Theatre - Master of Arts (M.A.)

Master of Arts (M.A.) - Theatre

Degree Specific Credits: 30

Required Cumulative GPA: 3.0

Notes/Description

One research-and-practice credit-load track is available: 27 credits of graduate-level coursework plus a 3-credit theatre practice project (THTR 690) which is defended orally in the last semester
Two research credit-load tracks are also available: 27 credits of graduate-level coursework plus a 3-credit professional paper (THTR 599) which is defended orally in the last semester, OR
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

Code	Title	Hours
Complete all of the following courses:
THTR 501	Introduction to Graduate 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
Total Hours		13

Minimum Required Grade:

Code	Title	Hours
Rule: Complete a minimum of 17 credits from the following subcategories:
Advanced Studio Course: Complete one course
*Approved Electives: 15 credits maximum
*Note: Elective course should be selected from ART, DANC, MART, MART, MUSI, or THTR based on primary area of inquiry in consultation with an advisor.
*Note: Elective courses denoted UG or G outside of the School should be selected from disciplines relevant to primary area of inquiry in consultation with an advisor.
Independent Study: Optional: 6 credits maximum
Final Project: Complete one of the following courses:
THTR 599	Professional Paper	3
THTR 690	Research	3
THTR 699	Thesis	6