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Bachelor of Science in Education - Columbus State University

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Bachelor of Science in Education

Program Description

The Department of Theatre offers comprehensive undergraduate programs that are accredited by the National Association of Schools of Theatre (NAST). The Bachelor of Science in Education (BSEd) in Theatre Education provides pre-service teachers a solid knowledge base emphasizing pedagogy, curriculum content, and assessment consistent with the national, state, and local standards and goals. In the first two years, students complete studies that establish eligibility for admission to teacher education. This is followed by a sequence of campus and field-based courses culminating in the student teaching semester during the senior year.

Educator Preparation at Columbus State University is accredited by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE) and approved by the Georgia Professional Standards Commission.

Career Opportunities

The Bachelor of Science in Education (BSEd) in theatre provides a broad theatrical background for students planning careers in professional, higher education, or community theatre.

Admission Requirements

Admission to the Department of Theatre is by AUDITION ONLY. There are a limited number of spaces in the Freshman class each year.

All applicants are AUTOMATICALLY considered for scholarships at the time of the audition.

  • An accompanist will NOT be provided during Auditions. If singing, please bring a CD of your music, or you may choose to sing acapella.

Prospective students must complete the following:

  • Audition Application (DOCX)
  • Headshot (professional grade not necessary) and a Theatre Resumé
  • A copy of your most recent transcript, including a cumulative GPA
  • Interview including presentation of portfolio materials demonstrating previous theatre involvement (may include design/tech, dramaturgy, playwriting, or other supporting materials)

OR

  • Presentation of Audition/Interview - Two contrasting monologues, or one monologue and 16 bars of music, not to exceed 90 seconds total
  • Two Letters of Recommendation from teacher/advisor that speak to applicant's academic and artistic abilities
  • If any part of your Audition Packet, (Audition Application, Headshot, Theatre Resume', recent Transcript, and two Recommendation Letters), is missing, it very well could delay a decision on whether or not you are accepted into the department.

Incoming freshman may audition for any of the above areas (with the exception of the MSEd in Theatre Education) but may be admitted into the BA program prior to being able to qualify for another area of study within the department. If this is the case, then incoming students may apply to one of the other areas of study as part of the Freshman Jury process during their Freshmen Year.

Learning Outcomes

Theatre graduates will be able to demonstrate:

  • General knowledge of all areas and methods of the theatrical production process.
  • Knowledge of the theatre history and appreciation for dramatic literature of western civilization.Understanding of and basic proficiency in theatre design, technology, acting, directing, and writing.
  • BSEd graduates will be able to demonstrate knowledge of and proficiency in the methods of teaching theatre.

Additional Program Requirements

All Theatre Majors are required to maintain a 2.75 GPA in their program of study.

Program of Study

This program requires a minimum GPA of 2.0 for all Theatre Courses. Students must earn at least a C grade in each field course; earn at least a C grade in each professional course; and maintain a total GPA of 2.75 based on the hours attempted, and an institutional GPA of 2.75.

Area A Essential Skills Required Hours: 9
ENGL 1101 (with a grade of "C" or better)
ENGL 1102 (with a grade of "C" or better)
Select one of the following courses:

MATH 1001
MATH 1101
MATH 1111
MATH 1113
MATH 1125
MATH 1131

Area B Institutional Options Required Hours: 4-5
COMM 1110
Select two of the following courses:

ITDS 1125
ITDS 1779
ITDS 2726
ITDS 2727
ITDS 2735
ITDS 2746
ITDS 2748
ITDS 2749
ITDS 2755

OR
Select one of the following courses:

EURO 2105
INTS 2105
LEAD 1705
LIBR 1105
POLS 2401
HIST 1111
HIST 1112

Foreign Language 1001, 1002, 2001, or 2002
Any Area C-E course with a study abroad component.

Note: Students must complete Area B and Area D with a combined total of 15 credit hours within the following ranges: Area B, 4-5 hours; Area D1, 7-8 hours; Area D2, 3-4 hours. Any additional hours may be applied to Area F or beyond, depending on the program of study. Students should consult their advisors.

Area C Humanities/Fine Arts/Ethics Required Hours: 6
Select one of the following humanities courses:

ENGL 2111
ENGL 2112
ITDS 1145*
ITDS 1155
ITDS 2125
PHIL 2010

Select one of the following fine arts courses:

ARTH 1100
ITDS 1145*
MUSC 1100
THEA 1100
ARTH 2125
ARTH 2126

*ITDS 1145, though listed under both humanities and fine arts, may be taken only once.

