Theatre B.A. - Theatre Education
General Degree Requirements
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Bachelor of Arts - Theatre; Theatre Education Concentration
- This education concentration contains different/additional course requirements designed to meet state standards. Those interested in teaching in K-12 schools must complete the teaching concentration of a major in a teaching content area plus the Teacher Education Program through the Department of Teaching and Learning. Additional teaching areas can be added through completion of the teaching concentration of a major or the teaching/education minor in that content area.
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To complete this concentration, you need to contact the Teaching and Learning Department. Approvals for this concentration must come from the Teaching and Learning Department.
- This major does not qualify as a single field endorsement. Individuals must complete the teaching track of a second major or minor in another teaching content area. The demand in Montana high schools for teaching of courses in this field is limited. The required second endorsement should be in a field in high demand.
Course Requirements
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Lower-Division Required Courses | ||
| Complete all of the following courses: | ||
| THTR 102A | Introduction to Theatre Design | 3 |
| THTR 103 | Introduction to House Management | 1 |
| THTR 106 | Theatre Production I: Run Crew | 1 |
| THTR 194 | Seminar/ Workshop | 1 |
| THTR 202 | Stagecraft I | 3 |
| THTR 206 | Theatre Production II: Run Crew | 1 |
| THTR 220 | Acting I | 3 |
| THTR 235L | Dramatic Literature | 3 |
| Shop Experience 1 | ||
| Complete the following course: | ||
| THTR 107A | 3 | |
| Upper-Division Required Courses | ||
| Complete all of the following courses: | ||
| THTR 330H | Theatre History I | 3 |
| THTR 331 | Theatre History II | 3 |
| THTR 375 | Directing I | 3 |
| Senior Project | ||
| Complete the following course: | ||
| THTR 499 | Senior Project (taken during student's final semester) | 1 |
| Theatre Education Concentration Requirements | ||
| Complete all of the following courses: | ||
| THTR 210 | Voice & Speech I | 2 |
| THTR 221 | Acting II | 3 |
| THTR 249 | Stage Makeup I | 1 |
| THTR 320 | Acting III | 3 |
| THTR 323 | Auditioning | 1 |
| THTR 349 | Stage Makeup II | 1 |
| THTR 370 | Stage Management I | 3 |
| THTR 371 | Stage Management Practicum I | 1-3 |
| THTR 439 | Methods of Teaching Theatre | 3 |
| Total Hours | 47-49 | |
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Students may select sections in the Scene Shop, Costume Shop, or Light Shop.
Secondary Teaching Licensure
For endorsement to teach this subject, a student also must gain admission to the Teacher Education Program and meet all the requirements for secondary teaching licensure. For more information, see the Teaching and Learning Department webpage.
Four Year Plan
This teaching track contains different/additional course requirements designed to meet state standards. Those interested in teaching in K-12 schools must complete the teaching track of a major in a teaching content area plus the Teacher Education Program through the Department of Teaching and Learning. Additional teaching areas can be added through completion of the teaching track of a major or minor in that content area.
| Freshman | ||
|---|---|---|
| Autumn | Hours | |
| THTR 102A | Introduction to Theatre Design (IV.) | 3 |
| THTR 103 | Introduction to House Management (last name M-Z) | 1 (0) |
| THTR 106 | Theatre Production I: Run Crew | 1 |
| THTR 107A | Theatre Production I: Construction Crew | 3 |
| THTR 194 | Seminar: First Year | 1 |
| THTR 202 | Stagecraft I | 3 |
| THTR 220 | Acting I | 3 |
| WRIT 101 (last name A-L) or Elective (M-Z) | 3 | |
| Hours | 17-18 | |
| Spring | ||
| THTR 103 | Introduction to House Management (last name M-Z) | 1 (0) |
| THTR 206 | Theatre Production II: Run Crew | 1 |
| THTR 221 | Acting II | 3 |
| THTR 235L | Dramatic Literature (V.) | 3 |
| Elective (last name A-L) or WRIT 101 (M-Z) | 3 | |
| General Education Requirement (II. recommended) | 3 | |
| Art/Dance/Media Arts/Music/Theatre Elective | 3 | |
| Hours | 16-17 | |
| Sophomore | ||
| Autumn | ||
| THTR 210 | Voice & Speech I | 2 |
| THTR 249 | Stage Makeup I | 1 |
| THTR 320 | Acting III | 3 |
| THTR 323 | Auditioning | 1 |
| THTR 370 | Stage Management I | 3 |
| General Education Requirement (VII. recommended) | 3 | |
| Elective | 3 | |
| Hours | 16 | |
| Spring | ||
| THTR 349 | Stage Makeup II (if offered) | 1 (0) |
| THTR 371 | Stage Management Practicum I | 2-3 |
| General Education Requirement (XI. recommended) | 3 | |
| Elective | 9 | |
| Hours | 14-16 | |
| Junior | ||
| Autumn | ||
| THTR 330H | Theatre History I (I.b./VI.) | 3 |
| General Education Requirement (III.a. and VIII. recommended) | 6 | |
| Elective | 9 | |
| Hours | 18 | |
| Spring | ||
| THTR 331 | Theatre History II (I.c.) | 3 |
| THTR 349 | Stage Makeup II (if not offered Spring Y2) | 1 (0) |
| General Education Requirement (III.a. and XI. w/ lab recommended) | 6 | |
| Upper Division Elective | 9 | |
| Hours | 18-19 | |
| Senior | ||
| Autumn | ||
| THTR 375 | Directing I | 3 |
| THTR 439 | Methods of Teaching Theatre | 3 |
| General Education Requirement (IX. recommended) | 3 | |
| Upper Division Art/Dance/Media Arts/Music/Theatre Elective | 3 | |
| Upper Division Elective | 3 | |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Spring | ||
| THTR 499 | Senior Project | 1 |
| General Education Requirement (X. recommended) | 3 | |
| Upper Division Art/Dance/Media Arts/Music/Theatre Elective | 3 | |
| Upper Division Elective | 3 | |
| Elective | 3 | |
| Hours | 13 | |
| Total Hours | 127-132 | |
Last updated Autumn 2024