{"id":66208,"date":"2019-02-12T11:04:09","date_gmt":"2019-02-12T19:04:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sou.edu\/academics\/?page_id=66208"},"modified":"2025-09-26T09:49:37","modified_gmt":"2025-09-26T16:49:37","slug":"mots-faq","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/sou.edu\/academics\/theatre\/programs\/master-theatre-studies\/mots-faq\/","title":{"rendered":"Master of Theatre Studies FAQ"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-72kmtlh-94d579fe21b35066f9e160ecb4c0e8ae\">\n.avia-section.av-72kmtlh-94d579fe21b35066f9e160ecb4c0e8ae{\nbackground-color:#f3f3f3;\nbackground-image:unset;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div id='av_section_1' aria-label='SOU Theatre MoTS FAQ Page - Intro Section' class='avia-section av-72kmtlh-94d579fe21b35066f9e160ecb4c0e8ae main_color avia-section-default avia-no-border-styling  avia-builder-el-0  el_before_av_submenu  avia-builder-el-first  avia-bg-style-scroll container_wrap fullsize'  ><div 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el_after_av_image  el_before_av_heading  av-inherit-size'><h2 class='av-special-heading-tag '  itemprop=\"headline\"  >MoTS Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2><div class=\"special-heading-border\"><div class=\"special-heading-inner-border\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-2inxuio-fd7944915fb652b86b576856fcfed7ed\">\n#top .av-special-heading.av-2inxuio-fd7944915fb652b86b576856fcfed7ed{\npadding-bottom:0;\nfont-size:24px;\n}\nbody .av-special-heading.av-2inxuio-fd7944915fb652b86b576856fcfed7ed .av-special-heading-tag .heading-char{\nfont-size:25px;\n}\n#top #wrap_all .av-special-heading.av-2inxuio-fd7944915fb652b86b576856fcfed7ed .av-special-heading-tag{\nfont-size:24px;\n}\n.av-special-heading.av-2inxuio-fd7944915fb652b86b576856fcfed7ed .av-subheading{\nfont-size:14px;\n}\n\n@media only screen and (min-width: 480px) and (max-width: 767px){ \n#top #wrap_all 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itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><p id='toggle-not-teaching' data-fake-id='#not-teaching' class='toggler  av-title-above '  itemprop=\"headline\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='not-teaching' data-slide-speed=\"200\" data-title=\"&lt;strong&gt; I am not currently teaching theatre. May I still participate in your Master of Theatre Studies program? &lt;\/strong&gt;\" data-title-open=\"\" data-aria_collapsed=\"Click to expand: &lt;strong&gt; I am not currently teaching theatre. May I still participate in your Master of Theatre Studies program? &lt;\/strong&gt;\" data-aria_expanded=\"Click to collapse: &lt;strong&gt; I am not currently teaching theatre. May I still participate in your Master of Theatre Studies program? &lt;\/strong&gt;\"><strong> I am not currently teaching theatre. May I still participate in your Master of Theatre Studies program? <\/strong><span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='not-teaching' aria-labelledby='toggle-not-teaching' role='region' class='toggle_wrap  av-title-above'  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>In order to participate in the MoTS Program, you must be currently teaching theatre in a program that actively produces plays. If there is space available in one of our 3-credit Elective courses, you may be accepted to that course. Credits from these courses will transfer to our Master of Theatre Studies Degree when you are accepted.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-28r9200-3-e160ba10c177389e90e5cd857b79e02c'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><p id='toggle-middle-school' data-fake-id='#middle-school' class='toggler  av-title-above '  itemprop=\"headline\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='middle-school' data-slide-speed=\"200\" data-title=\"&lt;strong&gt;I just completed my first year of teaching theatre. Am I eligible for the Master of Theatre Studies program?&lt;\/strong&gt;\" data-title-open=\"\" data-aria_collapsed=\"Click to expand: &lt;strong&gt;I just completed my first year of teaching theatre. Am I eligible for the Master of Theatre Studies program?&lt;\/strong&gt;\" data-aria_expanded=\"Click to collapse: &lt;strong&gt;I just completed my first year of teaching theatre. Am I eligible for the Master of Theatre Studies program?