Education – Specialization in
Theatre Arts
Associate in Arts and Sciences Degree
Program Coordinator: Van Keyser, LRC 720, Ext. 2459
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:
Radio and Television Broadcasting
Communications
Film
Theatre
Drama
Dramatic Literature
Undecided Majors with an interest In Theatre
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 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 in high school and community college. Students who do not meet these 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
other pre-professional degrees.
Students are urged to acquaint themselves with the requirements of the major department in the college or university to which transfer is contemplated; and, further, 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 in Arts and Sciences Degree with a major in Education - Specialization in Theatre Arts
Education – Specialization in Theatre Arts
| First Semester (Fall) | ||||
| Course | Lec. | Lab. | ||
| Number | Course Title | Hrs. | Hrs. | Crs. |
| ENG 111 | College Composition I | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| SDV 101 | Orientation to College Success | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| HIS | 1History 121 or 101 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| MTH | 2Mathematics 151,158,163, | |||
| 241 or 173 | 3 | 0 | 3 | |
| SPD 130 | Intro. to the Theatre | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| SPD 136 | Theatre Workshop | 0 | 3 | 1 |
| IST | 3Fundamental IST Skills | |||
| ITE 100 or 115 | 3 | 0 | 3 | |
| Total | 16 | 3 | 17 | |
| Second Semester (Spring) | ||||
| ENG 112 | College Composition II | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| HIS | 1History 122 or 102 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| MTH | 2Mathematics 152, 164, | |||
| 242 or 174 | 3 | 0 | 3 | |
| SPD 110 | Intro. to Speech | |||
| Communications | 3 | 0 | 3 | |
| SPD 136 | Theatre Workshop | 0 | 3 | 1 |
| SPD 145 | Stagecraft | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| Total | 15 | 3 | 16 | |
| Third Semester (Fall) | ||||
| ENG | 4Literature 241, 243, 251, | |||
| or Humanities Elective | 3 | 0 | 3 | |
| SCI | Science (BIO, CHM, GOL, | |||
| or PHY) | 3 | 3 | 4 | |
| PED | 5Physical Education | 0 | 2-3 | 1 |
| SPD 136 | Theatre Workshop | 0 | 3 | 1 |
| SPD 131 | Acting I | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| EEE | 6Social Science Elective | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| Total | 12 | 8-9 | 15 | |
| Fourth Semester (Spring) | ||||
| ENG | 4Literature 242, 244, 252, | |||
| or Humanities Elective | 3 | 0 | 3 | |
| SCI | Science (BIO, CHM, GOL, | |||
| or PHY) | 3 | 3 | 4 | |
| SPD 132 | Acting II | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| SPD 136 | Theatre Workshop | 0 | 3 | 1 |
| PED | 5Physical Education | 0 | 2-3 | 1 |
| EEE | 6Social Science Elective | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| Total | 12 | 8-9 | 15 | |
| Total Minimum Credits for AA&S Degree...............................63 | ||||
Notes on Theatre Arts Specialization:
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.
1. Students planning to enter Secondary Education programs at four-year institutions must take U.S. History I (HIS 121).
2. 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 Division Counselor for licensure requirements.
3. Keyboarding skills are highly recommended.
4. Recommended humanities courses include ART 201, 202; MUS 121, 122; REL 200, 210, 230; SPD 130, 151, 152; PHI 101; foreign language and literature.
5. Students may substitute any HLT (Health) course for physical education requirements. Transfer students should note that four-year institutions may require a PED activity course in the general education core.
6. Recommended social science courses include PSY 201, 202; ECO 201, 202; PLS 135, 211, 212; SOC
201, 202; GEO 210.