Degree Overview
The following chart is an overview at a glance of all the School of Communication and Arts degree programs.
| Programs | Credit Hours | Length of Programs | On Campus / Online1 | Culminating Project2 | Application Deadlines3 | Start Term⁴ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Master of Arts: | ||||||
| M.A. Strategic Communication | 33 | 1 year | OC, OL | E, I, T | Rolling Admission | F, SP, SU |
| M.A. Production | 30 | 1 year | OC | E, I, P | Rolling Admission | F |
| M.A. Script Writing | 30 | 1 year | OC, OL | E, I, P | Rolling Admission | F, SP |
| M.A. Journalism | 33 | 1 year | OC, OL | E, I, P, T | Rolling Admission | F, SP, SU |
| M.A. Theatre | 30 | 1 year | OC, OL | C | Rolling Admission | F, SP, SU |
| Master of Fine Arts: | ||||||
| MFA Acting | 60 | 3 years | OC | TR & SS | By Invitation | F |
| MFA Script & Screenwriting | 44 | 2 years | OC, OL | P | Rolling Admission | F, SP |
| MFA (CTV) Directing | 44 | 2 years | OC | P | May 1 (Recommended) | F |
| MFA (CTV) Producing | 44 | 2 years | OC | P | May 1 (Recommended) | F |
| Doctorate: | ||||||
| Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) | 44 (min) | 5 to 7 years | OC, OL | D | February 1 | SU |
| Certificate of Graduate Studies: | ||||||
| Theatre Practices | 15 | under 1 year | OC | N/A | Rolling Admission | SU |
Additional program details are available in the Academic section of this website.
1. Regent provides students with two classroom experiences: OC=On Campus and OL=Online Learning. If both classroom experiences are offered in a degree program, students can opt to do both options.
2. Students will select one of the required culminating projects shown for respective degree programs: AP=Animation Project (5 mins.), C=Comprehensive Exam, D=Dissertation, E=Exam, I=Internship, P=Portfolio, T=Thesis, TR & SS=Thesis Role & Scene Showcase in NYC, SP=Senior Presentations/Paper
3. Applications will be accepted throughout the year. Priority consideration for financial assistance through the School of Communication & the Arts will be given for those who complete the admissions process by the listed deadline.
4. Semester Terms to start classes: F=Fall, SP=Spring, and SU=Summer
