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