Program: Communication Studies and Theatre (CST) Major - South Dakota State University

2009-2010 Undergraduate Catalog

Apr 06, 2025

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

Requirements for Communication Studies & Theatre Major – SPCM Specialization (Speech Communication)

Bachelor of Science in Arts and Sciences

Freshman Year:

Fall

SGR Goal 3: Social Sciences Credits 3*
SGR Goal 6: Natural Sciences 3*

Fall or Spring

SGR Goal 5: Mathematics Credits 3*
IGR Goal 2: Personal Wellness 2-3**

ENGL 101 - Composition I * Credits: 3
SPCM 101* - Fundamentals of Speech (COM) Credits: 3
SPCM 281 - Speech and Debate Activities (COM) Credits: (1-4)

Spring

SGR Goal 3: Social Sciences Credits 3*
SGR Goal 6: Natural Sciences 3*

Sophomore Year:

Fall

SGR Goal 4: Humanities (not in CST) Credits: 3*

Fall or Spring

IGR Goal 1: Land and Natural Resources Credits: 3**
IGR Goal 3: Social Responsibility/Cultural and Aesthetic Awareness Credits: 3**

ENGL 201 - Composition II * Credits: 3
SPCM 215 - Public Speaking (COM) * Credits: 3
SPCM 340 - Oral Interpretation of Literature (COM) Credits: 3

Spring

SGR Goal 4: Humanities (not in CST) Credits: 3*

DCOM 211 - Phonetics Credits: 3
SPCM 201 - Interpersonal Communication (COM) Credits: 3

Junior and Senior Year:

Note:

All students must demonstrate advanced Information Technology Literacy (ITL). Numerous departmental courses fulfill this requirement, as do courses from other departments.

Requirements for Communication Studies & Theatre Major – SPCM Specialization (Speech Communication)

Bachelor of Arts in Arts and Sciences

Freshman Year:

Fall

Modern Language, 101 Credits: 4*
SGR Goal 3: Social Sciences Credits: 3*

Fall or Spring

SGR Goal 5: Mathematics Credits: 3*
IGR Goal 2: Personal Wellness Credits: 2-3**

ENGL 101 - Composition I * Credits: 3
SPCM 101* - Fundamentals of Speech (COM) Credits: 3
SPCM 281 - Speech and Debate Activities (COM) Credits: (1-4)

Spring

Modern Language, 102 Credits: 4*
SGR Goal 3: Social Sciences Credits: 3*

Sophomore Year:

Fall

Modern Language, 201 Credits: 3
SGR Goal 4: Humanities Credits: 3*
SGR Goal 6: Natural Sciences Credits: 3*

Fall or Spring

IGR Goal 1: Land and Natural Resources Credits: 3**
IGR Goal 3: Social Responsibility/Cultural and Aesthetic Awareness Credits: 3**

ENGL 201 - Composition II * Credits: 3
SPCM 215 - Public Speaking (COM) * Credits: 3
SPCM 340 - Oral Interpretation of Literature (COM) Credits: 3

Spring

Modern Language, 202 Credits: 3
SGR Goal 4: Humanities Credits: 3*
SGR Goal 6: Natural Sciences Credits: 3*

DCOM 211 - Phonetics Credits: 3
SPCM 201 - Interpersonal Communication (COM) Credits: 3

Junior and Senior Year:

Fall

SPCM 222 - Argumentation and Debate (COM) * Credits: 3
SPCM 305 - Communication Research (COM) (AW) Credits: 3
SPCM 415 - Communication and Gender (COM) Credits: 3
SPCM 417 - Political Communication (COM) Credits: 3

Fall or Spring

SPCM 434 - Small Group Communication (COM) Credits: 3

Spring

SPCM 320 - Communication in Interviewing (COM) Credits: 3
SPCM 405 - Theories of Communication (COM) Credits: 3
SPCM 410-510 - Organizational Communication (COM) (AW) Credits: 3
SPCM 442 - Group Performance of Literature Credits: 3
SPCM 460 - Family Communication (COM) Credits: 3
SPCM 470 - Intercultural Communication (COM) (G) Credits: 3

Note:

All students must demonstrate advanced Information Technology Literacy (ITL). Numerous departmental courses fulfill this requirement, as do courses from other departments.

