K-12 Dance and Theatre

State Testing Requirements

• MTLE: Dance K-12 (sub test 1 and sub test 2)
• MTLE: Theater K-12 (sub test 1 and sub test 2)

The above assumes you have a valid Minnesota full-time license, exempting you from the basic skills and pedagogy test requirements.

Pedagogy Requirements Satisfied by MN Teaching License

These requirements are deemed as satisfied by a valid Minnesota full-time teaching license.

• GED 7815 - Schools and Society
• GED 7825 - Educational Psychology
• GED 7862 - Education and Cultural Diversity
• GED 7867 - Theory to Practice
• GED 7872 - Exceptionality

Remaining Pedagogy Requirements - Additional License, K-12

• GED 7871 - Teaching Literacy in the Middle and Secondary School 5-12 (ESL licensure candidates meet this requirement through ESL content courses)
• GED 7888 - English Learners in the Mainstream (ESL licensure candidates meet this requirement through ESL content courses)
• GED 7990 - Advanced Practicum

Methods Requirements - Dance and Theater

• GED 7857 - Teaching Communication Arts/Literature, Dance/Theatre Arts Part I
• GED 7882 - Teaching Dance/Theatre Arts in K-12 Part II

Content Requirements - Dance and Theater

• THTR 1120 - Studies in Dramatic Storytelling and Performance: Stage and Screens
• THTR 1130 - Dance I
• THTR 1230 - Acting I
• THTR 1420 - Technical Theatre
• THTR 3120 - Analyzing the Dramatic Text
• THTR 3140 - Theatre and Culture: Ancient to Renaissance
• THTR 3160 - Theatre and Culture: Modern to Post-Modern
• THTR 5520 - Stage Direction
• THTR 5910 - Senior Theater Project and Seminar (two semesters)

Additional Licensure Notes

• There is a 7-year limit for students to complete licensure requirements, including passing advanced practicum and applying for the Minnesota teaching license.
• Additional license candidates are not eligible for the Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) degree. Ask your advisor about options for advanced degrees or other continuing education at Hamline.