Teacher Certification in Speech Communication/Theatre

Teacher Certification in Speech Communication/Theatre

1. FOR THEATRE MAJORS WHO WANT A SECONDARY SPEECH COMMUNICATION/THEATRE ENDORSEMENT (5-12): Students majoring in Theatre who desire Iowa Teacher Certification with a secondary endorsement must complete the major requirements and the Secondary Education Program (with COMM4390 Methods of Teaching Theatre and Speech as the appropriate methods course), and the following courses:

   COMM1200 Speech Communication: An Introduction or

   COMM1230 Small Group Discussion 3 s.h.

   COMM/ENGL2500 Introduction to Mass Media 3 s.h.

   COMM3140 Theories of Persuasion 3 s.h.

   THTR1240 Vocal Presentation Skills 3 s.h.

2. FOR THE NON-THEATRE MAJORS WHO WANT A SECONDARY SPEECH COMMUNICATION/THEATRE ENDORSEMENT (5-12): Non-Theatre majors desiring a secondary endorsement (5-12) in Iowa must complete the Secondary Education Program (with COMM4390 Methods of Teaching Theatre and Speech as the appropriate methods course), a major in a secondary teaching field, and the following courses:

   COMM1200 Speech Communication: An Introduction or

   COMM1230 Small Group Discussion 3 s.h.

   COMM/ENGL2500 Introduction to Mass Media 3 s.h.

   COMM3140 Theories of Persuasion 3 s.h.

   THTR1220 Introduction to Acting 3 s.h.
   THTR1240 Vocal Presentation Skills 3 s.h.
   THTR1310 Introduction to Stagecraft or

   THTR2230 Stage Management 3 s.h.

   THTR2100 Script Analysis and Dramatic Criticism 3 s.h.

   THTR4100 Directing 3 s.h.