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Oaks, Harold R. – 1988
This paper, the first of two related documents, presents the findings of a survey undertaken for the National Association of Schools of Theatre (NAST) to determine current practices in Ph.D. granting institutions regarding standards, goals, and objectives of this terminal degree in theater in the United States. The survey presents information…
Descriptors: Degree Requirements, Doctoral Degrees, Doctoral Programs, Higher Education
Oaks, Harold R. – 1989
This paper, the second of two related documents, presents the findings of a follow-up survey undertaken for the National Association of Schools of Theatre (NAST) to determine current practices in 39 Ph.D. granting institutions regarding standards, goals, and objectives of this terminal degree in theater in the United States. The survey presents…
Descriptors: Degree Requirements, Doctoral Degrees, Doctoral Programs, Higher Education

Oaks, Harold R. – Design for Arts in Education, 1989
Defines theater as a medium in which students can channel their energies in positive and creative ways. Addresses the issue that major universities should concentrate on training secondary theater teachers rather than performance actors in order to improve theater education at the secondary level. Recommends a unification of the national theater…
Descriptors: Dramatic Play, Dramatics, Higher Education, Instructional Innovation