Review degree requirements below as well as sample course sequences for regular full- and part-time study and for the three-summer option with global study.
I. Foundations and Research |
12 points |
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Core concepts in educational theatre |
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Choose one of the following: |
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MPAET-GE 2077 |
Methods and Materials of Research in Educational Theatre |
3 |
MPAET-GE 2114 |
Creating Ethnodrama and Documentary Theatre |
3 |
MPAET-GE 2400 |
Seminar in Applied Theatre Research |
3 |
Choose one of the following: |
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MPAET-GE 2101 | Applied Theatre I | 3 |
MPAET-GE 2193 |
Drama in Education I |
3 |
MPAET-GE 2951 |
Teaching through Drama |
3 |
Through advisement, students complete 6 credits of foundational electives to support their elected pathway. Examples of potential courses include, but are not limited to: |
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MPAET-GE 2065 |
Theory of Creative Drama |
2 |
MPAET-GE 2069 |
Methods of Conducting Creative Drama |
3 |
MPAET-GE 2075 |
Drama and Youth: Theoretical Perspectives (London) |
3 |
MPAET-GE 2076 |
Drama and Youth: Practical Implications (London) |
3 |
MPAET-GE 2090 |
Theatre in Education Practices (Dublin) |
3 |
MPAET-GE 2151 |
Theatre Practices: Leaders in Ed. Theatre |
3 |
MPAET-GE 2194 |
Drama in Education II |
3 |
MPAET-GE 2952 |
Learning Through Theatre |
3 |
MPAET-GE 2955 |
Drama across the Curriculum and Beyond |
1-2 |
MPAET-GE 2971 |
Teaching Literacy through Drama |
1 |
MPAET-GE 2978 | Applied Theatre Praxis | 3 |
MPAET-GE 2979 |
Creating Meaning through Community Drama (Dublin) |
3 |
II. Discipline Content Study |
12 points |
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Aesthetic/Theoretical concepts in theatre |
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MPAET-GE 2017 |
Design for the Stage |
3 |
MPAET-GE 2021/2 |
Development of Theatre and Drama I/II (though these courses are prerequisites, they are not currently offered by the Program in Educational Theatre) |
3** |
MPAET-GE 2023 |
Images of Women in Theatre |
3 |
MPAET-GE 2059 |
Creative Play in the Arts |
3 |
MPAET-GE 2063 |
American Musical Theatre: Background and Analysis |
3 |
MPAET-GE 2079 |
Masks & Puppetry |
3 |
MPAET-GE 2088 |
American Theatre II: Contemporary Playwrights of Color |
3 |
MPAET-GE 2091/2 |
Dramatic Criticism I/II (though these courses are prerequisites, they are not currently offered by the Program in Educational Theatre) |
3** |
MPAET-GE 2098 |
Advanced Directing |
3** |
MPAET-GE 2099/2100 |
Styles of Acting and Directing I/II |
3 |
MPAET-GE 2103 |
World Drama |
3 |
MPAET-GE 2105 |
Beginning Playwriting |
2 |
MPAET-GE 2106 |
Advanced Playwriting |
3 |
MPAET-GE 2109 |
Studies in Directing |
3 |
MPAET-GE 2110 |
Devised Theatre: Technique and Performance |
3 |
MPAET-GE 2113 |
Physical Theatre Improvisation |
3 |
MPAET-GE 2143 |
Stage Lighting |
3 |
MPAET-GE 2171 |
Shakespeare’s Theatre I |
3 |
MPAET-GE 2175 |
Costume Design |
3 |
MPAET-GE 2177 |
Theatre of Brecht and Beckett |
3 |
MPAET-GE 2251 |
Acting: Scene Study |
3** |
MPAET-GE 2252 |
Acting: Character Study |
3** |
** Prerequisite: |
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III. Pathways |
9 points |
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Area of specialization |
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Applied Theatre |
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MPAET-GE 2090 |
Theatre in Education Practices (Dublin) |
3 |
MPAET-GE 2114 |
Creating Ethnodrama and Documentary Theatre |
3 |
MPAET-GE 2115 |
The Ethnoactor and Verbatim Performance |
3 |
MPAET-GE 2953 |
The Teaching Artist |
3 |
MPAET-GE 2965 |
Intro to Boal’s Theatre of the Oppressed |
3 |
MPAET-GE 2966 |
Adv. Tech. of Theatre of the Oppressed |
3 |
MPAET-GE 2976 |
Exploring Social Issues through Drama |
1 |
MPAET-GE 2977 |
Understanding Diversity / Teaching Pluralism through Drama |
3 |
MPAET-GE 2978 |
Applied Theatre Praxis |
3 |
MPAET-GE 2979 |
Creating Meaning through Community Drama (Dublin) |
3 |
Drama Education |
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MPAET-GE 2030 |
Dramatic Activities in the Elementary Classroom |
2 |
MPAET-GE 2031 |
Dramatic Activities in the Secondary Classroom |
2 |
MPAET-GE 2042 |
Storytelling in the Classroom |
1 |
MPAET-GE 2065 |
Theory of Creative Drama |
2 |
MPAET-GE 2069 |
Methods of Conducting Creative Drama |
3 |
MPAET-GE 2075 |
Drama and Youth: Theoretical Perspectives (London) |
3 |
MPAET-GE 2076 |
Drama and Youth: Practical Implications (London) |
3 |
MPAET-GE 2255 |
Acting: Pedagogy, Technique, and Performance |
3 |
MPAET-GE 2955 |
Drama Across the Curriculum and Beyond |
1-2 |
MPAET-GE 2956 |
Devising Educational Drama Programs and Curricula |
1 |
MPAET-GE 2960 |
Drama with Special Education Populations |
3 |
MPAET-GE 2971 |
Teaching Literacy through Drama |
1 |
MPAET-GE 2977 |
Understanding Diversity / Teaching Pluralism through Drama |
3 |
MPAET-GE 2988 |
Assessment of Student Work in Drama |
1 |
Play Production for Artists and Educators |
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MPAET-GE 2005 |
Intro. to Theatre for Young Audiences |
2-4 |
MPAET-GE 2075 |
Drama and Youth: Theoretical Perspectives (London) |
3 |
MPAET-GE 2076 |
Drama and Youth: Practical Implications (London) |
3 |
MPAET-GE 2105 |
Beginning Playwriting |
2 |
MPAET-GE 2106 |
Advanced Playwriting |
3 |
MPAET-GE 2152 |
Theatre Practices: Problems in Play Production |
3 |
MPAET-GE 2982 |
Directing Youth Theatre Productions (Looking For Shakespeare) |
3 |
IV. Culminating Experience*** |
3 points |
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Choose one of the following: |
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MPAET-GE 2300 | Independent Study | 3 |
MPAET-GE 2301 | Practicum in Ed. Theatre | 3 |
*** Substitution for the Culminating Experience must be cleared with your adviser. In accordance with New York State regulations, all points used toward graduation for the masters degree must be at the .2000-level. |
Limited electives outside of the Program in Educational Theatre are permitted by advisement only. Please present a written case to your adviser, which outlines the relationship of the electives to your chosen pathway/area of focus. You must discuss your degree program with your adviser each semester, prior to registration. Not all courses are offered each semester. You should check with your assigned adviser regarding course availability throughout program of study. As the culmination of your graduate studies in EDTC approaches, you may develop an Independent Study or Practicum under the advisement of a faculty member to further specialize in your area of interest.
You may also complete this curriculum through our 3-Summer Option with Global Study.