Theatre, General, K-12 Education Concentration, B.A.

Curriculum Requirements

The Theatre Education concentration is offered to prospective theatre educators.  Students engage intensive teacher-training activities that lead to certification for teaching K-12.

1. 124 Semester Hours:

Complete a minimum of 125 semester hours with a cumulative grade point average of 2.5 or better. Student must successfully repeat ‘D’ and ‘F’ grades in major courses.  The last 30 hours must be completed at NCCU.

2. General Education Requirement:

Freshman and sophomore years: complete General Education Curriculum  required by the university as detailed on the four-year course of study. Students must have a ‘C’ or better in ENGL 1100 and ENGL 1200.

3. Program Requirements:

4. Concentration Requirements

• EDU 2600 - Orientation to Teaching (3)
• EDU 2800 - Computer Utilizations in Instructional Technology (3)
• EDU 3000 - Introduction to Educational Psychology (3)
• EDU 3010 - Human Growth and Development (3)
• EDU 3030 - Diversity, Pedagogy and Social Change (3)
• EDU 3120 - Inclusive Teaching for Students with Special Needs (3)
• EDU 3150 - Instructional Planning (3)
• EDU 3170 - Assessment of Learning (3)
• EDU 4106 - Methods and Materials in Dramatic Art (3)
• EDU 4206 - Directed Teaching of Dramatic Art (6)
• DRAM 3030 - Introduction to Directing (3)
• DRAM 3410 - Advanced Directing (3)
• DRAM 4110 - Children’s Drama (3)
• DRAM 4210 - Theatre Administration (3)

5. Additional Requirements

Following the sophomore year, theatre education students must pass the Praxis (PPST) exam and apply to the Teacher Education Program.  Acceptance into the program require the following:

• 2.5 or greater GPA (2.7, beginning July 1, 2017)
• C’s or better in GEC English courses (e.g., ENG 1100, 1200, 1250)
• Interview
• Writing Sample
• If the undergraduate grade point average is below a 2.5,
• Passing scores on Praxis Core Academics Test (R-156, W-162, M-150) or a 468 total score OR

SAT Reading and Math - 550 each area or 1100 composite (Reading and Math only) OR

ACT Reading and Math - 24 each area or 24 composite

Program Notes:

Each major must fulfill the following:

• Audition for at least one show annually
• (Performance concentration majors must audition for every show)
• Work in a technical capacity for at least one show annually
• Stage manage at least one show before graduating
• Work with costume or make-up design for at least one show before graduating
• Attend all workshops

Four-Year Curriculum Plan in Theatre, K-12 Education

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