Build your career in theatre and education with Emerson’s Theatre Education & Applied Theatre programs. Expand your knowledge of theatre, teaching, and the practices of applied drama.
We offer two degree options to allow you to pursue your professional goals:
- Master of Arts in Theatre Education & Applied Theatre
- Masters of Fine Arts in Theatre Education & Applied Theatre
The Theatre Education & Applied Theatre MA and MFA programs allow you to focus on Theatre Education, Applied Theatre, or a combination of the two, preparing you for careers in community settings, private schools, or higher education. The MA program is best for professionals beginning their careers, while the MFA is built to support teaching artists with experience in the field and their creative vision.
Prepare to teach the next generation of actors, use theater to engage and support communities, take on leadership roles at professional theatres or community-based arts organizations, or use theatre to promote community-based social justice. Located in the heart of Boston’s Theatre District, you’ll be inspired at every turn.
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Theatre Education & Applied Theatre MA
Earn your 36-credit MA full-time in one to two years or part-time in two-and-a-half years.
Theatre Education & Applied Theatre MFA
Earn your 48-credit MFA in 2 years or part-time in 2 to 4 years.
An education leader for more than 100 years.
Emerson began the first collegiate level study of children's theatre in 1919.
