B.A. Theatre Arts/M.Ed. in Secondary Education

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Combined Bachelor of Arts in Theatre Arts and Master of Education in Secondary Education

The Theatre and Speech Communication Department offers an accelerated program which allows students to earn both a Bachelor of Arts in Theatre Arts and Master of Education in Secondary Education in five years* The Accelerated program advances the University’s mission to foster the intellectual and personal growth of students by providing an array of innovative learning opportunities. An English major meeting the eligibility criteria may apply to the Accelerated program.

*Based upon completion of the recommended number of credits per semester. Contact Graduate Coordinator

5th Year Courses (M.Ed.): 21 Credits

Electives (6 Credits)

Choose 2 approved Electives

Minor (Teacher Education):*

Students accepted into the combined undergraduate/graduate program who choose not to continue in the combined program must complete an educational minor.

Required (21 credits; courses with asterisk carry graduate and undergraduate credits)

EDC 115 Exploring Education
EDC 404 Introduction to Teaching and Assessment
EDC 405 Culturally Responsive Teaching
EDC 415 Teaching Students with Exceptional Learning Needs
*EDC 784 Methods of Teaching Theatre Arts I
*EDC 762 Technology Methods
*EDC 785 Methods of Teaching Theatre II
*EDC 763 Classroom Management and Community Building