Theatre Education Master of Arts
(Theatre Educator Intensive)
Online + Summer Greeley Workshops

Theatre Education MA—Academic Program Coordinator

Mary Schuttler
mary.schuttler@unco.edu
(970) 351-1926

UNC Theatre Education MA
501 20th St, CB 49
Greeley, CO  80639

Degree Requirements—36 Credits

This focused program consists of

• Three 3-credit online courses spread out over two academic years (graduate transfer credits may also apply);
• Two 3-week summer institutes (one 9-credit institute each summer) for 18 credits;
• One 3-credit 500 level or above approved UNC or transferable theatre course; and
• Six credits of thesis advisement (a written thesis is required of all School of Theatre Arts Master of Arts degree candidates)

Total of thirty-six (36) credits over two academic years and two summer sessions. While on campus in the summer (last 3 weeks of July), students will attend classes—and view or work on productions—Monday through Saturday. For an example schedule of courses by year, visit the School of Theatre and Dance–Theatre Education MA curriculum page.

Required Courses—33 credits
THED 530      Theatrical Production: Costuming, Make-Up, Props (3)   
THED 531      Technical Production: Lighting, Sound, Set Design (3)
THED 540      Directing/Acting: Realism and Musical Theatre (3)
THED 541      Directing/Acting: Non-Realism/Period Styles (3)
THED 560      Innovative Strategies in Drama Education (3)
THED 561      Voice and Movement (3)
THED 600      Online: Dramaturgy  /Research Methodology (3)    
THED 670      Online: Advocacy, History and Philosophy of Theatre Educ (3)
THED 680      Online: Theatre Education Curriculum Development (3)
THED 690      Thesis I (3) 
THED 699      Thesis II (3)  

Theatre Electives—3 Credits
Approved 500 or 600 Level Theatre Course (3)

Admission Requirements

Applicants must have a bachelor’s degree (with a grade point average of 3.0 or higher on the last 60 semester hours of coursework) and a strong desire to obtain a Master of Arts degree in Theatre Education. A teaching certificate/license is recommended but not required. If a candidate does not have a teaching certificate and would like to work toward certification as well, please visit the following website: http://www.unco.edu/cebs/teachered/sptep.html. The GRE is not required.

Eligibility by State

UNC has secured approval from almost every state, as required by new federal regulations, so that students are eligible to apply to online programs at UNC. However we are unable to accept applications at this time for our online programs from students residing in a few select states because their requirements, particularly application fees, for such approval are prohibitive. Please verify your Eligibility by State before applying.

Note: All international students residing outside of the United States are eligible to apply to our online programs. Students attending online while residing outside of the United States do not need student visas for admission.

Transferring Credit

Applicable graduate credit may be applied towards this academic program. In order for credits to be accepted toward a degree they must be graduate level credits, be approved by the Academic Advisor, and have a grade of A or B.  Once approved by the advisor, students must complete a Petition to Count Work in a Degree Program to have the credit approved by the Grad School.  Master’s and specialist degree students must complete a minimum of 24 credits at the University of Northern Colorado. All work counted in a degree program must be within five years for a master’s degree and six years for a specialist degree.  The time limit is calculated from the beginning of the first class transferred in and counted in the degree program

Tuition

This program is offered through the UNC Office of Extended Studies, which means a flat per-credit tuition rate for all students in the program. There are no student fees. Certain courses may carry specific course fees for additional services and materials.

Tuition rates are set each academic year (which begin each Fall semester). The tuition rate for the 2012-13 school year for this program is $450 per credit hour.

Financial Aid

Students who cannot pay for tuition alone are encouraged to apply for federal financial aid. Students must first complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). The FAFSA priority filing date for each academic year (which begins each August) is March 1. Late submissions of the FAFSA are still accepted but may not be considered for the maximum amount of aid.

Master’s degree students require a minimum of 5 credits per academic term for financial aid eligibility. Full time enrollment is based on 9 credits.

To apply for federal financial aid assistance
Fill out the FAFSA form at www.fafsa.ed.gov/

Extended Studies degree seeking students may contact Aimee Rogers in Financial Aid for more specific help at (970) 351-2502 or visit UNC Financial Aid website.

Students can also find information in the Guide to Federal Student Aid at studentaid.ed.gov/students/publications/student_guide/index.html

The program begins in the Fall of each Academic Year. A minimum of nine and a maximum of twelve students will be admitted each year. The goal is that each class will reflect a mix of diverse backgrounds, experiences and interests. Applicants must meet the University of Northern Colorado’s graduate admission requirements and apply by April 1.

Selection for the program will be made by the end of April.

Admission to this program is a two-part process:

1. Apply to the UNC Graduate School. Apply Now.
2. Concurrently submit the following items to the Theatre Education MA Academic Program Coordinator (see coordinator contact info above) by email or traditional mail:
   • An essay stating your goals for the program and a discussion of why graduate school is an appropriate choice in your career at this time
   • A resume
   • Three letters of recommendation

Once you apply to the UNC Graduate School and your application packet is complete, your application will be reviewed by the graduate school then sent to the faculty/program for an admission decision. A completed application typically takes four to six weeks to process.

Take the Next Step—Begin the Application Process