Theatre EducationUndergraduate and Graduate Degrees in Theatre Education

Master of Arts in Theatre Education

The Master of Arts in Theatre Education program creates advanced level scholars, practitioners, and teachers through a combination of online and in-person coursework. Courses ask experienced teachers to develop pedagogical skills, artistic choices, and arts advocacy training.

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Activities

Undergraduate Theatre Education students participate in a biannual tour of a play for young audiences to local schools and community centers. Teacher candidates participate in observation and teaching in local Greeley schools throughout the course of study. Many students attend national and international conferences to improve pedagogy and artistry. 

Bachelor of Arts in Theatre Arts: K - 12 Drama Teaching Emphasis

As a Theatre Education student, you will take classes in all areas of theatre, including acting, speech, movement, history, playscript analysis, directing, and technical theatre, as well as coursework in the College of Education and Behavioral Sciences. The program culminates in a semester-long student teaching experience.

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Master of Arts in Theatre Education

This master's program features online delivery in the Fall and Spring academic terms, plus Summer intensive sessions, to fit into the schedules of current and aspiring theatre educators. The Summer intensives will involve viewing and working on theatre productions and attending classes.

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PVA Education Page

Visit the PVA Education Page to learn about PTEP, the PRAXIS exam, enter field hours, and find additional student resources.

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Applications & Interviews

Admission to the undergraduate Theatre Education program requires additional steps beyond the UNC application. This includes submission of a Theatre Education application and successful completion of an interview. Potential Theatre Education candidates should have a GPA of 3.0 or higher.

Theatre Education Application Requirements

Scholarships

The College of Performing and Visual Arts awards over $1.8 million in scholarships annually to undergraduate and graduate students in the arts. There are multiple scholarship types offered to students, including talent scholarships and foundation scholarships. To learn more, visit the PVA Scholarship page.

PVA Scholarships