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PhD Minor

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Program Minimum Units
20 Units
University Minimum Units
20 Units
Interests
Art: Visual & Performing, Literature & Culture, Social Justice & Inequality, Studying the Past, Writing
Academic Areas
Design, Humanities & Arts

Overview

The mission of the graduate program in Theater and Performance Studies (TAPS) is to educate students who work on the leading edge of both scholarly and performance practice. The PhD program includes the study of critical theory, dramatic literature, performance theory, theater history, and performance making. Graduate students complete a program with a rigorous study of critical theory, textual history, production elements (directing, acting, choreography, writing, and design), and embodied research.

PhD Minor Application: The PhD Minor Application form (available as an eForm in the Axess eForms portal) is required. This form outlines a program of study and must be approved by the major and minor departments. This form is submitted at the time of admission to candidacy or at the appropriate time after that.

Requirements

Program Requirements

Course Requirements

Complete all of the following course(s):
TAPS 313

Performance and Performativity

3-5 Units
TAPS 371P

Theater and Performance Making

4 Units

Students pursuing the PhD minor in Theater and Performance Studies must complete a minimum of 20 units. Within the 20 units, students must complete these courses.

Elective Requirements

Any additional TAPS courses at the 200- or 300-level to reach the minimum of 20 units total.