The program prepares students for professional careers in theatre for young, school, and diverse community audiences; drama as an educational methodology; and applied theatre with an emphasis on community engagement and social change.
Degree Requirements: 30 hours
All Master of Arts in Theatre Arts programs require the completion of 30 hours of course work to be distributed among required courses and elective courses as follows:
Required Core Courses: 7-9 hours
CTAR 601 - Performance Inquiry 3 hrs
CTAR 677 - Research Techniques 3 hrs
Select one course from the following:
CTAR 690 - Degree Requirement 1 hr
CTAR 691 - Degree Requirement 2 hrs
CTAR 692 - Degree Requirement 3 hrs
Core Concentration Requirements: 15 hours
CTAR 501 - Foundations of Dramatic Experience 3 hrs
CTAR 504 - Performing Youth Literature 3 hrs
CTAR 627 - The Playwright and the Young Audience 3 hrs
One course from the following:
CTAR 515 - Drama/Theatre Facilitation for Artists and Educators 3 hrs
CTAR 657 - Improvisation 3 hrs
One course from the following:
CTAR 522 - Applied Theatre 3 hrs
CTAR 658 - Theatre for Young Audiences 3 hrs
Elective Courses: 6-8 hours
Additional courses selected in consultation with an academic advisor based upon the student鈥檚 individual needs.
September 2025
College of Arts and Sciences
214 Pray Harrold,
YPSILANTI,
Michigan,
48197, United States
A four-year baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited U.S. institution or an equivalent degree from a non-U.S. institution. In addition, a minimum cumulative undergraduate grade point average of 2.7 on a 4.0 scale, or 3.0 in the last half of the undergraduate program, is required for full admission. Applicants who do not meet minimum admission requirements may be considered for conditional admission.
Applicants must also meet the following program requirements:
Have a major or minor or the equivalent in communication, theatre arts, or drama/theatre for the young
TOEFL: 79 iBT
IELTS: 6.5
Pearson English Language Test (PTE): 53
Michigan English Test (MET): 57
Application Deadline:
Fall: July 1; Winter: November 1
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.
