Bachelor of Science [B.S] [Communication Arts and Literature Secondary Education] From Southwest Minnesota State University

The Department of Fine Arts and Communication offers undergraduate programs in Art, Music, Speech Communication and Theatre.? The multi-disciplinary nature of the department allows for individual as well as collaborative educational initiatives.? Each program provides students with theoretical foundations, practical experience and skills in both Liberal Education Program (LEP) and major-specific courses, preparing them for careers, leadership and citizenship in the fine arts and communication fields.??

Through their professional practice, faculty model artistic output, creative activity and scholarly pursuit which allow them to create an environment in which students experience first-hand practice of academic disciplines.? The department offers all members of the university and local communities with opportunities to engage in creative activities through performance and exhibition.? These same activities provide cultural enrichment for local, regional and national audiences.?

This degree when coupled with professional education requirements can be used to obtain 5-12 education licensure in Communication Arts and Literature from the Minnesota State Board of Teaching.

Student Outcomes:

• ?Demonstrate an understanding of communication theories and concepts related to rhetoric, small group communication, interpersonal communication, cross-cultural communication, mass communication, storytelling, organizational communication visual communication and/or communication ethics.?

• Demonstrate knowledge of the history of the communication discipline.? Demonstrate an understanding of pedagogical theories and concepts related to the teaching of communication at the secondary level.?

• ?Demonstrate skills necessary for teaching communication at the secondary level (such as writing lesson plans, teaching lessons, using media and technology, writing evaluation rubrics, evaluating student performances, and leading class discussions).?

• Demonstrate skills necessary for directing speech activities at the secondary level (such as writing critiques, working in a tabulation room, coaching students and scheduling a tournament).