Area D Science/Math/Technology Required Hours: 10-11
D1: Select one science course with a lab; the other course may be lab or non-lab:

ANTH 1145 (no lab)
ASTR 1105/1305 (lab optional)
ASTR 1106/1305
ATSC 1112/1112L
BIOL 1215K (lab included)
BIOL 1125 (no lab)
BIOL 1225K (lab included)
CHEM 1151/1151L
CHEM 1152/1152L
CHEM 1211/1211L
CHEM 1212/1212L
ENVS 1105/1105L (lab optional)
ENVS 1205K
GEOL 1110 (no lab)
GEOL 1121/1121L
GEOL 1122/1322
GEOL 2225 (lab included)
PHYS 1111/1311
PHYS 1112/1312
PHYS 1125/1325 (lab optional)
PHYS 2211/2311
PHYS 2212/2312

D2: Select one of the following courses or a science course from above:

CPSC 1105
CPSC 1301K
GEOG 2215
MATH 1113
MATH 1125
MATH 1131
MATH 1132
MATH 1165
MATH 2125
PHIL 2500
STAT 1401

Note: Students must complete Area B and Area D with a combined total of 15 credit hours within the following ranges: Area B, 4-5 hours; Area D1, 7-8 hours; Area D2, 3-4 hours. Any additional hours may be applied to Area F or beyond, depending on the program of study. Students should consult their advisors.

Area E Social Sciences Required Hours: 12
Select one course from the following two courses:
HIST 2111
HIST 2112
Take the following course:
POLS 1101
Select one behavioral science course from the following courses:

ECON 2105
ECON 2106
PHIL 2030
PSYC 1101
SOCI 1101

Select one world cultures course from the following courses:

ANTH 1105
ANTH 1107
ANTH 2105
ANTH 2136
ENGL 2136
GEOG 1101
HIST 1111
HIST 1112
INTS 2105
ITDS 1156

Wellness Requirement Required Hours: 3

PHED 1205
Select any one PEDS course.

Area F Courses Related to Major Required Hours: 18
("C" or better required in each course) 

EDUC 2110 Investigating Critical & Contemporary Issues in Education
EDUC 2120 Exploring Socio-Cultural Contexts on Diversity in Educational Settings
EDUC 2130 Exploring Learning and Teaching
THEA 1105 First Year Seminar
THEA 1245 Introduction to Acting & Directing
THEA 2226 Stage Management
Select two of the following:
THEA 1345 Theatre Practice-Constume Shop
THEA 1435 Theatre Practice-Scenery
THEA 1436 Theatre Practice-Light/Sound

 

Area G Program Requirements Required Hours: 29
("C" or better required in each course) 

THEA 1000 Theatre Convocation (Every Semester)
THEA 1166 Fundamentals of Technical Theatre: Scene Shop
THEA 1167 Fundamentals of Technical Theatre: Light/Sound
THEA 1168 Fundamentals of Technical Theatre: Costume Shop
THEA 1175 Script Analysis
THEA 2000 Freshman Jury
THEA 2165 Survey of Design for the Theatre
THEA 3000 Junior Proficiency
THEA 3245 Acting 2
THEA 3435 Advanced Theatre Practice
THEA 4795 Senior Seminar
THEA 5281 Directing 1
THEA 3175 Theatre History/Literature 1
THEA 3176 Theatre History/Literature 2
Select two of the following:
THEA 3106 Intro to Dramaturgy
THEA 3246 Playwriting
THEA 3248 Devising Performance
THEA 5284 Directing and Collaboration
THEA 5283 Adv. Directing

 

Area H Professional Requirements Required Hours: 22
("C" or better required in each course)

SPED 2256 Intro to the Exceptional Learning in Gen. Education
THEA 3105 Children's Theatre
THEA 3107 Creative Dramatics
THEA 5205 Adv. Creative Dramatics
THEA 3305 Children’s Theatre Production
THEA 5246 Methods for Teaching Artists
THEA 4698 Internship

Area I Program Electives Required Hours: 9
("C" or better required in each course)
Any Major or non-major courses

Total Hours Required: 123

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