Successful completion of this course of study, in the context of other program requirements, results in a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree and qualifies the student for a recommendation for the Michigan Department of Education Secondary Standard Certificate endorsed in speech, certification code BD, and, depending on the minor selected, an additional endorsement.
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Students will develop a comprehensive understanding of Communication, Media, and Theatre Arts associated with teaching these subjects at the secondary level. Closely coordinated with the Michigan Teacher Certification exam in Speech, students will be well equipped to teach in these academic areas and to direct co-curricular activities such as debate, forensics, theatre, and school broadcasting. Students will be prepared to develop curriculum, lessons, activities, assignments, and assessment tools for high school programs in each of these areas.
Opportunities
Numerous co-curricular programs are available to CMTA students, including competitive Collegiate teams in debate and forensics and opportunities for participation in EMU Theatre either on-stage or in production/technical roles. Several activities for involvement in EMU Radio and Television broadcasting programs/production are also available to students.
September 2025
College of Arts and Sciences
214 Pray Harrold,
YPSILANTI,
Michigan,
48197, United States
EMU admits students on a sliding scale based primarily on a combination of high school grade point average. If you have a high GPA, you may be admitted even if your test score is below our average. If you have a high test score, you may be admitted with a lower-than-average GPA.
The average student coming to EMU directly from high school has a GPA of 3.28
Full admission minimum test scores can be found below:
TOEFL: 61 iBT
IELTS: 6.0
Pearson English Language Test (PTE): 44
Application Deadline:
Fall: July 1; Winter: November 1
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.
