Speech and Theatre, BED
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.
Code | Title | Hours |
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University Requirements | ||
The Washburn Experience | ||
First Year Writing | ||
Contemporary College Mathematics ((or higher)) | ||
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 | ||
Teaching, Learning, Leadership | ||
Educational Psychology | ||
Ed. 1, Examining Teaching as a Profession: Diversity 1, Literacy 1, Technology 1 | ||
Ed. 2 Exploring Teaching as a Profession (Classroom Management 1, Diversity 2, Technology 2) Ed. 2 | ||
Ed. 3 Experiencing Teaching as a Profession (Classroom Management 2, Diversity 3, Literacy 2) | ||
Ed. 4 Extending Teaching as a Profession (Classroom Management 3, Literacy 3, Technology 3) | ||
Curriculum and Assessment | ||
Teaching Exceptional Learners | ||
Secondary Student Teaching | ||
Methods of Teaching Speech and Drama | ||
Theatre Core Courses | ||
Acting I | ||
Stagecraft | ||
Set and Prop Construction | ||
or TH 316 | Costume Construction | |
or TH 317 | Lighting and Sound | |
Early Theatre History (Origins to 18th century) | ||
Analysis and Directing | ||
Theatre Practicum | ||
Communication Studies Core Courses | ||
Introduction to Communication Studies | ||
Public Speaking | ||
Communication-Teams and Groups | ||
Debate | ||
Special Topics/Communication | ||
Other | ||
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. |