Teaching Performing Arts Theater

MST IN TEACHING PERFORMING ARTS THEATRE

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The Master of Science in Teaching, Teaching Performing Arts Theatre at Pace University’s School of Education connects you to the heart of the performing arts world while preparing you for your teaching certification. Designed for career-changers and college graduates alike, our master’s in theatre education program prepares you to earn your Pre-K–12 teaching certification, while equipping you with the skills to inspire creativity and self-expression in students from all backgrounds.

Program highlights:

  • Earn your master's degree and be ready to earn your New York State certification in teaching Pre-K–12 in under three years, no undergraduate degree in education required
  • Complete your student teaching requirements by teaching in diverse childhood classrooms in the artistic and performing arts center of New York City
  • Enjoy flexible online courses for both part-time and full-time education that work around your schedule with fall, spring, and summer start dates
  • Experience hands-on training, small class sizes, modern technology, and an emphasis on education in a diverse and expanding world
  • Secure placements and job opportunities through our partnerships with several school districts in Westchester and New York City
  • Connect with our robust career services team to develop a plan and launch your teaching career
  • Be eligible for some of the highest salaries for teachers in the country, averaging at $92,696 annually in New York
  • Explore faculty-led experiential learning opportunities in Zanzibar, Tanzania
  • Accredited by the Association for Advancing Quality in Education Preparation (AAQEP)

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For over 50 years, Pace University’s School of Education has prepared students to meet the requirements for teaching certification and to be agents of change committed to student success and lifelong learning. At Pace University School of Education, students receive the tools they need to be
successful educators from faculty who are nationally and internationally renowned for active engagement in progressive research activities. 

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