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Theater
Master of Arts

Theater Master's Degree

NOTE: This program is currently only accepting applications with a focus in Production Design and Technology.

This Theater program, a Master of Arts (M.A.) degree, is intended to serve students who wish to gain additional in-depth study in a particular field without committing to a full three-year M.F.A. program.

Related Programs: For students interested in arts administration, please consider applying for the Master of Arts Administration. For students interested in theater education, please consider applying for Theater Education (M.Ed.). 

Admission Requirements

  • Admission to the program requires a Bachelor’s degree and is based on an evaluation of your portfolio, resume, and recommendations, as well as a review of your academic qualifications for graduate work. REQUIRED: an interview with faculty in the area of specialization and agreement between student and relevant faculty member which outlines student’s course of study. The GRE is not required for this program. International students must consult the Graduate College webpage for international studies for further information on such topics as the TOEFL, speak test, visas, and others.

    English Proficiency Requirement: Please review information about ºìÐÓÊÓƵ's minimum English Language Proficiency requirements for graduate study.

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    International Students

    This program permits full-time enrollment in residence at ºìÐÓÊÓƵ, and an I-20 may be issued based on admission to this program.

Tuition & Financial Aid

  • Tuition & Fees

    Tuition and fees are assessed based on the number of credit hours of enrollment, ºìÐÓÊÓƵ residency and program.

    Graduate Tuition and Fees

  • Financial Aid & Scholarships

    Financial aid for graduate study (regardless of discipline) is available in the form of student loans. To begin the loan application process, you need to complete and submit a (Free Application for Federal Student Aid).

    To learn more about loans, scholarships and grants, visit ºìÐÓÊÓƵ's Office of Financial Aid & Scholarships.

Theater – M.A. Courses & Curriculum

The majority of the first year of study in similar to M.F.A. degree programs. This degree program requires 30-semester credits, which can generally be accomplished within one calendar year. Courses of study must be delineated with the student’s primary advisor at the beginning of coursework. Course content varies from year to year based on projected course offerings.

Possible areas of concentration include: Theater and Performance Studies, Directing, Scene Design, Lighting Design, Costume Design and Technology, Sound Design, Props and Costume Crafts, Technical Direction, and Stage Management.

Career Opportunities with a Theater Master's Degree

ºìÐÓÊÓƵ M.A. students have multiple options upon graduation. Many chose graduate study and others enter directly into their field of choice. Occasionally it is possible to apply to the OHIO Theater M.F.A. program of choice after a successful first year in the M.A. and credit may be transferred to that program.

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