&lt;\/strong&gt;\"><strong>I just completed my first year of teaching theatre. Am I eligible for the Master of Theatre Studies program?<\/strong><span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='middle-school' aria-labelledby='toggle-middle-school' role='region' class='toggle_wrap  av-title-above'  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>We do not accept applicants into the Master of Theatre Studies program who have fewer than two years of experience. If there is space available in one of our 3-credit Elective courses, you may be accepted to that course. Credits from these courses will transfer to our Master of Theatre Studies Degree when you are accepted.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-28r9200-2-e0f31dd999d4e1df3a81dbbaa1def54a'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><p id='toggle-middle-school' data-fake-id='#middle-school' class='toggler  av-title-above '  itemprop=\"headline\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='middle-school' data-slide-speed=\"200\" data-title=\"&lt;strong&gt;I understand that I must have taught theatre for at least two years. How soon can I apply to the program?&lt;\/strong&gt;\" data-title-open=\"\" data-aria_collapsed=\"Click to expand: &lt;strong&gt;I understand that I must have taught theatre for at least two years. How soon can I apply to the program?&lt;\/strong&gt;\" data-aria_expanded=\"Click to collapse: &lt;strong&gt;I understand that I must have taught theatre for at least two years. How soon can I apply to the program?&lt;\/strong&gt;\"><strong>I understand that I must have taught theatre for at least two years. How soon can I apply to the program?<\/strong><span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='middle-school' aria-labelledby='toggle-middle-school' role='region' class='toggle_wrap  av-title-above'  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>Applications open in October, so candidates can apply at the beginning of their third year of teaching theatre.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-28r9200-1-ff36fd26f313bef76d23078aca08228a'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><p id='toggle-middle-school' data-fake-id='#middle-school' class='toggler  av-title-above '  itemprop=\"headline\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='middle-school' data-slide-speed=\"200\" data-title=\"&lt;strong&gt;Are middle school theatre teachers eligible for the Master of Theatre Studies program?&lt;\/strong&gt;\" data-title-open=\"\" data-aria_collapsed=\"Click to expand: &lt;strong&gt;Are middle school theatre teachers eligible for the Master of Theatre Studies program?&lt;\/strong&gt;\" data-aria_expanded=\"Click to collapse: &lt;strong&gt;Are middle school theatre teachers eligible for the Master of Theatre Studies program?&lt;\/strong&gt;\"><strong>Are middle school theatre teachers eligible for the Master of Theatre Studies program?<\/strong><span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='middle-school' aria-labelledby='toggle-middle-school' role='region' class='toggle_wrap  av-title-above'  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>Yes, middle school theatre teachers may apply as long as their school actively produces plays.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<\/div><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-jrmhvn6o-6b49803bd656bf3ec0a6c674065f2fd3\">\n#top .hr.hr-invisible.av-jrmhvn6o-6b49803bd656bf3ec0a6c674065f2fd3{\nheight:5px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='hr av-jrmhvn6o-6b49803bd656bf3ec0a6c674065f2fd3 hr-invisible  avia-builder-el-11  el_after_av_toggle_container  el_before_av_heading '><span class='hr-inner '><span class=\"hr-inner-style\"><\/span><\/span><\/div><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-7rzfq8-a9771821e5d04b8671c91fcf2a2fd2de\">\n#top .av-special-heading.av-7rzfq8-a9771821e5d04b8671c91fcf2a2fd2de{\npadding-bottom:0;\nfont-size:24px;\n}\nbody .av-special-heading.av-7rzfq8-a9771821e5d04b8671c91fcf2a2fd2de .av-special-heading-tag .heading-char{\nfont-size:25px;\n}\n#top #wrap_all .av-special-heading.av-7rzfq8-a9771821e5d04b8671c91fcf2a2fd2de .av-special-heading-tag{\nfont-size:24px;\n}\n.av-special-heading.av-7rzfq8-a9771821e5d04b8671c91fcf2a2fd2de .av-subheading{\nfont-size:14px;\n}\n\n@media only screen and (min-width: 480px) and (max-width: 767px){ \n#top #wrap_all .av-special-heading.av-7rzfq8-a9771821e5d04b8671c91fcf2a2fd2de .av-special-heading-tag{\nfont-size:0.8em;\n}\n}\n\n@media only screen and (max-width: 479px){ \n#top #wrap_all .av-special-heading.av-7rzfq8-a9771821e5d04b8671c91fcf2a2fd2de .av-special-heading-tag{\nfont-size:0.8em;\n}\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='av-special-heading av-7rzfq8-a9771821e5d04b8671c91fcf2a2fd2de av-special-heading-h3 blockquote modern-quote  avia-builder-el-12  el_after_av_hr  el_before_av_toggle_container  av-inherit-size'><h3 class='av-special-heading-tag '  itemprop=\"headline\"  >Application Process<\/h3><div class=\"special-heading-border\"><div class=\"special-heading-inner-border\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><br \/>\n<div  class='togglecontainer av-jrmhv5zw-6-cd06f9e6ac345f25728a8a766d23a150  avia-builder-el-13  el_after_av_heading  el_before_av_hr  pop-20 toggle_close_all' >\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-v8xtgg-9cdfa8cf112c1d54ac75e929d1a08871'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><p id='toggle-letters-application' data-fake-id='#letters-application' class='toggler  av-title-above '  itemprop=\"headline\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='letters-application' data-slide-speed=\"200\" data-title=\"&lt;strong&gt; Should my letters of recommendation be sent along with my other application materials?&lt;\/strong&gt;\" data-title-open=\"\" data-aria_collapsed=\"Click to expand: &lt;strong&gt; Should my letters of recommendation be sent along with my other application materials?&lt;\/strong&gt;\" data-aria_expanded=\"Click to collapse: &lt;strong&gt; Should my letters of recommendation be sent along with my other application materials?&lt;\/strong&gt;\"><strong> Should my letters of recommendation be sent along with my other application materials?<\/strong><span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='letters-application' aria-labelledby='toggle-letters-application' role='region' class='toggle_wrap  av-title-above'  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>Please ask your references to send their letter of recommendation to <a href=\"mailto:mots@sou.edu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">mots@sou.edu<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-sf0eow-257091ffd8b7ce2689e2195c4764cf12'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><p id='toggle-recommendation-contain' data-fake-id='#recommendation-contain' class='toggler  av-title-above '  itemprop=\"headline\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='recommendation-contain' data-slide-speed=\"200\" data-title=\"&lt;strong&gt; What should my letters of recommendation contain? &lt;\/strong&gt;\" data-title-open=\"\" data-aria_collapsed=\"Click to expand: &lt;strong&gt; What should my letters of recommendation contain? &lt;\/strong&gt;\" data-aria_expanded=\"Click to collapse: &lt;strong&gt; What should my letters of recommendation contain? &lt;\/strong&gt;\"><strong> What should my letters of recommendation contain? <\/strong><span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='recommendation-contain' aria-labelledby='toggle-recommendation-contain' role='region' class='toggle_wrap  av-title-above'  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>Your letters of recommendation should contain an assessment of your teaching, artistic and\/or craft-related abilities. They should address your potential for completing the program as well as for making significant continuing contributions as a teacher.