University of Tennessee, Chattanooga
Department of Theatre and Speech
Program of study
B.S. in Theatre Education (K-12)
The curriculum for the B.S. in Theatre Education provides a strong grounding in the full instrument of the theatre with professional preparation to teach at the elementary and secondary level through the College of Education and Applied Professional Studies. Beyond the requirement of a strong University general education core, the department’s curriculum includes a foundation in broad-based education within the discipline: acting, design and technical theatre, directing, theatre history and dramatic literature. We emphasize developing an awareness of the theatre as a reflection of complex forces in society, and the ability to think critically –to question and analyze rather than to absorb facts passively.
A junior year directing sequence provides the student with opportunity to synthesize foundation skills and understandings to the art of creating theatrical performance. Upper level electives and directed studies courses allow the students to pursue individual interests and focus. The core of the program is six semesters of applied work in our performance and production program. Our goal is to produce graduates capable of entering confidently into the teaching profession at any grade level and applying their knowledge and experience of work in the theatre to a program of creative development and growth.
For the minimum course requirements, see curriculum page for specific course of study.
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THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST
