Major-Specific Courses
- Foundations of Education
- Educational Psychology
- Exceptional Learners
- Middle School Philosophy & Organization
- Teaching in Middle/Secondary Schools
- Instructional Techniques for English Language Learners
- Instructional Strategies for Speech & Theatre
- Voice & Diction in Public Speaking
- Debate
- Acting
- Directing
Program Goals
Middle School Speech & Theatre majors will be able to:
- Compose a comprehensive biblical philosophy of education.
- Demonstrate mastery of content knowledge aligned with their certification area.
- Create lesson plans and unit plans that encourage their students’ critical thinking, problem-solving, and performance skills.
- Participate in a variety of field experiences that promote the development and acquisition of pedagogical skills.
- Articulate how various philosophies of individual and group motivation and behavior can be applied to create learning environments that encourage active engagement in learning, positive social interaction, and constructive self-management.
- Demonstrate knowledge of effective formative and summative assessment strategies to evaluate their students’ academic progress.
- Complete all the appropriate requirements and assessments throughout the degree program.
Course Planner
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Tuition & Fees 2024-2025
| On-Campus Courses | $419.00 per credit |
| Online Courses | $456.00 per credit |
| Student Services fee | $254 per 8-week session |
| Double Dorm Room | $1,658 per semester |
| Single Dorm Room | $2,004 per semester |
| 320 (Full) Meal Plan* | $1,588 per semester |
| 224 Meal Plan | $1,430 per semester |
| 112 Meal Plan | $1,024 per semester |
*The full meal plan is required for all freshmen (29 or fewer credits). Students with 30 or more credits recorded on their Calvary transcript may select from other meal plan options.
Career Paths
A Middle School Speech & Theatre degree prepares Education majors for teaching, acting, writing, producing, and more.
Here are a few potential career paths:
- Middle School Theatre Arts Teacher
- Secondary Theatre Arts Teacher
- Actor
- Director
- Stage Manager
- Technical Director
- Forensics/Debate Coach
- Public Speaking Coach
- Producer
- Scriptwriter/Editor
- Playwright
Meet the Faculty
Dawnita Phillips, M.Ed.
Director of Practical Christian Ministries, Adjunct Faculty, Education
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Dr. Karen Hange, M.Ed., Ed.D.
Program Director of Elementary Education, Associate Professor of Elementary Education
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Dr. Mary Briggs, M.A., Ed.D.
Department Chair of Education, Associate Professor of Education
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Jamie Franz, M.Ed.
Associate Dean of Students, Assistant Professor of Education and English
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