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    Dance (MA)

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    Honolulu, USMAIn-person2 years
    $42,120.00
    Tuition
    over 24mo
    30
    Credits
    $100.00
    App fee

    Dance (MA) at University of Hawaii at Manoa is a 30-credit, 2-year, in-person MA program based in Honolulu, US. Tuition is $42,120.

    About the program

    The MA in Theatre & Dance with Dance Concentration requires 30 credit hours with Plan A (thesis on culture and dance studies, performance-as-research, or fieldwork) or Plan B (additional coursework and research/creative project on dance education). Courses cover research methods, performance studies, Hawai’i topics, dance theory in Asia/Oceania, teaching, studio practice in various dance forms, and electives.

    Focus: both

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    After the program

    Post-study work rights

    12 months OPT (US)

    $22,952.00
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    Frequently asked questions

    How much does Dance (MA) at University of Hawaii at Manoa cost?
    The total estimated tuition for Dance (MA) at University of Hawaii at Manoa is $42,120 across 30 required credits.
    Is Dance (MA) at University of Hawaii at Manoa online or in-person?
    Dance (MA) at University of Hawaii at Manoa is offered in-person.
    How long does Dance (MA) at University of Hawaii at Manoa take to complete?
    Dance (MA) at University of Hawaii at Manoa is structured around 2 years and 30 credits.
    What GPA is required for Dance (MA) at University of Hawaii at Manoa?
    Per the program's published guidance: 3.0 GPA in the last four semesters or approximately 60 semester credits
    What work-permit options follow Dance (MA) at University of Hawaii at Manoa?
    Post-completion work rights for Dance (MA) at University of Hawaii at Manoa: 12 months OPT (US)