Program Overview
The Performing Arts at College of Charleston is a MA programme in Arts & Design over 24 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of arts & design. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Performing Arts programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United States and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- Tuition: USD 16,249 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 6,262 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
- Location: Charleston, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Performing Arts programme are prepared for diverse careers in arts & design:
- Creative Director
- Graphic / UX Designer
- Art Director
- Curator
- Visual Artist
- Media Producer
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Educational Research
- Introduction to Exceptional Children and Youth
- Classroom and Behavior Management
- Introduction to Educational Technology
- Arts and Technology
- Teaching Content Area and Disciplinary Literacies
- Clinical Practice in Music Education, Theatre, or Dance Education
- Theatre for Youth Literature
- Design with Schools in Mind
- Advanced Acting and Directing Techniques for the K12 Teacher
- Trends and Issues in Performing Arts Education: Theatre
- Foundations Preschool and Elementary Theatre Education Methods
- Middle and Secondary Theatre Education Methods
- Community and the Theatrical Classroom
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
You need the following GPA score:
Applicants for graduate programs must have the equivalent of a bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s degree with a minimum GPA equivalent to 2.6 on a US 4.0 grading scale. Admitted applicants typically have an undergraduate GPA of or better on a 4.0 scale. No exam grade should be lower than 4.5 (European grade scale) or D (American grade scale).
Your GPA (Grade Point Average) is calculated using the grades that you received in each course, and is determined by the points assigned to each grade (e.g. for the US grading scale from A-F).
- a fully completed application form with a nonrefundable application fee of $50.
- an official college transcript from an accredited institution documenting the completion of a BS or BA with a concentration in the arts\xc2\xa0
- an essay describing the applicant\xc2\x92s suitability for and desire to pursue the M.A.T. program and a career in education.
- an audition/interview demonstrating the applicant\xc2\x92s performing and/or teaching ability in his/her chosen discipline.
- a statement of disclosure concerning all prior convictions including felonies and misdemeanors.
- an official copy of test scores of the GRE.
- an audition that includes the requirement for demonstrating the music proficiencies\xc2\xa0
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 16,249 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 6,262 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 16,249 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 6,262 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact College of Charleston directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About College of Charleston
College of Charleston
Charleston, United States
College of Charleston is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen fields. The...
University Profile- Language English
- Duration 24 months