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Bachelor of Arts in Theatre with Teacher Certification (PK-12)

Bachelor of Arts in Theatre-Teacher Certification 

General Education

  

Semester Hours
ACAD 101 Principles of the Learning Academy
1
Shared Skills and Proficiencies
    
Writing and Critical Thinking    
WRIT 101 Composition
3
HMXP 102      Human Experience
3
CRTW 201 Critical Reading, Thinking & Writing
3
Oral Communication Met in major with THRA 120
0
Technology Met in Education Sequence with EDCO 305
0
Intensive Writing Met in major with THRT 386 or 442
0
Constitution Requirement See approved list (pdf - 306 KB); may be met with another requirement
0-3
Physical Activity See approved list (pdf - 306 KB)
1
Thinking Critically Across Disciplines    
Global Perspectives Met in major with THRT 210
0
Historical Perspectives Met in major with THRT 385
0
Introducing Students to Broad Disciplinary Perspectives
  
Social Science See approved list (pdf - 306 KB); must include 2 designators; 3 hours met in
Education Sequence with EDCO 200
3
Humanities and Arts See approved list; must include 2 designators and cannot use THRA or THRT
6
Quantitative Skills and Natural Science (3 courses)
9-12
    Quantitative Skills See approved list (pdf - 306 KB)
(3-8)
    Natural Science See approved list (pdf - 306 KB); must include one lab science.  [If 2 courses taken, must be in  2 different groups:  
Life, Physical ,Earth]
(3-8)
     
Subtotal   29-35
   
Theatre Major Courses (C- or better in each course required.)

56
   THRT 110 Introduction to Design for Theatre
3
   THRT 115A, B, and C Costume, Scenic, and Lighting Production
3
   THRT 210 Script Analysis
3
   THRT 385 Theatre History and Literature I
3
   THRT 386 or 442 Theatre History and Literature II, African American Theatre
3
   THRA 120 Acting I
3
   THRA 180 Technical Theatre Practicum: Running Crew
1
   THRA 255  Movement for the Actor
3
   THRA 265 Voice for the Actor
3
   THRA 320 Acting II
3
   THRA 331 Directing I
3
   THRA 431 Directing II
3
   THED 212 Creative Drama
3
   THED 342 Theatre for Youth
3
   THED 343 Field Experience in Theatre
0
   THED 345 Exploring K-12 Theatre Education
3
   THED 391, THED 393 Principles of Teaching Theatre, Seminar in Theatre Education
4
     
Nine hours selected from
9
   THRA 160 Stage Make-up
3
   THRA 260 Stagecraft
3
   THRA 261 Stage Lighting
3
   THRA 330 Stage Management  3
   THRA 360 Scene Design  3
   THRA 361 Costuming
3
   THRA 362 Sound Tech & Design for Theatre
3
   THRA 378 Techn Theatre Pract: Scenic 1
   THRA 379 Tech Theatre Pract:  Costume 1
 
Professional Education Sequence  

30
   EDCO 101** Developing Observation and Analysis Skills
1
   EDCO 200** Developmental Sciences and the Context of Poverty
3
   EDCO 201** Literacy and the English Language Learner
2
   EDCO 202** Supporting Exceptional & Gifted Learners in the General Ed Classroom
2
   EDCO 220** Assessment to Meet Diverse Needs
2
   EDCO 305** Technology in the Classroom
2
   EDCO 350** Acad & Social Strategies for Estab Inclusive Classroom Climate
3
   EDCO 401 Internship I: Contextual Factors
1
   EDCO 402 Internship II: Assessment and Instruction, Secondary and K-12
9
   EDCO 410** Education in a Democracy
2
   READ 345** or 346** Content Area Read/Write 3
Electives  

0-5
Total  

120

**C or better must be earned and cannot be taken on the S/U basis.

In addition to the requirements for their major, students must meet requirements for the Teacher Education Program, which include the requirements for Admission to Teacher Education, Entry to the Professional Stage, and Program Completion. For information on these requirements, consult the Student Academic Services in the Riley College of Education, Sport, and Human Sciences.

Passage of the PRAXIS II Series content area examinations is required prior to entry into the professional stage for all candidates in the teacher education program.  For the most current PRAXIS information required for test(s) in your content area, visit the South Carolina Department of Education website.

Theatre Education students may have to travel farther than students in other content areas for their field experience and/or internship because there are a limited number of theatre education programs with certified teachers in school districts surrounding the Winthrop University campus. The Richard W. Riley College of Education, Sport, and Human Sciences and the Department of Theatre and Dance work together to place students with mentor teachers in appropriate theatre education programs.Please consider the need to travel, relocate, and/or make special housing arrangements during the field experience and/or internship semesters.

The department offers the Internship I placement during the fall semester only, requiring students to complete the Internship II placement during the following spring semester. Students should plan their academic progress carefully in conjunction with faculty supervisors.
For additional degree requirements, visit the Degree Requirements page.