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MA, Educational Theatre, Grades K-12, Initial Certification

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MA, Educational Theatre, Grades K-12, Initial Certification

The 39- to 42-credit MA in Educational Theatre, Grades K-12 (Initial Certification), equips prospective teachers to leverage drama, dramatic literature, and theatre both onstage and in the classroom. You’ll emerge as a teaching artist trained in innovative pedagogical strategies and well-positioned to teach theatre and integrate drama into core subjects. The program offers hands-on experience through student teaching and two yearly main-stage shows with accompanying curriculum materials and workshops.

Core Course Sequence

The MA program features a foundational content core exploring drama in education as well as foundational courses in dramatic literature, acting, directing, playwriting, production design, and community engagement. You’ll gain pedagogical training in best practices in teaching and learning, specialized instruction in utilizing drama techniques in the classroom, and extensive experience student teaching.

Program Requirements

Course Title Credits
Content Core
MPAET-GE 2193Drama in Education I3
MPAET-GE 2088American Theatre II: Contemporary Playwrights of Color3
By advisement, students complete 10-13 credits in related coursework from the list below10-13
MPAET-GE 2005
Intro to Theatre for Young and Audiences I
MPAET-GE 2042
Storytelling in The Classroom
MPAET-GE 2098
Advanced Directing
MPAET-GE 2110
Devised Theatre: Theory & Technique
MPAET-GE 2171
Shakespeare's Theatre I
MPAET-GE 2255
Acting:Pedagogy, Technique, and Performance
General Pedagogical Core
MPAIA-GE 2010Human Dev/Ed in Arts3
TCHL-GE 2010Inquiries Into Teaching & Learning III3
TCHL-GE 2999Drug, Alcohol Ed/Child Abuse ID/School Violence/DASA0
Specialized Pedagogical Core
MPAET-GE 2030Dramatic Activities in the Elementary Classroom2
MPAET-GE 2031Dramatic Activities in the Secondary Classroom2
MPAET-GE 2960Drama With Special Populations3
MPAET-GE 2977Understanding Diversity Teaching Pluralism3
MPAET-GE 2988Assessment of Student Work in Drama1
Student Teaching
MPAET-GE 2174Student Tching in Second English/Drama Classroom3
MPAET-GE 2134Sem & Field Exp in Tchg Elem/Drama/Theat Clsrm3
Total Credits39-42

Additional Program Requirements

Culminating Experience

All students are required to complete a Culminating Experience capstone project with their academic advisor, by advisement.

Plan of Study Grid
1st Semester/TermCredits
MPAET-GE 2193Drama in Education I3
TCHL-GE 2010Inquiries Into Teaching & Learning III (15 hours fieldwork)3
MPAET-GE 2030Dramatic Activities in the Elementary Classroom (15 hours fieldwork)2
Art Form Specialization3
 Credits11
2nd Semester/Term
MPAIA-GE 2010Human Dev/Ed in Arts (15 hours fieldwork)3
MPAET-GE 2031Dramatic Activities in the Secondary Classroom (15 hours fieldwork)2
MPAET-GE 2960Drama With Special Populations3
TCHL-GE 2999Drug, Alcohol Ed/Child Abuse ID/School Violence/DASA0
Art Form Specialization 13
Art Form Specialization1
 Credits12
3rd Semester/Term
MPAET-GE 2977Understanding Diversity Teaching Pluralism3
MPAET-GE 2988Assessment of Student Work in Drama1
MPAET-GE 2174Student Tching in Second English/Drama Classroom3
Art Form Specialization3
 Credits10
4th Semester/Term
Art Form Specialization3
Art Form Specialization3
MPAET-GE 2134Sem & Field Exp in Tchg Elem/Drama/Theat Clsrm3
 Credits9
 Total Credits42

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If needed for students who lack the 30 credits of theatre prerequisites; these students may need more than 3 additional credits here.

Plan of Study Grid
1st Semester/TermCredits
MPAET-GE 2193Drama in Education I3
TCHL-GE 2010Inquiries Into Teaching & Learning III (15 hours fieldwork)3
 Credits6
2nd Semester/Term
MPAET-GE 2031Dramatic Activities in the Secondary Classroom (15 hours fieldwork)2
MPAIA-GE 2010Human Dev/Ed in Arts (15 hours fieldwork)3
Art Form Specialization1
 Credits6
3rd Semester/Term
Art Form Specialization3
Art Form Specialization3
 Credits6
4th Semester/Term
MPAET-GE 2030Dramatic Activities in the Elementary Classroom (15 hours fieldwork)2
MPAET-GE 2988Assessment of Student Work in Drama1
MPAET-GE 2977Understanding Diversity Teaching Pluralism3
TCHL-GE 2999Drug, Alcohol Ed/Child Abuse ID/School Violence/DASA0
 Credits6
5th Semester/Term
MPAET-GE 2960Drama With Special Populations3
MPAET-GE 2134Sem & Field Exp in Tchg Elem/Drama/Theat Clsrm3
 Credits6
6th Semester/Term
Art Form Specialization3
Art Form Specialization3
 Credits6
7th Semester/Term
Half time Equivalency for work on culminating experience or Art Form Specialization3
MPAET-GE 2174Student Tching in Second English/Drama Classroom3
 Credits6
 Total Credits42

Additional Requirements for the Master's Degree:

  1. All students are required to complete a Culminating Experience, consisting of a curriculum project informed by the student’s experience in the student teaching practicum.
  2. In accordance with New York State regulations, all points used toward graduation for the master's degree must be at the .2000-level.

Additional Requirements to be recommended for New York State Teaching Certification in Theatre, All grades:

  1. Students must successfully complete the New York State Teacher Certification Examinations. Scores must be submitted to the State Education Department before it will consider issuing a certificate to teach in the public schools of New York State.
  2. Students must complete 100 hours of fieldwork in approved educational settings prior to student teaching.

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