Advisor: Dr. Rachel Rhoades
Email: rhoadere@jmu.edu
Theatre Teaching Licensure Website
Program Description
In addition to general education (including WRTC 103) 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.
Licensure Requirements
Students seeking licensure are encouraged to consult regularly with the theatre education program advisor. The undergraduate degree leading to licensure must include the following minimum requirements in theatre:
- Theatre education and teaching artistry concentration requirements (12 credits)
- All theatre major core requirements (8 credits)
- All theatre major non-concentration requirements (25 credits)
- Directing (i.e., THEA 355) must be taken to fulfill the major's "performance requirement" (3 credits)
Theatre Education and Teaching Artistry Concentration
Students who complete the theatre education and teaching artistry concentration are able to apply for a PreK-12 teaching licensure in theatre. Please see that page for requirements.
Course List
| Code |
Title |
Credits |
| PSYC 160 | Life Span Human Development [C5SD] 1 | 3 |
| EDUC 200 | Foundations of Education in the United States 1 | 3 |
| LED 420 | Content Area Literacy, K-12 | 2 |
| THEA 325 | Professional Issues in Education 2 | 3 |
| THEA 480 | Student Teaching (must be taken for a total of 12 credits) 2 | 12 |
| Total Credits | 23 |
