Theatre Education M.A.
Schedule: This focused program consists of four 3 credit on-line courses spread out over two and a half academic years, two three-week summer institutes for 18 credits (9 each year), and 6 credits of comprehensive exams for a total of 36 credits.
The program begins every fall semester. While on campus the following two summers, students will attend classes, and view or work on productions, Monday through Saturday for a total of 45 hours per week. The summer classes will be held during the first three weeks in July.
Admission: Applicants must have a Bachelor’s degree and a strong desire to obtain a Master of Arts degree in Theatre Education. Applicants should have two years of experience teaching as either a full-time teacher in a school or as a teaching artist, and be familiar with creating curriculum and daily lesson plans. A teaching certificate is recommended yet not required. Approximately twenty students will be admitted each year. The goal is that each class will reflect a mix of diverse backgrounds, experience and interests. Applicants must meet the University of Northern Colorado’s graduate admission requirements and apply by April 1. The applicant must also submit an essay discussing their goals for the program, why graduate school is an appropriate choice at this time, how accommodations will be made in their professional and personal life to make time for graduate school, and any successes or challenges with writing; a resume; and three letters of recommendation. Selection for the program will be made by the end of April. The GRE is not required.
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Theatre Education M.A. - Theatre Educator Intensive