Jun 26, 2025  
2025-2026 Academic Catalog 
    
2025-2026 Academic Catalog

Speech / Theatre Education, BA

Location(s): On Campus


The goal of the Theatre program is to develop effective and creative communicators in the field of theatre by integrating traditional academic content with the knowledge and skills important to real world contexts.

Speech/Theatre Education Program Outcomes

Students who satisfactorily complete the major in Speech/Theatre Education will:

  1. develop the ability to observe, analyze, and reflect on human behavior through theory, production, and performance of theatre;
  2. develop critical thinking and problem-solving from multiple perspectives through the creation of theatre for diverse audiences;
  3. be prepared for a future in the field of theatre or communication arts (i.e., education, professional, noncommercial, and ministry).

Senior Comprehensive Exam

All seniors must pass the prescribed comprehensive examination or capstone project prior to or during their final semester of study. All education majors will complete the content area and education area comprehensive requirements as required by each major and area. 

Requirements for the Bachelor of Art in Speech/Theater Education


The Speech and Theater Education program follows the comprehensive- major pattern. It embraces a broad base of speech and theater and prepares the student to teach in the school setting. This major requires completion of the professional education courses included in the secondary education section of the Teacher Education program. Secondary education program requirements can be found here  . 

General Education: 42-48 Hours


Electives: 0-10 Hours


Total Hours: 126 Hours


*Course has a prerequisite

Professional Education Requirements


Admission to the Teacher Education Program is Required to register in the following courses:


Sequence One


Sequence Two


Sequence Three


Additional Required Courses


Student Teaching