Does anyone have experience/thoughts to share on schools for obtaining a BA in Theater Education? Thanks!
What state does the student want to start their teaching career in? That will determine the coursework and exams (Praxis, etc.) needed for licensure.
Not sure - only a few schools have this specific program, like Emerson and College of Charleston. She might have to get a Masters in Teaching too (which is fine)
Check out Ithaca College and Furman University.
Those are on the list too …thanks!
What type of degree does her HS theater teacher have? An undergrad theater major at a college or university that has a teacher prep program could lead to state certification. One of my sibs did that back in the stone age. A theater major followed by an MAT could also work, and would be a good idea in ssome states that expect a master degree within a certain number of years. For teaching at a community college (or even many colleges and universities), an MFA would be the grad degree to get.
Her HS theater teacher is a more traditional English teacher who also studied theater. I don’t know what her masters degree is in (and is required in our state). NYU seems to have a very nice program as well.
What state are you resident in, and what kind of budget are you looking at?
We are MD and we definitely have a budget. Not sure what it is, but we have a budget ? appreciate all the great advice!