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Applied Drama & Theatre for the Young
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No PrescreenNo AuditionNo InterviewNo University AppProgram Recognition
•One of only six Applied Drama / Theatre for the Young graduate programs in the United States
•Founded at EMU in the early 1960s by Virginia Glasgow Koste
•30-credit-hour graduate concentration; can be completed in 1.5-2 years full-time or up to 6 years part-time
Training
•Coursework draws from theatre for young audiences, creative drama, applied theatre, performance studies, arts integration, and youth theatre
•Prepares students for careers as teaching artists, education directors, K-12 educators, professors, artistic directors, playwrights, and directors
•Meriah Sage, Assistant Professor & Program Director
Performance & Productions
•Theatre for the Young Tour: 40+ year tradition of touring productions to schools, libraries, and community centers across Ann Arbor, Ypsilanti, and Detroit
Professional Development
•ENGAGE@EMU community-engagement opportunities working with diverse populations
•Optional collaboration with the Interpretation & Performance Studies program on Boal techniques and theatre/drama in prison settings
Academic info
Snapshot
3.33
Avg GPA (W)
80%
Admit Rate
school-wide
46%
Grad Rate
10.1K
Enrollment
$52K
Earnings
10yr after
Costs & Aid
Average Annual Cost
$15,407
after typical aid
In-State Tuition
$16,240
before aid
Out-of-State Tuition
$16,240
before aid
Average annual cost reflects the grants and scholarships most students receive.
$0-30k$13,250
$30-48k$12,863
$48-75k$13,748
$75-110k$18,243
$110k+$21,036
Program info updated May 12, 6:46 PM
Program Highlights
Program Recognition
•One of only six Applied Drama / Theatre for the Young graduate programs in the United States
•Founded at EMU in the early 1960s by Virginia Glasgow Koste
•30-credit-hour graduate concentration; can be completed in 1.5-2 years full-time or up to 6 years part-time
Training
•Coursework draws from theatre for young audiences, creative drama, applied theatre, performance studies, arts integration, and youth theatre
•Prepares students for careers as teaching artists, education directors, K-12 educators, professors, artistic directors, playwrights, and directors
•Meriah Sage, Assistant Professor & Program Director
Performance & Productions
•Theatre for the Young Tour: 40+ year tradition of touring productions to schools, libraries, and community centers across Ann Arbor, Ypsilanti, and Detroit
Professional Development
•ENGAGE@EMU community-engagement opportunities working with diverse populations
•Optional collaboration with the Interpretation & Performance Studies program on Boal techniques and theatre/drama in prison settings
Program Recognition
•One of only six Applied Drama / Theatre for the Young graduate programs in the United States
•Founded at EMU in the early 1960s by Virginia Glasgow Koste
•30-credit-hour graduate concentration; can be completed in 1.5-2 years full-time or up to 6 years part-time
Training
•Coursework draws from theatre for young audiences, creative drama, applied theatre, performance studies, arts integration, and youth theatre
•Prepares students for careers as teaching artists, education directors, K-12 educators, professors, artistic directors, playwrights, and directors
•Meriah Sage, Assistant Professor & Program Director
Performance & Productions
•Theatre for the Young Tour: 40+ year tradition of touring productions to schools, libraries, and community centers across Ann Arbor, Ypsilanti, and Detroit
Professional Development
•ENGAGE@EMU community-engagement opportunities working with diverse populations
•Optional collaboration with the Interpretation & Performance Studies program on Boal techniques and theatre/drama in prison settings
Updated May 12, 6:46 PM
