Drama Education
Why Pursue Drama Education?
For several students, getting the chance to perform on the stage – in front of peers and parents – is the highlight of their day. For some it is the highlight of their school career. And the ability to teach those students about performance and push them to new heights is both rewarding and fulfilling. Serving as the school drama teacher is an unforgettable experience, and, at Piedmont University, we can teach you how to connect with young minds and bring out the best in their abilities and understanding of performance.
Piedmont’s drama education program provides courses leading to state certification for teaching drama at the PK-12 level. Beyond that, it prepares you for a career that stokes your creative (and even competitive) fire and allows you to light that spark in the next generation of drama students.
How a Piedmont Drama Education Degree Helps You
A degree in Drama Education helps you develop strong communication, creativity, and collaboration skills, which are valuable in both teaching and a wide range of professional fields. It also builds confidence, empathy, and the ability to engage and inspire others—whether in classrooms, community settings, or creative industries.
- Take advantage of our classroom instruction as well as hands-on learning in all elements of performance.
- Gain a grounding in teaching theater production and theory, academic preparation in theatre, and experiential learning opportunities in pedagogy.
- Learn from a dedicated and experienced faculty that includes instructors dedicated to drama – while also gaining a grounding in teaching fundamentals.
- Gain Georgia state teaching qualification.
More About Drama Education
Learn more about Drama Education and the variety of options available to you as a Piedmont student.
Candidates in Piedmont University’s drama education concentration will focus on both drama studies and education studies. You will take courses from our College of Education, as well as our School of Arts & Sciences. Candidates will complete 24 hours of theatre core coursework, as well as 36 hours of theatre electives. There is also 27 hours of education curriculum, including options in student teaching and other practicums. Students must also gain admittance into the Piedmont University College of Education and pass appropriate GACE exams to be recommended for certification.
Theatre education may offer a joyous outlet for many students, as they discover a gift for singing, acting, dancing – or a passion for directing, stage design, and production. These opportunities can be just as important to some students as the typical educational pathways of math, English, and science. And the drama teacher is often someone that students remember forever as a person who opened their eyes to new experiences and potential careers.
There is a shortage of qualified teachers throughout the state of Georgia, and earning your teaching certification will give you countless career opportunities across our state.
A drama education degree from Piedmont certifies you to teach in grades PK-12 in both public and independent schools in the state of Georgia. A Piedmont degree also opens doors to a wide range of professional opportunities at schools and school systems throughout the state of Georgia.
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Meet our Faculty
Our talented faculty are passionate educators and theatre professionals who combine academic knowledge with practical performance experience to train and inspire future drama teachers and creative leaders.
Where do I start?
To begin your journey toward becoming a Drama Education student at Piedmont University, you can start by applying today! Or, schedule a campus visit and meet with admissions and financial aid advisors, as well as faculty members in health sciences.