B.S. Ed. Theatre Secondary Education

To earn this degree, you must complete at least 139 units of coursework, which are described in the sections that follow:

Be aware that some courses required for your degree may have prerequisites that you must also take. Check the courses in the appropriate subject.  (You may be able to count these prerequisites toward your liberal studies or general elective credit.)

    

Also be aware that you must complete NAU’s diversity requirements by taking two 3-unit courses, one in ethnic diversity and one in global awareness. These courses may be used to meet other requirements within your academic plan if you choose them carefully. Click here for a list of the available diversity courses.

 

Also be aware that NAU requires that at least 30 units of the courses you take for your degree must be upper-division courses (those numbered 300 and above).

 

You must have a grade of at least B for the English foundation requirement (ENG 105 or equivalent). If you don't receive a 3.0, you may complete an additional writing course, at the 200 level or above, with at least a B, to meet this requirement.

 

You must earn a grade of at least C for the Math foundation requirement (MAT 110, 114, 125, or 155).

 

In addition, you must have a grade point average of at least 2.5 in all of your NAU coursework in order to graduate. This requirement applies to all B.S.Ed. majors at NAU.

 

You must also audition for scheduled theatre productions and work on crews for productions.

 

Be aware that we will only accept up to half of the courses required for your major as transfer credit.

 

Finally, please note that you may be able to use some courses to meet more than one requirement; however, you must still meet the total of at least 139 units to graduate. Contact your advisor for details.

Major Requirements

You must complete the following 50 units:

Teacher-Preparation Requirements

You must complete 30 units of professional courses offered by the College of Education to qualify for certification to teach theatre in Arizona and most other states.  [ If enrolled in the I-STEP or Red Rock Site Program, please note that TH 308 will substitute for ECI 308.]

 

Click here for more information about Teacher Preparation in Secondary Education.  You should also receive advisement from the College of Education for this part of your academic plan.  

 

Please note that these 30 units include ECI 495C, which meets NAU’s senior capstone requirement.

Minor Requirements

You must complete a teaching minor of at least 24 units from those described in this catalog. In consultation with your advisor, you should select a minor that’s appropriate for your career aspirations and educational needs. Your minor advisor will advise you about this part of your academic plan.

General Electives  

Additional coursework is required, if, after you have met the previously described requirements, you have not yet completed a total of 139 units of credit.  

 

You may take these remaining courses from any academic areas, using these courses to pursue your specific interests and goals. We encourage you to consult with your advisor to select the courses that will be most advantageous to you. (Please note that you may also use prerequisites or transfer credits as electives if they weren’t used to meet major, minor, or liberal studies requirements.)  

K-12 Endorsement

If you wish to obtain this optional endorsement to teach creative drama in Arizona elementary schools, you must also take the following 3 units: ECI 302. (Because this endorsement is optional, these units aren’t included in the 139 units described for this degree.)

 

Click here for more information about Theatre undergraduate courses, graduate courses, and Theatre faculty.