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Graduate Degree Programs
MFA in Theatre: Theatre for Youth
The MFA concentration in theatre for youth offers comprehensive course work in all areas of Theatre for Youth, renowned faculty, superb facilities, practical experience in working in drama and theatre with and for young people, and a challenging and supportive atmosphere ideal for educating future leaders in the field.
The MFA degree in Theatre with a concentration in Theatre for Youth is a minimum 60-semester-hour professional program. The concentration trains artists for the future by providing you with the skills and experiences needed to achieve your full potential.
The concentration in Theatre for Youth is designed to prepare you for work as drama specialists; for teaching in the field of Theatre for Youth; for professional careers in children's theatre; and for work in community theatres, recreational programs and social agencies.
Admission
You must meet all admission requirements of the Graduate College. In addition, the School of Theatre and Film requires a minimum of 30 semester hours of course work in theatre a minimum GPA of 3.20 for all course work in theatre. Acceptable scores on either the GRE or MAT are required to pursue the Theatre for Youth concentration.
For the concentration in Theatre for Youth, the following also is required:
- Three letters of recommendation from leaders in the field of Theatre for Youth
- Statement of educational and career goals
- Current resume
- Required interview
Interviews are required. Interviews for Fall 2008 admission will be held Jan. 25, 2008. To schedule an interview, contact Roger Bedard: roger.bedard@asu.edu.
Application Deadline
The application and test score deadline is Feb. 15. After that date, admission is subject to space availability.
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Program of Study
You work closely with the MFA steering committee to develop a program of study in required and elective courses. You are evaluated at the end of each semester by the steering committee, in consultation with faculty teaching that semester. You are responsible for documenting professional development. Your advancement through each of the three years in the MFA program is dependent upon a positive recommendation of the supervisory committee.
The program for theatre for youth consists of 60 semester hours, distributed as follows:
36 hours of required course work in the major:
Six hours each:
Additionally, 24 hours of approved electives in the major and related areas.
Credit Before Admission
Subject to approval by the supervisory committee, a maximum of 24 semester hours of graduate work from a completed master's degree program earned at ASU or another accredited institution may be applied to the program of study. In other cases, a maximum of nine semester hours of non-degree graduate work from ASU or another institution may be applied. All course work for the degree must be completed within the six-year time limit.
Foreign Language Requirements
None.
Final Examinations
A comprehensive examination or comprehensive review in the area of concentration is required. In addition, students failing to receive a grade of "B" (3.00) or higher in THE 504 and 520 must pass a written comprehensive examination on the subject matter of those courses. THP 693 Applied Project must be supported by written documentation and defended in an oral defense.
Deficiencies
Deficiencies in undergraduate preparation of no more than 12 hours may be removed while pursuing the MFA degree; courses taken to remove deficiencies may not be counted toward the degree.
Additional information about the Theatre for Youth Program
MFA Theatre for Youth Handbook
Theatre for Youth Newsletter
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