Cultivate your creative passions into practiced skills with majors and minors in the School of the Arts. 

Whether covered in paint or focused on a computer, on the stage or behind the scenes, you’ll revel in a rich understanding of craft, discipline and self-expression. In our intentionally small classes, you’ll get direct feedback and support from accomplished artists, composers and leading industry professionals. Immerse yourself in rigorous study of history, theory and practice while building your critical thinking, collaboration and communication skills. After graduation, command the attention of employers and graduate programs alike, with all the purpose and preparation you’ll need to keep your creative fire burning.

Program Major Minor
Art History Major Available Minor Available
Arts Administration Major Unavailable Minor Available
Church Music Major Unavailable Minor Available
Collaborative Piano Major Unavailable Minor Available
Graphic Design Major Available Minor Unavailable
Museum Studies Major Unavailable Minor Available
Music Major Available Minor Unavailable
Music Composition Major Available Minor Unavailable
Music Education Major Available Minor Unavailable
Music Performance Major Available Minor Available
Music Technology Major Unavailable Minor Available
Music Theory & Literature Major Unavailable Minor Available
Studio Art: Painting & Drawing Major Available Minor Available
Studio Art: Photography Major Available Minor Available
Theatre Major Unavailable Minor Available
Theatre Performance Major Available Minor Unavailable
Theatre Production & Design Major Available Minor UnAvailable
Theatre Studies Major Available Minor Unavailable

Productions & Exhibitions

Pippen production in Degenstein Center Theater. This is a Theatre department production.

Theatre Productions

The Department of Theatre fills the academic calendar with four large and several small productions a year. 

Lore Degenstein Gallery

The gallery aims to exhibit, interpret, collect and preserve objects of art and material culture through a rich and diverse exhibition program.

Music Productions

Join a community of musicians whose passion, discipline and creativity inspire learning and extraordinary performances. 

Bringing Professional Artists to Campus

Discover how Susquehanna University’s Artist-in-Residence Program connects students with professional artists, musicians and writers, offering an exclusive opportunity to learn and be inspired in an immersive creative environment.

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Special Events

Artist Series
The Artist Series has been presenting quality dance, music and theatre to the university and surrounding community since 1902.

Lectures
The school invites distinguished authors, academics and artists to give presentations, talks and readings on campus.

Senior Scholars Day
Through posters and oral presentations, as well as performances and graphic design displays, students showcase their achievements in a culmination of academic scholarship.