MFA Theatre (Theatre for Youth and Community) at Arizona State University

Programme overview

In the Master of Fine Arts program in theatre with a concentration in theatre for youth and community, you study with distinguished faculty; you engage in comprehensive coursework; and you participate in hands-on experiences in all areas of theatre-making with, by, and for young people and communities. You hone your skills and knowledge in artistry, facilitation and pedagogy in a challenging and supportive atmosphere, developing advanced artistry, engagement and teaching expertise.

What you will study

60 credit hours including the required applied project course (THP 693), a written comprehensive exam and an oral comprehensive exam Required Core (6 credit hours) THE 504 Studies in Dramatic Theory and Criticism (3) THE 520 Theatre History and Literature (3) Concentration (19 credit hours) THE 524 Advanced Studies in Theatre for Youth (3) THE 581 Methods of Teaching Theatre (4) or THP 511 Methods of Teaching Drama (4) THP 513 Touring Theatre (3) THP 514 Projects in Community-based Theatre (3) THP 582 Theatre for Social Change (3) THP 611 Sites of Inquiry in Performance (3) or THP 618 Theatre for Youth Practicum (3) Other Requirements (12 credit hours) THE 500 Research Methods (3) THE 591 Seminar (3) THE 598 Special Topics (3) THP 684 Internship (3) Electives (17 credit hours) Culminating Experience (6 credit hours) THP 693 Applied Project (6) Additional Curriculum Information THE 598 Special Topics and elective courses are taken in consultation with Theatre for Youth and Community faculty.

Career pathways

Graduates are prepared to be engaged and innovative leaders in a variety of careers in diverse settings and industries, including: arts entrepreneurship community arts elementary, secondary and tertiary education systems professional theater youth theater Examples of careers include: activist director facilitator organizer practitioner specialist teacher

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Application information

Entry requirements

Applicants must fulfill the requirements of both the Graduate College and the Herberger Institute for Design and the Arts. Applicants are eligible to apply to the program if they have earned a bachelor's or master's degree in any field from a regionally accredited institution. Applicants must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00 (scale is 4.00 = "A") in the last 60 hours of their first bachelor's degree program, or applicants must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00 (scale is 4.00 = "A") in an applicable master's degree program. All applicants must submit: graduate admission application and application fee official transcripts School of Music, Dance and Theatre Application , along with a current curriculum vitae, statement of purpose and a work sample three letters of recommendation proof of English proficiency Additional Application Information An applicant whose native language is not English must provide proof of English proficiency regardless of their current residency. Applicants should thoroughly review application deadlines and requirements on the department's website .

Domestic applicants: USD 13,327 a year (2026-27). Arizona resident tuition. Tuition only for the graduate on-campus (Tempe/Downtown Phoenix/Polytechnic/West Valley) rate band in the ASU tuition estimator, 2026-27: Fall 2026 plus Spring 2027 term tuition summed (full-time flat rate; part-time credit loads Source

International applicants: USD 24,780 a year (2026-27). International tuition. Tuition only for the graduate on-campus (Tempe/Downtown Phoenix/Polytechnic/West Valley) rate band in the ASU tuition estimator, 2026-27: Fall 2026 plus Spring 2027 term tuition summed (full-time flat rate; part-time credit loads ar Source

Entry terms: Fall, Spring and Summer; the terms available for each programme are listed in Degree Search.

Graduate application deadlines are set by each programme office and listed in Degree Search; the application opens almost a year before the start term. The nonrefundable application fee is $75 for U.S. citizens, permanent residents, DACA and international online students outside the U.S., and $120 for international students on a nonimmigrant visa studying in the U.S. Apply with ASU's graduate application (Law applicants use the law college's site); GRE/GMAT requirements vary by programme.

Apply through the official page: https://admission.asu.edu/apply/graduate/admission

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