Overview

You’ll also study current trends in arts education and advanced choral and theatre techniques.

Key Features

This degree is designed for individuals who possess undergraduate degrees (or equivalent experience/training) in music, theatre or dance, and who desire to teach in public schools.

The Performing Arts degree at College of Charleston consists of a concentration in choral music (leading to South Carolina certification/licensure in general and choral music education for grades P-12) and a concentration in theatre (leading to certification/licensure in P-12 theatre).

A concentration in dance (leading to certification/licensure in P-12 dance) will be offered in the future.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Educational Research

Classroom and Behavior Management

Arts and Technology

Teaching Content Area and Disciplinary Literacies

Clinical Practice in Music Education, Theatre, or Dance Education

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-17 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-01-11 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-30 00:00:00
Starting 2027-05-11 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-04-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

60 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Charleston, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.6

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Other requirements

General requirements

a fully completed application form with a nonrefundable application fee of $50.

an official college transcript from an accredited institution documenting the completion of a BS or BA with a concentration in the arts and the successful completion of human growth and development and arranging courses.

an essay describing the applicant’s suitability for and desire to pursue the M.A.T. program and a career in education.

an audition/interview demonstrating the applicant’s performing and/or teaching ability in his/her chosen discipline.

a 2.75 overall undergraduate GPA, and a 3.0 undergraduate GPA in the last 60 hours of coursework (demonstrating academic proficiency).

a statement of disclosure concerning all prior convictions including felonies and misdemeanors.

an official copy of test scores of the GRE, which include the verbal, analytical and writing assessments.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

6840 USD / year

≈ 6840 USD / year
Out-of-State

6840 USD / year

≈ 6840 USD / year
Domestic

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In-State

5988 USD / year

≈ 5988 USD / year

Living costs

Charleston

United States

1270 - 2210 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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