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Program checklist · M.F.A.

Drama

University of North Carolina at Greensboro · Greensboro, NC

A checklist is the list of requirements to complete this program and receive the award, as the college publishes it in its catalog. It is the same for everyone. It does not say what you have completed; that comes from applying your own record.

Program
Award
M.F.A.
Credential class
ceterms:MasterDegree
CIP
50.0505
Total credits (published)
60
Credits (computed from items)
180
Catalog edition
2026-2027
Checklist type
degree-program
SOC
25-1121
Identifiers
IPEDS UNITID
199148
CourseShelf checklist
CK_199148_3698a734
CollegeTransfer.Net
Institution Transfer Profile
Source
CourseShelf publish 61

Requirements to complete

Every course or condition the catalog lists, in the catalog's order.

Design Concentration

concentration · 0 items

    Major Studies (30 credits)

    major core · 7 items
    1. THR 614
      3
    2. THR 640
      Graduate Design Foundations 3
      As published: “Graduate Design Foundations”
      3
    3. THR 686
      Graduate Design for Theatre 1 3
      As published: “Graduate Design for Theatre 1”
      3
    4. THR 687
      Graduate Design for Theatre 2 3
      As published: “Graduate Design for Theatre 2”
      3
    5. THR 688
      Graduate Design for Theatre 3 3
      As published: “Graduate Design for Theatre 3”
      3
    6. THR 690
      12
    7. THR 699
      Master Production in Theatre 3
      As published: “Master Production in Theatre”
      3

    Academic Studies (9 credits)

    20 items
    1. Select a minimum of three courses (9 credits) from the following:
      Not resolved to a course
      9
    2. THR 500
    3. THR 501
    4. THR 502
    5. THR 505
      American Theatre History 3
      As published: “American Theatre History”
    6. THR 506
      Global Performance and Theatre 3
      As published: “Global Performance and Theatre”
    7. THR 507
      Feminist Theatre 3
      As published: “Feminist Theatre”
    8. THR 587
      Theatre Field Studies 1-3
      As published: “Theatre Field Studies”
    9. THR 601
      Drama Theory and Criticism 3
      As published: “Drama Theory and Criticism”
    10. THR 602
      Seminar in Drama and Theatre History 3
      As published: “Seminar in Drama and Theatre History”
    11. THR 605
      Broadway: Development of the American Musical 3
      As published: “Broadway: Development of the American Musical”
    12. ARH 501
      Topics in the History of Art 3
      As published: “Topics in the History of Art”
    13. ARH 503
      Perspectives in Contemporary Art 3
      As published: “Perspectives in Contemporary Art”
    14. ENG 540
      Shakespeare 3
      As published: “Shakespeare”
    15. ELC 705
      Foundations of Critical Theory 3
      As published: “Foundations of Critical Theory”
    16. ELC 709
      Introduction to Critical Pedagogy 3
      As published: “Introduction to Critical Pedagogy”
    17. MUS 665
      History of Opera 3
      As published: “History of Opera”
    18. MST 520
      History of Film to 1938 3
      As published: “History of Film to 1938”
    19. MST 521
      History of Film since 1938 3
      As published: “History of Film since 1938”
    20. MST 528
      Topics in Film Studies 3
      As published: “Topics in Film Studies”

    Supportive Studies (21 credits)

    21 items
    1. Select a minimum of seven courses (21 credits) from the following:
      Not resolved to a course
      21
    2. THR 503
      Styles in Performance Design I 3
      As published: “Styles in Performance Design I”
    3. THR 504
      Styles in Performance Design II 3
      As published: “Styles in Performance Design II”
    4. THR 516
      Puppetry 3
      As published: “Puppetry”
    5. THR 517
      Devised Theatre 3
      As published: “Devised Theatre”
    6. THR 540
      Advanced Stagecrafts 3
      As published: “Advanced Stagecrafts”
    7. THR 541
      Technical Direction 3
      As published: “Technical Direction”
    8. THR 542
      Scene Painting I 3
      As published: “Scene Painting I”
    9. THR 546
      Advanced CAD for the Theatre 3
      As published: “Advanced CAD for the Theatre”
    10. THR 548
      Stage Millinery and Accessories 3
      As published: “Stage Millinery and Accessories”
    11. THR 549
      Costume Pattern Drafting and Draping 3
      As published: “Costume Pattern Drafting and Draping”
    12. THR 591
      Variable Topics in Theatrical Design 3
      As published: “Variable Topics in Theatrical Design”
    13. THR 592
      Variable Topics in Technical Production 3
      As published: “Variable Topics in Technical Production”
    14. THR 642
      Scenic Automation and Technology 3
      As published: “Scenic Automation and Technology”
    15. THR 643
      Theatre Properties and Crafts 3
      As published: “Theatre Properties and Crafts”
    16. THR 644
      Developing and Managing Educational Programs for Arts Organizations 3
      As published: “Developing and Managing Educational Programs for Arts Organizations”
    17. THR 646
      Costume Crafts 3
      As published: “Costume Crafts”
    18. THR 648
      Portfolio Preparation for the Theatre and Academia 3
      As published: “Portfolio Preparation for the Theatre and Academia”
    19. THR 663
      Introduction to Wig Making 3
      As published: “Introduction to Wig Making”
    20. THR 695
      Independent Study 1-3
      As published: “Independent Study”
    21. IAR 535
      Architectural Lighting Design 3
      As published: “Architectural Lighting Design”

