The School of the Arts is the creative engine of Northern Kentucky University, offering dance, music, theatre, and visual arts to bring unparalleled artistic opportunities to students. SOTA offers 11 degrees with 30 specializations and seven minors. The School of the Arts combines Dance, Music, Theatre, and Visual Arts to bring unparalleled artistic opportunities to current and future students. Our minors come from every college on campus from Nursing to Mathematics, Political Science to Construction Management. SOTA’s Prep programs, including the nationally recognized String Project, engage 900 students from children to adults annually. Ten minutes from downtown Cincinnati, campus is close to nationally ranked cultural and historical attractions, architectural gems, and an acclaimed river cityscape. This website uses cookies to ensure you get the best experience on our website.