Master of Arts in Theatre

ADMISSIONS

Dr. Jane T. Peterson
MA Theatre Program Coordinator
Telephone: 973.655.4109

It is recommended that students wishing to matriculate as graduate students in Theatre would have completed an undergraduate major or the professional equivalent from one of the following areas: acting, directing, production, design, English or cultural studies. Students with other degrees will be considered on an individual basis. Some students may need to improve their preparatory backgrounds through undergraduate courses for which graduate credit is not given.

Go to Getting Applications for several options for applying as well as information about the application process.

Applicants to the Theatre MA program must comply with the following:

Theatre Studies and Production/Stage Management

Complete and submit the Office of Graduate Admissions & Support Services application, along with the following support materials:

• Academic transcripts
• GRE scores
• Two letters of recommendation
• Statement of goals and reasons for applying

After the Office of Graduate Admissions & Support Services review of all application materials, applicants will be contacted by letter to schedule an interview with the Graduate Program Coordinator. Applicants must bring a resume indicating formal and informal education in the arts, relevant work experience and other information reflecting interests and preparation for the field to this meeting.

Arts Management

Complete and submit the Office of Graduate Admissions & Support Services application, along with the following support materials:

• Academic transcripts
• GRE scores
• Two letters of recommendation
• Statement of goals and reasons for applying

After the Office of Graduate Admissions & Support Services review of all application materials, applicants will be contacted by letter to schedule an interview with faculty from the School of the Arts (in consultation with faculty from the School of Business.) Applicants must bring a resume indicating formal and informal education in the arts, relevant work experience and other information reflecting interests and preparation for the field to this meeting.

DEADLINES

Credentials are processed as soon as they are received. This program does not have a specific deadline; however, the Office of Graduate Admissions & Support Services recommends that students submit their credentials as far in advance as possible from the semester they plan to begin their studies to ensure a timely review of their application.

TO APPLY TO THIS PROGRAM, PLEASE VISIT
http://www.montclair.edu/graduate/prospective/app.shtml