Program Overview
Our Master of Science in Theatre Education program is designed for individuals who have completed extensive study in the field of theater and are not currently certified to teach. Once you graduate from Niagara, you’ll be prepared to teach the next generations of actors by expanding knowledge in the principles of teaching theater and practices of applied drama.
This is a three-semester program for full-time students. Students who start in the summer semester can finish their degree in one calendar year, with part-time schedules also available to accommodate your schedule. Graduation will lead to initial certification in New York state for teaching theater in grades Pre-K through 12.


Flexibility
Complete your graduate program as a full- or part-time student. Our courses are 100% online with daytime and evening class times available to accommodate your professional schedule.
Cohort-Based Learning
Our students develop more meaningful professional relationships with one another through cohort learning. You’ll receive more peer support within your cohort as you work through courses, field experiences, student teaching, and later as NU alumni.
Field Experiences
Our program is designed to provide you practical experience in multiple school scenarios, learning environments, grade levels, and diverse populations through placements, teaching assistantships, and student teaching practicums.


Need
Discovery Awaits
What You’ll Study at Niagara University
Our curriculum covers the foundations of education, student assessment, and classroom management to aid in the development of evidence-based strategies and modifications necessary to enhance student learning through a cohort-based environment.
Professors will engage with your prior experiences and knowledge of theatre, as they deliver personalized instruction for your needs and goals within our small class sizes.


Find Your Best Self
Knowledge, Experience, and Skill Development
Confidence in the classroom with field experiences and student teaching
Professional commitment to responsibility and ethical relationships
Expansive knowledge of the practices of applied drama

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NU offers rolling admissions, which means that you can apply at any time for the upcoming semester. Applications are reviewed as they come in, and students are typically notified of an admission decision in 3-4 weeks. What’s stopping you?
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