Speech/Drama

What will it take to graduate?

Mount Mercy College awards a Bachelor of Arts degree in speech-drama, with 30 credits required within the major to graduate. Want to know what kind of classes you will be taking? See our suggested four-year course of study.

You can also view course offerings and descriptions in the current college catalog (pdf). Please keep in mind that these are only representative of current offerings for the academic year. Classes can be added or changed as needed.

To assess your experience and acquired skills, attitudes, and knowledge in the fields of speech and theatre, you will complete the following two activities in the senior year:

1. A portfolio collection of speech outlines, critiques, play programs, and any other documents, which are evidence of your learning during your studies at Mount Mercy College. You will have a discussion with the department chairperson, which will include a summary of the your experiences, skills, and knowledge based, on the review of your portfolio.

2. A senior project experience, which may be taken for one credit hour, if you wish. Options include:

• Public speaking, play directing, or acting for an on or off-campus audience
• A speech to a community organization or club as part of the Mount Mercy College Speakers Bureau

These will be designed with each student’s interests, skills, and needs in mind. It will involve research, development, and performance.

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What classes should I take to enter the program?
What will it take to graduate?
Four-Year Plan for Speech/Drama
How will I gain experience?
What can I do with a speech/drama degree from Mount Mercy College?
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