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Speech and Drama (B.A. or B.S.)
Certification: Secondary Speech & Drama

Certification and Major Requirements 64-65
 
Professional Education Credit Hours
EDUC 2001 Introduction to Teaching 1
EDUC 2203 Human Development 3
EDUC 3113 Psychology & Assessment of Learning 3
EDUC 4123 Exceptional Child 3
EDUC 4413 Secondary Methods 3
EDUC 4663 Seminar in American Education 3
EDUC 4739 Student Teaching Secondary 9
  25 hours total
Specialized Education  
These courses are recommended to meet competency requirements. Consult your major advisor for your major requirements.  
COMS 1103 Oral Communication *
MASC 1113 The Global Village: Social Impact & Media Issues OR  
MCBC 3243 On/Air Presentation Technique 3
THRE 1402 Stagecraft 2
THRE 1403 Acting I 3
COMS 1703 Oral Interpretation 3
COMS 3113 Argumentation and Debate 3
THRE 3213 History of Theatre 3
COMS 3303 Small Group Communication 3
THRE 4613 Directing I 3
THRE 4713 Directing II 3
THRE 2541 Makeup Lab OR  
THRE 2441 Stagecraft Lab 1
11-12 hours from the following 11-12
THRE 1503 Acting II  
THRE 3402 Stage Lighting I  
THRE 2603 History of Costume  
THRE 3313 Multicultural Theatre  
THRE 3913 Creative Drama I  
THRE 3003 Children's Theatre  
THRE 3104 Styles of Acting OR  
THRE 3103 Movement for the Stage  
THRE 3703 Costume Patterning  
THRE 4912 Creative Drama II  
  39-40 hours total
Total Required for Certification & Major 124-125
Teacher certification programs are developed in accordance with state laws and, therefore, are subject to change.  
* Required in foundation curriculum.  

 

If you would like more information contact:
Director of Undergraduate Admissions
Oklahoma City University
2501 N. Blackwelder
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73106
uadmissions@okcu.edu

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