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Graduate Bulletin

Theater/Playwriting, M.F.A.

SCHOOL OF COMMUNICATIONS AND THEATER

Admission Requirements and Deadlines

Application Deadline:

Fall: June 15

Applications are processed on a semi-rolling basis throughout the spring.

Letters of Reference:

Number Required: 3

From whom: Letters of recommendation should be obtained from college/university professors and/or professionals in the field who are familiar with their work.

Coursework Required for Admission Consideration:

TBA

Bachelor's Degree in Discipline/Related Discipline:

All applicants must present credentials that are the equivalent of the appropriate baccalaureate degree at Temple University.

Statement of Goals:

The Statement of Goals serves as an introduction to the applicant. It constitutes an opportunity for the applicant to set forth her/his relevant experience, values, and areas of intense interest. It is to be written in proper essay form but may be personal in style; it need be no longer than 500 words.

Standardized Test Scores:

Minimum TOEFL score or range of scores needed to be accepted: 575 paper-based, 230 computer-based, or 88 internet-based.  Any student admitted with a TOEFL score below 600 on the paper-based, 250 on the computer-based, or 100 on the internet-based examination must pass an English skills course during the first semester of enrollment at Temple University.  Those having taken the paper-based or computer-based test have the additional option of testing out of the English course by taking and passing the SPEAK test at Temple.

Interview:

The applicant meets with appropriate faculty.

Resume:

A resume is required.

Program Requirements
General Program Requirements:

Number of Didactic Credits Required Beyond the Baccalaureate: 60

Required Courses:

TBA

Internship: No internship is required.

Language Examination: No language examination is required.

Additional Requirements:

TBA

Culminating Events:

TBA

Contacts
Program Contact Information:

www.temple.edu/theater/

Department Information:

Tomlinson Theater
1301 W. Norris Street
Philadelphia, PA 10122
theater@temple.edu

215-204-8414

Department Contacts:

Admissions:

Dolores Stanley
dolores.stanley@temple.edu

215-204-8409

Program Coordinator:

Robert Hedley
rhedley@temple.edu

215-204-8414

Graduate Chairperson:

Roberta Sloan
rsloan@temple.edu

215-204-3226

Chairperson:

Roberta Sloan
rsloan@temple.edu

215-204-3226

About the Program

The focus of the M.F.A. program in Theater/Playwriting is to develop . . . .

Time Limit for Degree Completion: 3 years

Campus Location:

Main Campus

Full-Time/Part-Time Status:

Students are required to complete the degree program through classes offered before and after 4:30 p.m.

Department Information:

Tomlinson Theater
1301 W. Norris Street
Philadelphia, PA 10122
theater@temple.edu

215-204-8414

Interdisciplinary Study:

TBA

Affiliation(s):

TBA

Study Abroad:

No.

Ranking:

The Temple University Theater Department's M.F.A. Program was ranked 23rd for Graduate Theater Programs in 1997 by U.S. News & World Report.

Accreditation:

The Theater Department is accredited by the National Association of Schools of Theater (NAST).

Areas of Specialization:

TBA

Job Placement:

The program is primarily focused on training our students for careers in the theater industry.

Licensure:

Not applicable.

Non-Degree Student Policy:

In addition to other university approvals, non-matriculated students are required to obtain the written approval of the instructor.

Financing Opportunities

Assistantships, when available, carry a stipend and full-tuition scholarship.

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