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-7rkay4g-eb8788a285ddac463ce8e0b0598b145a'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><p id='toggle-resume' data-fake-id='#resume' class='toggler  av-title-above '  itemprop=\"headline\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='resume' data-slide-speed=\"200\" data-title=\"&lt;strong&gt; What should be included in my resume? &lt;\/strong&gt;\" data-title-open=\"\" data-aria_collapsed=\"Click to expand: &lt;strong&gt; What should be included in my resume? &lt;\/strong&gt;\" data-aria_expanded=\"Click to collapse: &lt;strong&gt; What should be included in my resume? &lt;\/strong&gt;\"><strong> What should be included in my resume? <\/strong><span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='resume' aria-labelledby='toggle-resume' role='region' class='toggle_wrap  av-title-above'  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>The resume should include all your teaching experience and any professional or volunteer experience related to theatre and the performing arts. You should also include a section on what productions (plays, dramatic readings, etc.) you have done with your students and include the scope of your theatre program (number of classes, participation in theatre societies, extra curricular clubs related to theatre, etc.). Under the section on education, please include any noncredit education related to theatre and the performing arts.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-780r0kg-d70f38b7708e7ce039ee9a5d51c84f9b'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><p id='toggle-statement-of-purpose' data-fake-id='#statement-of-purpose' class='toggler  av-title-above '  itemprop=\"headline\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='statement-of-purpose' data-slide-speed=\"200\" data-title=\"&lt;strong&gt; What information should my Statement of Purpose contain? &lt;\/strong&gt;\" data-title-open=\"\" data-aria_collapsed=\"Click to expand: &lt;strong&gt; What information should my Statement of Purpose contain? &lt;\/strong&gt;\" data-aria_expanded=\"Click to collapse: &lt;strong&gt; What information should my Statement of Purpose contain? &lt;\/strong&gt;\"><strong> What information should my Statement of Purpose contain? <\/strong><span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='statement-of-purpose' aria-labelledby='toggle-statement-of-purpose' role='region' class='toggle_wrap  av-title-above'  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>The Statement of Purpose should be a short paper (two pages maximum) discussing why you are applying for this program and how you believe the curriculum and degree will support your educational philosophy, professional goals, and the goals you have for your theatre program.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-6p52kdc-91bc5a8dbc3f4f3d23d1fc4afdd3cd4f'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><p id='toggle-gre' data-fake-id='#gre' class='toggler  av-title-above '  itemprop=\"headline\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='gre' data-slide-speed=\"200\" data-title=\"&lt;strong&gt; Do I need to take the GRE? &lt;\/strong&gt;\" data-title-open=\"\" data-aria_collapsed=\"Click to expand: &lt;strong&gt; Do I need to take the GRE? &lt;\/strong&gt;\" data-aria_expanded=\"Click to collapse: &lt;strong&gt; Do I need to take the GRE? &lt;\/strong&gt;\"><strong> Do I need to take the GRE? <\/strong><span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='gre' aria-labelledby='toggle-gre' role='region' class='toggle_wrap  av-title-above'  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>The GRE is not required for this Master&#8217;s program<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<\/div><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-jrmhvn6o-5-0d14aa3efa2e6060eea6dee3bfa083f1\">\n#top .hr.hr-invisible.av-jrmhvn6o-5-0d14aa3efa2e6060eea6dee3bfa083f1{\nheight:5px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='hr av-jrmhvn6o-5-0d14aa3efa2e6060eea6dee3bfa083f1 hr-invisible  avia-builder-el-14  el_after_av_toggle_container  el_before_av_heading '><span class='hr-inner '><span class=\"hr-inner-style\"><\/span><\/span><\/div><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-1k3o1cw-38649b01120ec09c1986f381a8c8ab0b\">\n#top .av-special-heading.av-1k3o1cw-38649b01120ec09c1986f381a8c8ab0b{\npadding-bottom:0;\nfont-size:24px;\n}\nbody .av-special-heading.av-1k3o1cw-38649b01120ec09c1986f381a8c8ab0b .av-special-heading-tag .heading-char{\nfont-size:25px;\n}\n#top #wrap_all .av-special-heading.av-1k3o1cw-38649b01120ec09c1986f381a8c8ab0b .av-special-heading-tag{\nfont-size:24px;\n}\n.av-special-heading.av-1k3o1cw-38649b01120ec09c1986f381a8c8ab0b .av-subheading{\nfont-size:14px;\n}\n\n@media only screen and (min-width: 480px) and (max-width: 767px){ \n#top #wrap_all .av-special-heading.av-1k3o1cw-38649b01120ec09c1986f381a8c8ab0b .av-special-heading-tag{\nfont-size:0.8em;\n}\n}\n\n@media only screen and (max-width: 479px){ \n#top #wrap_all .av-special-heading.av-1k3o1cw-38649b01120ec09c1986f381a8c8ab0b .av-special-heading-tag{\nfont-size:0.8em;\n}\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='av-special-heading av-1k3o1cw-38649b01120ec09c1986f381a8c8ab0b av-special-heading-h3 blockquote modern-quote  avia-builder-el-15  el_after_av_hr  el_before_av_toggle_container  av-inherit-size'><h3 class='av-special-heading-tag '  itemprop=\"headline\"  >Fees and Financial Aid<\/h3><div class=\"special-heading-border\"><div class=\"special-heading-inner-border\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><br \/>\n<div  class='togglecontainer av-jrmhv5zw-4-8fcfd87d538fb99b8191d80ecb2c0bf2  avia-builder-el-16  el_after_av_heading  el_before_av_hr  pop-20 toggle_close_all' >\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-18sujpc-81dfcc67b0cc7c6be52c89215babab95'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><p id='toggle-fin-aid-qualify' data-fake-id='#fin-aid-qualify' class='toggler  av-title-above '  itemprop=\"headline\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='fin-aid-qualify' data-slide-speed=\"200\" data-title=\"&lt;strong&gt; What are the criteria to qualify for financial aid? &lt;\/strong&gt;\" data-title-open=\"\" data-aria_collapsed=\"Click to expand: &lt;strong&gt; What are the criteria to qualify for financial aid? &lt;\/strong&gt;\" data-aria_expanded=\"Click to collapse: &lt;strong&gt; What are the criteria to qualify for financial aid? &lt;\/strong&gt;\"><strong> What are the criteria to qualify for financial aid? <\/strong><span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='fin-aid-qualify' aria-labelledby='toggle-fin-aid-qualify' role='region' class='toggle_wrap  av-title-above'  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>In order to receive financial aid, you must fill out the FAFSA for the current year (summer 2026 is the final term of the 2025-2026 year). This will determine if you are eligible for financial aid and if so, how much. You also must have completed the graduate application form, and be admitted as a graduate student to SOU. Since this is a master\u2019s degree, only federal loans (not federal direct grants) are available. Students may apply for an alternative loan through a third party lender (loans that the Oregon University system gives to students). Information about financial aid and the FAFSA is located on the <a href=\"https:\/\/inside.sou.edu\/enrollment\/financial-aid\/index.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">SOU Financial Aid Website<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Financial aid is not available for individual Elective courses unless you are part of the master\u2019s program.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-5fraz9c-ced2699a62fd07f043cf95eff8ebf342'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><p id='toggle-pay-back' data-fake-id='#pay-back' class='toggler  av-title-above '  itemprop=\"headline\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='pay-back' data-slide-speed=\"200\" data-title=\"&lt;strong&gt; When will I have to begin to pay back the financial aid borrowed for this program? &lt;\/strong&gt;\" data-title-open=\"\" data-aria_collapsed=\"Click to expand: &lt;strong&gt; When will I have to begin to pay back the financial aid borrowed for this program? &lt;\/strong&gt;\" data-aria_expanded=\"Click to collapse: &lt;strong&gt; When will I have to begin to pay back the financial aid borrowed for this program? &lt;\/strong&gt;\"><strong> When will I have to begin to pay back the financial aid borrowed for this program? <\/strong><span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='pay-back' aria-labelledby='toggle-pay-back' role='region' class='toggle_wrap  av-title-above'  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>When one takes financial aid for their first summer, there is a six-month grace period before having to begin to repay the loan. Following the second and third summers, there is no grace period. However, for the period of time that a student is attending classes their loans will go back into deferment and no payments will be required until after the courses have ended.