Theatre Arts: Theatre Education - BFA

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Caine College of the Arts

Department of Theatre Arts

About This Degree

Students in the theatre education program study all aspects of theatre as they prepare to teach theatre in schools at all levels or to work in educational roles with professional theatres. Coursework covers theatre/drama pedagogy (K-12), theatre for young audiences, applied theatre, performance, directing, technical theatre, and theatre history/literature.

If beginning the program in an even year, please review the degree map, “even year”. If beginning the program in an odd year, please review the degree map, “odd year”.
For more information about Theatre Arts, see the department website.
Admitted and current students must meet with an advisor.
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The highest math requirement for this degree is the Quantitative Literacy (QL) of the student’s choice, although STAT 1040: Introduction to Statistics (QL) or STAT 1045: Introduction to Statistics with Elements of Algebra (QL) or STAT 1080 - Foundations of Data Science (QL) is recommended.

Minimum University Requirements

Total Credits: 120
Credits of C- or better: 100
Total credits taken through USU: 30
Total major required credits taken at USU: 10
Minimum Grade Point Average (many majors require a higher GPA): 2.0 GPA
Credits of upper-division courses (#3000 or above): 40
Upper-division credits taken at USU: 20
General Education Requirements
University Studies Requirements
Undergraduate Degree Requirements

Admission Requirements for This Program

Students must apply and interview to be considered for acceptance. Space is limited. Acceptance is not guaranteed. Major Expectations: Students are expected to develop proper attitudes, habits, work standards and professionalism to become exceptional educators of Theatre within the Public Education System.
Minimum GPA for Admission and Graduation: 3.0

Required Theatre Core (21 credits)

THEA 1033 - Beginning Acting (BCA) 3 credit(s)
THEA 1513 - Stagecraft (BCA) 3 credit(s)
THEA 1713 - Playscript Analysis (BHU) 3 credit(s)
THEA 2203 - Costume Construction and Technology 3 credit(s)
THEA 3610 - Directing I 3 credit(s)
THEA 3710 - Theatre History and Literature I (CI/DHA) 3 credit(s)
THEA 3720 - Theatre History and Literature II (CI/DHA) 3 credit(s)

Theatre Practicum Requirement (4 credits)

Take a total of 4 credits of production practicum.
THEA 2555 - Production Practicum 1 credit(s)
Note: Students may take Run Crew before completing THEA 1513 and THEA 2203
- One practicum in each of the following areas:
  - Costume
  - Paint & Props
  - Scenic
  - Run Crew
*Lighting/Sound Practicum is available by special permission

Theatre Education Courses (22 credits)

THEA 1310 - Theatre Education Seminar 1 credit(s) (7 credits required)
THEA 2370 - Applied Theatre 3 credit(s)
THEA 3340 - Methods of Teaching Drama, Grades K-6 3 credit(s)
THEA 3380 - Drama Across the Curriculum, Grades K-12 3 credit(s)
THEA 4340 - Methods of Teaching Theatre, Grades 7-12 3 credit(s)
THEA 4350 - Theatre for Young Audiences 3 credit(s)

Required Theatre Production Courses (6 credits)

THEA 2550 - Stage Management 3 credit(s)
Choose 3 credits from the courses below:
THEA 2575 - Production Projects 1 credit(s)
THEA 4555 - Production Assignments 2 credit(s)
THEA 2510 - Scene Painting 3 credit(s)
THEA 2530 - Theatre and Studio Sound 3 credit(s)
THEA 2540 - Lighting Design I 3 credit(s)
THEA 2560 - Scene Design I 3 credit(s)
THEA 2570 - Theatre Props and Crafts 3 credit(s)

Required Theatre Performance Course (3 credits)

Choose one of the following:
THEA 2033 - Scene Study 3 credit(s) (recommended)
THEA 4820 - Company Workshop 3 credit(s)

Dramatic Literature Course (3 credits)

ENGL 2300 - Introduction to Shakespeare (BHU) 3 credit(s)
ENGL 4300 - Shakespeare 3 credit(s)
HIST 3160 - Classical Drama and Society 3 credit(s)
THEA 4710 - Contemporary Theatre (CI/DHA) 3 credit(s)
THEA 4720 - Musical Theatre History and Literature: Roots Through the Golden Age 3 credit(s)
THEA 4730 - Musical Theatre History and Literature II: New Directions 3 credit(s)
THEA 4760 - Playwriting 3 credit(s)
THEA 5720 - Special Topics in Theatre History and Literature 3 credit(s)

Secondary Teacher Education Courses (19 credits)

The Secondary Teacher Education Program (STEP) prepares and licenses students to teach in public secondary schools. The program consists of three successive semesters of education courses, culminating in supervised student teaching in both the major and minor subject areas.

STEP requires admission to the Secondary Education Program of the School of Teacher Education and Leadership. The three levels of the STEP program are offered Fall and Spring only. Each level must be completed before advancing to the next level.

ITLS 5500 - Integration and Innovation of Technology in Education 3 credit(s)
SCED 5100 - Motivation and Classroom Management 3 credit(s)
SCED 3210 - Educational and Multicultural Foundations (CI/DSS) 3 credit(s)
THEA 3300 - Clinical Experience in Teaching I 1 credit(s)
THEA 3380 - Drama Across the Curriculum, Grades K-12 3 credit(s) (Also included in required Theatre Education courses)
SCED 5200 - Language, Literacy and Learning in the Content Areas (CI) 3 credit(s)
SCED 5210 - Learning Theory, Curriculum, and Assessment 3 credit(s)
SPED 4000 - Education of Students with Disabilities 3 credit(s)
THEA 4300 - Clinical Experience in Teaching II 1 credit(s)
THEA 4340 - Methods of Teaching Theatre, Grades 7-12 3 credit(s) (Also included in required Theatre Education courses)

Theatre Certificate Student Teaching

THEA 5390 - Student Teaching Seminar 2 credit(s)
THEA 5630 - Student Teaching in Secondary Schools 10 credit(s) or
THEA 5631 - Student Teaching in Secondary Schools Out of State 10 credit(s)

Licensure Notification

This program typically leads to licensure and was designed to meet licensing qualifications in the state of Utah. If students wish to work in another state within the United States, they should review the qualifications for that state and the Education Licensure Compliance Table provided by School of Teacher Education and Leadership.

For more information, please contact the School of Teacher Education and Leadership at https://cehs.usu.edu/teal/

Open Electives

Total elective credit is determined by General Education courses taken, degree type selected, additional credits earned, and any additional math or other prerequisite courses needed. Please consult your Academic Advisor for details.

Total Credits: 120

Suggested Degree Maps - Theatre Arts: Theatre Education Emphasis - BFA

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Program Requirements

Minimum GPA for Admission: 3.0 overall
Minimum GPA for continuance in the program and for graduation: 3.0
Minimum grade accepted in all major courses: B
Minimum grade accepted for any Department elective courses: B-
Major requirements may not be taken on a pass/fail basis unless only offered as pass/fail

Departmental Requirements

Freshman and sophomore students usher for each department production they are not involved in as actor or run crew.
Attend production strikes as assigned. Strike crew calls

Licensure Requirement:

Students must maintain a GPA of 3.0, including licensure courses, to continuance in the program and graduation.
Minimum grade accepted in STEP courses: C
Students are required to pass a comprehensive examination prior to beginning their final semester. Students will not be permitted to enroll in their capstone courses if they do not pass the exam.