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EdD Educational Theatre in Colleges and Communities at New York University

New York University, United States

Programme overview

The EdD in Educational Theatre is a professional doctorate with a commitment to arts-based research and practice-led inquiry. Unlike the PhD, the EdD program prepares the next generation of artist educators whose professional goals are aligned with qualitative investigations and work in the arts professions, schools and cultural institutions.

Faculty: Steinhardt School of Culture, Education, and Human Development  |  Duration: 42 credits  |  Location: New York, NY, United States

What you will study

Sample required courses: Meth/Mater of Research in Ed Theatre; Approaches to Qualitative Inquiry; Introduction to Arts-Based Research; Doct Proposal Seminar.

Career pathways

Graduates serve in senior positions as arts administrators, researchers, curriculum developers, policy analysts, educational consultants, theatre practitioners, principals, and superintendents.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Admission to graduate programs in the Steinhardt School of Culture, Education, and Human Development requires the following minimum components: Résumé/CV Statement of Purpose Letters of Recommendation Transcripts Proficiency in English See NYU Steinhardt's Graduate Admissions website for additional information on school-wide admission. Some programs may require additional components for admissions. See How to Apply for admission requirements and instructions specific to this program.

Duration: 42 credits

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