Theatre Arts Education Minor

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The minor, together with a licensing major, is part of a program leading to a Wisconsin initial educator license to teach theatre arts at the level corresponding to the teaching major. It requires:

Minor Requirements

For certification, students must complete a teaching major in another field and the education Professional Requirements. Students choosing the Theatre Arts Teaching Minor must consult with an advisor in the Education Department in order to be informed about admission and course requirements. See School of Education .

Required Courses

A minimum of 30 credits, including

THA 264 CK - Comm & Oral Interprtn of Lit 3 Credit(s)
THA 265 BK - Acting I 3 Credit(s)
THA 276 BG - Drama in Education 4 Credit(s)
THA 370 BX - Directing I 4 Credit(s)
THA 376 2B - Theatre for Young Audiences 4 Credit(s)
THA 459P - Teaching of Theatre Arts 4 Credit(s)

Additional Requirements

2 Credits (4 Crews) of:

THA 292A - Stage Manage Practicum for Maj/Min 0.5 Credit(s)
THA 292B - Thtr Manage Practicum for Maj/Min 0.5 Credit(s)
THA 292C - Costume Practicum for Maj/Min 0.5 Credit(s)
THA 292D - Dramaturgy Practicum for Maj/Min 0.5 Credit(s)
THA 292E - Make-Up Practicum for Maj/Min 0.5 Credit(s)
THA 292F - Props Practicum for Maj/Min 0.5 Credit(s)
THA 292G - Sets Practicum for Maj/Min 0.5 Credit(s)
THA 292H - Sound Practicum for Maj/Min 0.5 Credit(s)
THA 292I - Lighting Practicum for Maj/Min 0.5 Credit(s)
THA 292J - Other Practicum for Maj/Min 0.5 Credit(s)

One of the following

THA 290 B - Stagecraft 4 Credit(s)
THA 390 B - Theatre Design Elements 3 Credit(s)

One of the following:

THA 338 - Modern and Contemporary Drama 3 Credit(s)
OR
THA 470 - One-Act Play Production 4 Credit(s)