2007-2008 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
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2007-2008 Undergraduate Catalog [Archived Catalog]

Communication Studies and Theatre (CST) Major


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Laurie Haleta
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 Science

Freshman Year:


  • SGR Goal 3: Social Sciences Credits 3
    * (Fall and Spring)
  • SGR Goal 5: Mathematics Credits 3
    * (Fall or Spring)
  • SGR Goal 6: Natural Sciences 3
    * (Fall and Spring)
  • IGR Goal 2: Personal Wellness  2-3
    ** (Fall or Spring)

Sophomore Year:


  • SGR Goal 4: Humanities (not in CST) Credits: 3
    * (Fall and Spring)
  • IGR Goal 1: Land and Natural Resources Credits: 3
    ** (Fall or Spring)
  • IGR Goal 3: Social Responsibility/Cultural and Aesthetic Awareness Credits: 3
    **(Fall or Spring)

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 Science

Freshman Year:


  • Modern Language, 101 and 102  Credits: 4
    * (Fall and Spring)
  • SGR Goal 3: Social Sciences Credits: 3
    * (Fall and Spring)
  • SGR Goal 5: Mathematics Credits: 3
    * (Fall or Spring)
  • IGR Goal 2: Personal Wellness Credits: 2-3
    ** (Fall or Spring)

Sophomore Year:


  • Modern Language, 201 and 202 Credits: 3
    (Fall and Spring)
  • SGR Goal 4: Humanities Credits: 3
    * (Fall and Spring)
  • SGR Goal 6: Natural Sciences Credits: 3
    * (Fall and Spring)
  • IGR Goal 1: Land and Natural Resources Credits: 3
    ** (Fall or Spring)
  • IGR Goal 3: Social Responsibility/Cultural and Aesthetic Awareness Credits: 3
    **(Fall or Spring)

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 Science

Freshman Year:


  • SGR Goal 3: Social Sciences Credits: 3
    * (Fall and Spring)
  • SGR Goal 5: Mathematics Credits: 3
    * (Fall or Spring)
  • SGR Goal 6: Natural Sciences Credits: 3
    * (Fall and Spring)
  • IGR Goal 2: Personal Wellness Credits: 2-3
    ** (Fall or Spring)

Sophomore Year:


  • SGR Goal 4: Humanities and Arts (not in CST) Credits: 3
    *(Fall and Spring)
  • IGR Goal 1: Land and Natural Resources Credits: 3
    * (Fall or Spring)
  • IGR Goal 3: Social Responsibility/Cultural and Aesthetic Awareness Credits: 2-3
    ** (Fall or Spring)

Choose one from the following:


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 Counseling before their sophomore year.

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


Bachelor of Arts in Arts and Science

Freshman Year:


  • Modern Language*, 101 and 102 Credits: 4
    * (Fall or Spring)
  • SGR Goal 5: Mathematics Credits: 3
    *( Fall or Spring)
  • SGR Goal 3: Social Sciences Credits: 3
    *(Fall and Spring)
  • IGR Goal 2: Personal Wellness Credits: 2-3
    **(Fall or Spring)

Sophomore Year:


  • Modern Language, 201 and 202 Credits: 3
    (Fall and Spring)
  • IGR Goal 1: Land and Natural Resources Credits: 3
    **(Fall or Spring)
  • IGR Goal 3: Social Responsibility/Cultural and Aesthetic Awareness Credits: 3
    **(Fall or Spring)
  • SGR Goal 6: Natural Sciences Credits: 3
    *(Fall and Spring)
  • SGR Goal 4: Humanities and Arts Credits: 3
    *(Fall and Spring)

Choose one from the following:


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 Counseling before their sophomore year.

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


Bachelor of Science in Arts and Science

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:


  • SGR Goal 5: Mathematics Credits: 3
    *(Fall or Spring)
  • SGR Goal 6: Natural Sciences Credits: 3
    *(Fall and Spring)
  • SGR Goal 3: Social Sciences Credits: 3
    *(Fall or Spring)
  • IGR Goal 2: Personal Wellness Credits: 2-3
    **(Fall or Spring)

Sophomore Year:


  • SGR Goal 4: Humanities and Arts (not in CST) Credits: 3
    *(Fall and Spring)
  • IGR Goal 1: Land and Natural Resources Credits: 3
    **(Fall and Spring)
  • IGR Goal 3: Social Responsibility/Cultural and Aesthetic Awareness Credits: 3
    **(Fall or Spring)

Junior and Senior Year:


  • CST Electives Credits: 8
    (Fall or Spring)

Choose one from the following:


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 Science

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:


  • Modern Language*, 101 and 102 Credits: 4
    * (Fall and Spring)
  • SGR Goal 5: Mathematics Credits: 3
    *(Fall or Spring)
  • SGR Goal 3: Social Sciences Credits: 3
    *(Fall or Spring)
  • IGR Goal 2: Personal Wellness Credits: 2-3
    **(Fall or Spring)

Sophomore Year:


  • Modern Language, 201and 202 Credits: 3
    (Fall and Spring)
  • IGR Goal 1: Land and Natural Resources Credits: 3
    **(Fall or Spring)
  • IGR Goal 3: Social Responsibility/Cultural and Aesthetic Awareness Credits: 3
    **(Fall or Spring)
  • SGR Goal 4: Humanities and Arts Credits: 3
    *(Fall and Spring)
  • General Electives Credits: 3
    (Fall and Spring)

Junior and Senior Year:


  • CST Electives Credits: 8
    (Fall and Spring)

Choose one from the following:


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.

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