Speech/Theater Option

Humanities Program A.A. Degree

Students who wish to specialize in oral presentation skills and/or performing arts at a four-year college or theater training school should choose this option. Those selecting a speech concentration will learn skills valuable in such career areas as sales, government, public relations and broadcasting. Those electing theater may, upon Brookdale graduation, continue at a professional school or four-year college or choose to learn on-the-job in acting, directing, or technical theater. Students selecting the Speech/Theater option are urged to participate in Brookdale theater productions and/or speech competitions.

REQUIREMENTS

General Education

45 credits as described in the Brookdale College catalog.

Career Studies

6 credits from among the following courses:

Code Course Credits
SPCH 115 Effective Speech 3
SPCH 126 Small Group Discussion 3
SPCH 130 Interpersonal Communication 3
THTR 105 Theater Appreciation 3
THTR 111 Acting 1

And, 6 credits from among the following courses:

Code Course Credits
SPCH 125 Oral Interpretation 3
SPCH 127 Voice and Diction 3
SPCH 226 Speech Practicum 1-3
SPCH 295 Special Project-Speech 1-6
THTR 112 Acting II 3
THTR 121 Beginning Directing 3
THTR 135 Musical Theater 3
THTR 145 Technical Theater I 3
THTR 146 Technical Theater II 3
THTR 213 Acting III: Advanced Techniques 1-3
THTR 222 Acting IV: Auditioning 3
THTR 295 Special Project-Theater 1-6
THTR 299 Theater Internship 1-6

Electives

3 credits