Bachelor of Arts in Theatre (EC-12 Theatre Certification)
Website: https://twu.edu/theatre/undergraduate-programs/
The B.A. in Theatre with EC-12 teacher certification prepares graduates to function creatively and skillfully in a variety of theatre professions with a focus upon teaching theatre in the classroom. Students should consult with the College of Professional Education for specific pedagogy requirements and certification examination questions.
Marketable Skills
Defined by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board's 60x30 Strategic Plan as, "Those skills valued by employers that can be applied in a variety of work settings, including interpersonal, cognitive, and applied skills areas. These skills can be either primary or complementary to a major and are acquired by students through education, including curricular, co-curricular, and extracurricular activities."
Degree Skills
- Communicate effectively with supervisors, peers, subordinates, and people outside of the organization using clear spoken communication and active listening.
- Monitor and organize processes, materials, and surroundings including the ability to review information relevant to a goal and to develop and prioritize the steps needed to achieve a goal.
- Collaborate in a team-driven atmosphere by establishing and fostering personal relationships and developing constructive and cooperative working relationships in a time-sensitive environment in both face-to-face and digital communication environments.
- Strong, project-oriented time-management skills applied with respect and self-discipline to meet strict deadlines and achieve goals.
Teacher Certification Skills
- Appropriately explain the impact of effective planning and communication (within the chosen area of concentration) to relevant internal and external stakeholders in an education or community setting.
- Identify, select, and implement entry-level instructional plans when serving as an instructor in the school setting.
- Successfully manage organizational and student behavior when teaching in the school setting.
- Efficiently and accurately assess student progress and use data to develop and modify instruction for K-12 students.
- Work effectively and collaboratively with students and families from diverse backgrounds.
Admissions
Teacher Certification
In addition to the general undergraduate admissions requirements, to obtain acceptance into the undergraduate Educator Preparation Program (and prior to taking EDUC 3003, EDUC 3482, EDUC 4113, EDUC 4243, and Clinical Student Teaching) students must have:
- A cumulative GPA of 2.75 (includes all courses, whether posted to TWU transcript or used on a degree plan. Excludes developmental and repeated courses);
- Completed EDUC 2003 with a C or higher;
- Demonstrated basic skills in reading, written communication, and mathematics by meeting the requirements of the Texas Success Initiative;
- Completed the Digital Literacy Pre-assessment;
- Successfully completed a pre-admission departmental interview with an interview panel;
- A minimum of 12 to 15 semester credit hours in the subject-specific content area for the certification sought;
- Completed department application for admission to the Educator Preparation Program;
- Completed a Commitment Contract acknowledging awareness and understanding of the Professional Dispositions Policy and Educators’ Code of Ethics;
- Submitted a non-refundable Texas Education Agency Fee; and
- Acknowledged and accepted admission to the Educator Preparation Program.
Please note:
- All accepted students must maintain the admission requirements to remain in the TWU Education Preparation Program.
- Admission requirements are determined by Texas Education Agency policies and are subject to change without notice.
- Students seeking Bilingual certification must meet minimum proficiency in Spanish.
- Students seeking Deaf/Hard of Hearing certification must meet minimum proficiency in sign.
Contact the Office of Educator Preparation Services (OEPS) at copeadvising@twu.edu or 940-898-2829 with any questions.
Degree Requirements
Total Semester Credit Hours (SCH): 120
Major: 42 SCH; Required Minor: 26 SCH
Program Code: THEATRE.BA; CIP Code: 50.0501.00
Texas Core Curriculum
Code | Title | SCHs |
---|---|---|
ENG 1013 | Composition I | 3 |
ENG 1023 | Composition II | 3 |
Mathematics | 3 | |
Life & Physical Sciences | 6 | |
Language, Philosophy, & Culture | 3 | |
Creative Arts | 3 | |
HIST 1013 | History of the United States, 1492-1865 | 3 |
HIST 1023 | History of the United States, 1865 to the Present | 3 |
POLS 2013 | U.S. National Government | 3 |
POLS 2023 | Texas Government | 3 |
Social & Behavioral Sciences | 3 | |
CAO: Women's Studies | 3 | |
CAO: First Year Seminar, Wellness or Mathematics | 3 | |
Total SCHs | 42 |
Courses Required for Major
Code | Title | SCHs |
---|---|---|
Required Drama Courses | ||
THEA 1312 | Rehearsal and Production I (take two times) | 4 |
THEA 1321 | Script Reading (take two times) | 2 |
THEA 2113 | Stagecraft I | 3 |
THEA 2213 | Performance I | 3 |
THEA 2312 | Rehearsal and Performance II (take two times) | 4 |
THEA 2433 | Theatrical Makeup | 3 |
THEA 3312 | Rehearsal and Performance III (take two times) | 4 |
THEA 3423 | Drafting for the Stage | 3 |
THEA 3461 | Stage Management | 1 |
THEA 3473 | The Theatre and Its Drama: Before 1715 | 3 |
THEA 3483 | The Theatre and Its Drama: Since 1715 | 3 |
THEA 3523 | Play Directing | 3 |
THEA 4403 | Scenic Design | 3 |
or THEA 4413 | Costume Design | |
or THEA 4423 | Stage Lighting | |
THEA 4603 | Summer Stock | 3 |
Total SCHs | 42 |
Departmental Requirements
Code | Title | SCHs |
---|---|---|
Foreign Language | 6 | |
Electives (Theatre or Related Studies) | 4 | |
Total SCHs | 10 |
Professional Education Studies
Admission to the Educator Preparation Program is required. Students must apply for admission into the Educator Preparation Program prior to enrolling in EDUC 3003/EDUC 3482, EDUC 4113/EDUC 4243, and EDUC 4946. Information is available from the Office of Educator Preparation Services.
