Program Recognition
•Bullet: Academic certificate housed in SOU Theatre and listed in the theatre certificate program group
•Bullet: Supported by the Oregon Shakespeare Festival, the Margery Bailey Renaissance Collection, and SOU's Center for Shakespeare Studies
Training
•Bullet: Studies Shakespeare's language, plays, historical context, critical theory, performance scripts, and cultural impact
•Bullet: Students move from broad lower-division survey courses into focused Shakespeare electives
Professional Development
•Bullet: Career paths include playwright, writer, historian, literature or drama teacher, reporter, librarian, and editor pathways
•Bullet: Ashland location gives students proximity to Oregon Shakespeare Festival productions and resources
Degree Flexibility
•Bullet: Open to degree-seeking students across majors
•Bullet: Pairs naturally with Theatre BFA study, English/literature study, education pathways, or humanities-focused programs
