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  Nov 21, 2009
 
 
    
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Communication and Theatre Major for Teacher Certification (B.A.)


A major and a minor in communication and theatre education are available to any student who wishes to seek Michigan Department of Education teaching certification in speech at the secondary school level. In order to graduate with this major or this minor, a student must complete the requirements indicated below, and also must satisfy the pertinent College of Education requirements.

Major Requirements


Earn a total of 42 credits in communication and theatre courses. At least 18 of those credits must be at the upper division (300-400) level.

Specific breakdown:


A. Complete the indicated 27 credits of required courses, which includes 3 credits from the oral performance category.
B. Complete at least 15 additional credits, of which 6 must be at the upper division (300-400) level, as follows:
Communication Track (3 credits required)
Theatre Track (3 credits required)
Remaining 9 credits may be selected from Communication Track, Theatre Track and/or the general department course list.

 

Footnote:


May not substitute for an existing course

Electives


9 additional credits chosen from the Communication Track, Theatre Track, or general department list.