Master of Education in Curriculum & Instruction – Theatre Pedagogy Online

Develop the ability to express ideas and make human connections through the study of character development. Focus on methodologies to teach and work with theatre students both inside and outside the classroom.

Next Apply Date: 4/22/24
Next Class Start Date: 5/6/24
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Program Overview

A look into our online theatre pedagogy master's program

In this online theatre degree program, you will focus on methodologies to teach and work with theatre students both inside and outside the classroom. Learn from our highly qualified theatre instructors and study topics in theatre production, acting theory, approaches to directing and classical theatre. Gain expertise in every facet of theatre education and prepare for exciting careers such as a community theatre worker, drama therapist, or theatre arts curriculum supervisor.

Learning Outcomes:

  • Teaches the structure of live high school theatrical productions and principles to strengthen theatre practices economically and artistically
  • An aggregate study of classical theatre acting styles, costume movement, dance, and music from Greek through Restoration theatre
  • Exposure to techniques and theory in American Realism in addition to in-depth study of performance training in contemporary theatre and the director's role in 19th- and 20th- century theatre productions
  • Teaches the structure of live high school theatrical productions and principles to strengthen theatre practices economically and artistically
  • An aggregate study of classical theatre acting styles, costume movement, dance, and music from Greek through Restoration theatre
  • Exposure to techniques and theory in American Realism in addition to in-depth study of performance training in contemporary theatre and the director's role in 19th- and 20th- century theatre productions

As a graduate of this M.Ed. online program, you can pursue advanced educational roles, such as:

  • Theatre Instructor
  • Community Theatre Director/Instructor
  • Drama Therapist
  • Theatre Pedagogy Director
  • Instructional Coordinator
  • Theatre Instructor
  • Community Theatre Director/Instructor
  • Drama Therapist
  • Theatre Pedagogy Director
  • Instructional Coordinator

Other online education programs also available:

SE offers a variety of other programs in addition to the M.Ed. in Curriculum & Instruction – Theatre Pedagogy online. Check out all our master of education online degree programs .

Total Tuition, Including Fees $8,400*
Duration As few as 12 months
Credit Hours 30

Accreditation

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The Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP) accredits the School of Education and Behavioral Sciences at Southeastern Oklahoma State University. CAEP promotes excellence in educator preparation through quality assurance and continuous improvement.

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Tuition

Affordable tuition available at Southeastern

Southeastern Oklahoma State University offers its students the opportunity to earn their online degree with affordable, pay-as-you-go tuition that includes fees.

Tuition breakdown:

Total Tuition $8,400*
Per Credit Hour $280

Calendar

Milestones to manage your student journey

At SOSU, we offer multiple start dates throughout the year so you never have to wait long to get started on your online degree or certification program. The chart below shows upcoming start dates, along with important deadlines, such as when your application should be submitted and when payments are due.

TermProgram Start DateApplication DeadlineDocument DeadlineRegistration DeadlineTuition DeadlineLast Class Day
Spring II3/4/242/19/242/19/243/1/244/17/244/28/24
Summer I5/6/244/22/244/22/245/3/245/28/246/23/24
Summer II6/24/246/10/246/10/246/21/247/26/248/11/24
Fall I8/19/248/5/248/5/248/16/249/27/2410/6/24
Fall II10/14/249/30/249/30/2410/11/2411/12/2412/8/24

Now enrolling:

Apply Date 4/22/24
Class Starts 5/6/24

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Admissions

Criteria for our online Theatre Pedagogy program

Southeastern Oklahoma State University's online programs have specific requirements that applicants must meet to enroll. Please read the admission guidelines to ensure you qualify.

  • Online Application
  • Bachelor's Degree
  • Minimum 2.0 GPA

If you have any special circumstances that need further clarification, please contact us at 844-515-9100.

