B.A. in Theatre and a Secondary Education Certificate
The Department of Theatre offers a program for Theatre majors who wish to become certified
to teach Theatre in secondary education. This program has been approved by the Maryland State
Department of Education. Students are required to complete selected core theatre requirements
and a minor in English literature offered through the UMBC English Department. In addition,
students must be admitted to and complete UMBC’s Secondary Education Program. Upon successful
completion of this program, students are recommended for certification in the State of Maryland.
| Required Theatre Courses (38 credits) |
| THTR 100 |
Introduction to Scenography [3] |
| THTR 104 |
Introduction to Costume [3] |
| THTR 202 |
Introduction to Dramatic Literature [3] |
| THTR 210 |
History of Theatre I [3] |
or
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| THTR 211 |
History of Theatre II [3] |
| THTR 220 |
Craft of Acting I [4] |
| THTR 221 |
Craft of Acting II [4] |
| THTR 223 |
Vocal Training I [3] |
| THTR 244 |
Script Analysis [3] |
| THTR 250 |
Introduction to Production Techniques [3] |
| THTR 350 |
Directing [3] |
Theatre education students are also required to fulfill the equivalent of one 6 credit
theatre production course where they serve as either Assistant Director or as Stage
Manager. They have the option of fulfilling this course with a theatre production at
UMBC or in a practicum course with a selected high school theatre educator. The practicum
selection will need to be approved and planned with the student's theatre advisor.
To fulfill the 6 credits, select from the following courses: (6 credits)
| THTR 390 |
Theatre in Production |
| or |
| THTR 490 |
Production Workshop |
| or |
| THTR 370 |
Theatre Practicum |
| The UMBC English minor in Literature (18 credits) |
| ENGL 250 |
Intro To Shakespeare [3] |
| ENGL 301 |
Analysis of Literary Language [3] |
Additional 12 credits, 3 of which must be in literature courses and 6 of
which must be upper level.
THTR 321 is acceptable for 3 of these credits.
Theatre education majors may also have an interest in taking our new course,
Theatre and Social Development which offers an opportunity for students to
use their artistic skills to help Baltimore City school children discover
alternatives to violent behavior and to think creatively and collaboratively
by helping them create and present theatrical productions. UMBC students
lead theatre games and exercises, helping their younger counterparts write
and perform group-created plays as either part of their school's
curriculum, or in after-school programs.
Contacts: Wendy Salkind (Theatre) salkind@umbc.edu
Linda Oliva (Education) oliva@umbc.edu
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