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Speech Theatre Education
This major meets Missouri certification standards for grades 9-12 and is designed for students who want to teach speech and/or theatre at the high school level, and/or direct theatre programs and coach forensics teams. This degree pro
veds you with the background necessary for professional theatre, communication training and graduate school. Often, graduates with the B.S. Ed. continue to perform, do technical work, or pursure gradute study and teach and direct at the college level. Many program options are available, one of which leads to certification in speech/theatre as well as a second area of your choice, like Math, English, or Modern Language. Call Dr. Joe Kreizinger at 660.562.1172 to discuss all of your options. There are outstanding career opportunities available for graduates with a major in Speech/Theatre Education. Check it out!
Additional Information
Required Courses for Speech Theatre Education
B.S. Ed.- No Minor Required (Certifies Grades 9-12)
| Course Number | Course Name | Hours |
| Core Requirements | 15 | |
| Practicum in Debate and Forensics (29-133 or 29-338) |
2 | |
| Com 29-210 | Communication Theory | 3 |
| Com 29-230 | Public Speaking | 3 |
| Com 29-232 | Small Group Communication | 3 |
| Com 29-325 | Listening and Behavior Skills | 3 |
| Com 29-332 | Propaganda and Persuasion | 3 |
| Com 29-335 | Interpersonal Communication | 3 |
| Com 29-341 | Argumentation and Debate | 3 |
| Th 43-120 | Fundamentals of Theatre Production |
3 |
| Th 43-225 | Oral Interpretation | 3 |
| Th 43-230 | Acting |
3 |
| Th 43-373 | Directing | 3 |
| Th 43-460 | Creative Dramatics | 3 |
| Theatre Practicum Hours | 2 | |
| Theatre History Hours | 3 | |
| Theatre Design Hours | 3 |
B.S. Ed.- Minor Required (Certifies Grades 9-12)
| Course Number | Course Name | Hours |
| Core Requirements | 15 | |
|
Practicum in Debate and Forensics |
2 | |
| Com 29-210 | Communication Theory | 3 |
| Com 29-230 | Public Speaking | 3 |
| Com 29-232 | Small Group Communication | 3 |
| Com 29-335 | Interpersonal Communication | 3 |
| Com 29-241 | Argumentation and Debate | 3 |
| Th 43-120 | Fundamentals of Theatre Production | 3 |
| Th 43-225 | Oral Interpretation | 3 |
| Th 43-230 | Acting | 3 |
| Th 43-373 | Directing | 3 |
| Theatre Practicum Hours | 2 | |
| Theatre History Hours | 3 | |
| Theatre Design Hours |
3 |
Minor in Speech Theatre Education
| Course Number | Course Name | Hours |
Core Requirements  |
15 | |
|
Practicum in Debate and Forensics |
1 | |
| Com 29-210 | Communication Theory | 3 |
| Com 29-230 | Public Speaking | 3 |
| Com 29-232 | Small Group Communication | 3 |
| Com 29-335 | Interpersonal Communication | 3 |
| Com 29-241 | Argumentation and Debate | 3 |
| Th 43-105 | Directed Practicum in Theatre | 1 |
| Th 43-120 | Fundamentals of Theatre Production | 3 |
| Th 43-225 | Oral Interpretation | 3 |
| Th 43-230 | Acting | 3 |
| Th 43-373 | Directing | 3 |
Area of Endorsement in Speech Theatre for the Middle School
| Course Number | Course Name | Hours |
| Core Requirements | 15 | |
| Com 29-210 | Communication Theory | 3 |
| Com 29-230 | Public Speaking | 3 |
| Com 29-341 | Argumentation and Debate | 3 |
| Th 43-120 | Fundamentals of Theatre Production | 3 |
| Th 43-230 | Acting | 3 |
| Th 43-373 | Directing | 3 |
| Th 43-460 | Creative Dramatics | 3 |
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