CU Engage poster presentation by a theatre PhD student
CU Engage Poster Presentation
Â鶹ÒùÔº practicing drumming
Japanese Noh Drumming

The PhDÌýprogram in Theatre & Performance Studies isÌýa four-year, 60 credit hour degree designed for those who intend to be theatre scholars working in an academic environment.ÌýWe offer all PhD students a four-year teaching-based funding package.

Overview

The program is designed to be completed in four years. Â鶹ÒùÔº must enter the programÌýwith a master's level degree.

  • Semesters 1 - 4: focused on completing the following coursework
    • 20 credit hours of required coursework whichÌýemphasizes the interrelatedness of theatre and performance studies theory, history and practice
    • 10 credit hours of elective coursework whichÌýallows students to develop a specialization (may include credit forÌýacting, directing, dramaturgy and design)
  • Semester 5:Ìý5-10 credit hours preparing for and taking the comprehensive examination
  • Semesters 6 - 8:Ìý20-25 credit hours writing and defending the dissertation

For More Information

  • Ask a question related to academics: contactÌýDirectorÌýof Graduate Studies,ÌýBeth Osnes.
  • For assistance with enrollment, scheduling, and employment/financial assistance:ÌýcontactÌýtheÌýGraduate Program Coordinator.

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