Education—Theatre Education K–12 Licensure, BA

Program Overview

The Theatre Education K-12, BA program at New England College equips aspiring educators with the skills and knowledge to guide students through the theatre production process. The program emphasizes developing expertise in theatre education, acquiring pedagogical skills, nurturing creativity and collaboration, and preparing for professional licensure. Graduates are well-equipped to teach theatre in K-12 settings and meet the requirements for New Hampshire K-12 Theatre Education Licensure.

Program Outline

Education: Theatre Education K–12, BA

Degree Overview:

This program equips aspiring educators with the skills and knowledge to guide students through the theatre production process, encompassing stage design, directing, play analysis, and acting. The program's objectives include:

• Developing expertise in theatre education: Students gain a deep understanding of theatre theory, history, and practice, enabling them to effectively teach and inspire students.
• Acquiring pedagogical skills: The program focuses on effective teaching methodologies, classroom management techniques, and curriculum development strategies tailored for theatre education.
• Nurturing creativity and collaboration: Students learn to foster a supportive and creative classroom environment where students can collaborate and develop their artistic talents.

Outline:

The program consists of the following components:

• Education Core: This foundational component covers essential topics such as introduction to education, psychology of learning, special education, curriculum design, mental health and wellness in educational settings, classroom management, methods of teaching and learning, and culminating clinical experience.
• Liberal Arts & Sciences Core Curriculum: This curriculum provides a broad-based education, encompassing courses in writing, quantitative reasoning, natural environment, civic environment, creative arts, social sciences, natural and biological sciences, humanities, global perspectives, and additional electives.
• Theatre Education Content: This specialized component delves into the intricacies of theatre education, including courses in teaching English language arts, fieldwork practicum, acting, theatre history and appreciation, stagecraft, directing, play analysis, Shakespeare, and advanced topics in theatre.
• Faculty: Dr. Jessica Morris, Associate Professor, Education, brings extensive experience and expertise in curriculum development, experiential learning, and online pedagogy, particularly in the context of trauma-informed education and social-emotional learning.
• Recognition and Rankings: New England College has received recognition as a top college in New Hampshire by various organizations, including Intelligent.com, EduRank, and Academic Influence.