Theatre and Dance (M.A.)
The Master of Arts degree includes a three-year part-time program of advanced studies in theatre and dance, designed to provide specialized training in research methods and assessment, pedagogical foundations of teaching artistry, artistic practice and inquiry, and community engagement.
Admission to this program is contingent upon admission to the Graduate School.
The program requires a total of thirty two (32) credits, and can be completed in one of two options:
- Plan A (Thesis): Includes 24 credits of coursework and 8 credits of Master’s Thesis Research and Direction
- Plan B (Essay): Includes 28 credits of coursework and 4 credits of Master’s Essay Direction
Plan A: Thesis
Three-Year Part-Time Plan
Code | Title | Credits |
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THR 7951 | Foundations of Theatre and Dance Pedagogy | 3 |
THR 7901 | Research Methods in Theatre and Dance | 3 |
THR 8875 | Seminar: Research Topics in Theatre and Dance | 3 |
THR 8951 | Art and Human Development | 3 |
The following course should be taken twice for credit: | 6 | |
Artistic Praxis | ||
The following course should be taken twice for credit: | 6 | |
Principles of Teaching Artistry | ||
THR 8999 | Master's Thesis Research and Direction | 8 |
Total Credits | 32 |
Plan B: Essay
Three-Year Part-time Plan. Coursework includes:
Code | Title | Credits |
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THR 7741 | Dramaturgy | 3 |
THR 7951 | Foundations of Theatre and Dance Pedagogy | 3 |
THR 7901 | Research Methods in Theatre and Dance | 3 |
THR 7999 | Master's Essay Direction | 4 |
THR 8875 | Seminar: Research Topics in Theatre and Dance | 3 |
THR 8951 | Art and Human Development | 3 |
THR 8961 | Artistic Praxis | 3 |
THR 8965 | Principles of Teaching Artistry | 3 |