I collected information about summer M.A.s for Theatre educators in CA. Hopefully the document below might be helpful. I recommend all of the programs for various reasons.
Colleges and Universities which offer M.A.’s or M.A.T. in summer study
If you discover incorrect or receive updated information about any college/university with summer study, please contact gai.jones@sbcglobal.net.
University of Northern Colorado, Greeley, CA Contact Dr. Mary Schuttler
Mary.schuttler@unco.edu 2 years in Theatre Ed-2 three week summer institutes and five academic semesters, combination of online classes, hands on work and theatrical experiences; instate tuition for all students; http://www.arts.unco.edu/tei/index.html
Catholic University, Washington, DC
Dr. Rosalind M. Flynn RMCFlynn@aol.com, FLYNN@cua.edu
http://www.drama.cua.edu/graduate/mate.cfm; Masters of Arts in Theatre Education in 3 summers
University of Akron Modular Masters Program
3 intensive 5 week sessions over three summers
www.uakron.edu/dtaa; Jim Slowiak at Slowiak@uakron.edu or Mary Cooke at mcooke@uakron.edu
Florida State University, Tallahassee, Florida; Lynn Hogan lhogan@admin.fsu.edu
3 summers, five week session with class in each of the academic years between summers (two classes) Master of Science for Theatre Educators
http://www.theatre.fsu.edu/pages/programs/graduate/ms/
Southern Oregon University
Masters of Theatre studies in Production and Design;
Developed for high school and community college teachers
2 week summer intensive with distance learning assignments throughout the year which incorporate the student’s production program. Eric Levin at levine@sou.edu 541 552 6364
Central Washington University
Ellensburg, WA, contact Scott Robinson, Director of Summer Institutes scott.robinson@cwu.edu. MA in Theatre production; five weeks June 23-Jul 28; 3 summers, minimum, ma be extended to a max. of 6 weeks; thesis is production in teacher’s school with written documentation; must have 3 ears in the classroom; www.cwu.edu/~theatre/program/graduate/institute
Roosevelt University (no information supplied-know that it is 3 summers, 6 weeks in Chicago) ccpa.roosevelt.edu
University of Texas Pan American
Edinburg Tx; monta@utpa.edu; Dr. Eric Wiley wileye@utpa.edu; 36 hours of study, can be completed in summers only more on page 2
University of Houston, coursework in the summer M.A. program is developed knowing that you want to further develop your theatre programs and classes. Their faculty is eager for the opportunity to teach working theatre educators. (3) month long summer sessions. Sixteen theatre educators accepted each spring to begin their 3 year plan. Offers off-site study, Chicago, London, New York City. Jackie deMontmollin jdemontmollin@uh.edu.
Dear Theatre Friend We are accepting and reviewing applications now for entry into this exciting three summer Master's Degree Program. Sixteen Theatre teachers per Summer study together in Houston and in a different theatre city every Summer. Earning 12 credits per summer session, candidates are awarded their Master of Art's degree in theatre at the end of the summer!!! The course work is one intensive month per summer for three summers and begins the last day of June and ends the last day of July. The application deadline is February 1 each year (or until the program fills), but we will accept and notify stellar applicants prior to the deadline; therefore it is to the candidates advantage to apply early. This is an exciting year to begin because we will be traveling to London to study! In the Summer of 2008 we studied in New York with SITI Company, in Summer 2009 we studied in Chicago with The Acting Studio. These trips are the finale of a three week intensive on our campus in the exciting city of Houston! Please see our website for more information about the program: http://www.theatredance.uh.edu/ma/educators.asp Don't hesitate to e-mail me with any questions at jdemontmollin.uh.edu Please pass this on to any secondary Theatre Teachers you know who may be interested, or who may know someone who would be interested in earning their Master's Degree over three summers! Best Regards, Jackie deMontmollinAssociate Director of Theatre Education
University of Houston School of Theatre & Dance
Kansas State University, Manhattan, KS; Sally Bailey sdbailey@ksu.edu;
MA in theatre or MA in Theatre with a concentration in drama therapy.
Intensive weeklong grad courses in drama therapy in summer
NYU Steinhardt School; Christina Marin, Christina.marin@nyu.edu; 4 summer sessions of approximately 3 weeks each; also weekend intensives offered; no thesis required; emphasis is educational theatre across three concentrations: Applied Theatre; Drama Education; Play Production for Artists and Educators. www.steinhardt.nyu/music/edtheatre
Or contact Dr. Nan Smithner ms23@nyu.edu; Program in Educational Theatre, Dept of Music and Performing Arts Professions; they have 4 master’s degrees; but completed in the summer is EDTC, a 36 point masters. The focus is Ed Th in colleges/communities; graduates find careers as teaching artists, teaching in co. colleges/university, and ed offices of theatre co. Also has Study Abroad component with courses in London, Dublin, Brazil.
Not summer programs, but worth considering
The City University of New York’s School of Professional studies
M.A. in applied Theatre; sequential, ensemble-based program for students interested in the use of theatre to address social and educational issues in a wide range of settings; stress the unit of theory and practiced and is linked to the professional applied theatre work of renowned Creative Arts Team. Contact: Matt Freeman, Kaplan Center Manager; matt.freeman@mail.cuny.edu; http://www.sps.cuny.edu/programs/maat
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