Major in Theatre with Teaching Certification
Theatre Program Requirements
The Theatre Major with a Teaching Certification Option requires a total of 84 hours. Of these hours, 45 are theatre course requirements and 31-32 are courses from the Professional Education Core.
General Education
THEA 499C - Senior Seminar in Theatre (Capstone) |
3 |
General Education Total |
36 |
Refer to the General Education section for a complete listing of general education requirements for the University.
Core Requirements |
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THEA 100 — Fundamentals of Theatre |
3 |
CMSP 100 — Voice & Articulation |
3 |
3 |
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— At least one hour at three different levels (one credit hour each) |
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THEA 200 — Introduction to Dramatic Literature |
3 |
THEA 210 — Technical Production |
3 |
THEA 225 — Introduction to Design |
3 |
THEA 284 — Acting Techniques |
3 |
THEA 380 — Play Directing |
3 |
Core Total |
24 |
Additional Required Courses |
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THEA 354 — Theatre History I or |
3 |
THEA 355 — Theatre History II |
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THEA 375 — Creative Dramatics |
3 |
THEA 470 — Children's Theatre |
3 |
CMSP 495 — Teaching Methods Course |
3 |
Choose of any two of the following courses for six credit hours:
THEA 321 — Stage Lighting |
3 |
THEA 326 — Costume Design |
3 |
THEA 322 — Scene Design |
3 |
Additional Required Courses Total |
18 |
Supplemental Requirements (Professional Education)
*EDF 207 — Foundations of Education |
3 |
**EDF 211 — Human Growth & Development |
3 |
Choose one of the following for three credit hours:
**EDF 311 — Learning Theories & Assessment in Education |
3 |
**EDEE 305 — Learning Theories & Practices in Early Elementary |
3 |
Choose one of the following for three credit hours:
**EDSE 312 — Educational Methods & Technology |
2 |
EDEL 302 — Media Strategies |
3 |
Choose one of the following for three credit hours:
**EDSP 230 — Education of Exceptional Children |
3 |
EDSP 322 — Teaching for Exceptional Student |
3 |
Required Courses
**EDSE 483 — Class Organ & Mgt for Second Teachers |
3 |
**EDSE 499C — Teacher in Today's Schools |
2 |
***EDSE 416 — Student Teaching |
12 |
Supplemental Requirements Total |
30-32 |
Components of Degree Requirement
General Education Requirements |
36 |
Program Requirements |
42 |
Supplemental Requirements (Professional Education) |
30-32 |
General Electives |
10-12 |
Program Requirements Total |
120 |
* Successful completion prerequisite for admission to Teacher Education Program (TEP)
** Admission to TEP is required to enroll in these courses.
*** Application for Clinical Practice submitted one semester in advance to Educational Services Unit.