NOTE: Degree requirements are subject to change beginning Fall 2010 pending NC State Board of Education approval of revised licensure program requirements. Students should consult their departmental advisor for specific program information.
The Theatre Education Program at East Carolina University is comprised of outstanding studio, internship, classroom, and performance/technical experiences. Students are able to select from a number of model programs, including the A+ Integrated Arts Model School Project, for onsite experiences in theatre education training. Students are also able to participate in the Arts Smart Performing Arts Series for Children, Family Fare, Storybook Participatory Theatre at Barnes & Noble, ASAP - After School Arts Program, Creative Arts Informance! and RESTSTOP, an arts program including creative dramatics, storybook theatre and drama therapy techniques for at risk youngsters.
Training is further enhanced through participation in performance and technical theatre for mainstage, studio, directing projects, and workshop productions at East Carolina University.
Licensure in Theatre Education is K-12 and requires 128 semester hours of study and internship experience.