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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
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Language
English
IELTS 7
PTE Academic 65
TOEFL® IBT 100
Credits
47 SCH
Delivered
On Campus, Online
Disciplines
Education Sociology Theatre & Dance View 689 other Masters in Sociology in United StatesAcademic requirements
GPA 3
GRE® Required
English requirements
IELTS 7
PTE Academic 65
TOEFL® IBT 100
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
94940 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 2020 USD per credit during 12 months. -
National
94940 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 2020 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 Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.
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