University of North Dakota

Program Information

Degree Offered

M.A. - Theatre Arts

Format: Campus

Program Description:

The Department of Theatre Arts offers graduate study leading to a Master of Arts degree. The Master of Arts program is designed to prepare students for either a Master of Fine Arts degree or a Ph.D. The program is individualized so that the student may select a special area of emphasis such as acting, directing, design and technical theatre, playwriting, dramatic literature, feminist theatre, cultural studies, or history. Coursework emphasizes both the practical and theoretical aspects of the discipline. An active production schedule provides students with opportunities in all areas. The Master of Arts program has been designated a Western Regional Graduate Program by the Western Interstate Commission on Higher Education (WICHE) because of its uniqueness and strength. It is, therefore, open to residents of the thirteen western states at resident tuition rates.

Accreditation:

UND is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools. UND also holds many special accreditation's at the college, department, or program level.

Eligibility Requirements:

Applicants who are seeking admission to Graduate School must meet all of the minimum general graduate school admission requirements identified in the Graduate School Catalog. In addition, the prospective students must fulfill the requirements for admission to the graduate program to which they are applying.

International Student Requirements:

All graduate applicants must demonstrate academic-level proficiency with the English language before they will be considered for admission. This requirement must be met by all applicants, regardless of citizenship, residency, or nation of birth. No applicants will be considered for admission until the English Language Proficiency is met. Please refer to the Academic Catalog for ways in which this requirement can be met.

Tuition & Financial Aid

Financial Aid Offered: Yes

Classification: Doctoral/Research Universities - Intensive

Institution Sector: Public

Locale: Small City

Size & Settings: 10,000 - 19,999