Theatre Arts Major with Inclusive Education

The Theatre Arts Major with Inclusive Certification Program is designed for students preparing to teach at the Elementary and Middle School levels and/or to teach students with special needs. The Theatre Arts portion of this program consists of 41 credits and production participations to complete the B.A. degree in Theatre Arts. Participation in college theatrical productions and departmental work calls is required. A total of seven (7) production labs are required in at least four (4) different areas with at least one “preparation” [P] and one “run crew” [R] experience in any of the following areas: Acting; Assistant Stage Management; Costumes (P, R); Scenery (P, R); Properties (P, R); Makeup (P,R); Special Projects (P,R). In addition, students take the appropriate education courses to prepare them for the classroom.

In order to be eligible for the Professional Semester (i.e. Student Teaching), students must maintain a GPA above 2.7.

Theatre Arts Elective Courses

Theatre Arts students who are pursuing Inclusive Certification must take one theatre elective at the 200 level and one 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 arts degree.

THA 203 - PI Special Problems in Theatre Credits: 3
THA 204 - Special Problems in Theatre Credits: 3
THA 221 - Voice for the Stage Credits: 3
THA 226 - PII Women in Theatre Credits: 3
THA 230 - PII History of Fashion Credits: 3
THA 232 - PII History of Period Styles Credits: 3
THA 233 - Costume Construction Credits: 3
THA 235 - Stage Makeup Credits: 3
THA 237 - Stage Management Credits: 3
THA 240 - Intermediate Acting: Characterization Credits: 3
THA 250 - Technical Theatre II Credits: 3
THA 270 - PII American Musical Theatre Credits: 3
THA 303 - Special Problems in Theatre Credits: 3
THA 321 - Movement for the Stage Credits: 3
THA 322 - PII The Art of Film Credits: 3
THA 330 - Scene Design Credits: 3
THA 331 - Lighting Design Credits: 3
THA 332 - Costume Design Credits: 3
THA 335 - Scene Painting Credits: 3
THA 340 - Advanced Acting: Styles Credits: 3
THA 353 - PII American Theatre Credits: 3
THA 360G - PII Chinese Theatre Credits: 3
THA 370 - PII Theatre in England Credits: 3
THA 377 - Playwriting Credits: 3
THA 403 - Special Problems in Theatre Credits: 3
THA 483 - Internship in Theatre Credits: 3
THA 485 - Independent Study Credits: 3
THA 486 - Independent Study Credits: 3

Sample Program for Theatre Arts Majors with Inclusive Education

Freshman Year

Perspectives I Credits: 12
Perspectives I Science Credits: 4
Movement Course Credits: 0

As well as:

ENGW 101 - College Writing I Credits: 3
ENGW 102 - College Writing II Credits: 3
FRS 101 - Freshman Seminar Credits: 3
THA 120 - PI Introduction to Theatre Arts Credits: 3
Plus:
THA 140 - Fundamentals of Acting Credits: 3
THA 140L - Fundamentals of Acting Lab Credits: 0
Or:
THA 150 - Technical Theatre I Credits: 3
THA 150L - Technical Theatre I Lab Credits: 0

Sophomore Year

Perspectives I Credits: 6
Perspectives II Credits: 6
Modern Foreign Language Credits: 6
Movement Course Credits: 0
Theatre Labs Credits: 2

As well as:

THA 140 - Fundamentals of Acting Credits: 3
THA 140L - Fundamentals of Acting Lab Credits: 0
Or:
THA 150 - Technical Theatre I Credits: 3
THA 150L - Technical Theatre I Lab Credits: 0
Plus:
THA 240 - Intermediate Acting: Characterization Credits: 3
Or:
THA 250 - Technical Theatre II Credits: 3
Plus:
THA 275 - PII History of the Theatre I Credits: 3
THA 276 - PII History of the Theatre II Credits: 3

Junior Year

Perspectives II Credits: 3
Liberal Arts Electives* Credits: 15
Theatre Arts Electives (200 level) Credits: 3
Theatre Labs Credits: 2

As well as:

EDU 090 - Orientation to the Personal Electronic Portfolio Credits: 0 (Fall Only)
EDU 204 - History and Philosophy of Education Credits: 3
EDU 475 - Health Education, Child Abuse, and Violence Prevention Workshop Credits: 0
One of the following:
THA 330 - Scene Design Credits: 3
THA 331 - Lighting Design Credits: 3
THA 332 - Costume Design Credits: 3
Plus:
THA 351 - Play Analysis Credits: 3

Senior Year

Perspectives II Credits: 3
Theatre Lab Credits: 1
Theatre Arts Elective (300/400 level) Credits: 3

As well as:

INCL 355 - Introduction to Literacy and Differentiated Learning Credits: 3 (Fall Only)
INCL 360 - Inclusive Practices in the Construction Of Meaning in Mathematics/Science/ Social Studies Credits: 3 (Spring Only)
INCL 370 - Learning Theory and Curriculum for Diverse Learners Credits: 3 (Fall Only)
INCL 372 - Developmentally Appropriate Strategies For Reading in the Content Areas Credits: 3 (Spring Only)
INCL 474 - Current Issues in Inclusive Education Credits: 3 (Spring Only)
THA 375 - Principles of Play Directing Credits: 3
THA 452 - Seminar in Theatre Credits: 3
THA 499 - Senior Comprehensive Examination Credits: 0

Summer After Senior Year

INCL 440 - Curriculum and Planning for Diverse Learners Credits: 3 (Summer Only)
INCL 441 - Field Work in Inclusion At the Elementary Level Credits: 3 (Summer Only)

Fall After Senior Year

Professional Semester

INCL 455 - Behavior Management Credits: 3 (Fall Only)
INCL 460 - Integrating the Arts for Individualized Needs Credits: 3 (Fall Only)
INCL 464 - Reflective Seminar Credits: 3 (Fall Only)
INCL 466 - Student Teaching Credits: 6 (Fall Only)
*Students 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.