Speech Teacher’s Certificate Minor

A. Core Courses (15 credits)

• COM 200 - Introduction to Human Communication (3)
• COM 241 - History and Effects of Mass Communication (3)

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• COM 204 - Argumentation and Debate (3)

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• THE 204 - Argumentation and Debate (3)

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• COM 210 - Introduction to Public Speaking (3)

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• THE 210 - Introduction to Public Speaking (3)

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• THE 321 - Directing Plays for Young Audiences (3).

B. Performance (6 credits)

Two from:

• COM 213 - Oral Interpretation of Literature (3)
• THE 213 - Oral Interpretation of Literature (3)
• THE 150 - Drama as Performance (3)
• THE 225 - Acting for Non-Majors (3)
• THE 230 - Acting I: Introduction to Acting (3).

C. Theatre Technology (2 credits)

One from:

• THE 214 - Stage Costuming (3).
• THE 215 - Stagecraft (3).

D. Teaching Methods (3 credits)

• SEC 348 - Teaching Speech in Middle and Secondary Schools (3).