Theatre/Speech Education
The Bachelor of Arts in Theatre/Speech Education prepares graduates for certification to teach in public and private K-12 classrooms. K-12 school teaching candidates are required to complete the General Education (core curriculum) requirements, Secondary Education Professional requirements, and Field and Clinical Experience courses.
Evangel University Theatre/Speech Education graduates are prepared for certification within the State of Missouri. Requirements may differ from state to state. Consult professional requirements within a state of planned practice.
Program Learning Outcomes
In addition to the Professional Education Learning Outcomes, graduates of the Theatre/Speech Education program will:
- Demonstrate familiarity with commonly recognized periods and traditions in the broad sweep of theatrical history.
- Utilize technical elements necessary to mount a stage production including scenic design, lighting, costuming, makeup, stage management, and construction.
- Demonstrate effective use of the actor’s imagination and physical resources to develop a compelling character for the stage.
- Direct a series of scenes or one-act play encompassing the elements of script analysis, blocking, casting and coaching actors.
- Perform satisfactorily as an ensemble member on the theatrical stage.
- Identify and articulate the holistic (spiritual and humane) aspects of the theatrical arts in performance and/or experience.
- Demonstrate in-depth understanding of theatre/speech teaching methods, best practices, standards (national, state, and institutional), and pedagogical theories by applying them to classroom situations to improve students’ theatre/speech proficiencies and competence.