Prospective Students - Graduate

Theatre

Areas of Study and Research

Research in the area of theatre history, theory and literature. Opportunities in theatre production, including acting, directing, dramaturgy, and design. Credit for course work outside the department that relates to particular research interests may apply to total required for the degree.

Degrees Offered

MA
The nonthesis track MA requires demonstrated proficiency in two areas: academic coursework and the final exam (written and oral). The thesis track MA requires demonstrated proficiency in three areas: academic coursework, the thesis and the final exam (oral). The minimum requirement for the MA is 30 credit hours, at least 24 of which must be completed at the 5000 level or above.

PhD
The PhD requires demonstrated proficiency in four areas: academic coursework, reading competency in at least one foreign language, the comprehensive exam, and the dissertation. Thirty course credit hours are required. All must be of graduate rank (5000 level or above). In addition, 30 dissertation credits are required.

Admission

Graduate School Minimum Admissions Standards
Individual graduate departments may have additional or more restrictive standards by which they evaluate graduate applicants. However, the Graduate School at CU-Boulder has established minimum standards for graduate admission. Applicants must:

1. Hold a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university, or have done work equivalent to that required for such a degree.
   
2. Show promise of ability to pursue advanced study and research, as judged by the student’s scholastic record.
   
3. Have adequate preparation to enter graduate study in the chosen field.
   
4. Have at least a 2.75 (2.00=C) undergraduate grade point average. Note: Applicants who cannot meet this undergraduate standard may still secure regular admission if they have completed 9 semester hours of relevant graduate course work with at least a 3.25 average.

Theatre Admissions Requirements
Applicants must:

1. Provide current GRE scores
2. Provide 3 or more letters of recommendation.
3. Provide a sample of critical or analytical writing (10-20 pages).
4. Show evidence of theatre performance, and/or production experience (current resume or CV)

Financial Support Available
Teaching assistantships, graduate assistantships, graduate part-time instructors, grants, and fellowships.

Application Information and Deadlines   Fall admission Yes Application deadline January 15 International application deadline December 1 Financial assistance application deadline January 15   Spring admission No   Summer admission No

Contact Information

University of Colorado at Boulder
Department of Theatre and Dance
Theatre C132
261 UCB
Boulder, CO 80309-0261
Phone: 303-492-7356
Fax: 303-492-7722
e-mail: thtrdnce@colorado.edu
web site: www.Colorado.EDU/TheatreDance/