The curriculum integrates theory with practice and accommodates the various backgrounds and career goals of theatre professionals, dramaturgs, and educators. Most students continue professional work or go on to PhD programs. In addition to the permanent faculty, well-known theatre artists, critics, and scholars teach on a part-time basis. Individual counseling is an integral part of the program. Through meetings with the graduate adviser, a program of study that meets each student?s needs is developed.

MA students may take MFA Playwriting classes with permission. A one-act play must be submitted for consideration.