Bachelor of Arts/MA in Theatre Studies in Montclair United States | Montclair State University

The BA/MA 4+1 program enables Theatre Studies undergraduates to earn a Master's degree in Theatre and become part of the department's vibrant graduate community with just one extra year of coursework. The BA Theatre Studies curriculum builds on a liberal arts foundation, offering diverse course options before allowing students to specialize during their junior and senior years. The MA Theatre Studies 4+1 track extends this personalized approach, letting students tailor their studies to align with their academic or professional goals - whether preparing for doctoral programs or enhancing their practical theatre skills.

The BA in Theatre Studies offers comprehensive training in theatrical arts while exploring connections between stagecraft and societal contexts. The MA program advances this foundation by refining analytical abilities and performance techniques, equipping graduates for advanced academic pursuits. Both programs share fundamental coursework in dramatic literature, performance history, and interdisciplinary studies, highlighting the interplay between text and performance while emphasizing theatre's social role and global dimensions. This core curriculum creates a adaptable framework for specialized study in acting, directing, playwriting, dramaturgy, or production. By bridging theoretical knowledge with practical application, the program encourages focused exploration within theatre studies. BA/MA participants complete four graduate-level courses (12 credits) during their senior undergraduate year, making it possible to obtain a Master's degree with only one additional year of study.