Majors, Minors, & Programs

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Theatre
For over half a century the Theatre department at Rider University has had a rich tradition in educating students and preparing them for all aspects of a life in theater. Exciting courses, inspirational and motivating faculty, abundant theater facilities, and a strong arts community all come together to give Theatre students at Rider a personalized and challenging education.

Theatre
The Theatre Minor requires 20 credits.  The theatre minor requires an audition for students focusing on performance or an interview for those focusing on technical theatre in order to be accepted into the program. Theatre Minor

Theory and Composition
The program in composition, music history and theory aims to develop the aural skills needed by all musicians, to provide the necessary theoretical knowledge for the continuing study and performance of music, to develop analytical and esthetic understanding of music forms and styles, and to foster the creative impulse in music.

Undecided Students
Undecided?  Discover your options. Choosing a college major can be a daunting task that’s full of challenging questions. How do I know what I want to do for the rest of my life?  Will I like the classes I take? 

Undeclared Liberal Arts

Undeclared Science Programs

Voice Pedagogy and Performance
A Student's PerspectiveMeet Gerard Michael D’Emilio, 

Voice Performance
A Student's PerspectiveMeet Gerard Michael D’Emilio, 

Web Design
Designing and implementing web pages and interactive media, as well as learning the secrets of effective print design and production, are the focuses of Rider's Multimedia major. Students learn about design and visual-communication theory and create portfolios and web-based interactive resumes. In the capstone course, students work with real clients to create a web presence. Departmental Core (24 credits)