Theatre Arts Major with Inclusive Early Childhood/Childhood Education Major

The Theatre Arts with Inclusive Early Childhood/Childhood Education major is designed for students preparing to teach at the early childhood and elementary levels. The theatre arts portion of this program consists of 41 credits and production participations to complete the B.S. degree in Theatre Arts. Participation in Nazareth theatrical productions and departmental work calls is required.

Students seeking initial certification at the early childhood and childhood levels may double major in Theatre Arts and Inclusive Early Childhood/Childhood Education. Students in this double major are required to have a minimum overall GPA of 2.7 before moving into INCH coursework which typically begins fall semester of the junior year. Students in this program are exempt from the Theatre Internship requirement.

Student Learning outcomes:

The successful students will accomplish a proficiency in a broad range of theatrical production and performance artistry and skills
The successful students will speak and write articulately and defend their ideas formally and informally
The successful students will critically analyze and interpret theatrical scripts
The successful students will understand the impact of culture upon behavior including the impact of Eurocentric culture upon marginalized populations as presented in dramatic texts and productions
The successful students will have experienced and analyzed the impact that the performing arts has as an educating and communicating force in various cultures

Core Curriculum Requirements

All Nazareth students complete Core Curriculum coursework as part of their degree requirements. The Core provides a foundation in the liberal arts and sciences while guiding students to pose and explore their own intellectual questions. See Academic Policies and Procedures for specific core curriculum requirements.

Theatre Arts Core

Students in the Theatre Arts department are required to take the following core courses:

THA 001 - Theatre & Dance Department Forum Credits: 0 (taken each fall and spring semester)
THA 090 - New Student Spotlight Credits: 0.5
THA.Q 120 - Introduction to Theatre Credits: 3
THA 120L - Introduction to Theatre Lab Credits: 0
THA 140 - Acting I: Fundamentals Credits: 3
THA 150 - Technical Theatre I Credits: 3
THA 150L - Technical Theatre I Lab Credits: 0
THA 275 - History of the Theatre I Credits: 3
THA 276 - History of the Theatre II Credits: 3
THA 351 - Play Analysis Credits: 3
THA 375 - Directing for the Stage Credits: 3
THA 483 - Internship in Theatre Credits: 1
Students in teacher certification programs are exempt from the internship requirement.
Senior Experience
Additional detail provided below
THA 452 - Senior Seminar in Theatre Credits: 3
THA 499 - Theatre Arts Senior Comprehensive Credits: 0

Movement and Dance Courses

Students select two courses from the following:

DAN 101 - Dance Conditioning and Injury Prevention Credits: 2
DAN 205 - Ballet Barre and Conditioning Credits: 1
DAN 305 - Open Ballet II Credits: 2
DAN 208 - Ballet I Technique Credits: 3
DAN 308 - Ballet II Technique Credits: 3
DAN 209 - Tap I Technique Credits: 2
DAN 309 - Tap II Technique Credits: 2
DAN 211 - Jazz Dance I Credits: 2
DAN 311 - Jazz Dance II Technique Credits: 2
DAN 212 - Introduction to Modern Dance Credits: 3
DAN 312 - Modern II Dance Technique Credits: 3
DAN 213 - Special Topics in Contemporary Dance Technique Credits: 2
DAN 307 - Hip Hop - Exploring Vernacular Street Dance Credits: 2
MTHA 113 - Musical Theatre Dance I Credits: 1
MTHA 213 - Musical Theatre Dance II Credits: 1 or PED course in Yoga, Ballroom Dance, or Swing Dance Credits: 0
MTHA 313 - Musical Theatre Dance III Credits: 1

Production Labs

Students take 6 1-credit production labs from four different areas:

Acting
Assistant Director
Assistant Stage Manager
Costume Crew
Dramaturgy
House Management
Scenic
Lighting
Sound
Props
Make-up
Special Project
Stage Management

Additional Theatre Arts Requirements

Theatre Arts students must complete the following additional courses:

THA 240 - Acting II: Intermediate Credits: 3 or
THA 250 Technical Theatre II Credits: 3
THA 377 - Playwriting Credits: 3
Plus one of the following:
THA 280 - Scene Design I Credits: 3
THA 281 - Lighting Design I Credits: 3
THA 282 - Costume Design I Credits: 3
THA 283 - Sound Design Credits: 3

Theatre Arts Elective Courses

Theatre Arts students who are pursuing Inclusive Certification must take one three-credit theatre elective at the 200 level and one three-credit theatre elective at the 300/400 level.

In most cases, students must select the theatre electives that are designated as liberal arts courses in order to earn enough liberal arts credits for the bachelor of science degree.

