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The Drama/Theatre for the Young program is designed to further prepare qualified students for a variety of careers involving drama/theatre for developmental purposes as well as theatre arts for the young.
To be considered for admission to the program, applications should, in addition to meeting the Graduate School requirements, have a minimum overall GPA of 3.0.
MFA applicants must complete an interview with at least one faculty member in the program. Letters of recommendation, samples of previous work and a letter explaining reasons for pursuing the degree and qualifications for entering the program are also required.
The applicant's undergraduate studies and extra-curricular experiences must provide an appropriate foundation for the speical graduate focus in Drama/Theatre for the Young.
The Master of Fine Arts
The MFA is designed for students who are interested in pursuing a career as a professional artist working in an educational or theatre environment. As a terminal degree, the MFA also allows students to teach at the college level.
- Distribution of credit requirements:
A minimum of 60 credit hours (semester system) of approved course work (including internship and thesis or project) beyond a bachelor's degree or a minimum of 30 credit hours beyond an appropriate masters degree must be satisfactorily completed.
Courses in concentration: 27-28
Research area: 8
Internship: 10
Cognate Area: 14-15
Required Courses (27-28 credit hours)
CTAR 429 History & Theory of Developmental Drama/Theatre
CTAR 501 Creative Drama & Role Play
CTAR 504 Oral Literature & Language with the Young
CTAR 522 TIE: Theatre in Education
CTAR 565 Studies in Drama/Theatre for the Young
CTAR 627 The Playwright and Young Audiences
CTAR 657 Advanced Improvisation
CTAR 658 Theatre for Children
CTAR 606 Colloquium in Communication & Theatre Arts
CTAR 608 Colloquium in Communication & Theatre Arts
CTAR 684 Workshop in Communication & Theatre Arts
Research requirements (8 credit hours)
CTAR 677 Research Techniques in Communication & Theatre Arts
CTAR 690 Examination
CTAR 691, 692 Thesis or Project
Required Internship (10 credit hours)
CTAR 686, 687, 688, 689 Internship
Cognate Area (14-15 credit hours)
Appropriate courses can be selected (with advisor approval) to make the most useful combination for the individual student, from the Deptartment of Communication and Theatre Arts, and/or courses outside the Department like literature, special education, dance, music, recreation, gerontology, etc.
Cognate courses available in Drama/Theatre for the Young include:
CTAR 502 Introduction to Theatre for the Young
CTAR 523 Puppetry: Catalyst in Human Development
CTAR 524 Developmental Drama with Handicapped Persons
CTAR 525 Creative Drama in a Recreational Setting
CTAR 528 Developmental Drama/Theatre in Religion
CTAR 590, 591, 592 Special Topics
CTAR 679, 680, 681 Special Topics
CTAR 693, 694, 695 Seminar in Communication & Theatre Arts
CTAR 697, 698, 699 Independent Studies
The Master of Arts
The Master of Arts degree is designed for educators who are motivated to integrate drama/theatre into their classroom. The majority of students enrolled in the program are licensed teachers who are pursuing their Master's degree. Many courses take place in the evenings in order to accommodate working teachers.
- Distribution of credit requirements
The MA has a 30 credit hour requirement.
Area of concentration: 21-27
Cognate Area: 0-6
Research Area: 3-8
Area of concentration (21-27 credits)
CTAR 429 History & Theory of Developmental Drama/Theatre
CTAR 501 Creative Drama & Role Play
CTAR 504 Oral Literature & Language with the Young
CTAR 522 TIE: Theatre in Education
CTAR 523 Puppetry: Catalyst in Human Development
CTAR 525 Creative Drama in a Recreational Setting
CTAR 528 Developmental Drama/Theatre in Religion
CTAR 565 Studies in Drama/Theatre for the Young
CTAR 627 The Playwright and Young Audiences
CTAR 657 Advanced Improvisation
CTAR 658 Theatre for Children
CTAR 679-681 Special Topics in Drama/Theatre for the Young
CTAR 684 Workshop in Communication & Theatre Arts
Cognate Area (0-6 credit hours)
Appropriate courses can be selected (with advisor approval) to make the most useful combination for the individual student, from the Deptartment of Communication and Theatre Arts, and/or courses outside the Department like literature, special education, dance, music, recreation, gerontology, etc.
Research requirements (3-8 credit hours)
CTAR 677 Research Techniques in Communication & Theatre Arts
CTAR 690 Thesis or Qualifying Comprehensive Exam
CTAR 692 Project
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