Master of Arts in Theatre

The degree is awarded to a student who has completed a minimum of 36 hours in theatre or approved related courses, and has completed a thesis or passed a School of Theatre and Dance comprehensive examination. The Master's degree candidate must take a series of courses which includes the following: THD 497, included in 9 hours of history/theory criticism with at least 3 in history and 3 in theory/criticism; 3 hours in acting; 3 hours in directing; 3 hours in design/technical theatre (costume, scenic or lighting design); 14 hours of approved electives; and 4 hours of THD 477. All master’s degree programs require a minimum of 50 percent of the non thesis credit hours applied to the degree to be 400-level courses or above.