Program Recognition
•Internationally renowned program admitting approximately four to five applicants each year across M.A., M.F.A. and Ph.D. degrees
•Affiliate member of the Hemispheric Institute
•Interdisciplinary associations with the Center for Mexican American Studies, the Teresa Lozano Long Institute of Latin American Studies, the John L. Warfield Center for African and African American Studies, and Texas Performing Arts
Training
•Merges performance studies with theatre history and critical dance studies
•Examines performance through transnational and interdisciplinary perspectives across theatrical and political stages, nontraditional sites, museums, festivals and everyday life
•Strong emphasis on interdisciplinarity through electives within and outside the department
•At least one practice-focused course required
Performance & Productions
•Opportunities to work with local professional companies and departmental productions
•Biennial Cohen New Works Festival features over 30 original student works
Research Resources
•Access to the Nettie Benson Latin American Collection, the Harry Ransom Center and the LBJ Presidential Library
Degree Flexibility
•Portfolio certification programs available in African and African Diaspora Studies, Mexican American and Latino/a Studies, and Women's and Gender Studies
