Does anyone have experience/thoughts to share on schools for obtaining a BA in Theater Education? Thanks!
What state does the student want to start their teaching career in? That will determine the coursework and exams (Praxis, etc.) needed for licensure.
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Not sure - only a few schools have this specific program, like Emerson and College of Charleston. She might have to get a Masters in Teaching too (which is fine)
Check out Ithaca College and Furman University.
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Those are on the list too …thanks!
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What type of degree does her HS theater teacher have? An undergrad theater major at a college or university that has a teacher prep program could lead to state certification. One of my sibs did that back in the stone age. A theater major followed by an MAT could also work, and would be a good idea in ssome states that expect a master degree within a certain number of years. For teaching at a community college (or even many colleges and universities), an MFA would be the grad degree to get.
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Her HS theater teacher is a more traditional English teacher who also studied theater. I don’t know what her masters degree is in (and is required in our state). NYU seems to have a very nice program as well.
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What state are you resident in, and what kind of budget are you looking at?
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We are MD and we definitely have a budget. Not sure what it is, but we have a budget ? appreciate all the great advice!