Graduate Courses

This course provides an overview of qualitative and quantitative research methods in the interdisciplinary fields of media, cultural, communication, and technology studies. It examines the philosophical and theoretical assumptions behind various methodologies, the research questions served by different methods, the usefulness and limits of methods, and strategies to design a research project. It serves as an introduction to the research of MCC faculty.

Year long set (10-15) of professionalization classes and writing workshops on topics such as teaching, publishing, fellowships/grants, conferences, and going on the job market.

This workshop focused on literature & case studies drawn from institutional research as a way of helping students translate their interest in a particular problem of practice into a prospectus for an Ed.D culminating project. Students learn about the conduct of institutional research, study the methodologies & designs most frequently used in institutional research projects. The intent of the workshop is to provide opportunities for participants to select & apply methodologies & designs to potential culminating projects & to receive feedback on their efforts from faculty members & others members of their cohort & to assist them in completing the prospectus required for advancement to candidacy.

Doctoral recital and lecture-recital course. Doctoral students work with their advisor,
instructor and director of their primary field of study to develop and present repertoire
appropriate to their course of study

Integrative experience that includes a consideration and evaluation of periodical literature, research studies, and innovations in the field.

Critical examination of research proposals, methods, data collection and analysis, other issues related to development and completion of the doctoral dissertation. Attendance is required every semester of graduate study. Registration is required in lieu of the 1 point Doctoral Advisement Fee every semester in which students are enrolled for less than 3 points. Credits do not count toward the doctoral degree.

This seminar will allow students to read the seminal literature in their field of study and to engage with other students in extended discussion of the importance of critical reading of any and all texts.

This seminar will help to guide students as they develop a dissertation proposal.

Provides an opportunity to discuss progress and problems encountered in the writing of the dissertation. Students are expected to report on their research progress every semester and to offer constructive criticism to the other students in the group.

All new doctoral students register for this integrative seminar. The focus is on higher & workplace education as a professional field, on the conduct of literature reviews, on writing a synthesis, of the research literature & on understanding research. The goal of the seminar is the production of a paper that can with additional development help the student achieve candidacy.

Focuses on current issues in the field and brings to bear various research methodologies in reviewing current literature and developing novel approaches to the underlying problem.

Comprehensive study of double reed-related topics, including repertoire spanning all style periods, sound, phrasing, articulation, technique, and physical setup.

Site visits to cultural houses, educational institutions, & community venues which specialize in drama & youth. Investigation & studies of new global initiatives.

This course fosters connections between arts-based activities and classroom curriculum. Participants become familiar with artistic strategies for integrating curricula in school and alternative education settings. Exploration focused on, but not limited to: situated learning as a theory for effective lesson planning, drama as a curricular entry point, dramatic investigation of source material, methods of engaging in reflection through drama, and potential adaptations for target populations.

An overview of current global approaches to approaches to youth theatre, drama in education, and theatre for young audiences.

Relationships of theories of dramatic art to general educational principles; present practices and potential of education drama at all levels of instruction. Uses of theatre and drama in education from the Greeks to present day. The history and philosophy of drama in education as they relate to a variety of classroom strategies, including the use of new technologies. The impact of human developmental processes, such as culture, personal safety, and nutrition on learning through theatre and drama. Individualizing instruction to prepare students with special needs for their highest levels of achievement.

Relationships of theories of dramatic art to general educational principles; present practices and potential of education drama at all levels of instruction. Uses of theatre and drama in education from the Greeks to present day. The history and philosophy of drama in education as they relate to a variety of classroom strategies, including the use of new technologies. The impact of human developmental processes, such as culture, personal safety, and nutrition on learning through theatre and drama. Individualizing instruction to prepare students with special needs for their highest levels of achievement.

This course provides students with an understanding of drama therapy in the context of aging from midlife to elderhood. It is divided into four modules in which students will be introduced to lifespan development from the lens of positive psychology; examine intersectional perspectives on aging, ageism, and their own narratives about getting older; compare and evaluate examples of drama therapy practice;and bereavement

The theory and techniques of drama therapy will be examined in relationship to the needs of individuals treated in clinical facilities such as day treatment centers and inpatient psychiatric clinics. Clinical applications will be discussed and demonstrated in class. Appropriate drama therapy theory will be discussed as it informs clinical treatment. We will visit an acute care facility and shadow a creative arts therapist. Furthermore, we will prepare and implement several workshop sessions with a chronic mentally ill adult population. We will also examine and evaluation as they related to drama therapy with clinical populations.

This course will examine the ways in which drama therapy is utilized in K-12 school settings within the private and public education system in the US. Students will investigate historical, political, economic, and socio-cultural frameworks that shape educational systems, particularly in NYC. The course will examine differentiated drama therapy interventions that support all students with varied and intersecting differences in ability, age, gender, race and ethnicity, religion, linguistic competencies, sexual orientation, learning styles, and legal status.