Undergraduate
Programs of Study
Department of Speech Communication and Dramatic Arts (SDA) (IPC)
(TAI) (DAN)
For
information, please contact
Dr. Michael Papa,
Chairperson, 774-3177, 333 Moore Hall
College
of Communication and Fine Arts Website
Department
Website
Why Study Speech Communication
and Dramatic Arts?
Speech Communication and
Dramatic Arts at CMU
Admission, Retention, and Termination Standards
Speech
Communication Education Majors and Minors
Speech Major
Speech Minor
IPC Major
IPC Minor
TAI Major - B.A., B.S.
TAI Minor
TAI Major - B.F.A.
Music Theatre Major
Dance Minor
The Faculty
SDA
Course
Descriptions
IPC
Course Descriptions
TAI Course Descriptions
DAN Course Descriptions
Why
Study Speech Communication and Dramatic Arts?
The ability to communicate well, crucial to all of our
activities, is developed through informed and careful study
in the disciplines of speech communication and dramatic
arts. Among the many areas of study are: public speaking,
intercultural communication, business and organizational
communication, interpersonal and group communication, debate
and persuasion, theatre performance (including dramatic,
musical and narrative theatre), theatre design and
technology, and various dance techniques and choreography.
Speech
Communication and Dramatic Arts at CMU
The Department of Speech Communication and Dramatic Arts at
CMU is a hybrid department comprised of two areas: (1) the
Interpersonal and Public Communication Area (IPC) and (2)
the Theatre, Interpretation, and Dance Area (TID). While
each area has its own unique programs and courses of study
that are cited below, together the areas comprise a
department that can address the complex nature of oral
communication and performance in its various forms.
The professional and academic goals for the Interpersonal
and Public Communication Area are the following: (1) to
generate an appreciation for and an ability to utilize
communication theory appropriate to the students’
vocational aspirations and societal needs; (2) to encourage
the development of communication skills that help students
build and maintain a sense of self-worth, understanding, and
self-confidence; (3) to explore the integration of
communication theory and skills with other social-science
disciplines; (4) to sensitize students to the variety of
perspectives and perceptions of people from different
backgrounds and cultures and show the role of communication
in creating understanding; (5) to assist students in
developing communication competencies that enhance
self-directed learning and problem-solving ability; (6) to
provide service for the public good; (7) to provide students
with an opportunity to demonstrate communication skills in
applied communication settings; (8) to provide quality
education to update and refine the students’ knowledge in
accordance with their developing needs; and (9) to
contribute to the general advancement of knowledge by
stimulating and supporting research efforts. For more
information about Interpersonal and Public Communication
programs, call the IPC Area Coordinator, Dr. Peter Ross,
989-774-3992.
The professional and academic goals for the Theatre,
Interpretation, and Dance Area are the following: (1) to
engage students in a disciplined exploration of the
complex nature of the theatre arts, oral interpretation, and
dance; (2) to generate an appreciation for and a scholarly
inquiry into the theatre arts, oral interpretation, and
dance in the broad context of the arts and humanities; (3)
to develop specialized analytical and performance skills
appropriate to the students' vocational aspirations and
societal needs; (4) to provide a cultural and artistic
service to the academic and public communities through the
production of selected theatre, oral interpretation, and
dance performances and other projects; (5) to provide
extensive laboratory experience in all phases of performance
and production for theatre, oral interpretation, and dance;
and (6) to contribute to the general advancement of
knowledge by stimulating and supporting scholarly and
creative-artistic research. For more information about
Theatre, Interpretation, and Dance programs, call the TID
Area Coordinator, Steve Berglund, 989-774-3961.
The Department of Speech Communication and Dramatic Arts
offers specialized majors and minors in Interpersonal and
Public Communication and Theatre, Interpretation, and Dance.
For those interested in teacher preparation, a Speech major
and minor are offered at the secondary level. The major
includes three possible concentrations: IPC, TAI, and
Generalist. The department also participates in the
interdisciplinary Language Arts program, which offers a
major and a minor at the elementary teaching level, the
interdisciplinary Integrative Public Relations program and
the interdisciplinary Music Theatre program.
