Major, Bachelor of Science in Education Degree
The graduate with a Bachelor of Science in Education in Secondary Education, Speech Communication and Theatre option will apply knowledge and skills obtained in the program to:
- Utilize critical thinking, communication and collaborative skills effectively in the interactive and creative process of theater.
- Demonstrate effective teaching competence in speech communication and theatre.
- Evaluate and constructively respond to various formats of messages, speeches, pieces, and debate cases by utilizing critical thinking, analysis, and listening skills.
Sophomore Review: On a specified day, each individual sophomore theatre major, minor, or transfer student confers with the collective Theatre & Dance faculty to assess student progress at an approximate mid-point in the student’s undergraduate career. During this review, students have the opportunity to present their resume/headshot, goal statement and website/portfolio to the Theatre & Dance faculty for feedback. Students receive oral and written assessment. All written assessments are kept in the student’s file in the Theatre & Dance Office.
Senior Exit Review: On a specified day in their final semester, each graduating senior confers with the collective Theatre & Dance faculty to assess student progress at the end of the student’s undergraduate career. Before the review, the student will submit a written essay based on writing prompts from the faculty reflecting on their time at UCM. During the review, students receive feedback on their Senior Showcase performance/portfolio, resume, website and essay from the Theatre & Dance faculty and discuss future plans after graduation. Students receive oral and written assessment. All written assessments are kept in the student’s file in the Theatre & Dance Office.
Teacher Education Policy
Secondary Education, BSE (41-695) - Speech Communication and Theatre Option (E362) (4 Year Guide)
