Drama/Theatre for the Young Minor

Program Overview

This program focuses on the use of drama and theatre in educational settings, particularly for children and individuals with disabilities. Students will develop skills in speech communication, drama, and improvisation, and explore the use of theatre for teaching and therapeutic purposes. The program includes both required and elective courses, providing students with a comprehensive understanding of the field.

Program Outline

Outline:

Required Courses (15 hours):

• COMM 124 Foundations of Speech Communication [GEEC] (3 hrs)
• CTAR 222 Drama and Play in Human Experience [GEKA] (3 hrs)
• CTAR 322 Theatre for Children (3 hrs)
• CTAR 323 Improvising and Role-Play (3 hrs)
• CTAR 324 Oral Interpretation of Children's Literature (3 hrs)

Elective Courses (5 hours):

Select five hours from the following list:

• CHL 207 Introduction to Children's Literature [GEKH] (3 hrs)
• CTAA 168 Interpretation (1 hr)
• CTAA 268 Interpretation (1 hr)
• CTAA 368 Interpretation (3 hrs)
• CTAA 468 Interpretation (1 hr)
• CTAR 326 Drama/Theatre for Persons with Disabilities (2 hrs)
• CTAR 327 Plays for the Young (3 hrs)
• CTAR 329 Performing Theatre for the Young (3 hrs)
• CTAR 377 Special Topics (1 hr)
• CTAR 378 Special Topics (2 hrs)
• CTAR 379 Special Topics (3 hrs)
• CTAR 497 Independent Study (1 hr)
• CTAR 498 Independent Study (2 hrs)
• CTAR 499 Independent Study (3 hrs)
• CTAR 504 Performing Youth Literature (3 hrs)
• CTAR 522 Applied Theatre (3 hrs)
• CTAR 523 Puppetry: Catalyst in Human Development (3 hrs)
• CTAR 524 Developmental Drama/Theatre for Persons with Disabilities (2 hrs)