GRADUATE DEGREE PROGRAMS

MA in THEATRE STUDIES

The Master of Arts degree program in Theatre at UCF is a general degree intended to provide high school teachers, community college teachers, and developing theatre scholars with the opportunity to strengthen skills and knowledge beyond the undergraduate level. As a result, the program of study is flexible and more theoretical. MA students typically pursue a variety of goals: increasing specific theatrical skills, extending theatre skills into new areas, preparing for entrance into doctoral Theatre programs, or in the case of educators, expanding their expertise and credentials. Students may be admitted on either a full-time or part-time basis.

Applications Deadlines:

• Priority Deadline January 15
• Final Deadline March 15
• Additional applications will be considered if space is available.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS FOR MA IN THEATRE STUDIES

The Graduate Record Examination is required of all graduate students. Minimum requirements for admission are a BA or BFA degree in Theatre or equivalent with a 3.00 Theatre GPA (2.50 overall) or a minimum GRE score of 1000. An interview is also required. In addition, students must submit an essay stating their academic and professional goals, a transcript of previous academic work, a resumé, an 8 X 10 headshot, and three letters of recommendation. Each student entering the program must be approved by the Graduate Committee of the Department of Theatre.

Students applying for entrance into the MA program must have successfully completed the following undergraduate courses or their equivalent:

• Script Analysis or Play Analysis
• Theatre History I and II
• Dramatic Literature I and II

All prospective students must prepare and provide the following:

• An 8 X 10 Black and White headshot
• Resumé
• Three current letters of recommendation
• Writing Sample (5-10 pages, Double Spaced) on a theatre-related subject with bibliography