I have listed below some MA programs which some of our CA EdTA members have reported as having experienced.
Colleges and Universities which offer M.A.'s or M.A.T. in summer study
compiled in April, 2009
Theatre educators who want to obtain advanced degrees might be interested in the composite list below, prepared by Gai Jones. 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 deMontmollin
Associate 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
CSU San Bernardino not a summer masters program
The Master of Arts degree in Theatre Arts with a Concentration in Theatre Education/Theatre for Youth is a 45-unit program with lots of classes offered in the evenings and even on weekends. There is also the opportunity for independent studies and projects, plus internships, so you can use your own classroom as your "lab" and earn units toward your degree!
From the course bulletin:"This degree is designed for students who wish to apply advanced theories, methodologies, and technologies of theatre in their careers as theatre artists and educators, and for those who wish to advance to further graduate work. The program is unique in its flexibility, wide range of theatre education opportunities, and specialized faculty. Students are required to develop focused programs of study."
Applications for fall 2009 are being accepted now, and all materials that need to be reviewed by the Theatre Arts Department need to be received by Friday, March 20.
For more information, please see our website at theatre.csusb.edu and click on the "MA in Theatre Arts" link.
You may also contact Professor Michelle Ebert Freire, Graduate Coordinator, at 909-537-7451 or ebertm@csusb.edu">ebertm@csusb.edu.
An advanced degree from CSUSB...it could be just what you're looking for!
Michelle Ebert Freire. Associate Professor, Theatre Arts. California State University, San Bernardino, 5500 University Parkway, San Bernardino, CA 92407, P: 909-537-7451,
F: 909-537-7016
MA Applied Theatre USC, Brent Blair, new MA. Check their website, not a summer MA progra -------------------------------------------
Gai Jones
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Original Message:
Sent: 03-21-2014 18:29
From: Victoria Kesling Councill
Subject: Summer Grad Options
Hey everyone! I recently decided to apply to some grad schools that offer summer programs. I didn't find many at all and ultimately chose three to apply to. I applied to Florida State University, University of Houston, and Southern Oregon University. FSU ultimately did not have enough applicants to offer the program and I was accepted to both UH and SOU. Anyone had any experience with either of these programs or have any insights on these schools? I know SOU advertises with EdTA, but has anyone actually attended? I need to make a decision by April 11 and was looking for any kind of feedback/ advice on the matter.
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Victoria Kesling Councill
Theatre Teacher
New Kent County Public Schools
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