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The University of Maryland's School of Theatre, Dance, and Performance Studies (TDPS) provides a comprehensive M.F.A. in Theatre program, along with graduate degrees in design and dance, doctoral programs in Theatre History and Performance Studies, and undergraduate options in Dance and Theatre. As part of the Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center, TDPS benefits from cutting-edge facilities featuring spacious dance studios, diverse theater venues, and global outreach seminar spaces. Graduate students connect with leading artists worldwide through the Artist Partner Program's workshops, performances, and discussions. Our selective M.F.A. design program serves as a premier professional training ground, preparing students for careers in costume, lighting, scenic, or projection design through: Intensive production-focused training guided by distinguished faculty, Hands-on learning with regional theaters in the Washington, D.C.-Baltimore area, and Access to over 75 professional theater internship and employment opportunities.