The Ph.D. program trains students in theatre scholarship and encourages a knowledge of theatre history and dramatic literature that is complemented by an awareness of recent theoretical trends and the wider role of performance in culture. With the addition of Swine Palace Productions , the department has distinguished itself as one of the few programs in the country with an affiliate Equity Theatre. Thus, students may gain experience with a professional company while pursuing their degrees. The department fosters creativity and originality in scholarship, stage productions, and training methods, and offers a learning environment unique to the region. This department offers the M.A., M.F.A., and Ph.D. degrees in theatre.
All degrees require a written thesis or dissertation.
The Ph.D. requires 81 total semester hours and nine hours of dissertation credit. All M.F.A. degrees are three-year programs, with admission normally only in the fall. In addition, the Ph.D. requires submission of a writing sample, preferably a researched and documented paper written for a graduate course. LSU Home Copyright 2000. All Rights Reserved.