Communication-Theatre - Teaching B.A.
Communication-Theatre - Teaching Major
The B.A. Communication-Theatre - Teaching major requires a minimum of 120 total hours to graduate. This total includes UNIFI/General Education requirements, the Professional Experiences requirements, Educator Essentials requirements, and the following specified major requirements, to complete the minimum of 120 hours.
The teaching major in communication and theatre is offered jointly by the Departments of Communication and Media and Theatre.
This major leads to endorsement #168 5-12 Speech Communications/Theatre.
| Required | ||
| Communication and Media: | ||
| COMM 2257 | Argumentation and Debate | 3 |
| COMM 3155 | Professional and Public Communication | 3 |
| COMM 3455 | Creativity, Storytelling and Identity | 3 |
| CM CORE 4124 | Communication and Media Theories | 3 |
| COMM DM 1611 | Media and Power | 3 |
| or CM CORE 1001 | Digital Toolbox | |
| or CM CORE 1010 | Mass Communication and Society | |
| Theatre: | ||
| THEATRE 1010 | Foundations of Theatre (THEATRE 1010 is a co-requisite with THEATRE 1011) | 3 |
| THEATRE 1011 | Foundations of Theatre Lab | 1 |
| THEATRE 1030 | Acting | 3 |
| THEATRE 1012 | Stagecraft: Scenery/Lights | 3 |
| THEATRE 3060 | History of the Theatre I | 3 |
| THEATRE 3160 | Directing | 3 |
| Total Hours | 31 | |
Professional Experiences
| Required: | ||
| EDUC 2387 | Teaching Methods l: Methods of Teaching Communication * | 3 |
| EDUC 2487 | Teaching Internship l: Communication & Theatre | 2 |
| EDUC 3587/5587 | Teaching Methods ll: Methods of Teaching Drama & Theatre *, ** | 3 |
| EDUC 3687/5687 | Teaching Internship ll: Communication & Theatre | 2 |
| EDUC 4138 | Secondary School Teaching | 12 |
| Total Hours | 22 | |
- *
A grade of C (2.00) or higher is required for all Methods courses.
- **
Communication Theatre Teaching majors can count EDUC 3587/5587 Teaching Methods ll: Methods of Teaching Drama & Theatre for category 4 in Educator Essentials.
Educator Essentials
| Required: * | ||
| Select one of the following in each category: | ||
| Category 1: The Learner | 3 | |
| Reflections on Learning | ||
| Development and Learning in Sociocultural Contexts | ||
| Creativity and Higher Order Thinking in the Classroom | ||
| Rethinking the Learning Society: Education and Its Future(s) | ||
| Category 2: Social Contexts of Learning | 3 | |
| Social & Cultural Foundations of Education | ||
| A Modern History of Education in the United States | ||
| Education Policy and Politics of Education | ||
| Language Today | ||
| Category 3: Education for All | 3 | |
| Adapted Physical Education | ||
| Education, Power, and Change | ||
| Social Movements and Education | ||
| Interdisciplinary and Intersectional Study of Education for All | ||
| Meeting the Needs of Diverse Learners in Classrooms | ||
| Content Area Strategies for English Language Learners | ||
| Category 4: The Classroom Environment | 3 | |
| Deeper Motivation and the Highly Engaged Classroom | ||
| Level Up: Gamified Learning Environments | ||
| Early Childhood Curriculum Development and Organization | ||
| Playful Learning and Project-Based Experiences: Techniques for Ed and Recreational Environments | ||
| Critical Perspectives on Technology and Education | ||
| Category 5: Effective Pedagogy | 3 | |
| Expressive Learning Assessment | ||
| Technology, Pedagogy, and Learning in the Digital Age | ||
| Assessment for Learning | ||
| Effective Teaching through Differentiation, Technology and Assessment | ||
| Category 6: The Professional Educator | 3 | |
| Child, Family, School and Community Relationships | ||
| Teacher Leadership & Educational Change | ||
| Collaborative Partnerships for Educators | ||
| Total Hours | 18 | |
- *
A grade of C (2.00) or higher is required in each Educator Essentials course.
Four-Year Plan
Communication-Theatre-Teaching, B.A.
This is a sample plan of study with a suggested sequencing of classes for the major. University electives may be applied to earn additional academic majors, minors, or certificates. Students should regularly meet with their academic advisor to plan their specific semester schedule to include UNIFI/General Education program and/or university elective hours required.
| Freshman | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Hour | |
| THEATRE 1010 | Foundations of Theatre | 3 |
| THEATRE 1011 | Foundations of Theatre Lab | 1 |
| COMM 3455 | Creativity, Storytelling and Identity | 3 |
| UNIFI/General Education or University Electives | 9 | |
| Hours | 16 | |
| Spring | ||
| CM CORE 1001 | Digital Toolbox (or CM CORE 1010 or COMM DM 1611 ) | 3 |
| THEATRE 1030 | Acting | 3 |
| Educator Essentials Course | 6 | |
| UNIFI/General Education or University Electives | 4 | |
| Hours | 16 | |
| Sophomore | ||
| Fall | ||
| EDUC 2387 | Teaching Methods l: Methods of Teaching Communication | 3 |
| EDUC 2487 | Teaching Internship l: Communication & Theatre | 2 |
| COMM 2257 | Argumentation and Debate | 3 |
| Educator Essentials Course | 3 | |
| UNIFI/General Education or University Electives | 6 | |
| Hours | 17 | |
| Spring | ||
| THEATRE 1012 | Stagecraft: Scenery/Lights | 3 |
| COMM 3155 | Professional and Public Communication | 3 |
| Educator Essentials Course | 3 | |
| UNIFI/General Education or University Electives | 6 | |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Junior | ||
| Fall | ||
| EDUC 3587/5587 | Teaching Methods ll: Methods of Teaching Drama & Theatre | 3 |
| EDUC 3687/5687 | Teaching Internship ll: Communication & Theatre | 2 |
| CM CORE 4124 | Communication and Media Theories | 3 |
| UNIFI/General Education or University Electives | 6 | |
| Hours | 14 | |
| Spring | ||
| THEATRE 3160 | Directing | 3 |
| Educator Essentials Course | 3 | |
| UNIFI/General Education or University Electives | 9 | |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Senior | ||
| Fall | ||
| THEATRE 3060 | History of the Theatre I | 3 |
| UNIFI/General Education or University Electives | 12 | |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Spring | ||
| EDUC 4138 | Secondary School Teaching | 12 |
| Hours | 12 | |
| Total Hours | 120 | |
Learning Outcomes
Communication-Theatre - Teaching, B.A.
Goal #1: Apply knowledge (UNI learning goal: Program content knowledge)
- SLO 1: Connect communication and media knowledge (e.g theories, perspectives, principles, practices, skills, methodologies) with relevant experiences and/or new situations.
Goal #2: Communicate competently (UNI learning goal: Communication)
- SLO 2a: Communicate competently in a professional setting.
- SLO 2b: Create messages and/or digital content that reflect an understanding of the audience, purpose, and context.
- SLO 2c: Deliver messages and/or digital content in an appropriate and effective form.
Goal #3: Think critically (UNI learning goal: Critical thinking)
- SLO 3a: Think critically in a professional setting.
- SLO 3b: Critically evaluate issues, messages, or practices with a communication and media perspective.