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MA, Educational Theatre, Grades K–12, and Social Studies Education, Grades 7–12, Initial Certification

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47 Total Credits Required

To be admitted to the dual certification program in Theatre, All Grades and Social Studies 7-12, candidates must have completed a minimum of 24 credits in Educational Theatre and a minimum of 24 credits in Social Studies. To be recommended for certification in social studies and theatre, students will have completed a total of 30 content credits in each area (six are included in the following program of study).

Required Courses

Content Core Foundation
12 credits
MPAET-GE 2193
SOCED-GE 2048
SOCED-GE 2047
MPAET-GE xxxx
Educational Theatre Electives
3 Credits

Additional Requirements

  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 NY State Teaching Certification in Theatre, All grades, and Social Studies, Grades 7-12:

  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 150 hours of fieldwork in approved educational settings prior to student teaching.

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