If you desire a career as a theatre/drama teacher in junior high or high school, consider the Theatre Education supplemental endorsement from Wayne State. You’ll learn how to teach acting and directing techniques, improvisation, lighting, scenic design, and set construction. You’ll also get hands-on experience by being involved in theatre productions and other performances on campus. You will have the opportunity to participate in the annual Kennedy Center American Theatre Festival Region V and tour with our children’s theatre. You can join the WSC Drama Club, a thriving student organization with a busy programming schedule. Through courses in the Theatre Education endorsement, you’ll develop your critical and creative thinking skills, along with organization and communication skills, to help you build poise and confidence when it comes to work in any education career.
- Credit hours: 24
- Schools: Arts and Humanities, Education and Behavioral Sciences
- Departments: Communication Arts, Educational Foundations and Leadership
- Accreditation: Council of Accreditation for Educator Preparation (CAEP)
Courses for the Theatre endorsement
- CNA T120/220/320/420 Theatre Workshop (3)
- CNA 223 Acting (3)
- CNA 232 Stagecraft (3)
- CNA 318 Directing (3)
- CNA 337 Costumes and Make Up for the Stage and Screen (3)
- CNA 432 Play Production in Secondary Schools (3)
Choose one of the following:
- CNA 331 Scene Design (3)
- CNA 387 Lighting (3)
Plus choose one of the following:
- CNA 333 American Theatre (3)
- CNA 335 Theatre History (3)
- CNA 386 Modern World Drama (3)
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Popular pairings
Recent students paired the Theatre Education supplemental endorsement with the following programs:
- English Language Arts Education (field endorsement)
- Middle Level Education (subject endorsement)
- Music Education (Vocal and Instrumental) (field endorsement)
- Secondary English Education (subject endorsement)
Licensure/certification
Wayne State's Theatre Education endorsement is designed to prepare students for initial teacher licensure/certification in Nebraska. It has not been determined if this program meets requirements for all other states. If you are planning to pursue professional licensure or certification in a state other than Nebraska, it is strongly recommended that you contact the appropriate licensing entity in that state to seek information and guidance regarding licensure or certification requirements before beginning an academic program.
Theatre Education certification disclosure for all states
