Course Requirements
Acting - A total of 23.5 courses (94 units) is required for the degree; of these, 20.5 courses (82 units) must be graduate-level (200- and 400-series) courses. Only 12 units of 596 courses may be applied toward the total number of units for the degree and the minimum graduate course requirement.
Design for Theater and Entertainment (costume design, lighting design, scenic and production design, sound design, or production management) - A total of 26 courses (104 units) are required for the degree; of these, 23.5 courses (94 units) must be graduate-level (200- and 400-series) courses. A maximum of 10 units of upper division courses and a maximum of 12 units of 596 courses may be applied toward the total number of units for the degree.
Directing - A total of 26.5 courses (106 units) is required for the degree; of these, 23.5 (94 units) must be graduate-level (200- and 400-series) courses. A maximum of 12 units of upper division courses and a maximum of 12 units of 596 courses may be applied toward the total number of units for the degree.
Playwriting - A total of 23.5 courses (94 units) is required for the degree; of these 20.5 (82 units) must be graduate-level (200- and 400-series) courses. A maximum of 12 units of upper division courses and a maximum of 12 units of 596 courses may be applied toward the total number of units for the degree.
Students are required to enroll in a minimum of 12 units per quarter. Required courses are scheduled to permit completion within a three-year period.
M.F.A.: Acting specialization: Not accepting Acting applications for 2020-21. Late applications may be considered for the M.F.A. Note however that interviews are conducted in January and February. Consult the Theater website for schedule and location.