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Admission, Retention, and Termination Standards
Speech
Major
Any
student in good academic standing at CMU may sign a major in
Speech. Every student intending to major in Speech must meet
with an advisor to specify the course of study. A minimum
2.7 GPA (B-) must be earned in this major. Student must have
completed at least 30 hours of the major program including
SDA 492 and SDA 493, prior to student teaching. The major
requires four hours of English as specified by the North
Central Association.
Interpersonal and Public Communication Major
Any student in good academic standing at CMU may sign a
major in Interpersonal and Public Communication. Every
student intending to major in Interpersonal and Public
Communication must meet with an advisor to specify the
course of study. A minimum 2.0 GPA (C) must be earned in the
major. A minimum grade of (C) must be earned in IPC 251 and
IPC 301.
Theatre and Interpretation Major
Any student in good academic standing at CMU may sign a
major in Theatre and Interpretation. Every student intending
to major in Theatre and Interpretation must meet with an
advisor to specify the course of study. A minimum 2.0 GPA
(C) must be earned in the major.
Integrative Public Relations Major (Interdisciplinary)
In order to sign a major in Integrative Public Relations, a
student must first complete IPR 101 with a grade of C or
higher.
Grade Point Average: 1) IPR majors are required to
earn a minimum of a C in all required and elective courses
in the major. 2) A minimum 2.5 GPA in the major is required.
Internship Requirements: 1) To complete the program,
IPR majors must satisfactorily complete a 6 credit hour
internship with a grade of C or higher. 2) Any student
enrolling in internship hours must have completed all of the
required courses except for 500 level courses, earned a C or
higher in all courses taken in the major including electives
and be junior/senior status.
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Speech
Education Major and Minors
A
minimum 2.7 GPA (B-) must be earned in all teaching
majors and minors. Education majors must have completed at
least 30 hours of the major program, including SDA 492 and
SDA 493, prior to student teaching. Education minors must
have completed at least 18 hours of the minor program,
including SDA 492, prior to student teaching.
Speech Major
B.S. in Ed. degree, Secondary Provisional Certification
The
major and minor both require four hours of English as
specified by the North Central Association.
Speech
Major with Speech Teaching Certification (41 hours)
- Core Requirements (33 hours):
IPC 251 (3) Foundations of Communication Theory
IPC 267 (3) Introduction to Debate
IPC 357 (3) Public Speaking
IPC 361 (3) Dynamics of Interpersonal Communication
IPC 569 (3) Communication in the Classroom
TAI 170 (3) Fundamentals of Interpretive Reading
TAI 177 (4) Stagecraft and Stage Lighting
TAI 182 (3) Acting I
TAI 481 (3) Directing*
SDA 492 (4) Speech Methods in Secondary School
SDA 493 (1) Field Experience in Speech Education
- Concentrations (8 hours):
In addition to the core requirements listed above, choose
one of the following concentrations in consultation with an advisor:
- IPC Concentration
IPC 353 (3) Communication in Small Groups
Choose 5 hours from the following:
IPC 269 (2) Practicum in Debate/Forensics*
IPC 367 (3) Nonverbal Communication
IPC 464 (1-3) Communication Internship*
IPC 495 (3) Communication Facilitation*
IPC 562 (3) Family Communication*
- TAI Concentration
Choose one of the following:
TAI 175 (3) Appreciation of the Theatre
TAI 574 (3) History of Drama and Theatre I
TAI 575 (3) History of Drama and Theatre II
Choose one of the following:
TAI 371 (3) Readers Theatre*
TAI 376 (3) Interpretation of Drama*
TAI 570 (3) Oral Interpretation of Prose Fiction*
TAI 571 (3) Oral Interpretation of Poetry*
2 hours of TAI Studio Courses (TAI 305-320*; no more than
one hour may be taken in any single TAI Studio Course).
- Generalist
4 hours to be chosen from courses listed under the IPC
Concentration and 4 hours to be chosen from the TAI
Concentration.
