Division of Education
Speech Education [M.S.]
Master of Science Degree
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The focus of this program is to equip the student for production work in the Christian school or church setting. In addition, the speech educator will receive advanced training in education as well as improved personal performance skills.
Residence Requirements
Fall/Spring/Summer/Fall/Spring: A minimum of 21 months of residence work beginning with a fall semester is required. A public production must be completed successfully.
See specific courses offered summer 2009.
Admission Requirements
See General Admission Requirements. Graduate applicants need at least 18 semester credits of interpretive speech on the undergraduate level. Speech applicants must audition in person. Those living beyond 400 miles from Pensacola may submit a high-quality video recording. Students who do not meet this requirement may call the Graduate Office to inquire about other options.
Candidacy
See Candidacy.
Graduation Requirements
Course Requirements
| Speech Education | Hours |
|---|---|
| DP 521 Advanced Acting | 3 |
| DP 603 Advanced Stage Makeup and Costuming | 2 |
| DP 605 Studies in Directing | 3 |
| DP 618 Advanced Scene Design and Stage Lighting | 2 |
| DP 641-642 Private Lessons in Productions | 2 |
| DP 644 Production Preparation | 1 |
| DP 646 Graduate Production | 2 |
| ED 541 History of American Education | 3 |
| ED 542 Philosophy of American Education | 3 |
| ED 545 Principles of Instruction and Methods | 3 |
| ED 679 Practicum in Teaching and Directing Secondary Speech and Drama | 3 |
| IS 520 Advanced Interpretation of Dramatic and Narrative Literature | 3 |
| IS 527 Advanced Group Interpretation | 3 |
Total Hours |
33 |
