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Dual Degree - BS/MA - GEETADMA
Dual Degree - BS/MA - GEETADMA
Educational Theatre with Initial Certification in Theatre, All Grades
Educational Theatre with Initial Certification in Theatre, All Grades
Open only to educational theatre majors in Steinhardt, this dual degree option allows you to earn your bachelor of science in Educational Theatre and your master of arts in Educational Theatre in only five years, saving you both time and money. Upon graduation, you’ll have both a bachelor of science and a master of arts degree, and be eligible for New York State licensure and certification as a teacher of theatre, all grades.
BS students can apply as early as the spring of their sophomore year and as late as the fall of their senior year. Double majors whose primary school/major is not Steinhardt/Educational Theatre and students in the Ed Theatre Minor are not eligible.
Notes:
This program of study is only in effect for students who officially enrolled in the Dual Degree program while an undergraduate student in the Program in Educational Theatre.
In order for courses to count towards both the BS and MA programs, students must have received a grade of B or better in the course.
What You’ll Learn
What You’ll Learn
You will choose to concentrate your BS studies in the Drama in Education pathway – and demonstrate your knowledge and expertise in a culminating field experience and senior seminar.
You’ll complete course work in drama, dramatic literature, and theatre. Through an inquiry-based model of teaching, you’ll take core methods courses that link theory to practice, while cultivating a deeper understanding of how to teach theatre as an art form and how to integrate drama into core subject areas at all grade levels.
Throughout your degree, you’ll gain:
A foundation in educational theatre, acting, directing, theatre history, stagecraft, and design
A full liberal arts education with core courses in history, philosophy, language, literature, sociology, science, and math
An investigation of options for teaching or performing in a wide range of contexts
Acquire specialized pedagogical techniques and strategies that are innovative and appropriate for teaching drama and theatre to today's elementary, middle, and high school students
Expand your knowledge and understanding of dramatic literature
Note that all students in this program are required to complete two semesters of student teaching, a curriculum project, and demonstrate proficiency towards NYU Steinhardt's Learning to Teach Framework through successful completion of the Ed Theatre Teacher Performance Assessment (TPA).
Careers and Outcomes
Careers and Outcomes
Upon graduation from this dual degree option, you'll be eligible for New York State initial certification as a teacher of theatre, all grades (Pre-K–12). Learn more about teacher certification and our degree's accreditation. Graduates of our program are teachers of drama to elementary, middle, and high school students.
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