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Join a community of passionate, supportive, and committed scholars from diverse backgrounds and professional experiences, studying to become a theater educator on the international stage. You’ll work closely with faculty to create individually tailored programs of study focused on personal interests, theatrical disciplines, pedagogy, community-engaged approaches, and advances in field-specific research.
Bachelor of Science
Educational Theatre
Train for a career in cultural institutions, community organizations, schools, or prestigious professional theatre companies.
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Master of Arts
Educational Theatre
Grades K–12, Initial Certification
Become eligible for New York State initial certification as a teacher of theatre, all grades (K–12), and teach in schools, cultural institutions, and more.
Application Extended: Still Accepting Applications
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Master of Arts
Educational Theatre / English Education
Grades K–12 / Grades 7–12
Gain initial teaching certification eligibility and learn pedagogical methods and drama strategies for the teaching of theatre, reading, writing, and language arts.
Application Extended: Still Accepting Applications
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Master of Arts
Educational Theatre / Social Studies Education
Grades K–12 / Grades 7–12
Acquire hands-on experience in New York schools, learn pedagogical methods, develop your foundation in social studies and drama, and prepare for teaching certification.
Application Extended: Still Accepting Applications
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Master of Arts
Educational Theatre in Colleges and Communities
Prepare to work as a theatre artist and educator in arts organizations, private and community colleges, galleries, museums, and a range of cultural settings.
Application Extended: Still Accepting Applications
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Doctor of Education
Educational Theatre in Colleges and Communities
Prepare for roles such as principal, curriculum developer, and policy analyst in this practice-based doctorate with an emphasis on arts-based research methods.
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Doctor of Philosophy
Educational Theatre in Colleges and Communities
Conduct cutting-edge and innovative research that addresses the most pressing questions in the cultural and educational arenas of theatre.
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Minor
Educational Theatre
Explore the transformative power of the theatre arts and learn more about a career as a theatre artist or educator in schools, cultural institutions, and more in this undergraduate minor.
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For additional information, please contact ed.theatre@nyu.edu.