Bachelor of Science in Education Degree - Theatre Education

Degree Requirements:

General Education Courses

Major Courses

Minor Courses

Professional Secondary Education

Student Learning Outcomes

The graduate from this program will have demonstrated:

1. Analytical abilities for understanding meanings in a diverse body of dramatic literature and performances of different genres, styles, periods, and cultures. (This learning outcome directly addresses Institutional Learning Outcomes I, II, III, V, and VII.)
2. An understanding of the conventions and issues throughout the history of the theatre and the ability to produce formal research. (This learning outcome directly addresses Institutional Learning Outcomes I, II, III, V, and VI.)
3. The ability to understand and implement technical solutions for theatrical production. (This learning outcome directly addresses Institutional Learning Outcomes II, III, and VI.)
4. The ability to contribute to the process of creating and critiquing successful theatrical performances in a variety of styles. (This learning outcome directly addresses Institutional Learning Outcomes II, III, and VI.)
5. Effective planning, teaching, and assessment skills for theatre education in a secondary institution as prescribed by the North Dakota Education Standards and Practices Board. (This learning outcome directly addresses Institutional Learning Outcomes I, II, III, and VI.)

Requirements

Theatre Education Major Courses Secondary Education

THEA 110	Introduction to Theatre Arts	3
	THEA 100, 200, 300, 400	3
THEA 161	Acting I	3
	THEA 201, 301	3
THEA 210	Movement for the Theatre	1
THEA 222	Stage Makeup	1
THEA 261	Acting II	3
THEA 270	Stagecraft	3
THEA 310	Directing	3
THEA 325	Theatrical Design	3
THEA 350	Theatre History	3
THEA 450	Senior Project	2-4
	Two Credits Required
THEA 491	Theatre Seminar	1-6
	Three Credits Required
SEED 490T	Methods of Teaching Secondary Theatre Arts	3
COMM 211	Oral Interpretation	3
	Electives	3

Total Credit Hours: 43

Electives: Select from any COMM, DANC or THEA courses numbered above 200.

Students must earn a grade of C or better in all required courses in this program.