Communication Studies, Theatre, and Dance

Head:

Charles Griffin

Directors of graduate studies:

Bill Schenck-Hamlin (speech), Sally Bailey (theatre)

Graduate faculty:

Cathy L. Anderson, M.F.A., University of Connecticut.
Sally D. Bailey, M.F.A., Trinity University, San Antonio, M.S.W. University of Maryland at Baltimore
LeAnn M. Brazeal, Ph.D., University of Missouri-Columbia.
Daniel L. Davy, Ph.D., University of California-Santa Barbara.
Charles J. G. Griffin, Ph.D, University of Missouri-Columbia.
R. Michael Gros, M.F.A, University of California.
Charlotte A. MacFarland, M.A., University of Wisconsin.
Dan Matthews, M.F.A., Ohio State University.
Marci E. Maullar, M.F.A., Pennsylvania State University.
David Ollington, M.F.A., Texas Christian University.
Dana Pinkston, M.F.A., Penn State University.
David E. Procter, Ph.D., University of Nebraska-Lincoln.
William J. Schenck-Hamlin, Ph.D., University of Oregon.
Timothy R. Steffensmeier, Ph.D., University of Texas, Austin.
John S. Uthoff, M.F.A., University of Iowa.
Kathleen Voecks, M.F.A., University of Missouri.
Young-Ok Yum, Ph.D., Pennsylvania State University.

The Department of Speech Communication, Theatre and Dance offers master of arts degrees in communication studies and theatre. The Department offers a number of Graduate Teaching Assistantships. Graduate assistants receive a waiver of tuition and a stipend. Most Graduate assistants teach the basic speech course, but there are also assistantships available which include coaching duties in debate and forensics and teaching/construction duties in scenery and costumes. Students interested in an assistantship should submit their application by February 15 for the coming academic year.

Admission

Students enter the graduate programs from a variety of undergraduate majors. However, applicants should possess a strong academic record and appropriate background work in the field of speech communication. Students whose undergraduate record reflects deficiencies in either of these areas may be granted admission on a provisional basis.

Admission is based upon review of the applicant’s undergraduate transcript, three letters of recommendation, statement of objectives, and writing sample (such as an undergraduate term paper). Applicants are encouraged to take the Graduate Record Examination.

Progress through the program

Continuation in the program is contingent upon the student making satisfactory progress towards the degree. Satisfactory progress is defined as follows: (1) The student must maintain an overall grade point average of 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale). (2) The student must earn a grade of B or better in all required courses. A student who receives a grade below B in a required course must retake the course as a condition for continuation in the program. A student whose overall grade point average falls below 3.0 will be placed on probationary status. Continuation in the program will be contingent upon the student raising his or her grade point average to the minimum (3.0) within one semester.

For more information

For additional information and application materials please contact:
Director of Graduate Studies
Kansas State University
Department of Speech Communication, Theatre, and Dance
129 Nichols Hall
Manhattan, KS 66506-2301
785-532-6875
Home Page: http://www.ksu.edu/sctd/