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Avila University

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Program

Program snapshot

Admissions
No PrescreenNo AuditionNo InterviewUniversity App Required

Training
Current catalog combines 46 credit hours of education coursework with 33 credit hours of Speech Theatre State Certification courses
Theatre coursework includes theatre history, stagecraft, Acting I, script analysis/directing principles, stage management, and theatre management
Students choose one additional theatre course from lighting, costume, Acting II, theatre history, dramatic theory, or advanced directing
Professional Development
Program is designed for Missouri Speech Theatre teacher certification
Includes formal Teacher Candidacy requirements, final clinical experience, and education capstone work
School of Education is accredited by the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education and AAQEP
Facilities
Training connects with the Goppert Performing Arts Center and the Frantze Family Black Box Theatre in Kansas City
Theatre students can participate in Avila productions and build practical stage or backstage experience

Updated May 12, 1:28 AM