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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.

Degrees In This Program

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Bachelor of Science / Master of Arts

Educational Theatre

Dual Degree, Theatre for Social and Civic Engagement
This dual degree option allows you to earn a bachelor of science in Educational Theatre and a master of arts in Theatre for Social and Civic Engagement in only five years.
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Bachelor of Science / Master of Arts

Educational Theatre

Dual Degree, Educational Theatre, All Grades and English 7-12: Dual Certification
This dual degree option allows you to earn a bachelor of science in Educational Theatre and a master of arts in Educational Theatre with initial teacher certification in Theatre, All Grades and English, Grades 6-12 in only five years.
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Bachelor of Science / Master of Arts

Educational Theatre

Dual Degree, Initial Certification in Theatre, All Grades
This dual degree option allows you to earn a bachelor of science in Educational Theatre and a master of arts in Educational Theatre with initial teacher certification in Theatre, All Grades in only five years.
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Bachelor of Science

Educational Theatre

Train for a career in cultural institutions, community organizations, schools, or prestigious professional theatre companies.
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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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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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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.
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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.
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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.

Meet Ashlee Morel

Ashlee, a second-year master’s student in NYU Steinhardt’s Educational Theatre program, highlights the program’s many strengths—from individualized faculty mentorship to building long term relationships with her NYU community. She also reflects on her K–5 internship, working with the Verbatim Performance Lab, and why choosing NYU for graduate study has been so meaningful.

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For more information, please contact educational.theatre@nyu.edu