A program in theater history focuses on the conception and transformation of theatrical culture that originated in Ancient Greece. Students may explore various religious, cultural and political aspects that changed the role theater played in society to better understand how modern-day theater came to be.

A master’s program is a focused degree that requires about two years of classwork, research, and possibly a thesis paper to earn. This advanced program of study allows students to further specialize their schooling in an area that interests them.