Department of Theatre Arts

Total Required Graduate Credits: 60

Committee Requirements

Total Required Graduate Credits: 60

Degree Verification

A bachelor’s degree from an accredited U.S. college or university or a similarly recognized international university is required for admission to and completion of a graduate program. An official transcript must be sent directly to the School of Graduate Studies.

Overall Graduate GPA at least 3.0 and no grades of B- or lower;

Graduate students are required to maintain at least a 3.0 GPA for degree-program courses. Grades of B- or lower will not be accepted for a graduate degree.

Matriculation Start Semester

A master’s of fine arts degree must be completed within six years of entering the degree program. Additional time may be requested by the student’s committee and submitted to the Vice Provost of Graduate Studies for review.

Coursework Validity

The program of study for a master’s degree cannot include more than 12 semester credits of courses below the 6000 level, or courses numbered below 5000. Coursework over eight years old at the time of degree completion may not be used for a graduate degree unless it is re-validated.

Credits in the following areas are not acceptable in a degree program: foreign languages (unless included in an approved Program of Study), continuing graduate advisement, individual home study, military science, and courses numbered below 5000.

USU Residency Requirement

Master’s of Fine Arts

At least 30 semester credits for a Master’s of Fine Arts degree must be taken from Utah State University and be part of an approved Program of Study. At least three semesters, two of which must be consecutive, of full-time registration in residence at Utah State University, is required.

Committee Requirements

During (or upon the completion of) the first semester of this degree, the student will:

Select an MFA Supervisory Committee of at least three members (one from outside of the Theatre Design area) and submit the list of members to the Department Head for approval.
Submit the Department Head approved Committee to the Theatre Graduate Program Coordinator.
Schedule a Supervisory Committee meeting.
Develop a 3-year Program of Study with the approval of the Supervisory Committee.
Plan B Approval

Plan B students:

The Plan B option requires the production and defense of a paper or project, depending on the department and program. A minimum of two credits of thesis research (6970) are required, but no more than three thesis research credits can be included in an approved Program of Study. Some degree programs require creative project credits in addition to or in place of research.

Prior to graduation, the student will:

Complete all courses and requirements as determined by the Supervisory Committee.
Earn successful MFA Continuance Evaluation ratings.
Successfully complete an MFA Plan-B Defense process with the Supervisory Committee.
Successfully complete Appointment for Examination.
Submit successful Record of Examination.
Successful SGS and Library review and approval.

Thesis/Dissertation Research Credits THEA 6970

Theatre Arts - MFA

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