Our national reputation attracts graduate students from across the nation. In addition, professional guest artists are in residency each year. Career Outlooks Graduates with the MFA, a terminal professional degree, find positions in professional theatre or higher education. Recent graduates of both degree programs are directors, actors, scene designers, costume designers, technial directors, professors and theatre managers. Students may find jobs while participating with faculty at the United States Institute for Theatre Technology, the Mid-America Theatre Conference, and other pofessional associations.
Some graduates make a living by going from one independent project to another.
The GRE is not required. Upon receipt of these materials, the College of Graduate Studies and Research will forward the applicant's file to the Department of Theatre and Dance for admission recommendation. Admissions are made for the fall term and all application materials must be received by the University's deadlines. Successful applicants must have a grade point average of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale for the last two years of undergraduate study and a demonstrated ability in performance or production. Applicants must have an undergraduate major in, or related to, theatre arts or the professional equivalent.