Theatre Education (MEd)
Program of Study
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Area 1: Content Concentration | ||
| THEA 6106 | Introduction to Graduate Research | 2 |
| THEA 6108 | Trends and Strategies in Theatre Education | 3 |
| THEA 5283G | Advanced Directing | 3 |
| Choose one of the following (can also be used in Area 3): | 3 | |
| Graduate History & Literature of the Theatre | ||
| Theatre History/Literature 4: Contemporary Topics in Theatre History | ||
| Area 1 Total | 11 | |
| Area 2: Education Core | ||
| Choose 3 of the following: | 9 | |
| Educational Psychology: Achievement for Diverse Learners | ||
| Educational Research Methods | ||
| Integrating Multicultural/Global Studies Throughout the Curriculum | ||
| Trends in Adolescent Literature | ||
| Psychology of the Early Adolescent Learner | ||
| Introduction to Instructional Technology | ||
| Or one Advisor approved graduate education course. | ||
| Area 2 Total | 9 | |
| Area 3: Electives | ||
| Select 8 credit hours from the following if you are choosing The Thesis option in Area 4. Select 12 hours from the following if you are choosing the Exit Exam option in Area 4. | 8-12 | |
| Topics in Design | ||
| Puppetry | ||
| Advanced Acting | ||
| Musical Theatre History | ||
| Advanced Children's Theatre | ||
| Advanced Creative Dramatics | ||
| Graduate History & Literature of the Theatre | ||
| Summer Theatre Production | ||
| Summer Theatre Performance | ||
| Graduate Indepedent Study | ||
| Selected Topics in Theatre Arts | ||
| Area 3 Total | 8-12 | |
| Area 4: Thesis or Exit Exam | ||
| THEA 6999 | Thesis (Taken twice at 2 credits each) | 4 |
| THEA 6000 | Exit Exam | 0 |
| Area 4 Total | 4 | |
| Total Credit Hours | ||
| Total Credit Hours | 32 | |
Admission Requirements
Apply and get accepted into CSU as a Graduate student. Use the online application found on the CSU website under Graduate Program. General Requirements:
- A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university. (If your undergraduate degree is not in theatre, you may have to take additional courses to supplement your theatre study.)
- Application plus $40 application fee
- Certificate of Immunization (PDF online)
- Official transcript from each college and university attended
- Test scores from the GRE, GMAT, MAT or other standardize test as required by the individual degree program. (The GRE is not required for the MEd in Theatre if your undergraduate degree GPA is a 2.75 or above)
- Verification and proof of Lawful presence
Send the following to the Theatre Department:
- Cover letter/letter of intent
- Statement of Philosophy of Teaching of Theatre
- Resume or vitae
- Three letters of recommendation
- Copies of transcripts
Send to:
Brenda May Ito
CSU Department of Theatre
4225 University Avenue
Columbus, GA 31907
Or email to: may_brenda@columbusstate.edu
Additional Program Requirements
This Degree is subject to the following requirements:
- The program is an on-site three summer program, but it is possible to take some education courses online.
- Students must earn a 3.0 GPA calculated on all graduate work attempted. "Academic Forgiveness" policy does not apply to graduate studies.
- Students cannot graduate with a grade of "C" or below in more than two (2) graduate courses (may be appealed to the College of Education Graduate Council).
- A minimum of 27 hours of the hours required for the degree must be earned in residence (75%). Asynchronous (online) and distance learning courses administered through Columbus State University constitute courses taken in residence.
- A maximum of nine (9) semester hours of transfer credit or courses taken at CSU prior to full admission to a master degree program may be applied toward the degree. Courses with earned grades of "C" or below cannot be transferred. The student's advisor and the coordinator of the program in which the student is enrolled must approve any courses transferred.
- All degree requirements must be completed within seven (7) years of first enrollment.