Department of Music and Performing Arts Professions

Educational Theatre Doctoral

EDTC: Educational Theatre for Teachers of College/Higher Education

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A strong research focus exists in the Program in Educational Theatre. Applications for doctoral study are accepted from candidates with clear demonstrated interest in research and scholarship. Acceptance into doctoral study is competitive. Students are encouraged to complete their program in five years. A satisfactorily completed master’s degree with a research component is expected prior to application. A total of 54 to 60 points beyond the master’s degree (depending on the student’s previous academic background) is required for the PhD or the EdD degree. This includes 36 points in general degree requirements and a minimum of 18 points in educational theatre to be selected in consultation with a doctoral adviser, according to the student’s area of interest and professional goals. Doctoral students must complete a minimum of 36 points in residence beyond the master’s degree. A candidacy examination is given approximately halfway through the academic work to determine what specific coursework is required.

Upon completion of coursework, students must register in a one-point Collegium in performing arts education research each semester in order to maintain matriculation (E78.3400 Performing Arts Research Collegium)

Both a proposal and a dissertation are required by all doctoral students. PhD students must defend their dissertation during an oral examination. Three full time faculty members are required to serve on doctoral students dissertation committee.

Students should consult the handbook for Doctoral Study published by the Steinhardt School of Culture, Education, and Human Development for the specific requirements of this degree. Course substitutions for any of the general degree requirements must be approved by the academic advisor, the department chairperson, and the Vice Dean.

For further information about the Program or it's curricula, please contact:

Professor Philip Taylor
Director, Program in Educational Theatre
Department of Music and Performing Arts Professions
82 Washington Square East, Pless Annex, Rm.223
New York NY 10003
Telephone: 212 998-5759
Email: ed.theatre@nyu.edu

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