The only theatre education program in the state of Alabama - our teaching artists
are shaping the future.If bright lights, stunning scenes, responsive audiences and dynamic acting are things
you love, theatre holds a special place in your heart. If you dream of sharing the
thrill of opening night with new generations of theatre lovers, a theatre education
(Grades P-12) undergraduate degree from Troy University can help provide you with
unique opportunities to be center stage in your own classroom.
Preparing "teaching artists"The University is designed to prepare "teaching artists" to shape the future of theatre.
Students hone their skills in all areas of theatre—performance, production, design,
management, technology, directing—and gain hands-on, practical experience with students
of all ages through theatre education classes, courses in the College of Education,
and TROY's annual Summer Spotlight series. Students also have the opportunity to be
involved with theatrical productions within the Department of Theatre and Dance by
being assigned to casts or crews in all aspects of theatre.
While much of your work will take place within the College of Communication and Fine
Arts' Department of Theatre and Dance, your time spent within the College of Education
will prepare you to impart your knowledge of theatre to your future students. Courses
within TROY's theatre education program are taught by highly skilled and knowledgeable
faculty focused on audition and portfolio techniques and fundamentals of scenery,
lighting, costumes, makeup, script analysis and acting.
Experience earnedOne of the most important skills you will gain through your classes is how to develop
an educational theatre program, with a focus on administration. With courses such
as classroom management and curriculum and instructional delivery, you will be taught
the skills needed to step into a classroom of your own with professional teaching
skills. Before graduating with a degree from TROY in theatre education, you will participate
in an internship in order to gave hands-on experience and prepare you for your future
career.
Does music move you? Is singing your passion? Do you want to help students develop
that same love? With a bachelor’s degree in music education with a concentration in
choral music from Troy University, you can cultivate and inspire a love of music in
students from elementary to high school.
Combined experienceTROY’s music education choral degree gives you the unique experience to be a part
of both the College of Education and the John M. Long School of Music found within
the University’s College of Communication and Fine Arts. The training you receive
from both colleges will serve to prepare you to earn your music teacher certification
within the state of Alabama.
As a music education major focusing on choral music, your courses will be taught by
talented and passionate musicians who are dedicated to helping you become knowledgeable
in areas such as diction for singers, vocal pedagogy, wind and percussion methods,
class strings, private piano and voice and choral techniques. You will also have the
opportunity to be a part of TROY’s Collegiate Singers—a group designed to provide
a quality performing experience for students utilizing excellent repertoire from a
wide variety of historical and cultural styles. This will teach you vocal technique,
music reading and ensemble performance techniques.
Within the College of Education, you’ll receive training from experienced, top-notch
teaching professionals who are passionate about equipping you with the tools needed
to lead a classroom of your own. Your time spent within TROY’s College of Education
will help prepare you to impart your musical knowledge to your future students. You’ll
also be introduced to the professional teaching skills and practices you’ll need in
order to earn your music teacher certification in the state of Alabama.
Real-world experienceAs a part of TROY’s continued legacy of excellence, you will be given the opportunity
to be a part of a professional internship program, which will be completed before
graduation. This is the culminating clinical field-based experience you will need
to seek certification in a teaching field. It will provide you with the opportunity
to conduct classes and assume the role of a teacher while receiving supervision from
a classroom teacher and Troy University supervisor for a period of one full semester.
Do you have a passion for musical instruments of all shapes and sizes and a desire
to help students academically pursue their love of music? TROY’s bachelor’s degree
in music education with a concentration in instrumental training can help you mentor
and teach students as they develop their talents. From pre-school to 12th grade, your
degree from TROY will help prepare you to inspire and equip new generations of musicians
as they practice and perform in their schools’ bands and ensembles.
Combined experienceTROY’s music education instrumental degree gives you the unique experience to be a
part of both the College of Education and the John M. Long School of Music found within
the University’s College of Communication and Fine Arts. As a music education major
focusing on instrumental music, your courses will be taught by talented and passionate
musicians who are dedicated to helping their students become knowledgeable in the
areas of brass, woodwind, percussion and string instruments as well as vocal training.
As you work your way through the program, you will have the opportunity to try out
for and perform with TROY’s award-winning and nationally acclaimed Sound of the South
Marching Band. You can also try out for and perform within TROY’s symphony band, concert
band, jazz ensemble and basketball pep band along with various other smaller ensembles.
Prepare for successWithin the College of Education, you’ll receive training from experienced, top-notch
teaching professionals who are passionate about equipping students with the tools
needed to lead a classroom of their own. Your time spent within the College of Education
at Troy University will prepare you to impart your knowledge of instrumental music
to your future students. You’ll also be provided with the professional teaching skills
you need to step into a classroom of your own.
Real-world experienceAs a part of TROY’s continued legacy of excellence, you will be given the opportunity
to be a part of a professional internship program, which will be completed before
graduation. This is the culminating clinical field-based experience you will need
to seek certification in a teaching field. It will provide you with the opportunity
to conduct classes and assume the role of a teacher while receiving supervision from
a classroom teacher and a university supervisor for a period of one full semester.
P-12 Visual Arts allows students to experience a wide range of art from printmaking,
ceramics, sculpture, and painting. Majors are able to refine their personal skills
while also learning how to teach those skills to a variety of students.
