Performing Arts and Social Change

The Performing Arts and Social Change minor employs theater, dance and music to foster community-engaged learning and effect social change.

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Program Highlights

Through the Performing Arts and Social Change minor, you’ll practice creativity, critical reflection and empathy that extend well beyond the stage and into the wider community.

Dominican is one of the few universities in the nation to house a professional theater company on campus, and each year,  mounts three main-stage productions in the Forest Meadows Amphitheater. 

Dominican also partners with based in San Rafael to bring workshops and performances to campus. Internships may also be available for interested students.

Career Paths

The Performing Arts and Social Change minor can complement a variety of majors and lends itself to careers in theater, social work, psychology and more. 

Degrees Offered

Minor

School/Department

School of Liberal Arts and Education

English and Creative Writing

Course Catalog

Program Contact

Office of Undergraduate Admissions

Office Hours

Mon.–Fri., 8 a.m.–5 p.m.

Admissions and Aid

A degree from a top-ranked, private University like Dominican is deliberately affordable and accessible! More than 99 percent of our first-year incoming students receive significant financial aid through merit- and need-based scholarships as well as state and federal aid. Additionally, for most students, there is no application fee, and we don't ask for test scores. Get in touch with a counselor to learn more about your path to an exceptional college experience at Dominican!

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Faculty and Staff

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Judy Halebsky, PhD

Director of the MFA Professor of English

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Julia van der Ryn, MA

Executive Director Center for Community Engagement and Partnerships Associate Professor, Philosophy and Social Justice
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Amy R. Wong, PhD

Associate Professor of English, ADC English and Creative Writing Contact Chair of English and Creative Writing

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Emily S. Wu

Assistant Director of Community Outreach and Project Development, Service-Learning Program Social Justice Faculty
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