Requirements for Communication Studies and Theatre Major – SPED Specialization (Speech Education)

Bachelor of Science in Arts and Sciences

Freshman Year:

Fall

SGR Goal 3: Social Sciences Credits: 3*
SGR Goal 6: Natural Sciences Credits: 3*

MEPR 130 - Introduction to Electronic Media Credits: 3

Fall or Spring

SGR Goal 5: Mathematics Credits: 3*
IGR Goal 2: Personal Wellness Credits: 2-3**

DCOM 131 - Introduction to Communication Disorders Credits: 3
ENGL 101 - Composition I * Credits: 3
SPCM 101* - Fundamentals of Speech (COM) Credits: 3
THEA 131 - Introduction to Acting * (COM) Credits: 3

Spring

SGR Goal 3: Social Sciences Credits: 3*
SGR Goal 6: Natural Sciences Credits: 3*

Sophomore Year:

Fall

SGR Goal 4: Humanities and Arts (not in CST) Credits: 3*

Fall or Spring

IGR Goal 1: Land and Natural Resources Credits: 3*
IGR Goal 3: Social Responsibility/Cultural and Aesthetic Awareness Credits: 2-3**

ENGL 201 - Composition II * Credits: 3
THEA 241 - Stagecraft (COM) Credits: 3
THEA 241L - Stagecraft Lab (COM) Credits: 0

Spring

SGR Goal 4: Humanities and Arts (not in CST) Credits: 3*

SPCM 201 - Interpersonal Communication (COM) Credits: 3

Junior and Senior Year:

Fall

SPCM 305 - Communication Research (COM) (AW) Credits: 3
SPCM 222 - Argumentation and Debate (COM) * Credits: 3
SPCM 476 - 7-12 Speech Methods Credits: 3

Fall or Spring

CST Electives Credits: 9

SPCM 215 - Public Speaking (COM) * Credits: 3
SPCM 340 - Oral Interpretation of Literature (COM) Credits: 3

Choose one from the following:

THEA 351 - Directing (COM) Credits: 3
THEA 355 - Children’s Theatre (COM) Credits: 3

Spring

SPCM 410-510 - Organizational Communication (COM) (AW) Credits: 3
SPCM 442 - Group Performance of Literature Credits: 3
SPCM 470 - Intercultural Communication (COM) (G) Credits: 3

Notes:

All students must demonstrate advanced Information Technology Literacy (ITL). Numerous departmental courses fulfill this requirement, as do courses from other departments.

Prospective classroom teachers must also complete courses required of all secondary school teachers. Students who plan to teach in secondary schools should consult with the College of Education and Human Sciences before their sophomore year.

Requirements for Communication Studies and Theatre Major – SPED Specialization (Speech Education)

Bachelor of Arts in Arts and Sciences

Freshman Year:

Fall

Modern Language*, 101 Credits: 4*
SGR Goal 3: Social Sciences Credits: 3*

MEPR 130 - Introduction to Electronic Media Credits: 3
SPCM 101* - Fundamentals of Speech (COM) Credits: 3

Fall or Spring

SGR Goal 5: Mathematics Credits: 3*
IGR Goal 2: Personal Wellness Credits: 2-3**

DCOM 131 - Introduction to Communication Disorders Credits: 3
ENGL 101 - Composition I * Credits: 3
THEA 131 - Introduction to Acting * (COM) Credits: 3

Spring

Modern Language*, 102 Credits: 4*
SGR Goal 3: Social Sciences Credits: 3*

Sophomore Year:

Fall

Modern Language, 201 Credits: 3
SGR Goal 6: Natural Sciences Credits: 3*
SGR Goal 4: Humanities and Arts Credits: 3*

Fall or Spring

IGR Goal 1: Land and Natural Resources Credits: 3**
IGR Goal 3: Social Responsibility/Cultural and Aesthetic Awareness Credits: 3**

ENGL 201 - Composition II * Credits: 3
THEA 241 - Stagecraft (COM) Credits: 3
THEA 241L - Stagecraft Lab (COM) Credits: 0

Spring

Modern Language, 202 Credits: 3
SGR Goal 6: Natural Sciences Credits: 3*
SGR Goal 4: Humanities and Arts Credits: 3*

SPCM 201 - Interpersonal Communication (COM) Credits: 3

Junior and Senior Year:

Fall

SPCM 222 - Argumentation and Debate (COM) * Credits: 3
SPCM 305 - Communication Research (COM) (AW) Credits: 3
SPCM 476 - 7-12 Speech Methods Credits: 3

Fall or Spring

CST Electives Credits: 9

SPCM 215 - Public Speaking (COM) * Credits: 3
SPCM 340 - Oral Interpretation of Literature (COM) Credits: 3

Choose one from the following:

THEA 351 - Directing (COM) Credits: 3
THEA 355 - Children’s Theatre (COM) Credits: 3

Spring

SPCM 410-510 - Organizational Communication (COM) (AW) Credits: 3
SPCM 442 - Group Performance of Literature Credits: 3
SPCM 470 - Intercultural Communication (COM) (G) Credits: 3

Notes:

All students must demonstrate advanced Information Technology Literacy (ITL). Numerous departmental courses fulfill this requirement, as do courses from other departments.

