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 the program graduation rates, the median debt of students who completed the program, and other important information, please visit our disclosure page.
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, including Praxis Core, are eligible for enrollment into the Graduate Certificate Program for Teaching Theatre PK-12. All Virginia requirements must be met to achieve licensure.
Policies
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 | ||
| Total Credits | 21 | |
| 1 | Prior to internship, must pass: VCLA, technology & child abuse standards. |