* Courses with an asterisk have prerequisites or other
requirements. Check the Course Descriptions section of the
Bulletin for details.
Total:
41 semester hours
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Speech
Minor
B.S. in Ed. degree, Secondary Provisional Certification
Speech
Minor with Speech Teaching Certification
IPC 251 (3) Foundations of Communication Theory
IPC 267 (3) Introduction to Debate
IPC 357 (3) Public Speaking
TAI 177 (4) Stagecraft and Stage Lighting
TAI 182 (3) Acting I
TAI 481 (3) Directing*
SDA 492 (4) Speech Methods in Secondary School
*
Courses with an asterisk have prerequisites or other
requirements. Check the Course Descriptions section of the
Bulletin for details.
Total:
23 semester hours
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Interpersonal
and Public Communication Majors and Minors
IPC
Major
B.A., B.A.A., B.S. degrees
Organizational Communication Concentration (39
hours)
Required core courses (33 hours):
IPC 251 (3) Foundations of Communication Theory
IPC 264 (3) Organizational Communication
IPC 301 (3) Survey of Research in Speech Communication
IPC 353 (3) Communication in Small Groups
IPC 357 (3) Public Speaking
IPC 361 (3) Dynamics of Interpersonal Communication
IPC 363 (3) Principles and Types of Interviewing
IPC 365 (3) Persuasion
IPC 401 (3) Capstone in Communication
IPC 461 (3) Communication in Leadership
IPC 560 (3) Communication and Change: The Diffusion of Ideas
and Information
OR IPC 561 (3) Communication in Conflict Management
Plus 6 hours in IPC selected in consultation with the major advisor.
(No more than 6 hours from IPC 464, IPC 490 and IPC 495 may
count toward the major in IPC.)
Interpersonal
Communication Concentration (39 hours)
Required core courses (27 hours):
IPC 251 (3) Foundations of Communication Theory
IPC 301 (3) Survey of Research in Speech Communication
IPC 353 (3) Communication in Small Groups
IPC 357 (3) Public Speaking
IPC 361 (3) Dynamics of Interpersonal Communication
IPC 363 (3) Principles and Types of Interviewing
IPC 367 (3) Nonverbal Communication
IPC 401 (3) Capstone in Communication
IPC 468 (3) Theories of Interpersonal Communication
IPC 562 (3) Family Communications
Plus 9 hours in IPC selected in consultation with the major advisor, at least 3 at the 500 level. (No more than 6 hours from IPC
464, IPC 490 and IPC 495 may count toward the major in IPC.)
Total:
39 semester hours
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Integrative
Public Relations Major
This is an interdisciplinary major. Please check the
Interdepartmental and Interdisciplinary Majors and Minors
section.
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IPC
Minor
B.A.,
B.A.A., B.S., B.S. in B.A. degrees
Required core courses (15 hours):
IPC 251 (3) Foundations of Communication Theory
IPC 301 (3) Survey of Research in Speech Communication
IPC 353 (3) Communication in Small Groups
IPC 357 (3) Public Speaking
IPC 361 (3) Dynamics of Interpersonal Communication
Plus 9 additional hours in IPC selected in consultation with
an IPC advisor, at least six of which must be at the 400 or
500 level. (No more than 6 hours from IPC 464, IPC 490 and
IPC 495 can be counted toward the minor.)
Total:
24 semester hours
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Advising.
Students considering an IPC major or minor are encouraged to
meet with a faculty advisor to discuss prerequisites and the
appropriate sequencing of classes. An advisor can be
obtained in Moore 333 or by calling 774-3177. Students must
complete IPC 251 and IPC 301 with a grade of 2.0 (C) or
better.
