New York City,
NY,
United States
Type
Private
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
MA in Educational Theatre Grades K12 and Social Studies Education Grades 712 Dual Certification in New York United States | New York University
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New York United States
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
39,330
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
30 months
Combining social studies with theater creates a dynamic learning experience, enabling students to examine historical events through dramatic techniques. This program qualifies graduates for New York State initial certification in both theater and social studies education. You'll develop expertise in social studies and drama, master teaching methodologies, and gain practical experience via fieldwork and student teaching. With guidance from faculty advisors, you'll design a customized course sequence that aligns with your interests, choosing from offerings in research, pedagogy, theatrical arts, and community-based approaches. The curriculum covers: US and global history, World theater traditions, Educational drama techniques, Using theater to address societal concerns, Interactive drama methods for teaching with primary sources, historical themes, eras, discussions, and texts.
This degree features interdisciplinary coursework connecting drama, theatrical literature, and performance to New York State's four Learning Standards for both subjects. Students may specialize in areas like Applied Theater, Drama in Education, or Youth Theater and Play Production, or craft an individualized study plan with faculty approval.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 7.0
Qualification Requirements
You must have completed the following content core requirements for your intended teaching certification area, as regulated by the New York State Education Department, prior to enrollment:
9 semester hours of acting, directing, and production
9 semester hours of dramatic literature
6 semester hours of theatre history
15 semester hours of history and geography of the US and the world
3 semester hours of economics
3 semester hours of government or political science
3 semester hours in the social sciences with the exception of psychology and philosophy
We review all applications individually and holistically, but our expectation is that successful candidates for admission to any NYU Steinhardt MA program in teacher education will have a minimum 3.0 undergraduate grade point average. Special consideration may be granted to strong candidates with a GPA below 3.0.
You must have the equivalent of a regionally accredited four-year US bachelor's degree before beginning your studies at NYU Steinhardt to be considered for admission.
Transcripts
Upload one official copy of transcripts from every postsecondary school you have attended or are attending. Make sure to request them in advance of the deadline.
R'sum/CV
Statement of Purpose
Letters of Recommendation
GRE Optional
Writing Sample
TOEFL IBT - 100
IELTS - 7.0
9 semester hours of acting, directing, and production
9 semester hours of dramatic literature
6 semester hours of theatre history
15 semester hours of history and geography of the US and the world
3 semester hours of economics
3 semester hours of government or political science
3 semester hours in the social sciences with the exception of psychology and philosophy
We review all applications individually and holistically, but our expectation is that successful candidates for admission to any NYU Steinhardt MA program in teacher education will have a minimum 3.0 undergraduate grade point average. Special consideration may be granted to strong candidates with a GPA below 3.0.
You must have the equivalent of a regionally accredited four-year US bachelor's degree before beginning your studies at NYU Steinhardt to be considered for admission.
Transcripts
Upload one official copy of transcripts from every postsecondary school you have attended or are attending. Make sure to request them in advance of the deadline.
R'sum/CV
Statement of Purpose
Letters of Recommendation
GRE Optional
Writing Sample
TOEFL IBT - 100
IELTS - 7.0
Tuition
USD
39,330