Overview

The Master of Education in Theatre Education program from Columbus State University 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.

Educator Preparation at Columbus State University is accredited by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE) and approved by the Georgia Professional Standards Commission.

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.

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.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Advanced Directing

Graduate Research

Trends and Strategies In Theatre Education

Graduate History a& Literature in Theatre

Musical Theatre History

Advanced Creative Dramatics

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-08-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-06-30 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2025-05-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2026-01-06 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-11-30 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2025-10-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Credits

32 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.75

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university. (If your undergraduate degree is not in theatre, you may have to take additional courses to supplement your theatre study.)

Application plus $40 application fee

Certificate of Immunization (PDF online)

Official transcript from each college and university attended

Test scores from the GRE, GMAT, MAT or other standardize test as required by the individual degree program. (The GRE is not required for the MEd in Theatre if your undergraduate degree GPA is a 2.75 or above)

Verification and proof of Lawful presence

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Tuition Fee

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International

14706 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 7353 USD per semester during 36 months.
National

14706 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 7353 USD per semester during 36 months.
In-State

3780 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 1890 USD per semester during 36 months.

Living costs for Columbus

900 - 1400 USD /month

Living costs

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Funding

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