Curriculum Requirements
Please see the Theatre and Performance Ph.D. Program Handbook for further details on curriculum requirements.
Language Requirement
Students must demonstrate a reading knowledge of two appropriate languages other than English through one of the procedures described in the program’s student handbook. They are not required to retake examinations in languages that they have passed for the M.A. degree.
Examination Requirements
First Examination
The First Examination, a written and oral qualifying examination covering general knowledge of the field, is to be taken after students have completed 30 credits of graduate work and must be passed by the time they have completed 45 credits.
Second Examination
The Second Examination may be taken only after students have completed all other requirements except the dissertation. This examination will test in depth the student’s knowledge of three areas of advanced study.
Dissertation Requirement
Under the supervision of a faculty member, the student will complete a dissertation. The completed dissertation must be approved by the faculty director and two other faculty members appointed by the executive officer in consultation with the sponsor. Candidates must defend their dissertations before an examining committee consisting of members of the program's doctroal faculty, and other examiners as appropriate.