    Music Direction for Musical Theatre Concentration

    concentration · 0 items

      Major Studies (36 credits)

      major core · 7 items
      1. THR 614
        Collaboration in Theatrical Production 1
        As published: “Collaboration in Theatrical Production”
        3
      2. THR 618
        Graduate Seminar in Music Direction 2
        As published: “Graduate Seminar in Music Direction”
        2
      3. THR 619
        Advanced Graduate Seminar in Music Direction 2
        As published: “Advanced Graduate Seminar in Music Direction”
        2
      4. THR 690
        Graduate Practicum in Theatre 2
        As published: “Graduate Practicum in Theatre 1”
        12
      5. THR 699
        Master Production in Theatre 3
        As published: “Master Production in Theatre”
        3
      6. MUP 653
        Performance Studies (Secondary) 1-2
        As published: “Performance Studies (Secondary) 2”
        8
      7. MUP 686
        6

      Academic Studies in Theatre and Music (18 credits)

      20 items
      1. THR 605
        Broadway: Development of the American Musical 3
        As published: “Broadway: Development of the American Musical”
        3
      2. THR 608
        Musical Theatre Literature and Repertoire 3
        As published: “Musical Theatre Literature and Repertoire”
        3
      3. Select four courses (12 credits) from the following:
        Not resolved to a course
        12
      4. THR 500
        Theatre History I 3
        As published: “Theatre History I”
      5. THR 501
        Theatre History II 3
        As published: “Theatre History II”
      6. THR 502
        Theatre History III 3
        As published: “Theatre History III”
      7. THR 505
        American Theatre History 3
        As published: “American Theatre History”
      8. THR 506
        Global Performance and Theatre 3
        As published: “Global Performance and Theatre”
      9. THR 584
        Theatre Management 3
        As published: “Theatre Management”
      10. THR 602
        Seminar in Drama and Theatre History 3
        As published: “Seminar in Drama and Theatre History”
      11. MUP 626
        Song Literature I 3
        As published: “Song Literature I”
      12. MUP 634
        Song Literature II 3
        As published: “Song Literature II”
      13. MUS 631
        Selected Topics in Ethnomusicology 3
        As published: “Selected Topics in Ethnomusicology”
      14. MUS 639
        Tonal Counterpoint 3
        As published: “Tonal Counterpoint”
      15. MUS 665
        History of Opera 3
        As published: “History of Opera”
      16. MUS 644
        Pedagogy of Music Theory 3
        As published: “Pedagogy of Music Theory”
      17. MUS 660
        Rhythm and Meter 3
        As published: “Rhythm and Meter”
      18. MUS 690
        Current and Historical Trends in Music Theory 3
        As published: “Current and Historical Trends in Music Theory”
      19. MUS 706
        Seminar in Musicology and Ethnomusicology 3
        As published: “Seminar in Musicology and Ethnomusicology”
      20. MUS 707
        Seminar in Musical Analysis 3
        As published: “Seminar in Musical Analysis”

      Supervised Work Study (6 credits)

      1 item
      1. THR 698
        Graduate Internship 3
        As published: “Graduate Internship 4”
        6

      Theatre for Youth Concentration

      concentration · 0 items

        Major Studies (39 credits)

        major core · 12 items
        1. THR 515
          Drama in Education 3
          As published: “Drama in Education”
          3
        2. THR 516
          Puppetry 3
          As published: “Puppetry”
          3
        3. THR 517
          Devised Theatre 3
          As published: “Devised Theatre”
          3
        4. THR 584
          Theatre Management 3
          As published: “Theatre Management”
          3
        5. THR 611
          Advanced Play Directing 3
          As published: “Advanced Play Directing”
          3
        6. THR 614
          Collaboration in Theatrical Production 1
          As published: “Collaboration in Theatrical Production”
          3
        7. THR 615
          Advanced Drama in Education 3
          As published: “Advanced Drama in Education”
          3
        8. THR 617
          Trends in Theatre for Young Audiences 3
          As published: “Trends in Theatre for Young Audiences”
          3
        9. THR 624
          Black and Indigenous People of Color Plays in Theatre for Youth 3
          As published: “Black and Indigenous People of Color Plays in Theatre for Youth”
          3
        10. THR 680
          The Art and Craft of Playwriting 3
          As published: “The Art and Craft of Playwriting”
          3
        11. THR 690
          Graduate Practicum in Theatre 2
          As published: “Graduate Practicum in Theatre 1”
          6
        12. THR 699
          Master Production in Theatre 3
          As published: “Master Production in Theatre”
          3

        Academic Studies (12 credits)

        4 items
        1. THR 601
          Drama Theory and Criticism 3
          As published: “Drama Theory and Criticism”
          3
        2. THR 602
          Seminar in Drama and Theatre History 3
          As published: “Seminar in Drama and Theatre History”
          3
        3. THR 609
          Theatre for the Very Young 3
          As published: “Theatre for the Very Young”
          3
        4. Select one elective course (3 credits) from graduate-level courses in THR, WGS, or HDF 2
          Not resolved to a course
          3

        Supportive Studies (9 credits)

        3 items
        1. THR 631
          Studies in Acting 3
          As published: “Studies in Acting”
          3
        2. THR 644
          Developing and Managing Educational Programs for Arts Organizations 3
          As published: “Developing and Managing Educational Programs for Arts Organizations”
          3
        3. THR 695
          Independent Study 1-3
          As published: “Independent Study”
          3
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