Academic Map

Stage Management

ACADEMIC MAP (Effective Fall 2026 and after)

Students cannot begin enrolling in this major until Fall 2026. Also, please note: FSU is not yet authorized to enroll F-1 international students in the Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Stage Management. International students who need an F-1 visa, should NOT apply to these majors at this time.

*Please Note: Face-to-face/in-person instruction of this program is available ONLY at the main campus in Tallahassee, FL. This program is NOT available via Online/Distance Learning; starting in Fall 2026.*

This map is a term-by-term sample course schedule. The milestones listed to the right of each term are designed to keep you on course to graduate in four years. The Sample Schedule serves as a general guideline to help you build a full schedule each term. The General Education and Elective courses must be selected to satisfy all area requirements unless your program meets these requirements with major courses.

Milestones are courses and special requirements necessary for timely progress to complete a major. Missing milestones will result in one of two types of map registration stops. The first level (Degree Map Off-track) is placed following grade posting if the student has missed a milestone (course and/or GPA) for the first time in the major. If a student is in non-compliance with milestones for two (2) consecutive semesters (excluding summers), a Major Change Required stop is placed on the student's registration.

The curriculum for the BFA degree is a pre-professional program that provides intensive, in-depth training. It will provide the foundation necessary and essential for continued specialization in stage management at the graduate level or in the professional theatre.

The BFA degree in Stage Management is a Specialized Admission major. Admission is by interview and portfolio review. Interviews are held every January for fall admission. Interviews are open to incoming freshmen. The interview must be accompanied by an acceptance academic record and up-to-date transcripts and resume. Contact The School of Theatre for details. Students applying to the BFA program need to apply to both The School of Theatre and University Admissions. 

Additional information can be found at: https://theatre.fsu.edu/programs/bfa-stage-management/ .

Mapping Coordinator: Michele Diamonti
Email: mdiamonti@admin.fsu.edu

Salary Information: For more information go to: National Association of Colleges and Employers (www.naceweb.org) or the Occupational Outlook Handbook (www.bls.gov/ooh/home.htm) provided by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Representative Job Titles Related to this Major: Stage Manager, Assistant Stage Manager, Producer, Event Manager, Deck Manager, Show Caller, Production Manager

Representative Employers: Theatre Companies, Opera Companies, Dance Companies, Corporate Event Companies, Television Studios, Community Theatres, Dinner Theatres, Stock Companies, Theme Parks, Cruise Ships, Children’s Theatres, Event Entertainment Companies.