The Bachelor of Education with a teaching field of Speech and Theatre prepares you to teach speech, theatre, debate, forensics, and radio/television at the secondary level. This degree consists of 39 University required credit hours, 39 credit hours in Education, 18 credit hours in Communication Studies, 18 credit hours in Theatre, 3 credits in Mass Media and 3 credit elective in Communication Studies or Theatre for a total of 120 hours.

Course List

Code	Title	Hours
University Requirements
WU 101	The Washburn Experience
EN 101	First Year Writing
MA 112	Contemporary College Mathematics ((or higher))
EN 300	Advanced College Writing
Subtotal		12
General Education Requirements
Humanities: GEHU (3 credits must be in AR or MU)
Social Sciences: GENSS: 9 credits
Natural Sciences: GENS 9 credits
Total Hours: 27
Education Core Courses
ED 155	Teaching, Learning, Leadership
ED 285	Educational Psychology
ED 165	Ed. 1, Examining Teaching as a Profession: Diversity 1, Literacy 1, Technology 1
ED 275	Ed. 2 Exploring Teaching as a Profession (Classroom Management 1, Diversity 2, Technology 2) Ed. 2
ED 295	Ed. 3 Experiencing Teaching as a Profession (Classroom Management 2, Diversity 3, Literacy 2)
ED 395	Ed. 4 Extending Teaching as a Profession (Classroom Management 3, Literacy 3, Technology 3)
ED 354	Curriculum and Assessment
ED 302	Teaching Exceptional Learners
ED 410	Secondary Student Teaching
TH/CN 359	Methods of Teaching Speech and Drama
Theatre Core Courses
TH 202	Acting I
TH 311	Stagecraft
TH 315	Set and Prop Construction
or TH 316	Costume Construction
or TH 317	Lighting and Sound
TH 206	Early Theatre History (Origins to 18th century)
TH 401	Analysis and Directing
TH 100/300	Theatre Practicum
Communication Studies Core Courses
CN 101	Introduction to Communication Studies
CN 150	Public Speaking
CN 342	Communication-Teams and Groups
CN 343	Debate
CN 395	Special Topics/Communication
Other
MM 100	Introduction to Mass Media
Elective in either TH or CN		3
Student Learning Outcomes
After completing this pogram, students will be able to:
1. Demonstrate knowledge of theatrical history, design and performance traditions and their interconnections within cultural contexts.
2. Apply theatrical production methods in the areas of analysis, technical theatre, performance, and directing to collaborate on theatrical presentations.
3. Demonstrate practical knowledge and skills in teaching and critically evaluating various areas of communication, including intrapersonal, interpersonal, small group communication, public speaking, listening, argumentation, mass media, and communication theory.
4. Apply knowledge of contemporary speech and debate competition and tournament administration.