Program Coordinator: Eric Bullis, OTC 205, Ext. 2585 Length: Four semesters (two years)
Purpose: The Education - Specialization in Theatre Arts is designed for students who plan to transfer to a four-year institution. This program is designed to develop skills in and appreciation of those subjects related to performance and production in theatre. This program provides basic preparation leading to theatre-related careers, as well as to the teaching of theatre.
Transfer Objectives and Professional Options: Communications, Theatre, Dramatic Literature, Radio and Television Broadcasting, Undecided Majors with an interest In Theatre, Film, Drama
Admission Requirements: In addition to the admission requirements established for the college, entry into the Associate of Arts and Sciences Degree Program with a major in Education requires the satisfactory completion of the following high school units or equivalent as a minimum: 4 units of English, 3 units of college preparatory mathematics, 1 unit of laboratory science, and 1 unit of social science.
Students who do not meet the requirements may be permitted to correct their deficiencies in developmental studies. Those students who meet the specific requirements for this degree program but are deficient in basic skills and understandings in English and/or mathematics will be required to enroll in appropriate developmental courses.
Program Requirements: The world of modern education demands that students be knowledgeable both in their teaching field and in general education. Thus, this curriculum requires courses in the humanities, natural sciences, mathematics, social sciences, health, and physical education. The Education curriculum is designed to lead the student toward meeting state teacher licensure requirements and teaching endorsements. This curriculum also provides a solid general core education as students prepare for pre-professional degrees.
Students are urged to consult with their counselors and advisors at Virginia Highlands Community College in planning their program and selecting electives. In order to prepare for upper division (junior class) standing at a four-year college or university, the student must complete a program at the community college which is comparable in length and courses to the first two years of the program at the four-year college or university. Upon satisfactory completion of the four-semester program listed, the graduate will be awarded the Associate of Arts and Sciences Degree with a major in Education - Specialization in Theatre Arts.
Education – Specialization in Theatre Arts
First Semester (Fall)
Course Number
Course Title
Lec. Hrs.
Lab Hrs.
Crs.
ENG 111
College Composition I
3
0
SDV 101
Orientation to College Success
1
MTH
1*Mathematics 151, 158, 163, 241, or 173
CST 130
Intro. to the Theatre
CST 136
Theatre Workshop
ITE 100 or 115
2*Intro. to Information Systems or Intro.
to Computer Applications &Concepts
Total
13
14
Second Semester (Spring)
ENG 112
College Composition II
1*Mathematics 152, 164, 242, or 174
CST 100
Principles of Public Speaking
EEE
3*Social Science Elective
CST 145
Stagecraft
2
5
16
Third Semester (Fall)
ENG
4*Literature 241, 243, 251, or Humanities Elective
SCI
5*Science (BIO, CHM, GOL, or PHY)
4
DAN 167
Dance Improvisation
2-4
CST 131
Acting I
HIS
6*History 101, 111, or 121
12
8-10
Fourth Semester (Spring)
4*Literature 242, 244, 252, or Humanities Elective
CST 132
Acting II
6*History 102, 112, or 122 or Social Science Elective
15
8-9
17
Total Minimum Credits for AA&S Degree..................60
Notes
Students are urged to acquaint themselves with the requirements of the major department in the college or university to which transfer is contemplated. The Theatre Arts Specialization semester-by-semester sequences of courses may be modified when necessary and with the approval of the academic advisor.
Footnotes*
1. Students are urged to check the mathematics requirements of the four-year college or university to which they plan to transfer to determine the proper mathematics courses to be taken at the community college. Students planning to enter Secondary Education programs should complete rigorous mathematics courses in preparation for Praxis I and should consult with the Counselor for licensure requirements.
2. Keyboarding skills are highly recommended.
3. Recommended Social Science courses include PSY 200; ECO 201-202; PLS 135, 211, 212; SOC 200; GEO 210, 220; HIS 101, 102, 111, 112, 121, 122 (Not already taken to fulfill another requirement.
4. Recommended humanities courses include ART 201, 202; MUS 121, 122; REL 200, 210, 230; CST 130, 151, 152; PHI 101; foreign language and literature.
5. The Natural Sciences options to meet the Science requirement are BIO 101-102; BIO 141-142; CHM 101-102 or 111-112; GOL 105-106; PHY 121-122 or 201-202 or 231-232 or 241-242. Students are urged to acquaint themselves with the science required in their selected major at the college or university to which transfer is contemplated.
6. Students planning to enter Secondary Education programs at four-year institutions must take U.S. History I (HIS 121).