Theatre Education, B.S.
The BS in Theatre Education prepares students with core knowledge of the practice and history of theatre as well as the state and national standards for secondary school teaching and directing. Theatre courses prepare students to teach middle and high students in performance, theatre history, script analysis, and design and production. The degree includes 24 credits in pedagogy in the School of Education as well as supervised student teaching. Graduates earn Utah secondary school teaching certification and are prepared to enter careers as professional theatre teachers.
Matriculation Requirements
- ENGL and MATH QL courses must have a grade C or higher.
- GPA of 3.0 or higher with no grade lower than a C in content area courses.
- Completion of all General Education requirements and 70% of content area courses.
- Pass LiveScan Criminal Background Check
Program Requirements
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Total Credit Hours | 125 | |
| General Education Requirements | 35 Credits | |
| ENGL 1010 | Introduction to Academic Writing CC | 3 |
| or ENGH 1005 | Literacies and Composition Across Contexts CC | |
| ENGL 2010 | Intermediate Academic Writing CC | 3 |
| MAT 1030 | Quantitative Reasoning QL | 3 |
| or MAT 1035 | Quantitative Reasoning with Integrated Algebra QL | |
| Complete one of the following: | 3 | |
| American Civilization AS (3) | ||
| US History to 1877 AS and US History since 1877 AS (6) | ||
| US Economic History AS (3) | ||
| American Heritage AS (3) | ||
| American National Government AS (3) | ||
| Complete the following: | ||
| PHIL 2050 | Ethics and Values IH | 3 |
| HLTH 1100 | Personal Health and Wellness TE | 2 |
| or EXSC 1097 | Fitness for Life TE | |
| Distribution Courses: | ||
| Biology | 3 | |
| Physical Science | 3 | |
| Additional Biology or Physical Science | 3 | |
| Humanities | 3 | |
| THEA 1013 | Introduction to Theatre FF WE | 3 |
| Social/Behavioral Science | 3 | |
| Discipline Core Requirements | 58 Credits | |
| Theatre Arts Education Core Requirements. Complete the following: | ||
| THEA 1033 | Acting I FF | 3 |
| THEA 1513 | Stagecraft I | 2 |
| THEA 1514 | Stagecraft I Lab | 1 |
| THEA 159R | Production Practicum for Stage and Screen I | 1 |
| THEA 1713 | Script and Text Analysis I | 3 |
| THEA 2033 | Acting II 1 | 3 |
| THEA 2211 | Theatre for Children and Youth | 3 |
| THEA 2513 | Introduction to Design for Stage and Screen | 3 |
| THEA 2514 | Introduction to Design for Stage and Screen Lab | 1 |
| THEA 2741 | Scriptwriting for Stage | 3 |
| THEA 3561 | Stage Management I | 3 |
| THEA 3611 | Directing Actors for Stage and Screen | 3 |
| THEA 3612 | Directing Actors for the Stage | 3 |
| THEA 3721 | Theatre History and Literature I WE | 3 |
| THEA 3722 | Theatre History and Literature II | 3 |
| THEA 4200 | Theatre and Drama in the Secondary School | 3 |
| Production Skills Requirement. Complete 17 credits from the following courses: | 17 | |
| Makeup I (3) | ||
| Introduction to Lighting and Sound (3) | ||
| Drafting for Theatre Design (2) | ||
| Stagecraft II (3) | ||
| Period Styles for Theatre Design (3) | ||
| Sound Design I (3) | ||
| Lighting Design I (3) | ||
| Costume Design I (3) | ||
| Costume Design I Lab (1) | ||
| Scenic Painting (3) | ||
| Theatre Internship (1-2) | ||
| Independent Study (1-3) | ||
| Senior Project in Performance (3) | ||
| Secondary Education Licensure Requirements Must be completed with a grade of B- or higher. | 32 Credits | |
| Complete the following: | ||
| EDSC 1010 | Introduction to Education | 2 |
| EDSC 3000 | Educational Psychology | 3 |
| EDSC 325G | Equitable Technology Integration GI | 2 |
| EDSC 4200 | Classroom Management I | 2 |
| EDSC 4250 | Classroom Management II | 2 |
| EDSC 4440 | Content Area Literacies | 3 |
| EDSC 445G | Multicultural and Multilingual Education | 3 |
| EDSC 455G | Secondary Curriculum Instruction and Assessment GI | 3 |
| EDSC 4850 | Student Teaching Secondary | 8 |
| EDSC 4990 | Teacher Assessment Project | 2 |
| EDSP 340G | Exceptional Students GI | 2 |
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For Theatre Arts Education students, the prerequisite of THEA 1113 Voice and Speech I will be waived.