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-h19w68-93c784fee330c43872eb162d21c9de7a'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><p id='toggle-out-of-state' data-fake-id='#out-of-state' class='toggler  av-title-above '  itemprop=\"headline\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='out-of-state' data-slide-speed=\"200\" data-title=\"&lt;strong&gt; Is there a different fee structure for out-of-state students? &lt;\/strong&gt;\" data-title-open=\"\" data-aria_collapsed=\"Click to expand: &lt;strong&gt; Is there a different fee structure for out-of-state students? &lt;\/strong&gt;\" data-aria_expanded=\"Click to collapse: &lt;strong&gt; Is there a different fee structure for out-of-state students? &lt;\/strong&gt;\"><strong> Is there a different fee structure for out-of-state students? <\/strong><span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='out-of-state' aria-labelledby='toggle-out-of-state' role='region' class='toggle_wrap  av-title-above'  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>No. Out-of-state students pay the same amount as Oregon residents.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-13utxts-6b0f7da75198c6c550bac1c3cceb12fd'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><p id='toggle-three-summers' data-fake-id='#three-summers' class='toggler  av-title-above '  itemprop=\"headline\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='three-summers' data-slide-speed=\"200\" data-title=\"&lt;strong&gt; The graduate program is a three-summer program. Unless I register for an online academic year course, I will only be registered as a student for each summer term. Will student loans be due and payable while I am enrolled in this program? &lt;\/strong&gt;\" data-title-open=\"\" data-aria_collapsed=\"Click to expand: &lt;strong&gt; The graduate program is a three-summer program. Unless I register for an online academic year course, I will only be registered as a student for each summer term. Will student loans be due and payable while I am enrolled in this program? &lt;\/strong&gt;\" data-aria_expanded=\"Click to collapse: &lt;strong&gt; The graduate program is a three-summer program. Unless I register for an online academic year course, I will only be registered as a student for each summer term. Will student loans be due and payable while I am enrolled in this program? &lt;\/strong&gt;\"><strong> The graduate program is a three-summer program. Unless I register for an online academic year course, I will only be registered as a student for each summer term. Will student loans be due and payable while I am enrolled in this program? <\/strong><span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='three-summers' aria-labelledby='toggle-three-summers' role='region' class='toggle_wrap  av-title-above'  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>Once students are out of school for six consecutive months (including those months between summers of SOU enrollment), loans go into repayment. Go to the <a href=\"https:\/\/sou.edu\/student-services\/enrollment\/registration\/verification\/\">Raider Student Services<\/a> page to get instructions for the Enrollment Verification in order to defer loan repayment.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<\/div><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-jrmhvn6o-3-42d0df71d34e9b45d1589816a6545dba\">\n#top .hr.hr-invisible.av-jrmhvn6o-3-42d0df71d34e9b45d1589816a6545dba{\nheight:5px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='hr av-jrmhvn6o-3-42d0df71d34e9b45d1589816a6545dba hr-invisible  avia-builder-el-17  el_after_av_toggle_container  el_before_av_heading '><span class='hr-inner '><span class=\"hr-inner-style\"><\/span><\/span><\/div><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-n6gfeo-86d596f786ddd60f5d7d271769e6603a\">\n#top .av-special-heading.av-n6gfeo-86d596f786ddd60f5d7d271769e6603a{\npadding-bottom:0;\nfont-size:24px;\n}\nbody .av-special-heading.av-n6gfeo-86d596f786ddd60f5d7d271769e6603a .av-special-heading-tag .heading-char{\nfont-size:25px;\n}\n#top #wrap_all .av-special-heading.av-n6gfeo-86d596f786ddd60f5d7d271769e6603a .av-special-heading-tag{\nfont-size:24px;\n}\n.av-special-heading.av-n6gfeo-86d596f786ddd60f5d7d271769e6603a .av-subheading{\nfont-size:14px;\n}\n\n@media only screen and (min-width: 480px) and (max-width: 767px){ \n#top #wrap_all .av-special-heading.av-n6gfeo-86d596f786ddd60f5d7d271769e6603a .av-special-heading-tag{\nfont-size:0.8em;\n}\n}\n\n@media only screen and (max-width: 479px){ \n#top #wrap_all .av-special-heading.av-n6gfeo-86d596f786ddd60f5d7d271769e6603a .av-special-heading-tag{\nfont-size:0.8em;\n}\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='av-special-heading av-n6gfeo-86d596f786ddd60f5d7d271769e6603a av-special-heading-h3 blockquote modern-quote  avia-builder-el-18  el_after_av_hr  el_before_av_toggle_container  av-inherit-size'><h3 class='av-special-heading-tag '  itemprop=\"headline\"  >The Program<\/h3><div class=\"special-heading-border\"><div class=\"special-heading-inner-border\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><br \/>\n<div  class='togglecontainer av-jrmhv5zw-2-b69845748373b1e6eafdbd7978798804  avia-builder-el-19  el_after_av_heading  el_before_av_hr  pop-20 toggle_close_all' >\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-3abxwf4-f903fae442d67e0b9efa0514809205a1'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><p id='toggle-mfa' data-fake-id='#mfa' class='toggler  av-title-above '  itemprop=\"headline\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='mfa' data-slide-speed=\"200\" data-title=\"&lt;strong&gt; Can I get an MFA in this program? &lt;\/strong&gt;\" data-title-open=\"\" data-aria_collapsed=\"Click to expand: &lt;strong&gt; Can I get an MFA in this program? &lt;\/strong&gt;\" data-aria_expanded=\"Click to collapse: &lt;strong&gt; Can I get an MFA in this program? &lt;\/strong&gt;\"><strong> Can I get an MFA in this program? <\/strong><span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='mfa' aria-labelledby='toggle-mfa' role='region' class='toggle_wrap  av-title-above'  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>No. The degree that we offer is a Master of Theatre Studies in Production and Design. This is a degree for people who are already teachers and want more education that is geared toward helping them teach their students about the technical and design aspects of theatre.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-329tdc0-11f3acd00db30b52868106eb495c29a6'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><p id='toggle-acceptable-electives' data-fake-id='#acceptable-electives' class='toggler  av-title-above '  itemprop=\"headline\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='acceptable-electives' data-slide-speed=\"200\" data-title=\"&lt;strong&gt; What type of electives are acceptable to fulfill the additional 9 credit hours required for the Master of Theatre Studies? &lt;\/strong&gt;\" data-title-open=\"\" data-aria_collapsed=\"Click to expand: &lt;strong&gt; What type of electives are acceptable to fulfill the additional 9 credit hours required for the Master of Theatre Studies? &lt;\/strong&gt;\" data-aria_expanded=\"Click to collapse: &lt;strong&gt; What type of electives are acceptable to fulfill the additional 9 credit hours required for the Master of Theatre Studies? &lt;\/strong&gt;\"><strong> What type of electives are acceptable to fulfill the additional 9 credit hours required for the Master of Theatre Studies? <\/strong><span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='acceptable-electives' aria-labelledby='toggle-acceptable-electives' role='region' class='toggle_wrap  av-title-above'  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>The nine elective credits must be from 500-level theatre-related courses. Ideally, these nine elective credits come from any of the MoTS three-credit Elective courses, offered in the winter term and the summer pre- and post-session. The topics of these classes change each year.