Teaching Theatre Strategies (Colorado Fall Term Conferences)

THEA (Theatre Arts) 513-600

Professional Renewal Course (Graduate Credit Tied to Theatre Conferences)

Apply state and national standards to theatre curriculum created through workshops attended at state, national, and international conferences (37.5 contact hours minimum per credit hour, which includes workshops, performances, keynote speeches, seminars, business meetings, and awards ceremonies).

Note: This course can be taken for 1 or 2 credit hours. For 2 credit hours, the student must attend two conferences, and complete two unit plans as described in syllabus assignments #1 and #2.

This course is letter graded.

Instructor: John Leonard
john.leonard@unco.edu

Instructor’s Assistant: Mary Schuttler
mary.schuttler@unco.edu

Course Details

Credits: 1 or 2

Level of Study: Graduate

Tuition: $80/credit

Conference Locations/Dates:

  • Hilton Garden Inn, Union Station, Denver, CO (Sep. 17–18, 2026)
  • Colorado Convention Center, Denver, CO (Dec. 10–12, 2026)

Fall Course Dates
Course runs: Aug. 24 to Dec. 13, 2026

Final assignment due: Dec. 15, 2026

Add/Register by: Dec. 7

Drop by: Dec. 8

Withdraw by: Dec. 9

Eligibility

Required: BA or BS degree
Recommended: Teaching Certification

Graduate Students

UNC Degree-Seeking Students

Current UNC graduate students can register for this course.

Non-Degree-Seeking Students

Non-degree-seeking graduate status refers to a student who has earned at least a bachelor’s degree and who either:

  • Has applied to UNC Graduate School and has not yet been admitted.
  • Wishes to take this graduate course but not pursue a degree.

Please note, as a non-degree seeking student, you are not eligible for federal financial aid for this course.

Note: UNC student immunization policies will apply to your enrollment. See the current UNC vaccination policy and directions. If you enroll for a fully online course, please contact debra.miller@unco.edu after your enrollment to request that the immunization requirement be removed.

Register

Fall 2026 THEA 513-600 CRN: 15139

  • You will use the CRN (Course Registration Number) listed above when you register in MyUNC.
  • Step 1 of this process can take up to 1-3 days turnaround time, so we recommend you start the process in advance of the “add/register by” deadline posted on this page.

Register for This Course

Once You Register

The Professional Development Registration and Support page has:

  • Important login and resource links
  • Billing and payment information
  • Information for drop and withdrawal

Have more questions? Contact extended.campus@unco.edu