New York City,
NY,
United States
Type
Private
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
MA in Educational Theatre (Grades K12 Initial Certification) in New York United States | New York University
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
39,390
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
24 months
Hone your artistic skills in both conventional and unconventional performance venues, apply your expertise in educational and community settings, and learn from top theatre instructors. You'll examine ideas through dramatic techniques and theatrical forms in classrooms and performances while training to become a theatre practitioner and educator in schools. This program qualifies you for New York State initial certification. You'll undertake studies in drama, theatre literature, and performance, aligned with New York's four Arts Learning Standards. Using an inquiry-driven teaching approach, you'll take foundational methods courses connecting theory to application, while developing a richer comprehension of teaching theatre as an art and incorporating drama across academic subjects at various grade levels. Master unique teaching methods and approaches that are creative and effective for instructing drama and theatre to contemporary K-12 students. Develop understanding and practical experience with youth theatre and performances for young audiences. Strengthen your abilities in theatrical production and stage performance.
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:
30 semester hours of drama, theatre, dramatic literature, or an equivalent
If you have fewer than 30 points or credits in these areas on admission, you will be required to take additional course work in educational theatre.
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
30 semester hours of drama, theatre, dramatic literature, or an equivalent
If you have fewer than 30 points or credits in these areas on admission, you will be required to take additional course work in educational theatre.
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
39,390