Musical theater may be a performance art similar to a play, but with the addition of various styles of music and dance to enhance the storytelling experience. Classes are often filled with performances on virtually any stage, from small-scale local presentations to routines for the school.

Master-level studies involve specialized study in a field of research or an area of professional practice. Earning a master’s degree demonstrates a higher level of mastery of the subject.
Earning a master’s degree can take anywhere from a year to three or four years. Before you can graduate, you usually must write and defend a thesis, a long paper that is the culmination of your specialized research.