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.
For more information about this program please visit Graduate Admissions FAQ or the School of Theater website
Admissions
To apply to the program, candidates must have first completed a major in theater or 33 semester hours distributed among the following areas:
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Directing | 6 | |
| Technical theater | 9 | |
| Cultural context and theater history | 3 | |
| Performance | 6 | |
| Dramatic literature | 9 | |
| Total Credits | 33 | |
Students who have completed ALL endorsements and submitted a Praxis Core Math, SAT or ACT score are eligible for enrollment into the Graduate Certificate Program for Teaching Theatre PK-12. All Virginia requirements must be met to apply for state licensure.
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Students must earn a B- or higher in all coursework.
Certificate Requirements (Licensure)
Total credits: 21
This certificate may be pursued on a full-or part-time basis.
Coursework
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| THR 548 | Advanced Foundations of Theater Education | 3 |
| EDRD 501 | Literacy and Curriculum Integration, PK-12 | 3 |
| EDUC 511 | Child and Adolescent Development in Global Contexts | 3 |
| THR 549 | Advanced Elementary Theater Ed | 3 |
| THR 550 | Advanced Secondary Education | 3 |
| Six credits of | 6 | |
| Theater Education Internship 1 | ||
| CVPA 600 | CVPA Graduate ProSeminar 2 | 0 |
| Total Credits | 21 | |
| 1 | Prior to internship, must pass: VCLA, technology & child abuse standards. |
| 2 | Must be taken within the student's first two semesters. |