<\/p>\n<p><em>Note: You may petition the program to accept six credits from an appropriate previously completed graduate degree. This will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-28d52yo-4a0385d29e8b60c57cdde4dcd9c03e73'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><p id='toggle-test-out' data-fake-id='#test-out' class='toggler  av-title-above '  itemprop=\"headline\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='test-out' data-slide-speed=\"200\" data-title=\"&lt;strong&gt; May I \u2018test out\u2019 of certain aspects of the curriculum? &lt;\/strong&gt;\" data-title-open=\"\" data-aria_collapsed=\"Click to expand: &lt;strong&gt; May I \u2018test out\u2019 of certain aspects of the curriculum? &lt;\/strong&gt;\" data-aria_expanded=\"Click to collapse: &lt;strong&gt; May I \u2018test out\u2019 of certain aspects of the curriculum? &lt;\/strong&gt;\"><strong> May I \u2018test out\u2019 of certain aspects of the curriculum? <\/strong><span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='test-out' aria-labelledby='toggle-test-out' role='region' class='toggle_wrap  av-title-above'  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>No. Rather than distinct courses in, for example, lighting design, all elements of the curriculum are integrated into the concentrated 2-week summer sessions. We do offer different levels of projects in some of the hands-on build portion of the summer sessions. For the research and applied projects in your school, we encourage you to focus on areas of greatest potential growth.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-1nyqw9s-e7284e37bf18db7fc78b823871a7c126'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><p id='toggle-quarter' data-fake-id='#quarter' class='toggler  av-title-above '  itemprop=\"headline\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='quarter' data-slide-speed=\"200\" data-title=\"&lt;strong&gt; Are the 12 credit hours SEMESTER or QUARTER credit hours? &lt;\/strong&gt;\" data-title-open=\"\" data-aria_collapsed=\"Click to expand: &lt;strong&gt; Are the 12 credit hours SEMESTER or QUARTER credit hours? &lt;\/strong&gt;\" data-aria_expanded=\"Click to collapse: &lt;strong&gt; Are the 12 credit hours SEMESTER or QUARTER credit hours? &lt;\/strong&gt;\"><strong> Are the 12 credit hours SEMESTER or QUARTER credit hours? <\/strong><span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='quarter' aria-labelledby='toggle-quarter' role='region' class='toggle_wrap  av-title-above'  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>Quarter credits.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-3rd8w0-b4f130332b8db15937656c74c0ee249d'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><p id='toggle-res-hall' data-fake-id='#res-hall' class='toggler  av-title-above '  itemprop=\"headline\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='res-hall' data-slide-speed=\"200\" data-title=\"&lt;strong&gt; Do I have to stay in the SOU residence halls? &lt;\/strong&gt;\" data-title-open=\"\" data-aria_collapsed=\"Click to expand: &lt;strong&gt; Do I have to stay in the SOU residence halls? &lt;\/strong&gt;\" data-aria_expanded=\"Click to collapse: &lt;strong&gt; Do I have to stay in the SOU residence halls? &lt;\/strong&gt;\"><strong> Do I have to stay in the SOU residence halls? <\/strong><span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='res-hall' aria-labelledby='toggle-res-hall' role='region' class='toggle_wrap  av-title-above'  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>No, you do not have to stay in on-campus housing. However, we strongly consider you make your alternative housing arrangements early.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-s00a8w-a1eb398194c83da41e6d4edecde1d4ff'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><p id='toggle-meals' data-fake-id='#meals' class='toggler  av-title-above '  itemprop=\"headline\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='meals' data-slide-speed=\"200\" data-title=\"&lt;strong&gt; Are there options for meals other than those offered from University Housing? &lt;\/strong&gt;\" data-title-open=\"\" data-aria_collapsed=\"Click to expand: &lt;strong&gt; Are there options for meals other than those offered from University Housing? &lt;\/strong&gt;\" data-aria_expanded=\"Click to collapse: &lt;strong&gt; Are there options for meals other than those offered from University Housing? &lt;\/strong&gt;\"><strong> Are there options for meals other than those offered from University Housing? <\/strong><span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='meals' aria-labelledby='toggle-meals' role='region' class='toggle_wrap  av-title-above'  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>Yes, there are many options for dining in close proximity to the campus including restaurants and grocery stores. 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