To meet the admission requirements for the M.Ed. in Curriculum and Instruction – Theatre Pedagogy online program, applicants must meet one of the following criteria:

  • Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited university with a minimum 2.75 overall GPA or minimum 3.0 GPA in the last 60 hours of courses, or
  • Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited university with a minimum 2.0 overall GPA AND a packet consisting of a current resume, one professional letter of recommendation, and letter of application which outlines the applicant's career goals and objectives (including how an M.Ed. in Curriculum and Instruction – Theatre Pedagogy will enhance their career) that must be reviewed and approved by program faculty, or
  • Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited university and at least 6 hours in a graduate program from a regionally accredited university with a minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA and must be in good standing at previous university
  • No GRE is required for Southeastern Oklahoma State University online M.Ed. programs.
  • There is a non-refundable $30 application fee for both domestic and international students.

International Application and Admissions Requirements: Please note, unfortunately, students with an F-1 visa are ineligible for online programs.

  1. Complete the application.
  2. Academic Records:
    • Original final post-secondary transcript(s) from each college or university attended within the United States.
    • Post-secondary records from outside the U.S. must be course-by-course analyzed by a NACES (www.NACES.org) educational credential evaluation service such as IERF or WES or ECE.
  3. English Proficiency: Internet-based TOEFL score of 79 or an IELTS Academic score of 6.5; taken within 2 years of enrollment.
    • For TOEFL, have your score report sent to Southeastern (institution code: 6657).
    • For IELTS, let us know your TRF number.
    • You do not need TOEFL or IELTS scores if you meet one of the following:
      • English is your first language from a country whose official language is English
      • You have a bachelor’s degree from a U.S. college or university
      • You have a bachelor’s degree from an English speaking country

Official sealed transcripts from all previous institutions should be sent to Southeastern Oklahoma State University:

Southeastern Oklahoma State University/Registrar
425 W. University Blvd.
Durant, OK 74701-3347

Email: [email protected]

Courses

What you'll learn in these Theatre Pedagogy online classes

For the M.Ed. in Curriculum and Instruction - Theatre Pedagogy online, you will complete a total of 10 courses equaling 30 credit hours, including 18 credit hours of core coursework and 12 credit hours of theatre pedagogy C&I specialty courses.

Duration: 7 Weeks weeks
Credit Hours: 3
A study of research methodology and literature related to solving educational problems and improving the learning process.
Duration: 7 Weeks weeks
Credit Hours: 3
Educators will explore, critically appraise, and apply the historical and philosophical foundations of education to their professional practice. Attention will be given to such topics as the purposes of education, professional ethics, technology and education, and diversity in schooling and society.
Duration: 7 Weeks weeks
Credit Hours: 3
An investigation of contemporary problems of classroom instruction and related educational and social concerns. Additional strategies for coping with these problems are examined.
Duration: 7 Weeks weeks
Credit Hours: 3
Theoretical and practical foundations to empower visionary leaders with the required innovative, culturally responsive knowledge/skills required to thrive in a variety of socio-economically and/or geographically diverse organizations, such as: K-12 schools, for and/or non-profit organizations, universities, libraries and museums.
Duration: 7 Weeks weeks
Credit Hours: 3
Legal regulations as they relate to the administration of public schools.
Duration: 7 Weeks weeks
Credit Hours: 3
This course will empower students with the theoretical and practical foundation to create and support innovative, transformational learning environments that are infused with technology.
Duration: 7 Weeks weeks
Credit Hours: 3
A comprehensive study of theatrical productions in high schools dealing exclusively with live theatre. Descriptions of various branches of the profession and how they are currently structured, and a study of principles to strengthen theatre practice both economically and artistically.
Duration: 7 Weeks weeks
Credit Hours: 3
An aggregate study of place of performance, style of acting, conventions of setting, movement in costume, occupations, manners, dance, and music from Greek through Restoration theatre.
Duration: 7 Weeks weeks
Credit Hours: 3
A study of the major techniques for teachers of acting in American Realism, in theory and practice.
Duration: 7 Weeks weeks
Credit Hours: 3
An examination of the evolution of the director's role in theatre production during the 19th and 20th centuries as well considerations of the director in acting theory and approaches to performance training in contemporary theatre.

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