Dr. Peter Civetta

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Biography

Peter Civetta is the Director of Northwestern's Office of Undergraduate Research, focusing on helping students secure grants for their creative projects. He has a background in communication, particularly exploring the influence and impact of comedy and culture and the roles that performance plays in shaping people's beliefs. His work emphasizes performance preaching within various faith traditions and examines the moral and ethical dimensions that accompany artistic endeavors. His interests include comedy, communication skills, improvisation, and fostering research opportunities for undergraduates.

Research Interests

Courses

Theatre 340: Comedy/Culture

Requirements for Northwestern University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Total
Required:90
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
U.S. Bachelor's degree or equivalent
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Transcripts
  • Letters of recommendation
  • Statement of purpose
  • Resume/CV
  • TOEFL/IELTS scores (if applicable)
Specialization Notes

Standard PhD requirements for TGS departments including Chemistry, Physics, and Sociology.