Theatre Education

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NOTE: Students seeking Alabama teacher certification in theatre should select the Bachelor of Science in Education - Theatre as a major. Students should consult with their advisors concerning all certification requirements.

Specialized General Studies Requirements for Theatre Education

All students are required to complete the Troy University General Studies Program requirements. The major requires the selection of certain courses within the General Studies Program. For all other General Studies requirements, students may select from courses approved within the General Studies Program.

Area II

THE 1130 - Introduction to Theatre 3 Credit Hour(s)
ENG 2205 - World Literature before 1660 3 Credit Hour(s)
ENG 2206 - World Literature after 1660 3 Credit Hour(s)

Area V Requirements (For students seeking P-12 Theatre Education degree)

ART 2208 - Digital Tools 3 Credit Hour(s)
THE 1115 - Performance and Production Practicum I 1-3 Credit Hour(s)
THE 1150 - Creative Habit 1 Credit Hour(s)
THE 1160 - Audition and Portfolio Techniques 1 Credit Hour(s)
THE 2211 - Theatre for Youth 1 Credit Hour(s)
THE 2291 - Dramatic Literature I 3 Credit Hour(s)
Choose an additional eight (8) hours of electives

Required Courses - Teaching Field (For students seeking P-12 Theatre Education degree)

THE 2215 - Performance and Production Practicum II 1-3 Credit Hour(s)
THE 2216 - Performance and Production Practicum III 1-3 Credit Hour(s)
THE 2271 - Fundamentals of Scenery and Lighting 2-3 Credit Hour(s)
THE 2272 - Fundamentals of Costumes and Makeup 2-3 Credit Hour(s)
THE 3301 - Acting I 3 Credit Hour(s)
THE 3313 - Creative Drama 2 Credit Hour(s)
THE 3315 - Performance and Production Practicum IV 1-3 Credit Hour(s)
THE 3350 - Script Analysis 2-3 Credit Hour(s)
THE 3365 - Fundamentals of Design for Theatre 3 Credit Hour(s)
THE 4441 - Oral Interpretation 2 Credit Hour(s)
THE 4443 - Theatre History I 3 Credit Hour(s)
THE 4444 - Theatre History II 3 Credit Hour(s)
THE 4451 - Directing I 3 Credit Hour(s)
THE 4452 - Directing II 2-3 Credit Hour(s)
THE 4456 - Developing an Educational Theatre Program 2 Credit Hour(s)

Professional Studies (For students seeking P-12 Theatre Education degree)

EDU 3310 - Introduction to Education 3 Credit Hour(s)
EDU 4400 - Classroom Management 3 Credit Hour(s)
EDU 4471 - Curriculum and Instructional Delivery 3 Credit Hour(s)
EDU 3305 - Teaching with Technology 3 Credit Hour(s)
SPE 3340 - Introduction to Special Education 3 Credit Hour(s)
RED 4401 - Reading in the Content Areas 3 Credit Hour(s)
THE 4481 - Methods and Materials for the Theatre Teacher 3 Credit Hour(s)
THE 3346 - Educational and Psychology Assessment in Fine Arts 3 Credit Hour(s)
THE 4472 - Internship in Grades P-12 9 Credit Hour(s)
IED 4454 - Internship Seminar for Interdisciplinary Education 3 Credit Hour(s)