The Department of Drama/Dance is housed in a fine, multi-million dollar performing arts complex which includes three theatre/dance performance spaces and National Public Radio and Public Broadcasting System studios. The program is production-oriented with approximately ten major productions presented each year including contemporary, historical, period, musical, and experimental plays, as well as dance concerts. The Montana Repertory Theatre, a professional touring company based at UM, often involves students both on and off stage. The faculty is strong, possessing a diversity of educational and professional theatre and dance backgrounds.

The Bachelor of Arts with a major in Dance allows the student who plans to enter a dance career to select another major to complement that objective. The Bachelor of Arts with a major in Drama provides the student with a broad liberal arts education and a general focus in drama. The degree allows the student to complete an additional major and may form the basis for further training on the graduate level. The Bachelor of Arts with a major in Drama and an area of specialization in Education Endosement Preparation is designed for the student seeking teaching endorsement in the field of drama. The Bachelor of Fine Arts with a major in Drama or Dance and an area of specialization in Acting, Choreography and Performance, Design/Technology, or Studio Teaching is a professionally-oriented degree designed for the student who plans to pursue a career in theatre, dance, or a related field. Graduate programs lead to the Master of Arts in Drama or the Master of Fine Arts in Drama with areas of specialization in Acting, Design/Technology, or Directing.

The School of Fine Arts also offers a master's program for teachers in Integrated Arts and Education.