4+1 | MASTER’S OF EDUCATION IN
THEATRE EDUCATION
Teach the Next Generation of Theater Professionals
As one of the oldest professional theatre training programs in the region, Niagara University is well-known for preparing students for careers that take them anywhere from Broadway to Hollywood. Now we’ve partnered with Niagara’s internationally renowned College of Education to create a truly one of a kind graduate program in theatre education! The M.S. Ed. in theatre education is a 39-credit hour specialized program intended for individuals who have completed extensive study in the field of theater, and are not currently certified to teach. The pathway of this program also leads to initial certification in New York state for teaching theater in grades Pre-K through 12.
A Dynamic Curriculum
The curriculum covers foundations of education, student assessment, and classroom management to aid in the development of evidence-based strategies and modifications necessary to enhance student learning. The program is cohort-based, which enhances the peer support candidates experience within their group while at Niagara University, in field experiences, student teaching and later as alumni. Class sizes are small, and therefore give each student individualized attention from their professors. Professors take a constructivist approach to education, which means they understand that each student comes with their own experiences and prior knowledge.
FAST TRACK
AFFORDABILITY
FLEXIBILITY
Students currently in the BFA Theatre program can take four graduate classes as an undergrad, allowing them to attain both their undergraduate and graduate degrees in five years.
Graduate classes taken as an undergrad will be charged at undergraduate prices. Prospective students can also apply for a theatre scholarship to assist with graduate tuition.
Our program is 100% online and can be completed on a full-time or part-time basis. This makes the program more accessible to students who have full-time jobs and families to support.