Bachelor of Science/Liberal Studies Major
Speech/Theatre Track

The Bachelor of Liberal Studies Major- Speech/Theatreis a unique major.  It offers you the opportunity not only to develop skills related to Speech and Theatre, but you also get a chance to tailor your major based on your future plans.  It is a much more diverse major than traditional majors and can provide you with better preparation for continued studies or employment.  It is through this major that you can learn how to make a career utilizing Speech or Theatre work in the real world.

How Does It Work?

As you look at the major, you will notice that there are three components, or steps, that allow you to specifically design to your educational needs.  Let's look at each one separately.

Component 1 - General Education Requirements

To help keep your educational experience broad enough to deal with the reality of the real world marketplace, this degree requires that you complete a series of General Education Courses.  These courses include:

6 hrs    English Composition I & II
3 hrs    Principles of Speech
3 hrs    Philosophy or Modern Culture & Christianity
2 hrs    Fitness and Wellness
1 hr      P.E. Activity or Varsity Sport
3 hrs    Math
4 hrs    Science
3 hrs    Personal Finance or Marriage & Family
2 hrs    Computer Literacy
3 hrs    History
3 hrs    Psychology or Sociology
6 hrs    Bible Survey Course I & II
3 hrs    Old Testament Course
3 hrs    New Testament Course
4 hrs    Humanities

Component 2 - Speech/Theater Track

You will also need to choose two tracks. Since you are reading this page, we will assume that your first track choice is Speech/Theatre.  Some of the classes you may be taking might include:

You will also be required to complete a Senior Project, in order to fulfill the requirements of this track.  The project is designed to be flexible and your advisor will assist you in developing a project that will not only be educationally challenging, but also applicable to your future plans.

Component 3 - Choose Your Second Track

Since the Liberal Studies Major- Speech/Theater allows you to shape your program according to your specific needs, you will need to choose a second track. What do you want to do with your education in Speech/Theater?  Are you thinking about teaching?  Then you may want to choose a track in Literature or Drama.  Are you thinking about working for a publishing company?  Then you may want to choose Business as a second track. Below you will find the academic areas you may choose from, and the tracks related to each.

Humanities Concentration
(Tracks in Art, Drama, Music, or Literature)

Science & Mathematics Concentration
(Tracks in Biological/Environmental Science, Health Careers, or Aviation & Science)

Philosophy & Religion Concentration
(Tracks in Biblical Literature, Practical Ministry, or Applied Ministry)

Business Concentration
(Tracks in Business, Management, Small Business Management, Accounting, or Computer Applications)

Sports Science & Health Concentration
(Tracks in Recreation, Sports/Coaching, Exercise Science, or Sports Management)

Social Science Concentration
(Tracks in Psychology/Sociology, History/Political Science, Criminal Justice, Psychology or Sociology)

If you would like to see the course offerings related to any of these tracks, check out the Liberal Studies section of our catalogue.

 
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