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BA-THTR-CERT - Bachelor of Arts in Theatre - K-12 Certification

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Theater and DanceUndergraduateBaccalaureate

Free Form Requirements

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; may be met with another requirement

0-3

Physical Activity

See approved list

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; 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

(3-8)

    Natural Science

See approved list; 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 must be earned and cannot be taken on the S/U basis.)

57

   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 592

Practicum in Teaching Theatre

1

   THED 545

Exploring K-12 Theatre Education

3

   THED 591

Principles of Teaching Theatre

3

THED 393

Seminar in Theatre Education

1

Nine hours selected from

9

   THRA 160

Stage Make-up

3

THRA 230

Wigs and Wardrobe

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

 

0-4

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 Science 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.