Graduation Requirements
- Completion of a minimum of 125 semester credits; a minimum of 40 credits must be upper division.
- Overall GPA of 3.0 (B) or above with no grade lower than a C in major required content courses and no grade lower than a B- in Licensure and Methods courses.
- Residency hours--minimum of 30 credit hours through course attendance at UVU, with at least 10 hours earned in the last 45 hours.
- Successful completion of at least one Global/Intercultural course.
- Successful completion of at least two Writing Enriched (WE) courses.
Graduation Plan
This graduation plan is a sample plan and is intended to be a guide. Your specific plan may differ based on your Math and English placement and/or transfer credits applied. You are encouraged to meet with an advisor and set up an individualized graduation plan in Wolverine Track.
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | Credit Hours | |
| EDSC 1010 | Introduction to Education | 2 |
| ENGL 1010 | Introduction to Academic Writing CC | 3 |
| MAT 1030 | Quantitative Reasoning QL | 3 |
| THEA 1013 | Introduction to Theatre FF WE | 3 |
| THEA 1033 | Acting I FF | 3 |
| THEA 159R | Production Practicum for Stage and Screen I | 1 |
| Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Semester 2 | ||
| ENGL 2010 | Intermediate Academic Writing CC | 3 |
| HLTH 1100 or EXSC 1097 | Personal Health and Wellness TE or Fitness for Life TE | 2 |
| PHIL 2050 | Ethics and Values IH | 3 |
| THEA 1513 | Stagecraft I | 2 |
| THEA 1514 | Stagecraft I Lab | 1 |
| THEA 1713 | Script and Text Analysis I | 3 |
| Biology Distribution | 3 | |
| Credit Hours | 17 | |
| Second Year | ||
| Semester 3 | ||
| THEA 2033 | Acting II | 3 |
| THEA 2513 | Introduction to Design for Stage and Screen | 3 |
| THEA 2514 | Introduction to Design for Stage and Screen Lab | 1 |
| American Institutions | 3 | |
| Physical Science Distribution | 3 | |
| Production Skills Elective | 3 | |
| Credit Hours | 16 | |
| Semester 4 | ||
| THEA 2211 | Theatre for Children and Youth | 3 |
| Humanities Distribution | 3 | |
| Social & Behavioral Science Distribution | 3 | |
| Third Science Distribution | 3 | |
| Production Skills Elective | 3 | |
| Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Third Year | ||
| Semester 5 | ||
| THEA 2741 | Scriptwriting for Stage | 3 |
| THEA 3611 | Directing Actors for Stage and Screen | 3 |
| THEA 3561 | Stage Management I | 3 |
| THEA 3721 | Theatre History and Literature I WE | 3 |
| Production Skills Elective | 3 | |
| Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Semester 6 | ||
| EDSC 3000 | Educational Psychology | 3 |
| EDSC 445G | Multicultural and Multilingual Education | 3 |
| EDSC 455G | Secondary Curriculum Instruction and Assessment GI | 3 |
| THEA 3612 | Directing Actors for the Stage | 3 |
| THEA 3722 | Theatre History and Literature II | 3 |
| Production Skills Elective | 3 | |
| Credit Hours | 18 | |
| Fourth Year | ||
| Semester 7 | ||
| EDSC 325G | Equitable Technology Integration GI | 2 |
| EDSP 340G | Exceptional Students GI | 2 |
| EDSC 4200 | Classroom Management I | 2 |
| EDSC 4440 | Content Area Literacies | 3 |
| THEA 4200 | Theatre and Drama in the Secondary School | 3 |
| Production Skills Elective | 3 | |
| Production Skills Elective; THEA 481R, 490R, and/or 4993 recommended | 2 | |
| Credit Hours | 17 | |
| Semester 8 | ||
| EDSC 4850 | Student Teaching Secondary | 8 |
| EDSC 4990 | Teacher Assessment Project | 2 |
| EDSC 4250 | Classroom Management II | 2 |
| Credit Hours | 12 | |
| Total Credit Hours | 125 | |
Program Learning Outcomes
- Literacy: Students will have a working knowledge of theatrical history, methods, and technologies that will assist them in understanding and creating plays and other theatrical events.
- Artistry: Students will demonstrate creative and collaborate skills in their area(s) of focus.
- Professionalism: Students will demonstrate entry level professional competency that can be applied to their field or further study.
- Students will understand the principles of teaching theatrical arts in a secondary school environment.
- Students will demonstrate a strong understanding, knowledge, and skill set for directing theatre in a secondary school.