Theater Arts (MA)
Each graduate student is expected to show ability in both academic and production areas. During residence at the university, a student is expected to make a significant contribution in three areas out of the following seven: acting, directing, technical theater, management, playwriting, teaching, and design.
Program Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this program, students will be able to:
- Demonstrate mastery of subject content though course work.
- Demonstrate effective oral and written communication skills.
- Acquire research skills necessary to carry out a significant independent research project (i.e. an M.A. Thesis as described in the Graduate Handbook).
- Demonstrate pedagogic ability in teaching undergraduates.
- Complete requirements for foreign language proficiency (equivalent to completion of two years of college-level foreign language study in one foreign language).
Master of Arts in Theater Arts
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Graduate credits in graded theater arts course work | 28 | |
| TA 503 | Thesis | 12 |
| TA 607 | Seminar: [Topic] 1 | 16 |
| Total Credits | 56 | |
| 1 | Course topic changes every term. The master of arts requires at least 16 credits (four seminars). The student may also take approved 600-level course work. |
Additional Requirements
- A minimum grade point average of 3.00
- Language proficiency (course work or examination)
- Completion of approved thesis
- Faculty-guided artistic production in design, acting, directing, technical production, dramaturgy, and playwriting