Guiding students from script to stage

By taking courses across our communication, theatre, and education departments, you will develop the expertise needed to become an in-demand high school teacher who inspires confidence and creativity in your students. Throughout your studies, you will strengthen your own skills in debate, public speaking, and theatre production, both on stage and behind the scenes. This hands-on experience equips you to step into the classroom ready to help students find their voices and excelling public performance. Strong communication skills are among the most sought-after abilities in today’s workforce, ensuring your training will serve you well no matter where your career leads.

The C-SC Difference

From your freshman year, you will be placed in a high school classroom to observe and begin exploring your future career as an educator. During your sophomore and junior years, you will continue observing while also gaining hands-on experience by teaching short lessons in two additional schools. In your senior year, you will step into a full student-teaching placement, working under the guidance of a master teacher to build confidence and prepare for your first teaching position.

At the same time, you will have exciting opportunities–beginning your freshman year–to participate in theatre productions. You will learn not only acting skills, but also gain experience with makeup, costuming, lighting, and scenic design. Through this combination of coursework and performance experience, you will develop your own confidence as both a communicator and educator. Best of all, scholarships are available for students participating in our fine arts programs.

In a world where speaking, listening, and critical thinking are the skills and knowledge that are seen as crucial to success, I love working with future educators to acquire the confidence to train the next generation with these exact skills. Our speech and theatre education program prepares future educators to foster the artistic and creative expression of their students, preparing them for their future. Graduates of the program will be ready to direct and design productions, lead and inspire speech and debate teams, as well as excel in the classroom.

– David Lane, Lecturer of Speech and Theatre Education

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What can I do with a Speech & Theatre Education Degree?

High School Speech teacher
High School Theatre teacher
Actor
Professional designers
New York and Chicago production and company managers
House managers
Secondary and college educators
Directors

You will have experience on stage and backstage to share with your students.

3+2 M.Ed. Program

Begin your Master of Education degree as early as your junior year.
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Beyond the Classroom

  • Student Experiences
    • Culver-Stockton Student Teacher Organization (CSTO)
    • Theta Alpha Phi – Theatre Honors Fraternity
    • Travel Study courses offered frequently
    • Service learning within theatre
    • Opera workshops
    • Musical ensembles
  • Professional Experiences
    • Freshman through Junior Classroom Observations
    • Student teaching in your senior year
    • Multiple theatrical performances each year
    • Summer theatre work as actors, crew or designers

Information About Our Minors

This major pairs well with minors in Music, Art, Communication, Psychology, Criminal Justice, English, History, and Finance. The program’s wide range of opportunities helps you build strong communication skills, an essential asset for success in virtually any career field.