Overview

In the Educational Theatre, Grades K-12, and Social Studies Education, Grades 7-12, Initial Certification MA program from New York University you'll gain a foundation in social studies and drama, learn pedagogical methods and strategies, and acquire hands-on experience through fieldwork and student teaching.

You will work closely with a faculty advisor as you create a sequence of courses to reflect your interests and select classes in research, pedagogy, theatre art forms, and community-engaged approaches, ensuring that you learn:

US and world history
World drama
Drama in education
How to explore social issues through drama
Interactive dramatic strategies in teaching and learning for exploring key ideas in primary source documents, historical concepts, periods, debates, and texts

Careers and Outcomes

Graduates of our program are teachers of drama and theatre at preschools and elementary, middle, and secondary schools. They hold positions in education and theatre departments in museums, art galleries, colleges, and universities.
You will graduate eligible for New York State initial certification as a teacher of theatre, all grades (K–12), and a teacher of social studies, grades 7–12. Learn more about teacher certification and our degree's accreditation.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

World Drama

Drama in Education

The Social Studies Curriculum: US History

The Social Studies Curriculum: World History

Exploring Social Issues through Drama

Integration of Media and Technology

Literacy Acquisition and Development

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2024-09-05 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-02-01 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

7

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PTE Academic

65

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TOEFL^® IBT

100

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Credits

47 SCH

Delivered

On Campus, Online

Disciplines

Education Sociology Drama View 3597 other Masters in Education in United States

Academic requirements

GPA

3

GRE^®

Required

English requirements

IELTS

7

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PTE Academic

65

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TOEFL^® IBT

100

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Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Other requirements

General requirements

9 semester hours of acting, directing, and production

9 semester hours of dramatic literature

6 semester hours of theatre history

15 semester hours of history and geography of the US and the world

3 semester hours of economics

3 semester hours of government or political science

3 semester hours in the social sciences with the exception of psychology and philosophy

3 semester hours of a language other than English (American Sign Language is acceptable)

Tuition Fee

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International

98747 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 2101 USD per credit during 12 months.
National

98747 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 2101 USD per credit during 12 months.
In-State

98747 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 2101 USD per credit during 12 months.

Living costs for New York City

1819 - 3968 USD /month

Living costs

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

Financing

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MPOWER Financing Student Loans between $2,001 - $100,000

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Funding

Studyportals Student Grant Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and be among one of the 20 students to win €1000.

Studyportals Student Grant Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and be among one of the 20 students to win €1000.

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Master's scholarship opportunities for Educational Theatre, Grades K-12, and Social Studies Education, Grades 7-12, Initial Certification.

Available Scholarships

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