Theatre
and Interpretation Majors and Minors
TAI Major
B.A., B.S. degrees
Core:
TAI 170 (3) Fundamentals of Interpretive Reading
TAI 177 (4) Stagecraft and Stage Lighting
TAI 182 (3) Acting I
TAI 278 (3) Stage Makeup
TAI 481 (3) Directing
TAI 499 (3) Senior Capstone
TAI 574 (3) History of Drama and Theatre I
TAI 575 (3) History of Drama and Theatre II
TAI 580 (3) Dramatic Theory and Criticism
3 Studio courses in 3 different areas.
Concentrations:
12 hours within the department selected in consultation with
an advisor in one of the following:
Acting
Interpretation
Design Technology
Generalist
Total:
43 semester hours
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TAI
Minor
B.A., B.S., and B.A.A. degrees
Core:
TAI 170 (3) Fundamentals of Interpretive Reading
TAI 177 (4) Stagecraft and Stage Lighting
TAI 182 (3) Acting I
TAI 278 (3) Stage Makeup
TAI 481 (3) Directing
TAI 574 (3) History of Drama and Theatre I
TAI 575 (3) History of Drama and Theatre II
TAI 580 (3) Dramatic Theory and Criticism
Total:
25 semester hours
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TAI
Major
B.F.A.
degree
The curriculum leading to the Bachelor of Fine Arts degree
is designed for individuals who qualify for and are admitted
to intensive specialization in Acting/Directing,
Design/Technical Theatre, or Oral
Interpretation/Interpretative Theatre. Interested students
must consult with the TID Area Coordinator. Transfer
students who wish to enter the B.F.A. program should consult
with the TID Area Coordinator.
Curriculum requirements include 45 hours in TAI courses; and
25 hours of elective cognate fine arts courses. The student
is also required to demonstrate proficiency in the field of
specialization prior to graduation.
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Music Theatre Major
B.F.A.
Degree
This
is an interdisciplinary major. Please check the
Interdepartmental and Interdisciplinary Majors and Minors
section.
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Dance Minor
B.A., B.S. and B.S. in Ed., Elementary or Secondary
Provisional Certification, or
Secondary Provisional Certification with Emotional or
Cognitive Impairment Endorsement
Students
electing a dance minor must consult an advisor prior to
beginning their program. A minimum 2.7 GPA (B-) must be
earned in all teaching minors.
- Required Courses (12 hours):
PED 138 (2) Dance Aerobics
DAN 133 (2) Dance Technique I
OR DAN 233 (2) Dance Technique II
DAN 230 (3) Movement-Rhythmic Form and Structure
DAN 232 (2) Dance Composition I
DAN 530 (3) History of Dance
- Students on a teaching degree must complete the following
additional requirements:
DAN 231 (2) Fundamental Movement
DAN 334 (3) Teaching of Folk, Square, and Social Dance
DAN 435 (2) Methods of Creative Movement
Electives (5) in DAN
- Students on non-teaching degrees must complete the following
additional requirements:
DAN 134 (1) Recreational Dance I
DAN 136 (2) Ballet I
OR DAN 236 (2) Ballet II
DAN 137 (2) Tap I
OR DAN 237 (2) Tap II
DAN 138 (2) Jazz I
DAN 430 (3) Dance Production
Electives (2)
Total:
24 semester hours
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The
faculty: Steven Berglund, Onlee Bowden, Rick Bowen,
Marilyn Brooks, Rick Buerkel, Nancy Buerkel-Rothfuss, Denise
Cole, Timothy D. Connors, Yvette B. Crandall, William
Dailey, Ann Dasen, Mary Lou Ecken, James Eikrem, Pamela L.
Gray, Edward Hinck, Shelly Hinck, Stan Jensen, Rhona
Justice-Malloy, Diane Krider, Janice Lang, David A. Ling,
Mary Jo Lodge, Elizabeth Murray, Michael Papa, Wendy Papa,
Stacey Pattison, John Pea, Barbara Peddie, Jody Price, Doris
Ramsey, Mary Ann Renz, Johnny Reyes, Steve Reynolds, Betsy
Richard, Peter Ross, Matthew Schantz, Richard Sharp, Toni
Smith-Holmes, Carleen Spry, Keeley Stanley-Bohn, Jill
Taft-Kaufman, Lesley Withers
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