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Graduate Catalog 2022-2023

Theatre Education M.A. – Theatre Educator Intensive

Program Overview

College of Performing and Visual Arts

See "Theatre Education M.A."

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. 

Degree Requirements — 36 Credits

Required Courses — 33 credits

THED 530Theatrical Production I

3

THED 531Theatrical Production II

3

THED 540Directing/Acting: Realism and Non-Realism/Period Styles

3

THED 541Directing/Acting: Musical Theatre

3

THED 560Innovative Strategies in Drama Education

3

THED 561Voice and Movement

3

THED 600Dramaturgy/Research Methodology

3

THED 670Advocacy, History, and Philosophy of Theatre Education

3

THED 680Theatre Education Curriculum Development

3

THED 690Thesis I

3

or

THED 696Action Research I

3

THED 699Thesis II

3

or

THED 697Action Research II

3

Theatre Electives — 3 credits

Approved 500 or 600 Level Theatre Course

3

Program Notes

The Coordinator of the M.A. in Theatre Education: Theatre Educator Intensive program will assign each student an academic advisor and a graduate committee. The academic advisor will serve as the chair of the graduate committee.

It is recommended that students have a graduate committee review each semester. The student will discuss the graduate review with the academic advisor and the Coordinator of the M.A. in Theatre Education: Theatre Educator Intensive program. The student will assume responsibility for scheduling graduate reviews. Two unsuccessful graduate reviews will be considered grounds for termination of the program.

A written research thesis, action research project, or written comprehensive exams are required of all Master of Arts degree candidates in the School of Theatre Arts and Dance. 

Upon completion of the program, the student will be required to demonstrate competence in the designated area of concentration in accordance with approved school standards. The student’s committee must approve the candidate for graduation.