Theatre Teaching Licensure

In addition to general education and theatre major requirements, students desiring PK-12 licensure in theatre must complete additional course work in education, psychology and theatre. It is necessary to be admitted to the teacher education program prior to enrolling in professional education courses. For a complete description of admission and retention policies and procedures for teacher education, refer to the College of Education .

Students seeking licensure are encouraged to consult regularly with the theatre education program adviser. The undergraduate degree leading to licensure must include the following minimum requirements in theatre:

Theatre education concentration requirements (12 credits)
All theatre major core requirements (8 credits)
All theatre major non-concentration requirements (25 credits)
Directing to fulfill the major performance requirement (3 credits)

Required Theatre Courses

THEA 320. Theatre Teaching Methods - Primary Level Credits: 3.00 (second or third year)
THEA 321. Theatre Teaching Methods - Secondary Level Credits: 3.00 (second or third year)
THEA 490. Special Studies in Theatre Credits: 1.00 - 3.00 (Practicum) (fall semester fourth year)
THEA 355. Directing for the Theatre Credits: 3.00 (must be taken to fulfill the concentration performance requirement)

Total: 15 Credit Hours

Required Education and Psychology Courses

PSYC 160. Life Span Human Development [C5SD] Credits: 3.00 ¹
EDUC 200. Foundations of Education in the United States Credits: 3.00 ¹
LED 420. Content Area Literacy, K-12 Credits: 2.00
THEA 480. Student Teaching Credits: 3.00 - 12.00

Total: 20 Credit Hours

Footnote

¹Grade of “C” or better required in EDUC 200 , PSYC 160 and WRTC 103 .