BSEd Four-Year Degree Plan: Speech and Theatre Education

Bachelor of Science in Education, Speech and Theatre Education (Grade 9-12) - Communication option.

Suggested course sequencing: 12 – 18 semester hours is recommended; however, many students attend summer school or transfer high school dual enrollment. You will apply for admission to the BSEd-Speech and Theatre degree program after your second semester and to the Teacher Education program after your third semester.

This degree program can be completed in eight semesters. All statements concerning requirements, prerequisites, conditions or other matters are for informational purposes and subject to change. Effective academic advisement is a partnership, with advisees sharing in the responsibility.

*Save artifacts for education assessment portfolio: COM 115; COM 209; COM 322; COM 332; COM 417; COM 510; COM elective; MED 120; THE 123; THE 125; THE 130; THE 150; THE 310; THE 430; THE 530; SEC 302; PSY 360; RDG 474; IM 365; EDC 350; SPE 340;

Check out the class schedule before scheduling your classes.

The following degree plan, last reviewed 10-13-2020, is based on the 2020-21 catalog and Missouri State general education requirements.

First semester (fall)

Courses Hours
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MED 120 - doubles for Gen Ed Social & Behavioral Science 3
General Education -The Arts 3
General Education - Cultural Competence 3
General Education - Life Sciences 4
Total hours 18

Second semester (spring)

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PSY 121 - doubles for Gen Ed Social & Behavioral Science 3
General Education - Humanities 3
General Education - Public Issues 3
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Total hours 18

Third semester (fall)

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THE 150 with THE 151 3
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General Education - Physical Sciences 3
Total hours 15

Fourth semester (spring)

Courses Hours
(Take the C-Base test. CARR 311)
COM 307 or other listed COM elective 3
COM 320 or other listed COM elective 3
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Total hours 18

Fifth semester (fall)

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COM 321 or other listed COM elective 3
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Total hours 18

Sixth semester (spring)

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ENG 310 - doubles for Gen Ed Writing II 3
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Total hours 16

Seventh semester (fall)

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COM 332 or other listed COM elective 3
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(Portfolio Checkpoint II)
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Total hours 15

Eighth semester (spring)

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Student teaching meetings are held each January for the coming academic year. Attendance is required. You are required to participate in all extra-curricular activities with your cooperating teaching to receive the full 12 hours of credit.
Total hours 12

GPA requirements include: 2.5 on all course work; no grade lower than a “C” in all professional education courses. Other requirements include: CBASE and PRAXIS exams; completion of portfolio checkpoints I, II, and III. This is a comprehensive major with no minor required for this major. Periodicity warning: COM 322 special section for education majors (Fall); COM/THE 417-(Fall); COM 536 (Spring).