Theatre Education, BA/BS
Program Description
The Utah TechState University Theatre program provides the tools for students to become well-rounded artists, scholars, educators, and lifelong learners. This is realized by combining comprehensive theatrical training with a strong liberal arts curriculum. Through its production season, this program gives the students a range of design, technical, and performance opportunities. It also provides the general student body and community with historically, socially, and culturally diverse theatrical experiences.The Utah TechState University Theatre program provides the tools for students to become well-rounded artists, scholars, educators, and lifelong learners. This is realized by combining comprehensive theatrical training with a strong liberal arts curriculum. Through its production season, this program gives the students a range of design, technical, and performance opportunities. It also provides the general student body and community with historically, socially, and culturally diverse theatrical experiences.
Professional Licensure/Certification (PLC) Requirements
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Admission Requirements for Secondary Education program
To be admitted to the Secondary Education Program and enroll in professional courses:
- USBE R277-504-3 A(3) “requires candidates to maintain a cumulative university GPA of 3.0, and receive a C or better in all education related courses and major required content courses"
and students must pass the appropriate PRAXIS II content area subject test(s). In addition, one of the following must be completed:
- Students with BA/BS degrees in progress must have completed at least 95% of major coursework and have approval of major academic content area department advisor
- Students with completed BA/BS or higher degrees must have their transcripts reviewed by content area department advisor
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Secondary Education Program Requirements | ||
| Semester I | ||
| THEA 4700 | Sec Educ Theatre Methods | 3 |
| SCED 3720 | Reading Writing Content Areas (ALPP) | 2 |
| SCED 4100 | Curriculum and Instruction | 3 |
| SCED 4200 | Secondary Assessment | 2 |
| SCED 4600 | Classroom Management (ALPP) | 3 |
| SCED 4300 | Practicum Seminar | 3 |
| Semester II | ||
| SCED 4900 | Secondary Student Teaching | 10 |
| SCED 4989 | Student Teaching Capstone | 3 |
Program Curriculum
120 credits
Utah Tech General Education Requirements
All Utah Tech General Education requirements must be fulfilled. A previously earned degree may fulfill those requirements, but courses must be equivalent to Utah Tech's minimum General Education standards in American Institutions, English, and Mathematics.
General Education Core Requirements
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| English | 3-7 | |
| Mathematics | 3-5 | |
| American Institutions | 3-6 | |
| Life Sciences | 3-10 | |
| Physical Sciences | 3-5 | |
| Fine Arts | 3 | |
| Literature/Humanities | 3 | |
| Social & Behavioral Sciences | 3 | |
| Exploration | 3-5 | |
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor of Arts: Foreign Language Requirement | 3-16 | |
| Complete one of the following: | ||
- Complete 16 credits in a single foreign language, through earned credit (grade C or higher), credit by examination, or vertical credit from the courses listed on the GE Foreign Language Requirement page 1 | ||
- Complete a 2020 or higher foreign language course (grade C or higher) | ||
- Complete a 3060 foreign language course listed below (grade C or higher) | ||
- Receive 16 transfer credits for GEFL 1000 (8) and GEFL 2000 (8) in a single foreign language (grade C or higher) | ||
| OR | ||
| Complete a 1010 course listed below in a second foreign language (grade C or higher) AND one of the following: | ||
| 1. In a language not taught at Utah Tech, receive 12 FLATS exam credits for FLAT 1000 (8) and FLAT 2000 (4) | ||
or | ||
| 2. In a language not taught at Utah Tech, receive 12 transfer credits articulated as GEFL 1000 (8) and GEFL 2000 (4) (all grade C or higher) | ||
| OR | ||
| Available only to students who are nonnative English speakers, complete one of the following: | ||
- Complete 16 credits of ESL courses listed below (grade B or higher) | ||
- Submit one of the following test scores required for unconditional Utah Tech admission: TOEFL (61 iBT, 173 CBT, or 500 PBT); or Michigan (70); or USU-IELE equivalent score. Other tests may be accepted for admission to Utah Tech but will not fulfill this requirement. Official scores must be submitted to the Registrar’s Office. | ||
| Total Hours | 3-16 | |
Secondary Education Pre-Program Requirements
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| HIST 1700 | American History (AI) | 3 |
| or POLS 1100 | American Government (AI) | |
| FSHD 1500 | Human Development Lifespan (SS, GC) | 3 |
| or PSY 1010 | General Psychology (SS, GC) | |
| or PSY 1100 | Human Development Through Lifespan (SS, GC) | |
| EDUC 1010 | Foundations/Intro to Education | 3 |
| EDUC 2010 | Intro to Exceptional Learners | 3 |
| EDUC 2400 | Foundations Multicultural/ESL (SS, GC, ALCI) | 3 |
| EDUC 2500 | Instructional Technology in K-12 Classrooms | 3 |
| EDUC 3110 | Educational Psychology | 3 |
| EDUC 2700 | Graduation Planning, Program Application & Career Prep | 0 |
Theatre Core Requirements
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| THEA 1001 | FYE: Theatre | 2 |
| THEA 1713 | Script Analysis | 3 |
| THEA 3720 | Theatre History & Dramatic Literature I | 3 |
| THEA 3730 | Theatre History and Dramatic Literature II | 3 |
| THEA 4900R | Senior Project I | 1 |
| THEA 4901 | Senior Project II | 2 |
Theatre Practicum
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Complete four (4) credits from the following (2 credits lower-division and 2 credits upper-division): | ||
| THEA 2093R | Theatre Internship I | 1-4 |
| THEA 2150R-THEA 2180R (Theatre Workshop) | ||
| Theater Workshop: Performance | ||
| Theatre Workshop: Costumes | ||
| Theatre Workshop: Sets | ||
| Theatre Workshop: Lights | ||
| Theatre Internship II | ||
| THEA 4150R-THEA 4180R (Theatre Workshop) | ||
| Theatre Workshop: Performance | ||
| Theatre Workshop: Costumes | ||
| Theatre Workshop: Sets | ||
| Theatre Workshop: Lights | ||
| NOTE: At least 1 credit must be completed in a technical workshop (costumes, sets, or lights) | ||
| NOTE: up to 1 credit of Practicum requirement can be fulfilled through THEA 2093R Theatre Internship I (1-4) and/or THEA 4093R Theater Internship II (1-4) | ||
Acting & Directing Depth Requirements
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Complete the following courses: | ||
| THEA 1033 | Acting I | 3 |
| THEA 2033 | Acting II | 3 |
| THEA 3420 | Playwriting | 3 |
| THEA 3600 | Directing I | 3 |
| THEA 3880 | Stage Management | 3 |
Design & Technology Depth Requirements
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Complete five (5) of the following courses: | ||
| THEA 1223 | Stage Makeup I | 3 |
| THEA 1513 | Stagecraft | 3 |
| THEA 2203 | Costume Construction | 3 |
| THEA 2210 | Scene Design I | 3 |
| THEA 2230 | Lighting Design I | 3 |
| THEA 2240 | Costume Design I | 3 |
| THEA 2250 | Sound Design I | 3 |
Graduation Requirements
- Complete a minimum of 120 college-level credits (1000 and above).
- Complete at least 40 upper-division credits (3000 and above).
- Complete at least 30 upper-division credits at Utah Tech for institutional residency.
- Cumulative university GPA 3.0 or higher.
- Grade C or higher (not C-) in each THEA course.
- USBE R277-504-3 A(3) “requires candidates to maintain a cumulative university GPA of 3.0, and receive a C or better in all education related courses and major required content courses"
- 3.0 GPA in program prerequisite and professional Education and Secondary Education courses.