We are thrilled to announce the latest offering to our suite of programs in educational theater. Social studies and theatre have a powerful alliance when learners are provided with the chance to explore a period of history, historical concepts, and historical debates through the use of drama-based frameworks. Given the growing student and applicant interest in a program combining social studies certification with theatre certification, we offer this innovative dual certification program, whose curriculum is built on the school’s already registered programs in Educational Theatre, All Grades, and Teaching Social Studies, 7-12.

Students select a concentrated area based on their interest. These areas include Applied Theatre, Drama Education, and Theatre for Young Audiences and Play Production. Students can also choose to create their own pathway under advisement. 

The need for models of artistic expression that lead toward literate engagement with historical concepts and texts has never been greater than it is today. The concern that technologies such as film, television and the Internet are replacing basic reading, writing, and critical thinking skills can be addressed by providing opportunities for students to explore key ideas in primary source documents or historical texts through the use of interactive dramatic strategies. The dual certification program adheres to State Learning Standards for both theatre and social studies. Each of the competencies now necessary for teacher certification programs are met by the coursework, fieldwork, and student teaching requirements in both programs, as well as all the faculty and institutional requirements.

If you are interested in investigating this exciting and innovative program further, please contact:

Professor David Montgomery
Program in Educational Theatre
Department of Music and Performing Arts Professions
82 Washington Square East, Pless Annex, Rm.223
New York NY 10003
212 998 586, dm635@nyu.edu