About This Degree
Open only to educational theatre majors in Steinhardt, this dual degree allows you to earn your bachelor of science in Educational Theatre and your master of arts in Educational Theatre in only five years, saving you both time and money. Upon graduation, you’ll have both a bachelor of science and a master of arts degree, and be eligible for New York State licensure and certification as a teacher of theatre, all grades and English, grades 6-12
- Official title
- Bachelor of Science in Educational Theatre and Master of Arts in Educational Theatre, All Grades and English, Grades 7–12: Dual Certification
BS students can apply as early as the spring of their sophomore year and as late as the fall of their senior year. Double majors whose primary school/major is not Steinhardt/Educational Theatre and students in the Ed Theatre Minor are not eligible.
You will choose to concentrate your BS studies in the Drama in Education pathway – and demonstrate your knowledge and expertise in a culminating field experience and senior seminar. Your curriculum includes integrated course work in Drama and English Education, which is tied to the New York State Learning Standards for the Arts, ensuring that you study:
- Dramatic literature
- Theatre production and performance
- Drama in education
- Theatre and literature for young audiences
- How to explore ideas and concepts in novels and plays through drama and theatre strategies
- Pedagogical tools for teaching English language learning, including linguistics, expository writing and reading
- Classroom strategies that are innovative and appropriate for teaching today's middle and high school students
Throughout your degree, you’ll gain:
- A foundation in educational theatre, acting, directing, theatre history, stagecraft, and design
- A full liberal arts education with core courses in history, philosophy, language, literature, sociology, science, and math
- An investigation of options for teaching or performing in a wide range of contexts
Teaching and Performance Opportunities
You'll have on- and off-campus opportunities to develop teaching and performance skills and cutting-edge approaches to theatre making. Our performance facilities include the iconic Provincetown Playhouse and the Black Box Theatre, which host three major productions a year in addition to play festivals and site-specific performances.
Study Abroad
Study away for a semester in one of NYU's many global academic centers, or take part in Drama in Youth in England.
Upon graduation from this dual degree option, you'll be eligible for New York State initial teaching certification as a teacher of English, grades 7-12, and Theatre, all grades (Pre-K – 12). Learn more about teacher certification and our degree's accreditation. Graduates of our program are teachers of drama to elementary, middle, and high school students and English in secondary schools.
Curriculum
This 149-credit program blends immersive study and live performance with specialized training in English education and educational theatre, equipping teachers to promote literacy and textual investigation through a range of drama and theatre techniques. As a dual-degree student, you’ll benefit from embarking on a rigorous program of study alongside motivated peers and gain access to in-demand courses on a timeline that works for you.
Curricular Requirements
Liberal Arts Requirements 60
College Core Curriculum (CORE) 32
Foreign Language 4
Expository Writing 8
EXPOS-UA 1: Writing as an Inquiry 4
ACE-UE 110: Advanced Writing and Research 4
Foundations of Contemporary Culture 12
Texts and Ideas 4
Cultures and Contexts 4
Societies and Social Sciences 4
Foundations of Scientific Inquiry 8
Quantitative Reasoning or Mathematics Course / Life/Physical Science (Advisement required) 8
Other Liberal Arts Coursework 28
Liberal Arts Requirements 16
MPAET-UE 60: Theatre as Art Form 4
DRLIT-UA xx/ENGL-UA xx: English or Dramatic Literature 12
Liberal Arts Electives 12
Liberal Arts electives chosen by advisement
Additional Requirements
SAHS-UE 1: New Student Seminar 0
Writing Proficiency Examination
