Theatre M.A.
MASTER OF ARTS - THEATRE
Degree Specific Credits: 30
Required Cumulative GPA: 3.0
There are three options for completing the Master of Arts in Theatre:
- Research-and-Practice track - This track requires 27 credits of graduate-level coursework plus a 3-credit theatre practice project (THTR 690), which is defended orally in the last semester.
- Professional Paper track - This track requires 27 credits of graduate-level coursework plus a 3-credit professional paper (THTR 599), which is defended orally in the last semester.
- Thesis Track - This track requires 24 credits of graduate-level coursework plus a 6-credit critical thesis (minimum of 10,000 words; THTR 699), which is defended orally in the last semester.
Course Requirements
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | ||
| Complete all of the following courses: | ||
| THTR 501 | Intro to Grad Studies | 1 |
| THTR 531 | Graduate Seminar in Theatre History | 3 |
| THTR 532 | Graduate Seminar in Dramaturgy | 3 |
| THTR 535 | Performance Theory & Criticism | 3 |
| THTR 595 | Practicum (Performance Studies) | 3 |
| Advanced Studio Course | ||
| Complete one of the following courses: | 3 | |
| Directing II | ||
| Graduate Voice & Speech I | ||
| Graduate Physical Performance Skills | ||
| Graduate Acting I | ||
| Electives | ||
| Complete 11-14 credits of electives chosen in consultation with your advisor. | 11-14 | |
| Project, Professional Paper, Or Thesis | ||
| Complete one of the following courses for 3-6 credits, depending on the option you choose with your advisor: | 3-6 | |
| Professional Paper (3 credits) | ||
| Research (3 credits) | ||
| Thesis (6 credits) | ||
| Total Hours | 30 | |