THEATRE AND DRAMA Criteria for Satisfactory Progress
To make progress toward a graduate degree, students must meet the Graduate School requirements in addition to the requirements of the department or program. See Graduate School degree requirements.
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MFA |
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Overall GPA
Follow Graduate School policy
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Overall GPA
Follow Graduate School policy
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Overall GPA
3.25
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Other Grade Requirements
Yes
Candidates may not file more than one grade of Incomplete per semester.
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Other Grade Requirements
Follow Graduate School policy
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Other Grade Requirements
Follow Graduate School policy
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Probation Policy
Follow Graduate School policy
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Probation Policy
Follow Graduate School policy
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Probation Policy
Follow Graduate School policy
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Specific Courses
Yes
One required 3-credit course: Introduction to Research in Theatre, taken in the fall semester of the first year.
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Specific Courses
Yes
Required courses vary by subdiscipline.
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Specific Courses
Yes
Introduction to Research in Theatre in the fall semester of the first year of study; seven courses in dramatic literature, history, theory and criticism; three courses in theatre practice; eight courses in an area of specialization; four courses in the outside minor; and, among these courses, three seminars. Contact the department for a list of possible courses and credit distribution.
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Specific Credits
No
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Specific Credits
No
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Specific Credits
No
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Examinations Yes
Time Constraints Yes
A one hour examination on the thesis presentation is required. Contact the department for more information.
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Examinations Yes
Time Constraints Yes
Design and Technology students must pass two candidacy portfolio examinations in the first year of residency. They must pass two comprehensive-progress, portfolio examinations in the second year of residency. Acting and Directing candidates are required to pass an oral review of their work and study at the end of each semester.
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Examinations Yes
Time Constraints Yes
A preliminary portfolio examination in the areas of literature, history, and theory is required after course work is completed. This examination must be passed before being admitted into Ph.D. candidacy. A dissertation proposal must be submitted and defended after the completion of the preliminary examination.
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Other Assessments Yes
Time Constraints Yes
Significant participation in one University Theatre production (in a variety of positions) is required. A thesis is required; this thesis should be the product of the candidate's independent research.
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Other Assessments Yes
Time Constraints Yes
A research or creative thesis is required for Design and Technology candidates. Acting and Directing candidates must complete a final creative/research project. Contact the department for more information.
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Other Assessments Yes
Time Constraints Yes
Participation in three productions of the University Theatre (in a variety of positions) is required and may count toward one of the theatre practice courses.
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Language Requirements
No
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Language Requirements
No
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Language Requirements
Yes
Attain research competency in one language approved by the major professor. Contact the department for more information.
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Minor Requirements
No
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Minor Requirements
Follow Graduate School policy
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Advisor
Yes
The thesis must be prepared under the supervision of the major professor.
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Advisor
Yes
A thesis or final creative project must be prepared under the direction and guidance of a major professor.
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Advisor
Follow Graduate School policy
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Review Policy
Yes
Theatre research area committee
Each semester
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Review Policy
Yes
Area committee
Each semester
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Review Policy
Yes
Theatre research area committee
Each semester
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