Educational Theatre Major Requirements 68
Undergraduate Core Content 30
MPAET-UE 50: Introduction to Educational Theatre 4
MPAET-UE 9: Stagecraft 3
MPAET-UE 1050: Acting: Fundamentals 3
MPAET-GE 1051: Acting: Scene Study 3
MPAET-UE 1055: Voice and Speech for the Actor 2
MPAET-UE 1021: Introduction to Theatre History 3
MPAET-UE 1081: Directing 3
MPAET-UE 1113: Physical Theatre Improvisation 3
MPAET-GE 2030: Dramatic Activities in the Elementary Classroom (75 hours of fieldwork) 2
MPAET-UE 1900: Senior Seminar (with culminating field experience) 4
Drama in Education/Specialized Pedagogical Core 12
MPAET-GE 2031: Dramatic Activities in the Secondary Classroom (75 hours of fieldwork) 2
MPAET-GE 2088: American Theatre II: Playwrights of Color 3
MPAET-GE 2960: Drama with Special Populations 3
MPAET-GE 2977: Understanding Diversity/Teaching Pluralism 3
MPAET-GE 2988: Assessment of Student Work in Drama 1
Specialization Coursework 10
MPAET-GE 2042: Storytelling in the Classroom 1
MPAET-GE 2193: Drama in Education I 3
Specialization Electives (Select remaining courses by advisement) 6
Pedagogy and Human Development Coursework 6
TCHL-GE 2010: Inquiries into Teaching and Learning III 3
MPAIA-GE 2010: Human Development in the Arts 3
Unrestricted Electives 10
Selected from university wide choices by advisement 10
Graduate Level Coursework 21
English Education Content Requirement 9
Students must complete at least 30 credits in English content to meet teacher certification requirements for Teaching English, 7-12
Reading: Choose one from this category:
ENGED-GE 2397: Language Development and Reading Literature 3
ENGED-GE 2509: Teaching Reading in the English Classroom 3
ENGED-GE 2521: Literature and the Adolescent Experience 3
ENGED-GE 2501: Masters Seminar: English Education 3
Language: Choose one from this category:
ENGED-GE 2505: Foundations of Educational Linguistics 3
ENGED-GE 2515: Critical Linguistics 3
ENGED-GE 2049: Teaching English in the Inner City 3
ENGED-GE 2045: Hip Hop & the Teaching of English 3
ENGED-GE 2501: Masters Seminar: English Education 3
LANED-GE 2005: Intercultural Perspectives in Multicultural Education 3
Writing: Choose one from this category:
ENGED-GE 2511: Teaching Expository Writing 3
ENGED-GE 2101: Individualized Writing Instruction 3
ENGED-GE 2501: Masters Seminar: English Education 3
TCHL-GE 2275: Language and Literacy Acquisition 3
Educational Theatre Core Content 9
9 credits of Educational Theatre content graduate level courses already taken as an undergraduate (MPAET-GE 2088, 2193, 2977).
General Pedagogical Core 12
TCHL-GE 2999: Social Responsibilities of Teachers: Drug & Alcohol Education, Child Abuse Identification, School Violence Prevention, and DASA 0
Research: Choose one for 3 credits from the following courses:
ENGED-GE 2120: Curriculum and Research in Literacy/Language Arts 3
MPAET-GE 2077: Methods and Materials of Research 3
9 credits of General Pedagogical Core content graduate level courses already taken as an undergraduate (MPAET-GE 2960, TCHL-GE 2010, APSY-GE 2272)
Specialized Pedagogical Core 3
6 credits of Specialized Pedagogical Core content graduate level courses already taken as an undergraduate (MPAET-GE 2030, 2031, 2042, 2988).
Choose one for 3 credits from the following courses:
ENGED-GE 2041: Teaching/Learning English Language Arts in Middle and High School 3
ENGED-GE 2042: Teaching and Learning English Language Arts in the High School 3
Student Teaching 6
MPAET-GE 2134: Student Teaching in the Elementary Classroom 3
ENGED-GE 2911: Student Teaching English Education: High School 3
Culminating Experience
All students are required to complete a Culminating Experience capstone project with their academic advisor, by advisement.
Notes
As a part of MPAET-GE 2030 and MPAET-GE 2031, students will also partipate in 75 hours of fieldwork (150 hours in total are required in advance of student teaching).
Dual degree students earn the full 173 credits while enrolling in 149 credits.
Questions
If you have any additional questions about our degree, please feel free to contact us at ed.theatre@nyu.edu.