<p>Why are some schools NAST accredited and some aren't (e.g. Ithaca, Hartt and Temple are; NYU, BU and CMU aren't)? What does the accreditation really mean? Should this be given any weight in the selection criteria for BFA Acting programs?</p>
<p>The way I see it is that some theater programs or schools are members of this organization which also has an accrediting process and some schools do not choose to join this organization. I personally would not give it any weight in my selection of colleges for theater and I know my own kid, as well as many whom I have advised have never considered it or known about it.</p>
<p>Remember too, that many BFA programs are within universities and the universities themselves are accredited institutions.</p>
<p>I agree wit soozievt. Just like Boston, Purchase, NCSA and Carnegie are with the Consortium of Conservatory Theatre Training Programs. Its just the organization they are with. </p>
<p>Sometimes those programs who are with the same organization believe in the same training styles and have similar curriculum.</p>
<p>The Hartt School of the University of Hartford is accredited by National Association of Schools of Theatre! We are also accredited by National Association of Schools of Dance, and Music. Our Community Division is also accredited.</p>