Majors in Drama are required to enroll in number of foundation courses which support study in a selected area of concentration. Fundamental to the major program is a core of required courses designed to develop understanding of essentials necessary as a foundation from which to select one of the following areas of emphasis:

The Master of Arts in Drama provides training for students wishing to expand their knowledge and increase their competence in the fields of history and literature of the theatre, acting, directing, theatre design, and production; seeking teaching credentials where the Master’s Degree is required; and preparing for further graduate work elsewhere.

The MFA in Drama provides intensive training and experience for students wishing to active processional competence in the fields of Scenic, Costume, and Lighting Design and their respective areas of technical production: and seeking credentials where the Master of Fine Arts Degree is required. Although our undergraduate program is one of the largest in the country in terms of student enrollment, our MFA program has a limited number of students and a small faculty-to-student ratio. Our full time resident design faculty is made up of professionals who continually work in their respective fields. The program offers both practical design opportunities and studio work. The MFA program is designed as a 60 unit, three year course of study.

The minor program is not a requirement for any credential or degree but is intended to give the student an opportunity to pursue an interest in theatre arts on an organized basis. A minor consists of a minimum of 22 units, of which at least 11 must be at the upper division level. Rhonnie Washington serves as the adviser for students in the Minor program.