UCSB在戏剧和舞蹈领域的博士课程为那些有志进取的学者提供了高度个性化的教学和指导，他们希望超越当前页面和舞台的范围。志向与常规类别不符的学生，在进行跨学科，范式转换研究的同时，寻求在戏剧，舞蹈和表演研究的本科教学课程中建立坚实的基础，将会在UCSB上找到出色的预科课程。外语要求：所有博士生必须具有第二语言的阅读能力。对于那些撰写非英语主题论文的人，要求他们具有相关语言的书面和口头表达能力。教学要求：所有博士生都必须担任助教/助理至少2年或6个季度。单元要求：所有博士生都必须完成36个研讨会单元博士资格考
The Department of Theater and Dance fosters an inclusive, vibrant and stimulating environment that encourages creative self-expression and critical thinking. Undergraduate programs include intensive, conservatory-style training for actors and dancers, as well as general degrees with a focus on Dance, Design, Directing, Playwriting, Theater and Community and Theater and Performance Studies. The department's nationally recognized and highly ranked graduate program offers a diverse array of interdisciplinary approaches to performance research within a global orientation. The department provides a lively forum for faculty to integrate teaching and research, at the cutting edge of their areas of expertise.