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CIP PROGRAM: 50.0505
Theatre Literature, History and Criticism.

Summary: A program that focuses on the study of the history, literature, theory, and analysis of written plays, theatrical productions, and theatre methods and organization. Includes instruction in historical method; critical theory; literary analysis; the study of themes and archetypes in dramatic literature; the history of acting, directing, and technical theatre; and the study of specific historical and cultural styles and traditions.

U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics - Related Occupations

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National Completion Rate Trends

Year Associate'sBachelor'sMaster's
2022 1 42 9
2023 - 44 2
2024 - 46 -
Change - -16.67% -33.33%

Related CIPs

50 VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS.
50.05 Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft.
50.0501 Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General.
50.0502 Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology.
50.0504 Playwriting and Screenwriting.
50.0505 Theatre Literature, History and Criticism.
50.0506 Acting.
50.0507 Directing and Theatrical Production.
50.0509 Musical Theatre.
50.0510 Costume Design.
50.0511 Comedy Writing and Performance.
50.0512 Theatre and Dance.
50.0599 Dramatic/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft, Other.

Institutions granting degrees in Theatre Literature, History and Criticism.

Institution Degrees Granted (2024)5-Year Change

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