Requirements for Communication Studies and Theatre Major – THEA Specialization (Theatre)

Bachelor of Science in Arts and Sciences

Minimum Theatre hours required for major — 40 hours

Maximum Activities Credit toward major — 8 hours
(from THEA 135, THEA 145, THEA 195, and THEA 480)

Freshman Year:

Fall

SGR Goal 6: Natural Sciences Credits: 3*

Fall or Spring

SGR Goal 5: Mathematics Credits: 3*
SGR Goal 3: Social Sciences Credits: 3*
IGR Goal 2: Personal Wellness Credits: 2-3**

ENGL 101 - Composition I * Credits: 3
SPCM 101* - Fundamentals of Speech (COM) Credits: 3
THEA 100 - Introduction to Theatre * (COM) Credits: 3
THEA 131 - Introduction to Acting * (COM) Credits: 3
THEA 241 - Stagecraft (COM) Credits: 3
THEA 241L - Stagecraft Lab (COM) Credits: 0

Spring

SGR Goal 6: Natural Sciences Credits: 3*

Sophomore Year:

Fall

SGR Goal 4: Humanities and Arts (not in CST) Credits: 3*
IGR Goal 1: Land and Natural Resources Credits: 3**

THEA 243 - Make-Up (COM) Credits: 3

Fall or Spring

IGR Goal 3: Social Responsibility/Cultural and Aesthetic Awareness Credits: 3**

ENGL 201 - Composition II * Credits: 3
SPCM 470 - Intercultural Communication (COM) (G) Credits: 3

Spring

SGR Goal 4: Humanities and Arts (not in CST) Credits: 3*
IGR Goal 1: Land and Natural Resources Credits: 3**

Junior and Senior Year:

Fall

THEA 351 - Directing (COM) Credits: 3
THEA 375 - Theatre Arts Management Credits: 3

Fall or Spring

CST Electives Credits: 8

Choose one from the following:

THEA 441 - Scene Design (COM) Credits: 3
THEA 445 - Lighting (COM) Credits: 3

Spring

THEA 410-510 - Dramatic Literature (AW) Credits: 3
THEA 460-560 - History of Theatre Credits: 3

Summer

THEA 480 - Summer Theatre Credits: (1-5)

Notes:

All students must demonstrate advanced Information Technology Literacy (ITL). Numerous departmental courses fulfill this requirement, as do courses from other departments.

Requirements for Communication Studies and Theatre Major – THEA Specialization (Theatre)

Bachelor of Arts in Arts and Sciences

Minimum Theatre hours required for major — 40 hours

Maximum Activities Credit toward major — 8 hours
(from THEA 135, THEA 145, THEA 195, and THEA 480)

Freshman Year:

Fall

Modern Language*, 101 Credits: 4*

Fall or Spring

SGR Goal 5: Mathematics Credits: 3*
SGR Goal 3: Social Sciences Credits: 3*
IGR Goal 2: Personal Wellness Credits: 2-3**

ENGL 101 - Composition I * Credits: 3
SPCM 101* - Fundamentals of Speech (COM) Credits: 3
THEA 100 - Introduction to Theatre * (COM) Credits: 3
THEA 131 - Introduction to Acting * (COM) Credits: 3
THEA 241 - Stagecraft (COM) Credits: 3
THEA 241L - Stagecraft Lab (COM) Credits: 0

Spring

Modern Language*, 102 Credits: 4*

Sophomore Year:

Fall

Modern Language, 201 Credits: 3
SGR Goal 4: Humanities and Arts Credits: 3*
General Electives Credits: 3

THEA 243 - Make-Up (COM) Credits: 3

Fall or Spring

IGR Goal 1: Land and Natural Resources Credits: 3**
IGR Goal 3: Social Responsibility/Cultural and Aesthetic Awareness Credits: 3**

ENGL 201 - Composition II * Credits: 3

Spring

Modern Language, 202 Credits: 3
SGR Goal 4: Humanities and Arts Credits: 3*
General Electives Credits: 3

SPCM 470 - Intercultural Communication (COM) (G) Credits: 3

Junior and Senior Year:

Fall

CST Electives Credits: 8

THEA 351 - Directing (COM) Credits: 3
THEA 375 - Theatre Arts Management Credits: 3

Fall or Spring

Choose one from the following:

THEA 441 - Scene Design (COM) Credits: 3
THEA 445 - Lighting (COM) Credits: 3

Spring

CST Electives Credits: 8

THEA 410-510 - Dramatic Literature (AW) Credits: 3
THEA 460-560 - History of Theatre Credits: 3

Summer

THEA 480 - Summer Theatre Credits: (1-5)

Notes:

All students must demonstrate advanced Information Technology Literacy (ITL). Numerous departmental courses fulfill this requirement, as do courses from other departments.

Curriculum Notes:

* The 30 credit Board of Regents System General Education Requirements (SGRs) must be completed as part of a student’s first 64 credits.

** South Dakota State University has an 8-9 credit Institutional Graduation Requirement (IGRs).

(G) Globalization Requirement.

(AW) Advanced Writing Requirement.

Students must take the proficiency examination after completing 48 credits. English 101, and a course in each of the General Education areas of social science, mathematics, natural science, and humanities and arts must be taken prior to taking this exam.