Communication Studies and Theatre (CST) Minor

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Laurie Haleta
Department of Communication Studies and Theatre
Pugsley Center 115
605-688-6131
e-mail: laurie.haleta@sdstate.edu

Faculty

Professor Haleta, Head; Distinguished Professor Emeriti J. Johnson; Professors Ackman, Jorgensen; Professors Emeriti Ferguson, Hoogestraat, Meyer, Schliessmann, Widvey; Associate Professors Shelsta, Tolman; Assistant Professors Hefling, Kemnitz, Lampson, Peterson, Wheeler.

Programs

A student may major or minor in Communication Studies and Theatre, elect courses for self improvement, take courses to meet humanities requirements, or participate in speech activities. The major may choose any of the following specializations: SpeechCommunication (SPCM); Speech Education (SPED); or Theatre (THEA).

Advanced Placement in Speech
All students are required to take Speech (SPCM) 101 for graduation; however, those with previous training and experience in speech may apply to the Department to take an advanced course in Speech and earn credit for 101 concurrently. The disposition of the application for advanced placement rests with the departmental administrator. Application must be made by the end of the third semester or prior to the fourth semester of residence.

Co-curricular Activities

Theatre
Professor Peterson, Director of Theatre
There are several major, experimental and student productions each year. You may be cast in or assist with a production. University credit may be earned. Summer theatre also offers undergraduate credit through Prairie Repertory Theatre.

Forensics
Professor Hefling, Director of Forensics
Opportunities are provided for participation in SDSU’s nationally recognized intercollegiate Forensics program. Local, regional, and national participation is sponsored. Activities include debate, public speaking, and oral interpretation in contests, workshops, and public performances. Any regularly enrolled undergraduate student is eligible to participate. University credit may be earned regardless of major.

Speech-Language Clinic
Professor Lampson, Supervisor
Clinical speech and language services are available under the supervision of American Speech-Language-Hearing Association certified personnel.

Requirements for Communication Studies and Theatre Minor: 20 cr

20 semester credits including SPCM 101, approved by the department head. Not more than 8 credits chosen from activity courses (SPCM 281 and 491, THEA 135, 145, 195, and 491) may be counted.

Required courses in Theatre Minor to include:

THEA 100, THEA 131, THEA 241, THEA 351, and THEA 480. One additional course must be selected from the following: THEA 243, THEA 355, THEA 375, THEA 441, or THEA 445.