Master of Arts in Theatre - Drama Therapy

Kansas State University is one of the few master level theatre programs in the U.S. which offers a concentration in drama therapy, which is offered through the Music, Theatre, and Dance graduate program. One of the strengths of the program is its strong theatre base and opportunities for creating drama-in-education, theatre-in-education, or issue-based community projects. Service learning and internships are incorporated into courses to provide students with direct client contact experiences.The KSU MA program fulfills all of the requirements of the North American Drama Therapy Association’s requirements of training and education toward registry (the national credential for drama therapy in the U.S.). Students in the drama therapy concentration may apply for Graduate Teaching Assistantship positions in the Theatre Department and other programs on campus. These GTA positions cover the cost of tuition up to 10 credits per semester and pay an additional stipend. Students may also apply for Graduate Assistantships in other programs on campus. These GA positions provide in-state tuition and pay a stipend.

Applicants, including current K-State students, must upload copies of transcripts. A bachelor's degree from a college or university accredited by a regional or national institutional accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.Cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale or GPA of 3.0 in the last 60 hours of coursework