BA in Theatre - Youth Drama in Durham United States | University of New Hampshire

For those passionate about theater and connecting with children through creative education, the youth drama track is an ideal choice. This theater degree equips you with skills to engage young learners both in and beyond traditional classrooms. Whether you aspire to teach elementary students or become a teaching artist, you'll develop expertise in storytelling and theater, including opportunities to train with our renowned puppetry expert. Gain practical teaching experience and the chance to earn a fifth-year master's in education through UNH's program.

The youth drama specialization perfectly suits future educators of elementary students. Pair it with family studies or early childhood education for enhanced career prospects. Designed for those who want to integrate performing arts into education, this program prepares you for classroom teaching or arts education roles. Our specialized curriculum trains educators to use drama and storytelling as powerful teaching tools, featuring courses like Introduction to Puppetry and Advanced Puppetry with our master puppeteer. Through immersive coursework and lab experiences, students accumulate substantial teaching hours before graduation. The program offers both practical teaching experience and a pathway to UNH's accelerated master's in elementary education. Graduates emerge with robust theoretical knowledge and practical skills to harness drama for improved learning, classroom management, and bringing artistic expression into educational settings—whether they pursue graduate certification or enter the professional field immediately.