Application Extended: Still Accepting Applications
39-42 Total Credits Required
In order to be admitted to this program, students must have earned a minimum of 30 credits in drama, theatre, dramatic literature or their equivalent. Students with fewer than 30 points in these areas at the time of their admission to the program will be required to take additional coursework in Educational Theatre. For more information, contact Jonathan P. Jones.
Content Core Foundation
16–19 Credits
MPAET-GE 2193
3 Credits
Through advisement, students complete foundational courses in dramatic literature, acting, directing, playwriting, design, and community engagement. Examples of potential courses include, but are not limited to:
MPAET-GE 2113
3 Credits
MPAET-GE 2114
MPAET-GE 2115
3 Credits
MPAET-GE 2143
3 - 4 Credits
MPAET-GE 2171
3 Credits
MPAET-GE 2252
2 - 3 Credits
MPAET-GE 2255
MPAET-GE 2098
3 Credits
MPAET-GE 2005
2 - 4 Credits
MPAET-GE 2023
3 Credits
MPAET-GE 2099
3 Credits
MPAET-GE 2017
1 - 3 Credits
MPAET-GE 2100
3 Credits
MPAET-GE 2098
3 Credits
MPAET-GE 2101
3 Credits
MPAET-GE 2105
2 Credits
MPAET-GE 2102
3 Credits
MPAET-GE 2104
3 Credits
MPAET-GE 2978
3 Credits
General Pedagogical Core
6 Credits
TCHL-GE 2999
TCHL-GE 2010
3 Credits
MPAIA-GE 2010
Specialized Pedagogical Core
11 Credits
MPAET-GE 2030
MPAET-GE 2031
MPAET-GE 2960
3 Credits
MPAET-GE 2977
MPAET-GE 2988
1 Credit
Student Teaching
6 Credits
MPAET-GE 2174
3 - 8 Credits
MPAET-GE 2134
Culminating Experience
All students are required to complete a Culminating Experience capstone project with their academic advisor (by advisement).
Additional Requirements for the Master's Degree:
- 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.
- 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:
- 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.
- Students must complete 100 hours of fieldwork in approved educational settings prior to student teaching.
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