Theatre - Master of Arts (M.A.)
Master of Arts (M.A.) - Theatre
College of Arts and Media
Degree Specific Credits: 30
Required Cumulative GPA: 3.0
Catalog Year: 2022-23
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
Summary
Core Courses | 13 | |
Additional Requirements | 17 | |
Advanced Studio Course | ||
Approved Electives | ||
Independent Study | ||
Final Project | ||
Total Hours | 30 |
Core Courses
Code | Title | Hours |
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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:
Additional Requirements
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 |