University of Montana Catalog 2023-2024

Theatre M.A.

Master of Arts - Theatre

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

  • 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
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 of the following courses:
Directing II
Graduate Voice & Speech I
Graduate Physical Performance Skills
Graduate Acting I
A 3 credit graduate approved 400-level or 500-level course from ARTZ, DANC, MART, MAR, or MUSI based on primary area of inquiry in consultation with an advisor.
Approved Electives: 15 credits maximum
Approved electives are any graduate credit approved 400- or 500-level course not in THTR, 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 final project courses:
Professional Paper
Research
Thesis
Total Hours30