Teaching Theatre PK-12 Graduate Certificate

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Banner Code: AR-CERG-THRP
Web: theater.gmu.edu

College: College of Visual and Performing Arts
Department:School of Theater

The School of Theater offers a graduate certificate program for Teaching Theatre PK-12. To apply to the program, candidates must meet the following prerequisites:

Completed a major in theater or 33 semester hours distributed among the following areas:

Directing: 6 semester hours
Technical theater: 9 semester hours
Cultural context and theater history: 3 semester hours
Performance: 6 semester hours
Dramatic literature: 9 semester hours

Students who have completed ALL endorsements, including Praxis Core, are eligible for enrollment into the Graduate Certificate Program for Teaching Theatre PK-12. This certificate can be earned on a full time or part time basis. All Virginia requirements must be met to achieve licensure.

Students must earn a B- or higher in all coursework.

Licensure Program Requirements

THR 548 - Advanced Foundations of Theater Education Credits: 3
EDRD 501 - Literacy and Curriculum Integration, PK-12 Credits: 3
EDUC 539 - Human Development and Learning PK-12 Credits: 3
THR 549 - Advanced Elementary Theater Ed Credits: 3
THR 550 - Advanced Secondary Education Credits: 3
6 credits of THR 555 - Theater Education Internship Credits: 4-12 (prior to internship, must pass: VCLA, technology & child abuse standards)

Total: 21 credits

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Teaching Theatre PK-12 Graduate Certificate

Licensure Program Requirements

Total: 21 credits