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 Ph.D. program, an intensive program concentrating on literary, critical, and historical research in various areas of world theater and performance, is designed to prepare students for careers in teaching in institutes of higher education. The Department of Theater and Dance provides a dynamic environment for the study of theater and dance. The mission of the department is to develop and nurture students' capacity for self-expression and critical thinking, to train actors, dancers, designers, directors, and playwrights for professional work, to provide students with a general education through the media of dance, performance, and theater, and to train graduate students as scholars and teachers.<br><br>The department curriculum and production season provide ample opportunities for participation in theater and dance productions and workshop activities in four performance venues. Each season, the department presents 5 main stage plays ranging from the classics to a LAUNCH PAD preview production of a new play, 3 main stage dance concerts including our professional company in residence Santa Barbara Dance Theater, and dozens of second stage productions both in theater and dance. In addition to working with the faculty, the department is a magnet for professional guest artists and scholars who interact with students throughout the year.