Theatre Education (PK-12 Certification), M.A.T.

College of Arts and Sciences
College of Education

Pursue your passion for theatre in our award-winning program and get certified to teach theatre in public schools with in-the-classroom experiences teaching K-12 students in area schools and at USC.

Enhance your theatre talents in a degree program that provides professional instruction on teaching theatre to young students in K-12. In collaboration with the USC College of Education, our program qualifies for initial South Carolina teacher certification and prepares students for a fulfilling career in theatre education in public schools.

Program Highlights

Career-Ready Degree

Meet the teacher demand. The program boasts 100% employment after graduation with 95% in the profession after 5 years.
Valuable Experiences

Complete two valuable internships working in local schools and enjoy many classes with in-school components.
In-Depth Study

Learn about and practice contemporary theatre-making and teaching methods in small classes with expert faculty.
Work Abroad

Take advantage of faculty connections to the industry and consider opportunities to work internationally.

What You’ll Study

Develop your distinctive voice as an artist and educator while sharing the benefits of theatre with future generations. Courses include teaching acting and directing, set/costume/lighting design, applied theatre, methods in teaching theatre, and much more. You'll shadow teachers, conduct research, develop lesson plans and teach students directly.

Program Website Degree Details Admissions Info

Building Skills

Gain the professional and personal intelligence it takes to have a successful career.

Performance

Presenting oneself creatively through a specific medium to an audience

Creativity

Thinking imaginatively, generating original ideas and expressing unique perspectives through art and innovation

Multicultural Awareness

Understanding cultural variation and adapting behaviors and communication styles accordingly
Research

Gathering and analyzing information to increase knowledge or solve problems

Teaching

Foster learning by conveying knowledge, skills and concepts to students

Critical Thinking

Analyzing and evaluating information to make informed decisions or judgments