Bachelor of Science in Speech Communication and Theatre Education
Southwest Baptist University
Key Information
Campus location
Bolivar, USA
Languages
English
Study format
On-Campus
Duration
4 years
Pace
Full time
Tuition fees
USD 27,290 / per year *
Application deadline
Request info
Earliest start date
Aug 2024
* $37,272/year including fees
Introduction
Do you enjoy public speaking, forensics, and debate? Do you love to act and participate in theatre? Do you have a passion for working with and teaching youth?
SBU's speech communication and theatre education degree will equip you to become an educator to teach speech, communication, and/or theatre, and even to become a high school forensics coach. Participating in the SBU Theatre Program or joining the Speaking Bearcats forensics team will give you valuable, hands-on experience you will be able to share with your students.
The SBU Advantage
- Learn from highly qualified and dedicated faculty in communication, theatre, and education disciplines.
- Classroom field experiences begin as early as your freshman year and culminate with a semester-long student teaching experience your senior year, providing the real-world experience and networking opportunities needed to set you up for success.
- The Speaking Bearcats, SBU's forensics team, has won 12 Pi Kappa Delta national championships.
- SBU's Theatre Program provides students with opportunities in acting, directing, playwriting, and technical theatre, and produces four or more productions each year.
Curriculum
Freshman
Fall Semester
- ENG 1113 English Composition I 3
- COM 1103 Fundamentals of Speech Communication 3
- MAT 1143 College Algebra 3
- EDU 2113 Educational Psychology 3
- THR 1053 Stagecraft 3
- UNI 1111 University Seminar 1
- COM 3351 Intercollegiate Forensics 1
Total hours 17
Spring Semester
- ENG 2213 English Composition II 3
- EDU 2313 Foundations of Education 3
- THR 1033 Introduction to Theatre 3
- HIS 2213/2223 U.S. History I or II 3
- COM 3313 Advanced Public Speaking 3
- UNI 1121 Introduction to Critical Thinking 1
- COM 3351 Intercollegiate Forensics 1
Total hours 17
Sophomore
Fall Semester
- BIB 1013 Old Testament History 3
- COM 2223 Argumentation and Debate 3
- THR 1023 Acting 1 3
- EDU 2141 Field Experience 1 (9-12) 1
- THR 1001 Theatre Performance Workshop 1
- SPF 2012 Introduction to Spiritual Formation 2
- COM 3303 Oral Interpretation of Literature 3
Total hours 16
Spring Semester
- BIO 1004 Principles of Biology 4
- THR 1011 Production Workshop 1
- ECO 2003 LIFE Economics 3
- EDU 2823 Technology for Educators 3
- EDU 3043 Learner Development and the Classroom 3
- BIB 1023 New Testament History 3
Total hours 17
Junior
Fall Semester
- EDU 3333 Principles and Methods of Secondary Instruction 3
- EDU 3341 Field Experience Level 2 (9-12) 1
- THR 4023 Directing of Plays 3
- CIS 1103 Computer and Information Management 3
- POL 1113 American Government and Politics 3
- PHS 1004 Introduction to Physical Science 4
Total hours 17
Spring Semester
- EDU 3013 Analyzing and Amending Reading Problems 3
- EDU 4502 Methods of Teaching Theatre 2
- KIN 1162 Foundations of Physical Fitness/Wellness 2
- EDU 3613 Content Area Literacy 3
- EDU 3833 Behavior and Classroom Management Secondary 3
- Electives 3
Total hours 16
Senior
Fall Semester
- COM/THR Electives 6
- Elective 3
- Cultural Studies 2
- EDU 4552 Methods of Teaching Speech 2
- PSY 1013 General Psychology 3
Total hours 16
Spring Semester
- EDU 4691 Student Teaching Seminar 1
- EDU 4832 Assessment and Evaluation of Learners 2
- EDU 4623 Teaching Diverse Learners 3
- EDU 4949 Student Teaching in the Secondary School 10
Total hours 16
NOTE: This plan assumes an ACT math score high enough to meet the College Algebra requirement and high school completion of ENG 1113, English Composition, and CIS 1103, Computer and Information Management.
Career Opportunities
- High School Teacher
- Middle School Teacher
- Debate Coach
- Speech Teacher
- Arts Camp Director
- Speech and Theatre Teacher
- Speech Pathologist
- Communications Chairperson
- Debate Coach
- Speech Teacher
- Arts Camp Director
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