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
- 12 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Credits
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Disciplines
Education Theatre & Dance View 332 other Masters in Theatre & Dance in United StatesAcademic requirements
English requirements
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
Tuition Fee
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International
9804 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 4902 USD per semester during 12 months. -
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9804 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 4902 USD per semester during 12 months. -
In-State
2520 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 1260 USD per semester during 12 months.
Living costs for Columbus
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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