The following restrictions apply Candidates for the MA degree may offer up to 8 hours of credit from other institutions. Candidates for the MFA degree may offer up to 20 hours of graduate credit from other institutions. Several associate instructorships and graduate assistantships are available through the Department of Theatre and Drama. These positions are accompanied by fee scholarships, which cover the cost of tuition and fees except for a non-remittable fee. Application for such positions should be made to the Department of Theatre and Drama.
Early application is advised.
While the choice of an institution for graduate work should be made on a basis other than the amount of financial assistance available, we recognize the importance of this factor and explain here our graduate appointment policies. Stipends for these graduate appointments are paid on a monthly basis and will have all appropriate taxes and deductions withheld. For 2000-01, the package will be the same or more. Associate Instructorships Associate instructors teach first year courses in acting, oral interpretation, and theatre appreciation. These appointments are open to PhD candidates and MFA candidates who have completed 30 hours of graduate work.