DEGREES and CERTIFICATES Master of Fine Arts Acting, Design, Sound Design, Directing, Dramaturgy and Dramatic Criticism, Playwriting, Stage Management, Technical Design and Production, Theater Management The Master of Fine Arts (MFA) degree is conferred on students holding a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college who complete with distinction any of the programs of study outlined and who exhibit excellence in their professional practice. Three years in residence are required. Doctor of Fine Arts The Doctor of Fine Arts (DFA) degree is conferred on students who hold the MFA degree in Dramaturgy and Dramatic Criticism and who have completed the MFA qualifying comprehensive examinations and have written a dissertation of distinction whose subject has been approved by the DFA committee. Certificate in Drama Acting, Design, Sound Design, Directing, Playwriting, Stage Management, Technical Design and Production The Certificate in Drama is conferred on students who do not hold an undergraduate degree from an accredited college, but who complete with distinction the three-year program. Technical Internship Certificate The Technical Internship Certificate is awarded to students seeking to become professional shop carpenters, sound engineers, projection engineers, properties masters, costumers, scenic artists, or master electricians who complete with distinction the one-year internship program.
NON-DEGREE PROGRAMS Special Research Fellow A limited number of scholars are admitted to Yale School of Drama as one-year special research fellows. These fellows are usually professionals in the field of theatre from abroad who wish to pursue research and audit one or two courses a term within the School of Drama. There is no fellow status affiliated with the Acting department. Special Student Some students are admitted to Yale School of Drama as one-year special students in the areas of Design, Sound Design, Dramaturgy and Dramatic Criticism, Technical Design and Production, or Theater Management. These students must be in residence on a full-time basis and are not eligible for a degree or certificate.