Teaching Theatre PK-12 Graduate Certificate

The Teaching Theater PK–12 Graduate Certificate is a pre-service program that prepares students for Theatre Arts licensure by the Commonwealth of Virginia. In conjunction with the College of Education and Human Development, the certificate curriculum consists of graduate-level theater and education courses, field experience observation and pre-service teaching internship.

This certificate can be earned on a full-time or part-time basis.

This certificate program qualifies for Title IV Federal Financial Aid.

Students must complete 15 weeks of a full-time student teaching or on-the-job internship ( THR 555 Theater Education Internship). Applications for placement, subject to approval of the unit, are submitted to the Field Placement Specialist in the College of Education and Human Development at the beginning of the previous semester (September 15 or February 15). In addition, students must complete CPR/First Aid training and pass the VCLA before student teaching.

For more information about this program please visit Graduate Admissions FAQ or the School of Theater website 

Admissions

Applicants to all graduate programs at George Mason University must meet the admission standards and application requirements for graduate study as specified on the Graduate Admissions policy page. Specific graduate admissions requirements can be found on the College of Visual and Performing Arts Graduate Admissions requirements page.

Policies

Students must earn a B- or higher in all coursework. For policies governing all graduate programs see AP.6 Graduate Policies.

Banner Code: AR-CERG-THRP

Certificate Requirements

Total credits: 21

This certificate may be pursued on a full-or part-time basis.

Coursework

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Prior to internship, must pass: VCLA, technology & child abuse standards.