or take online or summer school classes - any or all will help.</p>
<p>NYU is one school where it will not necessarily take more than four years to do a double major. Many Tischies are able to do it in four years, without an extra year or taking up the summers with classwork. Tisch’s scheduling helps because studio classes are three days a week from 9–6 and you can use your other two days for your double. It is a lot of work but it can be done.</p>
<p>My son, who arrived at Rider with 32 AP Credits and also waived out of a few required classes, will be able to do a double major with BFA MT and BA Arts Administration (which have some overlap anyway). I have paid for a few extra units though, since he he’s racked up a hair over 18 units the past couple semesters. He’s trying hard to create a light senior schedule though. Thinking ahead.</p>
<p>At Tisch, you don’t have to train for all eight semesters to get the BFA (the degree requires a minimum of six semesters of professional training). A student can take one or two semesters not in studio – the students call this “taking an academic semester.” So, that’s another way an MT student could fit in a second major. Plus, there are still performing electives that can be taken even if not in a studio, and of course, a student can still audition for shows (just not the ones put on as part of the studio curriculum). </p>
<p>Recent update: It may be possible to double major at Indiana University Bloomington, excruciatingly difficult, just not impossible, It depends on the person, the most recent list being
University of Michigan - BFA
Penn State- BFA
American University - BA
James Madison University - BA/ BM
Syracuse University - BFA
Brandeis University - BA
NYU Tisch - BFA
NYU Steinhardt - BM
University of Arizona - BFA
Muhlenberg College - BA
Northwestern University - BA
Ohio Northern University- BFA
University of Alabama- BA
Temple University- BA
Bowling Green State University - BA (in Communications w/ a Musical Theater Specialization)
Indiana University- BFA</p>
<p>You can double major at Syracuse? Wow! I was told by an admissions counselor that it wouldn’t be possible. That would mean a lot to my D, if you can.</p>
<p>@mtjones1 I found this off a kinda ancient list, So ill take it off. I would surely follow the admissions councilor than the word of a teenage girl haha Thanks for making me aware and sorry if I alter what i made you perceive to be true. </p>
<p>University of Michigan - BFA
Penn State- BFA
American University - BA
James Madison University - BA/ BM
Brandeis University - BA
NYU Tisch - BFA
NYU Steinhardt - BM
University of Arizona - BFA
Muhlenberg College - BA
Northwestern University - BA
Ohio Northern University- BFA
University of Alabama- BA
Temple University- BA
Bowling Green State University - BA (in Communications w/ a Musical Theater Specialization)
Indiana University- BFA (Unconfirmed yet deemed possible, would appreciate conformation)</p>
Thanks for making me aware and sorry if I alter what i made you perceive to be true. </p>