MA in Educational Theatre in Colleges and Communities (EDTC)The curriculum for this program is divided into three primary categories of courses: foundations and research (12 credits), discipline content study (12 credits), and pathway (9 credits). For foundations and research, students are introduced to core concepts in educational theatre and both arts-based and qualitative research. For discipline content study, students are meant to develop mastery of general theatre skills and concepts. Finally, in the pathway, students specialize their program of study in one of three areas: drama in education, applied theatre, or theatre for artists and educators. Most courses are selected in consultation with the academic advisor building towards the culminating experience, which is your final capstone experience in the program which must be fulfilled with a 3-credit course, independent study, or practicum. Sample Course Sequence – Full Time StudyA full time student will complete 12 credits of coursework each semester which may or may not include the summer session. Our summer session offers a few courses that are only offered at that time; as such, many students elect to avail themselves of these unique opportunities for concentrated study. The following sample course sequence is for a student following the applied theatre pathway. |
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First Semester – Fall |
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MPAET-GE 2059 |
Creative Play in the Arts (discipline content, 3 credits) |
| MPAET-GE 2077 | Methods and Materials of Research (foundations, 3 credits) |
| MPAET-GE 2101 | Applied Theatre I (pathway, 3 credits) |
| MPAET-GE 2193 | Drama in Education I (foundations, 3 credits) |
Second Semester – Spring |
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| MPAET-GE 2023 | Images of Women in Theatre (discipline content, 3 credits) |
| MPAET-GE 2088 | American Theatre II: Playwrights of Color (discipline content, 3 credits) |
| MPAET-GE 2102 | Applied Theatre II (pathway, 3 credits) |
| MPAET-GE 2151 | Theatre Practices: Leaders in Educational Theatre (foundations, 3 credits) |
Third Semester – Summer |
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| MPAET-GE 2090 | Theatre in Education Practices – Dublin Study Away (foundations, 3 credits) |
| MPAET-GE 2110 | Devised Theatre: Technique and Performance (discipline content, 3 credits) |
| MPAET-GE 2114 | Creating Ethnodrama & Documentary Theatre (pathway, 3 credits) |
| MPAET-GE 2979 | Creating Meaning through Community Drama – Dublin Study Away (culminating experience, 3 credits) |
Sample Course Sequence – Part Time StudyA part time student will complete 4.5-8 credits of coursework each semester which may or may not include the summer session—though most part time students complete 6 credits per semester. Our summer session offers a few courses that are only offered at that time; As such, many students elect to avail themselves of these unique opportunities for concentrated study. The following sample course sequence is for a student following the drama in education pathway. |
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First Semester – Fall, year one |
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MPAET-GE 2077 |
Methods and Materials of Research (foundations, 3 credits) |
| MPAET-GE 2193 | Drama in Education I (foundations, 3 credits) |
Second Semester – Spring, year one |
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MPAET-GE 2031 |
Dramatic Activities in the Secondary Classroom (pathway, 3 credits) |
| MPAET-GE 2151 | Theatre Practices: Leaders in Educational Theatre (foundations, 3 credits) |
Third Semester – Summer, year one |
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MPAET-GE 2110 |
Devised Theatre: Technique and Performance (discipline content, 3 credits) |
| MPAET-GE 2955 | Drama across the Curriculum and Beyond (foundations, 2 credits) |
| MPAET-GE 2971 | Teaching Literacy through Drama (foundations, 1 credit) |
Fourth Semester – Fall, year two |
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MPAET-GE 2030 |
Dramatic Activities in the Elementary Classroom (pathway, 2 credits) |
| MPAET-GE 2059 | Creative Play in the Arts (discipline content, 3 credits) |
| MPAET-GE 2988 | Assessment of Student Work in Drama (pathway, 1 credit) |
Fifth Semester – Spring, year two |
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MPAET-GE 2088 |
American Theatre II: Playwrights of Color (discipline content, 3 credits) |
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MPAET-GE 2113 |
Physical Theatre Improvisation (discipline content, 3 credits) |
Sixth Semester – Summer, year two |
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MPAET-GE 2075 |
Drama and Youth: Theoretical Perspectives – London Study Away (pathway, 3 credits) |
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MPAET-GE 2076 |
Drama and Youth: Practical Implications – London Study Away (culminating experience, 3 credits) |