Academic Programs
The School of Theatre, Dance, and Performance Studies offers two undergraduate majors, one undergraduate minor and four graduate degree programs.
TDPS encourages the development of inclusive and diverse cultural perspectives. Students develop fundamental life skills, intellectual curiosity, creative thinking, problem solving, embodied learning and emotional intelligence—creatively applied to advance human welfare in all its dimensions.
The educational offerings in TDPS are administered by 22 tenured or tenure-track faculty; numerous adjunct faculty, international guest artists, visiting scholars; 7 administrative staff; and 40 graduate associates. Visiting artists and scholars regularly enhance these programs and provide additional perspectives that enhance the student experience.
Undergraduate Programs
For more information about our undergraduate programs, please contact Director of Undergraduate Studies and Academic Advisor Susan Miller at smille13@umd.edu. To schedule a tour of the facilities email VisitTDPS@umd.edu.
Graduate Programs
For more information about our graduate programs, please contact the coordinator of graduate services Crystal Gaston at cgaston@umd.edu or the director of graduate studies Kate Keeney at kkeeney@umd.edu.
News
Browse our newsroom to find out what is going on in our school and what our faculty and students are up to on and off campus.
Alumni
What can you do with a degree in theatre or dance? Check out our alumni page to find out what types of careers our graduates pursue.
Events and performances
Check out our events and performances calendar and visit us at the Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center.
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Over 60 internship and professional career development opportunities for TDPS students in the Washington, DC and Baltimore region.