Welcome to the captivating world of theatre education within our esteemed College of Education at BHSU! If you have a passion for both the performing arts and shaping young minds, our specialized curriculum is tailor-made for you. Immerse yourself in theatrical expression while also honing your teaching skills to become an inspiring and transformative educator at the middle and high school levels.
Our comprehensive program combines theoretical knowledge, practical experience, and hands-on teaching opportunities guided by a dedicated faculty of theatre professionals and experienced educators. Join us on this exhilarating journey, where you'll learn to ignite the spark of creativity in your future students, fostering a love for the stage and nurturing their confidence both on and off the spotlight. Embrace the spotlight as a theatre educator at BHSU, and let your passion for the arts shine through in the classroom!
Theatre Major - Teaching - Course Requirements*
Major in Communication Studies - Teaching Theatre Emphasis - 36 semester hours
- 3 SEED 424 7-12 Language Arts Methods
- 3 SPCM 222 Argumentation & Debate
- 3 THEA 100 Introduction to Theatre (gen ed)
- 3 THEA 131 Introduction to Acting (gen ed)
- 3 THEA 241 Stagecraft
- 3 THEA 243 Makeup
- 3 THEA 344 Fundamentals of Design
- 3 THEA 351 Directing
- 3 THEA 361 Literature and History of the Theatre I
- 3 THEA 364 Literature and History of the Theatre II
- 3 THEA 450 Senior Capstone Project
- 3 THEA 495 Practicum
Pre-Professional Teaching Core - 18 semester hours
- 1 EDFN 295 Practicum: Pre-Admission Teaching
- 2 EDFN 338 Foundations of American Education
- 3 EPSY 302 Educational Psychology
- 3 EPSY 428 Child & Adolescent Development
- 3 INED 411 South Dakota Indian Studies
- 3 PSYC 101 General Psychology (gen ed)
- 3 SPED 100 - Intro to persons with Exceptionalities
Professional Secondary Ed Teaching Core - 24 semester hours
- 3 EDFN 365 Computer Based Technology & Learning
- 3 EDFN 375 - Methods of Technology Integration
- 3 EDFN 440 - Classroom Management
- 2 MLED 480 Middle Level Methods
- 3 SEED 408 Plan, Manage, & Assess the 7-12 Diverse Classroom
- 3 SEED 450 7-12 Reading and Content Literacy
- 1 SEED 495 Practicum: Pre-Student Teaching
- 3 EDFN 475 Human Relations
- 9 SEED 488 7-12 7-12 Student Teaching
Gen Ed Requirements - 37 semester hours
- 3 ENGL 101 Composition I
- 3 ENGL 201 Composition II
- 2 MATH Gen Ed - Mathematics
- 6 * Gen Ed - Social Science
- 6-9 * Gen Ed - Arts & Humanities
- 8 Gen Ed - Natural Science & Lab
Global Requirement: depending on your selection, this requirement will satisfy 3 hours of either Social Science or Arts & Humanities requirements. Take 1 course from AIS/HIST 257, ANTH 210, ARTH 211/212/251, ENGL 211/212, GEOG 210, HIST 121/122/153, HUM 100, MCOM 151, POLS 141/250
*Course requirements may vary by academic year. To view the requirements for your academic year, please visit Registration & Records for status sheets.
Status Sheets
Minor in Communication Studies - Emphasis in Theatre - Teaching - Course Requirements*
27 semester hours
- 3 SPCM 222 Argumentation and Debate
- 3 THEA 100 Introduction to Theatre
- 3 THEA 131 Introduction to Acting
- 3 THEA 241 Stagecraft
- 3 THEA 243 Makeup
- 3 THEA 344 Fundamentals of Design
- 3 THEA 351 Directing
- 3 THEA 495 Practicum
- 3 SEED 424 7-12 Language Arts Methods
*Course requirements may vary by academic year. To view the requirements for your academic year, please visit Registration & Records for status sheets.
Status Sheets