Code | Title | SCHs |
---|---|---|
Pedagogical and Professional Responsibility | ||
EDUC 2003 | Schools and Society | 3 |
EDUC 3003 | Learning Theory and Development | 3 |
EDUC 3482 | Teaching Diverse Learners Through Technology Integration | 2 |
EDUC 4113 | Design and Implementation of Instruction and Assessment | 3 |
EDUC 4243 | Classroom Environment and Management | 3 |
EDUC 4946 | Clinical Student Teaching | 6 |
Related Studies in Education | ||
READ 3013 | Literacy and Learning across the Curriculum | 3 |
EDSP 3203 | Learners with Exceptionalities | 3 |
Total SCHs | 26 |
Notes:
- EDUC 2003 may be taken at a community college. Check with the Office of Educator Preparation Services to make sure the course has the equivalent number.
- EDUC 4113 and EDUC 4243 must be taken during the same semester.
Recommended Plan of Study
First Year | |||
---|---|---|---|
Fall | TCCN | SCHs | |
THEA 1312 | Rehearsal and Production I | DRAM 1120 | 2 |
THEA 1321 | Script Reading | 1 | |
THEA 2113 | Stagecraft I | DRAM 1330 | 3 |
THEA 2213 | Performance I | DRAM 1351 | 3 |
ENG 1013 | Composition I | ENGL 1301 | 3 |
HIST 1013 | History of the United States, 1492-1865 | HIST 1301 | 3 |
UNIV 1231 | Learning Frameworks: The First Year Experience | EDUC 1100, EDUC 1200, EDUC 1300 | 1 |
SCHs | 16 | ||
Spring | TCCN | ||
THEA 1312 | Rehearsal and Production I | DRAM 1120 | 2 |
THEA 1321 | Script Reading | 1 | |
ENG 1023 | Composition II | ENGL 1302 | 3 |
MATH 1013 | Financial and Quantitative Literacy | MATH 1332 | 3 |
HIST 1023 | History of the United States, 1865 to the Present | HIST 1302 | 3 |
Wellness/Mathematics CAO Core | 3 | ||
SCHs | 15 | ||
Second Year | |||
Fall | TCCN | ||
THEA 2312 | Rehearsal and Performance II | DRAM 2121 | 2 |
THEA 2433 | Theatrical Makeup | DRAM 1341 | 3 |
EDUC 2003 | Schools and Society | EDUC 1301 | 3 |
POLS 2013 | U.S. National Government | GOVT 2305 | 3 |
Language, Philosophy, & Culture Core | 3 | ||
Life/Physical Science Core | 3 | ||
SCHs | 17 | ||
Spring | TCCN | ||
THEA 2312 | Rehearsal and Performance II | DRAM 2121 | 2 |
THEA 3423 | Drafting for the Stage | 3 | |
POLS 2023 | Texas Government | GOVT 2306 | 3 |
Social/Behavioral Science Core | 3 | ||
Life/Physical Science Core | 3 | ||
Multicultural Women's Studies CAO Core | 3 | ||
SCHs | 17 | ||
Third Year | |||
Fall | TCCN | ||
THEA 3312 | Rehearsal and Performance III | 2 | |
THEA 3473 | The Theatre and Its Drama: Before 1715 | 3 | |
EDUC 3003 | Learning Theory and Development | 3 | |
EDUC 3482 | Teaching Diverse Learners Through Technology Integration | 2 | |
READ 3013 | Literacy and Learning across the Curriculum | 3 | |
Related Studies: Foreign Language | 3 | ||
SCHs | 16 | ||
Spring | TCCN | ||
THEA 3312 | Rehearsal and Performance III | 2 | |
THEA 3483 | The Theatre and Its Drama: Since 1715 | 3 | |
THEA 3461 | Stage Management | 1 | |
THEA 3523 | Play Directing | 3 | |
Theatre Elective | 3 | ||
Related Studies: Foreign Language | 3 | ||
SCHs | 15 | ||
Summer | TCCN | ||
THEA 4603 | Summer Stock | 3 | |
SCHs | 3 | ||
Fourth Year | |||
Fall | TCCN | ||
THEA 4403, 4413
,or 4423 | Scenic Design or Costume Design or Stage Lighting |
3 | |
EDUC 4113 | Design and Implementation of Instruction and Assessment | 3 | |
EDUC 4243 | Classroom Environment and Management | 3 | |
EDSP 3203 | Learners with Exceptionalities | 3 | |
Creative Arts Core | 3 | ||
SCHs | 15 | ||
Spring | TCCN | ||
EDUC 4946 | Clinical Student Teaching | 6 | |
SCHs | 6 | ||
Total SCHs: | 120 |