THA 203 - Special Topics in Theatre Credits: 3
THA 221 - Voice for the Actor Credits: 3
THA 226 - Women in Theatre Credits: 3
THA 233 - Costume Construction Credits: 3
THA 235 - Stage Makeup Credits: 3
THA 237 - Stage Management Credits: 3
THA 240 - Acting II: Intermediate Credits: 3
THA 250 - Technical Theatre II Credits: 3
THA 280 - Scene Design I Credits: 3
THA 281 - Lighting Design I Credits: 3
THA 282 - Costume Design I Credits: 3
THA 283 - Sound Design Credits: 3
THA 303 - Special Topics in Theatre Credits: 3
THA 321 - Movement for the Stage II Credits: 3
THA 322 - The Art of Film Credits: 3
THA 335 - Scene Painting Credits: 3
THA 340 - Dramatic Styles Credits: 3
MTHA 370 - American Musical Theatre Credits: 3
THA 371 - History of Fashion Credits: 3
THA 372 - Styles and Ornamentation Credits: 3
THA 403 - Special Topics in Theatre Credits: 3
THA 485 - Independent Study Credits: 1 to 3
THA 486 - Independent Study Credits: 1 to 3

Required Courses for Inclusive Early Childhood/Childhood Education Majors

Inclusive Early Childhood/Childhood Education Major Requirements

See Education: Education: Initial Teacher Certification in Inclusive Early Childhood/Childhood Education for course requirements.
Note - Students who are planning to study abroad and complete the Early Childhood/Childhood Education program complete their study abroad semester during the sophomore year.

Theatre Arts Senior Experience

The Senior Experience for Theatre majors consists of a required seminar (THA 452- Seminar in Theatre). In this course, the students reflect on their major experience, and they are given opportunities to integrate material from theatre and other core areas of the college experience. A final project is required in some phase of production, design or theory.

THA 452 - Senior Seminar in Theatre Credits: 3
THA 499 - Theatre Arts Senior Comprehensive Credits: 0

Sample Program for Theatre Arts Majors with Inclusive Early Childhood/Childhood Education

Freshman Year

THA 001 Theatre & Dance Department Forum Credits: 0
(taken each fall and spring semester)
Perspectives Enduring Questions (PEQ) Credits: 6
Perspectives Enduring Questions (PEQ) Science Credits: 4
Modern Foreign Language Credits: 8
Movement and Dance Course Credits: 0-3
Health and Wellness Credits: 0

As well as:

ENGW 101 - Exposition Credits: 3
ENGW 102 - Argument and Research Credits: 3
ACS 101 - Academic and College Success Credits: 1
FYS course taken with ACS 101 Credits: 3
THA.Q 120 - Introduction to Theatre Credits: 3
THA 120L - Introduction to Theatre Lab Credits: 0 (fulfills one production lab requirement)
Plus:
THA 140 - Acting I: Fundamentals Credits: 3
Or
THA 150 - Technical Theatre I Credits: 3
THA 150L - Technical Theatre I Lab Credits: 0 (fulfills one production lab requirement)

Sophomore Year

THA 001 Theatre & Dance Department Forum Credits: 0
(taken each fall and spring semester)
Perspectives Enduring Questions (PEQ) Credits: 9
Experiential Learning Pathway (EL) Credits: 0
Math/Science Elective Credits: 3-4
SPF 204 History and Philosophy of Education Credits: 3
Movement and Dance Course Credits: 0-3
Theatre Arts Labs (2 required) Credits: 2

As well as:

THA 240 - Acting II: Intermediate Credits: 3 or THA 250 Technical Theatre II Credits: 3
THA 275 - History of the Theatre I Credits: 3
THA 276 - History of the Theatre II Credits: 3
THA 280 - Scene Design I Credits: 3 or THA 281 Lighting Design I or THA 282 Costume Design I or THA 283 Sound Design

Junior Year

THA 001 Theatre & Dance Department Forum Credits: 0
(taken each fall and spring semester)
Integrative Studies/DEIB (IS/DEIB) Credits: 3
CME 050 Core Milestone Experience Credits: 0
Liberal Arts Electives* Credits: 6
Theatre Arts Electives (200 level) Credits: 3
Theatre Arts Labs (2 required) Credits: 2

As well as:

EDU 475 - Health Education, Child Abuse, and Violence Prevention Workshop Credits: 0
EDU 485 - Harassment, Bullying, Cyberbullying, and Discrimination in Schools: Prevention and Intervention (DASA Training) Credits: 0
INCH 310 - Differentiated Planning and Assessment For Diverse Learners Credits: 3
INCH 320 - Emergent Literacy and Language Development Credits: 3
INCH 380 - Construction of Meaning in Mathematics And Science Credits: 3
INCH 390 - Literacy, Language Arts, and Social Studies Credits: 3
THA 351 - Play Analysis Credits: 3
THA 377 - Playwriting Credits: 3

Summer After Junior Year

Note: Summer tuition is required
INCH 410 - Diversity and Inclusion for Inclusive Early Childhood and Childhood Classrooms Credits: 3
INCH 411 - Field Work and Practicum in Inclusive Education Settings Credits: 3

Senior Year

THA 001 Theatre & Dance Department Forum Credits: 0
(taken each fall and spring semester)
Theatre Arts Labs (2 required) Credits: 2
Theatre Arts Elective (300/400 level) Credits: 3

As well as:

THA 375 - Directing for the Stage Credits: 3
THA 452 - Senior Seminar in Theatre Credits: 3
THA 499 - Theatre Arts Senior Comprehensive Credits: 0
INCH 425 - Designing and Implementing Positive Learning Communities Credits: 3
INCH 435 - Assessment for Learning Credits: 3
INCH 470 - Reflective Seminar on Teaching, Collaboration and Building Collaborative Partnerships Credits: 3
INCH 480 - Student Teaching Credits: 6
INCH 490 - Current Issues in Inclusive Education Credits: 3
INCH 499 - Inclusive Education Portfolio Presentation Credits: 0
*Student choice of major courses may alter the number of electives which must be taken in the Liberal Arts. Electives in the areas of History, Literature, Business, Psychology, Sociology, Art or Music are recommended.