Department and instructor determine subject. Seminar in same area may be taken twice. Independent research on selected problems. A maximum of three credit hours may be taken for a single project. In-depth studies of topics of special interest to advanced students concerning individual or groups of playwrights, directors, designers, and their techniques and theories.
Topic is determined in advance.
Credit may be granted for professional work experience prior to acceptance into the program. After completion of the M.F.A. core curriculum and basic courses in student's specialization, credit may be granted for internship at professional theaters, training programs, or studios. Minimum of three hours to be counted toward a Master's degree. Minimum of 24 hours to be earned for the Doctor of Philosophy degree. For those graduate students who have not finished their degree programs and who are in the process of working on their dissertation, thesis, or research paper.