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PR - Communication and Theatre Arts Teaching

Communication and Theatre Arts Teaching Major-Secondary Teacher Certification



Successful completion of this course of studies, in the context of other program requirements, qualifies the student for recommendation for certification for the Michigan Department of Education Secondary Provisional Certificate endorsed in speech, certification code BD, and, depending on the minor selected, an additional endorsement. The Michigan Test for Teacher Certification (MTTC) covering this field is #04, “Speech.” At least nine credit hours must be taken at the 300-400 level.

General Education Requirements: 40 hours


Major Requirements: 36 hours


Required Courses: 3 hours


Restricted Elective Courses: 15 hours


At least three hours in five of the six following concentrations:

ll. Interpretation/Performance Studies


lll. Voice and Speech Development


Concentration: 12 hours


Select either a concentration in communications or theatre arts in consultation with an adviser.

Department Elective Courses: 6 hours


Select from any courses in areas outside the concentration.

Professional Studies: 39 hours


Pre-Admission phase: The Learner and the Community: 8 hours


Phase I: Curriculum, Assessment and the Social Context: 10 hours


Phase III: Capstone Experience: 12 hours


Minor Requirements: 20-24 hours


Select a minor from the approved list of minors for secondary, K-12  and special education-secondary programs. English Teaching minor strongly recommended.

Program Total: 135-139 hours


Note:


Each student must choose a writing intensive course as part of major completion requirements. Consult your adviser for course options.