Theatre, MA

Requirements for Students Matriculating in or before Academic Year 2023-2024. Learn more about Graduate College Academic Regulation 7.0.

Thesis Option

Total Hours: 30

Required Core
TH 4953Directing3
TH 5113Theatre History and Theory I3
TH 5513Theatre History and Theory II3
TH 5313Dramaturgy3
TH 5600Seminar in Dramatic Literature3
One approved graduate-level seminar outside of the Department of Theatre3
Hours Subtotal18
Electives
Select 6 hours6
Topics in Advanced Acting
Seminar in Theatre
Individual Theatre Projects
Problems in Advanced Directing
Seminar in Dramatic Literature
Graduate electives in other departments
TH 4000-level courses with an * in the OSU Catalog.
Hours Subtotal6
Thesis
TH 5000Master's Thesis and Research6
Hours Subtotal6
Total Hours30

Non-Thesis Option

Total Hours: 32

Required Core
TH 4953Directing3
TH 5113Theatre History and Theory I3
TH 5513Theatre History and Theory II3
TH 5313Dramaturgy3
TH 5600Seminar in Dramatic Literature3
One approved graduate-level seminar outside of the Department of Theatre3
Hours Subtotal18
Electives
Select 11 hours11
Topics in Advanced Acting
Seminar in Theatre
Individual Theatre Projects
Problems in Advanced Directing
Seminar in Dramatic Literature
Graduate electives in other departments
TH 4000-level courses with an * in the OSU Catalog.
Hours Subtotal11
Creative Component
TH 5100Master's Creative Component and Research3
Hours Subtotal3
Total Hours32

Graduate College Master's Program Requirements

Learn more about Graduate College 2023-2024 Master’s Degree Program Requirements. Check the General Graduate College academic regulations for minimal GPA, language proficiency and other general requirements.