Join a community of passionate, supportive, and committed scholars from diverse backgrounds and professional experiences, studying to become a theater educator on the international stage. You’ll work closely with faculty to create individually tailored programs of study focused on personal interests, theatrical disciplines, pedagogy, community-engaged approaches, and advances in field-specific research.
Bachelor of Science
Educational Theatre
Train for a career in cultural institutions, community organizations, schools, or prestigious professional theatre companies.
Master of Arts
Educational Theatre
Grades K–12, Initial Certification
Become eligible for New York State initial certification as a teacher of theatre, all grades (K–12), and teach in schools, cultural institutions, and more.
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Master of Arts
Educational Theatre / English Education
Grades K–12 / Grades 7–12
Gain initial teaching certification eligibility and learn pedagogical methods and drama strategies for the teaching of theatre, reading, writing, and language arts.
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Master of Arts
Educational Theatre / Social Studies Education
Grades K–12 / Grades 7–12
Acquire hands-on experience in New York schools, learn pedagogical methods, develop your foundation in social studies and drama, and prepare for teaching certification.
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Master of Arts
Theatre for Social and Civic Engagement
Expand your vision as an interdisciplinary theatre maker and facilitator to foster change in your community and beyond.
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Doctor of Education
Educational Theatre in Colleges and Communities
Prepare for roles such as principal, curriculum developer, and policy analyst in this practice-based doctorate with an emphasis on arts-based research methods.
Doctor of Philosophy
Educational Theatre in Colleges and Communities
Conduct cutting-edge and innovative research that addresses the most pressing questions in the cultural and educational arenas of theatre.
Minor
Educational Theatre
Explore the transformative power of the theatre arts and learn more about a career as a theatre artist or educator in schools, cultural institutions, and more in this undergraduate minor.
Emma Valerio
Meet Emma Valerio
Emma Valerio, a senior undergraduate student in NYU Steinhardt’s Educational Theatre program, shares her insights on the program’s strengths, including its supportive community, internship and networking opportunities, and collaboration with faculty. She also discusses what she enjoys most about the program and how it has shaped her academic and professional journey.
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For additional information, please contact ed.theatre@nyu.edu.