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 |
|---|---|---|
| THD 7951 | Foundations of Theatre and Dance Pedagogy | 3 |
| THD 7901 | Research Methods in Theatre and Dance | 3 |
| THD 8875 | Seminar: Research Topics in Theatre and Dance | 3 |
| THD 8951 | Arts and Human Development | 3 |
| The following courses should be taken twice for credit: | 12 | |
| Artistic Praxis | ||
| Principles of Teaching Artistry | ||
| Plan A capstone experience: | 8 | |
| Master's Thesis Research and Direction | ||
| Total Credits | 32 | |
Plan B: Essay
Three-Year Part-time Plan. Coursework includes:
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| THD 7951 | Foundations of Theatre and Dance Pedagogy | 3 |
| THD 7901 | Research Methods in Theatre and Dance | 3 |
| THD 8875 | Seminar: Research Topics in Theatre and Dance | 3 |
| THD 8951 | Arts and Human Development | 3 |
| The following courses should be taken twice for credit: | 12 | |
| Artistic Praxis | ||
| Principles of Teaching Artistry | ||
| Plan B capstone experience: | 8 | |
| Directed Study | ||
| Master's Essay Direction | ||
| Total Credits | 32 | |