Master of Education
Program Description
This degree is designed to provide teachers of theatre with in-depth training in the art of theatre. The program is designed as a three summer program. The program is accredited by NCATE.
Career Opportunities
Upon successful completion of the MEd in Theatre, the candidate may teach or continue to teach at K-12 schools or continue their education with a PhD or MFA in Theatre. Candidates may also work toward theatre certification while working on their MEd.
Admission Requirements
Admission to the Department of Theatre is by AUDITION ONLY. There are a limited number of spaces in the Freshman class each year.
All applicants are AUTOMATICALLY considered for scholarships at the time of the audition.
- An accompanist will NOT be provided during Auditions. If singing, please bring a CD of your music, or you may choose to sing acapella.
Prospective students must complete the following:
- Audition Application
- Headshot (professional grade not necessary) and a Theatre Resumé
- A copy of your most recent transcript, including a cumulative GPA
- Interview including presentation of portfolio materials demonstrating previous theatre involvement (may include design/tech, dramaturgy, playwriting, or other supporting materials)
- Presentation of Audition/Interview - Two contrasting monologues, or one monologue and 16 bars of music, not to exceed 90 seconds total
- Two Letters of Recommendation from teacher/advisor that speak to applicant's academic and artistic abilities
- If any part of your Audition Packet, (Audition Application, Headshot, Theatre Resume', recent Transcript, and two Recommendation Letters), is missing, it very well could delay a decision on whether or not you are accepted into the department.
Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of the program, students will be able to:
- Use the techniques of the theatre artist to improve the learning process across the curriculum and in the differentiated classroom.
- Demonstrate effective pedagogical strategy and practical teaching effectiveness through development of curriculum and instruction as the vehicle for addressing student needs.
- Apply appropriate research methods in constructing thesis paper, and for creating a more complex understanding of how the dramatic arts can impact the curriculum in P-12 schools and the community as a whole.
- Demonstrate and assess practical skills for the creation and production of plays in P-12 schools.
- Analyze previous research, attitudes, and performance theories in theatre arts from a critical perspective.
Additional Program Requirements
The program is an on-site three summer program, but there are possibilities to take some education courses online.
Program of Study
Area 1 Content Concentration Required Hours: 23
Take all of the following:
THEA 5283G Advanced Directing
THEA 6106 Intro to Graduate Research
THEA 6108 Trends and Strategies In Theatre Education
THEA 6999 Thesis (take 2 times at 2 credits each)**
THEA 6107 Graduate History a& Literature in Theatre*
OR
THEA 6178 Theatre History Contemporary Topics*
Select 9 credit hours from the following courses:
THEA 5179 Musical Theatre History
THEA 5205G Advanced Creative Dramatics
THEA 5245G Advanced Acting
THEA 5305 Summer Theatre Production *
THEA 5306 Summer Theatre Performance*
THEA 5575G Selected Topics*
THEA 6105 Advanced Children's Theatre
THEA 6107 Graduate History & Literature int Theatre*
THEA 6178 Theatre History Contemporary Topics*
THEA 6267 Topics in Design
*May only be taken once
Area 2 Education Core Required Hours: 9
Select 9 credit hours from the following:
EDCI 6158 Trends and Issues in Middle Grades and Secondary Education**
EDCI 6159 Integrating Multicultrual/Globlal Studies Throughout the Curriculum**
EDMG 6155 Psychology of the Early Adolescent Learner**
EDSE 6115 Trends in Adolescent Literature**
EDUF 6115 Educational Psychology: Achievement for Diverse Learners**
EDUT 6206 Introduction to Instructional Technology**
Exit Requirement: Thesis
Total hours: 32**These courses should be taken during the regular school year.
