Theatre M.A.

Master of Arts - Theatre

College of Arts and Media

Catalog Year: 2022-23

Summary

Core Courses13
Additional Requirements17
Advanced Studio Course
Approved Electives
Independent Study
Final Project
Total Hours30

Degree Specific Credits: 30

Required Cumulative GPA: 3.0

Notes

  • 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

Courses

Core Courses
Complete all of the following courses:
THTR 501Intro to Grad Studies1
THTR 531Graduate Seminar in Theatre History3
THTR 532Graduate Seminar in Dramaturgy3
THTR 535Performance Theory & Criticism3
THTR 595Practicum (Performance Studies)3
Additional Requirements
Complete a minimum of 17 credits from the following subcategories:17
Advanced Studio Course: Complete one course
Approved Electives: 15 credits maximum 1
Independent Study: Optional: 6 credits maximum
Complete one of the following final project courses:
Professional Paper
Research
Thesis
Total Hours30
1

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.

Minimum Required Grade: