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Communication and Media Studies |
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COMS 459 - Communication in Conflict Management Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture/discussion/field experience.
Prerequisites: COMS 130 and COMS 330 , or permission of instructor.
Addresses the nature of conflict between people as it is manifested in communicative interaction in varied contexts, within individuals, between individuals, between groups and between organizational and social entities. It deals with both competitive and cooperative communication genres, as well as strategies of conflict intervention and mediation.
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COMS 460 - Special Topics Credits: (1-4)
Instructional Method: One- to four-hour(s) lecture/performance.
Prerequisites: COMS 130 and COMS 330 , or permission of instructor.
Emphasis on selected topics in communication not covered in current course offerings.
Note(s): Can be taken more than once for a maximum of 12 hours credit.
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COMS 465 - Communication and Health Care Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture/discussion.
Prerequisites: COMS 130 and COMS 330 , or permission of instructor.
Survey of research findings and theoretic models relevant to communication practices and health care at interpersonal, group, organizational and social levels.
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COMS 473 - Advertising Production Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Four hours lecture and laboratory.
Prerequisites: COMS 130 , COMS 330 , COMS 226 and COMS 273 , or permission of the instructor.
Advertising design and production for print, broadcast and digital media.
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COMS 481 - Journalism Portfolio Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Four hours lecture and lab.
Prerequisites: COMS 104 , COMS 130 , COMS 204 , COMS 146 or COMS 236 , COMS 304 , COMS 330 , or permission of instructor.
Corequisites: COMS 404 .
Provides specific, directed activity for completion and evaluation of portfolio and resume material for advanced students in journalism.
Note(s): May be repeated, but no more than 9 hours of COMS 481 may be taken for credit.
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COMS 482 - Production Technology Portfolio Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Four hours of lecture and laboratory.
Prerequisites: COMS 130 , COMS 146 , COMS 246 , COMS 346 , COMS 347 , COMS 446 , and COMS 330 , or permission of instructor.
Provides specific, directed activity for completion and evaluation of portfolio and resume material for advanced students in Production Technology.
Note(s): May be repeated, but no more than 9 hours of COMS 482 may be taken for credit.
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COMS 483 - Advertising Campaigns Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Four hours of lecture and laboratory.
Prerequisites: COMS 130 , COMS 173 , COMS 223 , COMS 226 , COMS 330 , COMS 231 , COMS 273 , COMS 373 , and COMS 473 , or permission of instructor.
Provides specific, directed activity for advanced students in advertising production planning, and other experiential learning.
Note(s): May be repeated, but no more than 9 hours of COMS 483 may be taken for credit.
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COMS 484 - Web Design Portfolio Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Four hours of lecture and laboratory.
Prerequisites: , COMS 226 , COMS 326 , COMS 427 , and ITEC 110 and ITEC 120 and COMS 330 , or permission of the instructor.
Provides specific, directed activity for advanced students in web production, editing, and other experiential learning.
Note(s): May be repeated, but no more than 9 hours of COMS 484 may be taken for credit.
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COMS 488 - Final Honors Project Credits: (2-3)
Prerequisites: COMS 130 , COMS 330 , Enrollment in the Honors Academy, completion of all other Honors Academy requirements, a minimum of 3.5 GPA in all courses and in Communication.
Project and topic to be determined by the student, the faculty member with whom the student works, and the School. In order to receive honors credit, a student must earn a grade of “A” or “B” for the final project.
Note(s): Course may not be repeated.
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COMS 493 - Corporate and Industrial Video Production Credits: (3)
Prerequisites: COMS 130 , COMS 330 , COMS 346 , or permission of instructor.
Preparation, planning, writing and production of video programs within corporate and industrial environments. Definition of external and internal program needs, development of training objectives, research proposals; directing of video projects, management of postproduction packaging and distribution; legal contracts and responsibilities.
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COMS 498 - Independent Study Credits: (1-6)
Prerequisites: COMS 130 , COMS 330 or permission of instructor.
See “Independent Study .”
Note(s): No more than six hours of Independent Study may be taken toward graduation. May be taken for honors credit with permission of the Honors Program. May be taken for letter grade or pass/fail. Independent Study course proposals must be approved by the School of Communication curriculum committee prior to the deadline for adding courses in the term in which the study is to be undertaken.
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COMS 499 - Communication Internship Credits: (1-6)
Prerequisites: COMS 130 , COMS 330 , and any one of the following: COMS 235 , COMS 104 , COMS 223 , COMS 247 , or permission of instructor; 75 hours of college credit completed, and in good academic standing with a minimum of 2.0 GPA in the major. The instructor must approve a written internship proposal, and a signed formal agreement with the internship site supervisor must be on file in the Registrar’s Office and the School of Communication.
The internship is a capstone experience in which students apply knowledge and skill learned in the classroom under the supervision of a communication professional in an approved organization. Applications and policy statements are available from the instructor and on the School of Communication website. Students must consult with their academic advisor before applying and interviewing for internships, obtain school approval, and meet application deadlines.
Note(s): For a complete listing of graduate courses, refer to the Radford University Graduate Catalog.
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Communication Sciences and Disorders |
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COSD 221 - Introduction to American Sign Language (ASL) and Deaf Culture Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture.
Cross-Listed: ASL 221 .
Introduces students to American Sign Language and to the culture and literature of the deaf community.
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COSD 225 - Communication Processes, Development, and Disorders. Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture.
Cross-Listed: EDSP 225
Introduces students to professions that serve persons with communication disorders with the causes, nature, symptoms, and management of speech, language, and hearing disorders. Information regarding the normal speech, language, and hearing processes will also be reviewed. Information regarding the referral process, identification, and prevention will also be covered.
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COSD 301 - Anatomy and Physiology of the Speech/Language/Hearing Mechanism Credits: (4)
Instructional Method: Four hours lecture.
Prerequisites: Junior standing and COSD major.
Study of the anatomy and physiology of the speech/language/hearing mechanism.
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COSD 315 - Language Science and Technology Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture.
Prerequisites: Junior standing.
An introductory study of human language processing and performance, the use and variations of language in society, and the role of computer technology in conventional and alternative communication.
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COSD 316 - Hearing Science Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture.
Prerequisites: Junior standing or permission of instructor.
Introduction to the study of the physics of sound, anatomy and physiology of the auditory system, and psychoacoustics.
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COSD 323 - Speech Science Credits: (4)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture; two hours laboratory.
Prerequisites: Junior standing and COSD 225 , or permission of instructor.
Introduction to the theories and models of speech production and perception, acoustic and physiological measures of speech, and the role breakdowns in the normal speech production process have on various speech disorders.
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COSD 330 - Introduction to Audiology Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture.
Prerequisites: COSD 316 .
Provides the anatomical, physiological, embryologic, developmental and acoustic foundations for the study of hearing screening procedures, hearing evaluation measures, and measures of hearing handicap. Students will learn about auditory disorders common to all ages and related medical and non-medical management approaches. Students will be exposed to basic hearing conservation and prevention of hearing loss. Selected hearing screening procedures and use of a wide range of clinical equipment, including amplification and sensory devices, will be addressed.
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COSD 401 - Neuroanatomy in Communication Disorders Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture.
Prerequisites: Senior standing and COSD major.
An in-depth study of the neurological structures and functions related to normal speech, language, and hearing processes and communication disorders.
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COSD 403 - Public School Methods in a Diverse Society Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture.
Prerequisites: COSD 315 .
A study of clinical delivery and administration of services to the communicatively disordered children and adolescents in the culturally diverse school setting, including current regulations and issues. Must be taken for Virginia Teacher Certification.
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COSD 416 - Topics in Speech-Language-Hearing Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture.
Prerequisites: Senior class standing, or permission of instructor.
Specialized knowledge in speech-language pathology and/or audiology relevant to the prevention, assessment and/or intervention for communication disorders will be offered. Topics will vary, but may include speech and language disorders, central auditory processing disorders, and cognitive disorders.
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COSD 421 - Language Development: Birth to Five Years Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture.
A study of normal language development from birth through five years of age.
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COSD 422 - Audiologic Rehabilitation Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture.
Prerequisites: COSD 330 or enrollment in the Teacher of Hearing Impaired certification program.
An in-depth study of sensory devices and intervention approaches for children with hearing loss.
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COSD 425 - Later Language Development Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture.
Prerequisites: COSD 421
A study of spoken and written language development during the school years and into adulthood.
Note(s): Students cannot receive credit for this course if they have previously taken COSD 325.
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COSD 438 - Phonetics Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture.
Prerequisites: Senior standing or permission of instructor.
Introduction to phonetic principles; transcription using the International Phonetic Alphabet.
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COSD 454 - Speech Language Disorders: Prevention and Assessment Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture.
Prerequisites: Senior standing or permission of instructor.
Introduction to clinical practice in communication disorders. Emphasis on prevention, ethics, and assessment measures. A minimum of 5 hours of supervised clinical observation is required.
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COSD 455 - Speech-Language Disorders: Intervention Methods and Application Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture.
Introduction to clinical practice in communication disorders. Emphasis on basic skills, ethics, and intervention. A minimum of 15 hours of supervised clinical observation is required.
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COSD 459 - Introduction to Articulation and Phonology Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture.
Prerequisites: Senior standing and COSD 225 , or permission of instructor.
Students will learn foundation material relevant to speech sound development, production, and disorders. This includes, but is not limited to: characteristics of the speech sounds used by English language speakers, normal acquisition of speech sound development, recognition of how sounds are influenced by human anatomy and physiology, understanding of how phonological development and knowledge may impact perceptual correlates of speech, and an appreciation of how speech is influenced by one’s culture or linguistic experiences.
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COSD 488 - Final Honors Project Credits: (3)
Prerequisites: Completion of COSD Core Curriculum requirements; enrollment in Honors Academy: completion of all other Honors Academy requirements; minimum 3.5 GPA in all courses and in COSD.
To earn a bachelor’s degree with honors, a COSD student must conduct a faculty-directed research professional inquiry project. In order to receive honors credit, a student must earn a grade of “A” or “B” for the final project. Course may not be repeated or retaken.
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COSD 498 - Independent Study Credits: (1-6)
Subject to approval of the Communication Sciences and Disorders Department the semester before it is to be taken. Students may take no more than two Independent Studies, with no more than three hours of credit per study. See “Independent Study .”
Note(s): For descriptions of graduate courses, consult the Radford University Graduate Catalog.
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COSD 511 - Public School Methods in a Diverse Society Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture.
Prerequisites: COSD 315 .
A study of clinical delivery and administration of services to the communicatively disordered children and adolescents in the culturally diverse school setting, including current regulations and issues. Must be taken for Virginia Teacher Certification.
Note(s): (Previously offered as COSD 603 and COSD 503).
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COSD 512 - Audiologic Rehabilitation Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture.
Prerequisites: COSD 330 or enrollment in the Teacher of Hearing Impaired certification program.
An in-depth study of sensory devices and intervention approaches for children with hearing loss.
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Core Foundations |
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CORE 101 - Essentials of Written and Oral Communication Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture.
Introduction to college-level reading, writing, and speaking, with attention given to the writing process, genre, style, audience, and standard written English. The course will also introduce students to basic oral communication skills.
Note(s): This course has been approved for Core Curriculum credit in University Core A.
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CORE 102 - Advanced Written and Oral Communication Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture.
Prerequisites: CORE 101 .
Further development of students’ writing and speaking skills with attention to applied critical thinking and information literacy. This course will reinforce and develop basic elements of reasoning and critical thinking and their use in persuasive communication. Students will develop competency in information literacy and will learn the basic mechanics of public speaking by making oral presentations.
Note(s): This course has been approved for Core Curriculum credit in University Core A.
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CORE 103 - Written and Oral Communication-Honors Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture.
Prerequisites: Admission to the Honors Academy. Development of students’ writing and speaking skills with emphasis on logic and information literacy.
Students will form and support claims, attending to the assumptions underlying arguments. The course will introduce students to elements of logic, including fallacies and inductive reasoning, and their use in persuasive written and oral communication.
Note(s): This course has been approved for Core Curriculum credit in University Core A.
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CORE 201 - Topics in Critical Inquiry Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture.
Prerequisites: CORE 102 or CORE 103 .
Further development of students’ skills in critical thinking, including how to recognize, analyze, and evaluate arguments in written and oral communication. Students will continue to develop competency in information literacy as they create their own persuasive arguments.
Note(s): This course has been approved for Core Curriculum credit in University Core A.
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CORE 202 - Topics in Ethical Inquiry Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture.
Prerequisites: CORE 201 .
Further development in students’ skills in critical thinking, information literacy, and written and oral communication. This course includes a broad introduction to ethical theories and methods of ethical reasoning. Students will strengthen their skills in the recognition, analysis, and evaluation of written and oral arguments. Students will work in teams to effectively solve ethical problems or dilemmas.
Note(s): This course has been approved for Core Curriculum credit in University Core A.
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Counselor Education |
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COED 260 - Seminar in Career Development Credits: (2)
Instructs students in educational and occupational development and leads toward vocational maturity through presentations and discussions of varied topics, including current aspects of young adult development, educational and career awareness and decision-making.
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COED 270 - Student-Athlete Career Education and Development Seminar Credits: (2)
Designed to provide student athletes with a career educational approach that will lead to increased understanding of career development, educational and career awareness, and career decision-making.
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COED 450 - Resident Assistant Training Credits: (2)
A course which examines students throughout their first semester of higher education as they acclimate to the university environment by focusing on models of student development theory, personal management techniques, and methods of classroom instruction. This course will examine who first-semester students are, and what academic and personal issues they will confront during their transition to higher education. The course will instruct student leaders on various models of classroom management techniques to be used within the UNIV 100 classroom, and will develop mentoring skills through assessment of leadership abilities.
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COED 461 - Highlander Internship Credits: (1-3)
Prerequisites: Approval of department chair.
This class is structured to expose students to a first supervised work experience that will help confirm their choice of major and potential career field. Students will gain an understanding of the relationship between their academic field and work opportunities post graduation, and identify and develop skills/experiences that are necessary to secure employment in the field. Interns will engage with community- based organizations in direct service. Leaders and scholars from non-profit and voluntary organizations, government, and business will introduce concepts, perspectives, and strategies critical to revitalizing and sustaining communities of place. Organizing themes include: environmental sustainability, social justice and diversity, health and wellness, hunger and food security, and community development. The internship may be repeated for up to 6 hours with different objectives during the second semester.
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Criminal Justice |
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CRJU 100 - Introduction to Criminal Justice Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture.
Survey of the American criminal justice system and processes. Crime, criminal law, law enforcement, prosecution, adjudication, corrections and juvenile justice.
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CRJU 150 - Crime, Law and Justice Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture.
Prerequisites: Declared major or minor in criminal justice.
Introduces students to key concepts in the study of criminal justice. Topics will include crime and social control, the role of criminal law, the nature of justice, and a survey of the criminal justice process. In addition, special attention will be devoted to the conduct of basic criminal justice research.
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CRJU 210 - Juvenile Justice Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture.
Covers the study and function of the juvenile justice system, the process within the system, and the youth who become involved in these processes.
Note(s): Students cannot receive credit for both CRJU 210 and CRJU 410.
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CRJU 233 - Courts and the Criminal Process Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture.
An examination of the steps in the process followed in most criminal courts and the legal rules relating to each step. The manner in which judges are selected in the American legal system and the organization of state and federal courts will also be examined.
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CRJU 235 - Police and Society Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture.
This course is designed to examine the psychological, sociological, and philosophical role of the police as it relates to such topics as social conflict, criminal behavior, police brutality, police corruption, and stress.
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CRJU 238 - Corrections Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture.
A comprehensive overview of the field of corrections, with special emphasis on community- based corrections as alternatives to institutionalization.
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CRJU 290 - Seminar Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture.
Prerequisites: CRJU 100 or CRJU 150 .
Concentrated study of specific area of criminal justice.
Note(s): May be taken multiple times for credit as long as course content varies.
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CRJU 315 - Constitutional Rights and the Criminally Accused Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture.
Prerequisites: CRJU 100 or CRJU 150 .
A study of legal rules and procedures that are essential to the criminal judicial process.
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CRJU 320 - Criminal Investigative Theory Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture.
Prerequisites: CRJU 100 or CRJU 150 .
A study of criminal investigative theory essential to the solution of crime, including crime scene processing, interviewing and crime-specific solution strategies.
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CRJU 330 - Deviant Sexual Behavior and Criminal Activity Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture.
Prerequisites: CRJU 100 or CRJU 150 .
Introduces students to the world of the sexually deviant criminal. Emphasis is placed on understanding the various types of offense behavior, victim issues, investigative methods and techniques, and treatment of the sex offender.
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CRJU 341 - Introduction to Forensic Science Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture.
Prerequisites: CRJU 320 .
Study of the application of biological and physical sciences in the legal system. The course introduces the student to the basic principles and methods of forensic science.
Note(s): Students may not receive credit for both CRJU 241 and CRJU 341.
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CRJU 345 - Historical Perspectives on Criminal Justice Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture.
Prerequisites: CRJU 100 or CRJU 150 .
Provides both an overview of the historical ideas about justice in the western tradition and of the development of the criminal justice system in the United States in the context of social and political history.
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CRJU 350 - Ethical and Moral Issues in Criminal Justice Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture.
Prerequisites: CRJU 100 or CRJU 150 .
Introduces students to theoretical and applied criminal justice professional ethical norms and standards as they relate to criminal justice decision making processes in discretion, due process, truthfulness, corruption, and discrimination.
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CRJU 360 - Criminal Law and Evidence Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture.
Prerequisites: CRJU 100 or CRJU 150 .
The examination of criminal laws and rules of evidence; origins, definition, scope and impact upon the criminal justice practitioner.
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CRJU 365 - Diversity Issues in the Criminal Justice System Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture.
Prerequisites: CRJU 100 or CRJU 150 , and SOCY 110 ; or enrollment in the Women’s Studies Program.
Provides an overview of gender, race, and ethnicity issues as related to criminal justice. Major emphasis will be on developing a student understanding of cross-cultural variation; feminist thought and its impact on justice; and the effects that gender and race have on the lives of people within the context of contemporary issues of justice. This course may be used to meet requirements for the minor in Women’s Studies.
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CRJU 370 - Crime and Criminal Behavior Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture.
Prerequisites: CRJU 100 or CRJU 150 , and junior and senior standing.
Focuses on the ways in which explanations of criminal behavior influence and are reflected in public policy and in the workings of the criminal justice system.
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CRJU 380 - Rural Crime and Law Enforcement Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture.
Prerequisites: CRJU 100 or CRJU 150 .
Introduces students to the aspects of crime that are unique to rural areas as well as the specific challenges for rural criminal justice agencies with an emphasis on law enforcement organizations.
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CRJU 382 - Wildlife Crime and Conservation and Law Enforcement Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture.
Prerequisites: CRJU 100 or CRJU 150 , or permission of instructor.
Introduces students to environmental crimes revolving around illegal hunting, fishing, trapping and trafficking in wildlife and the law enforcement issues that accompany these crimes.
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CRJU 385 - Research Methods in Criminal Justice Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture.
Prerequisites: CRJU 100 or CRJU 150 ; junior standing; STAT 200 .
Introduces students to social science research methodology involved in conducting original research. Research skills include qualitative and quantitative research methodologies. Other skills will include, but are not limited to, oral communication, intensive writing, computer operations, and statistical model applications.
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CRJU 412 - Security Administration and Crime Prevention Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture.
Prerequisites: CRJU 100 or CRJU 150 .
An introduction to private security administration and crime prevention measures utilized by industrial, commercial and community agencies.
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CRJU 415 - Emergency Management Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture.
Prerequisites: CRJU 100 or , or permission of instructor.
Explores fundamental concepts related to the management of crisis and disaster situations. Topics include: types of hazards; emergency planning; crisis communication; strategies for disaster preparedness, mitigation, response, and recovery; continuity of business operations; human behavior in disaster situations; and principles of incident command system structure. Course will emphasize analysis of scenarios and exercises illustrating application of course material.
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CRJU 430 - International Criminal Justice Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture.
Prerequisites: CRJU 100 or CRJU 150 .
Note(s): Examines the major criminal justice systems of the world, detailing history, culture, policy, and operation of police, corrections, and judiciary.
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CRJU 439 - Community-Based Corrections Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture.
Prerequisites: CRJU 238 .
Designed to examine the variety of correctional services available in the community, as alternatives to incarceration. Emphasis will be placed on probation and parole, as well as the range of intermediate sanctions (including, but not limited to, programs such as boot camps, drug courts, electronic monitoring, etc.).
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CRJU 470 - Criminal Justice Management Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture.
Prerequisites: CRJU 100 or CRJU 150 .
Designed to explore in-depth the major management and organizational issues that impact on criminal justice administration in the United States. A critical view of the major problems and issues confronted by contemporary criminal justice administrators will be considered.
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CRJU 481 - Forensic Law Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture/lab.
Prerequisites: CRJU 241 or CRJU 341 .
Designed to introduce the student to the major concepts of law and evidence. The topics for discussion will include, but are not limited to: kinds of evidence, burden of proof, admission and exclusion of evidence, relevancy, witnesses, documentary evidence, judicial notice, the hearsay rule and its exceptions, and the best evidence rule. Students will be assigned a mock trial project.
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CRJU 483 - Criminal Justice Experiential Learning Credits: (3)
Prerequisites: CRJU 100 or CRJU 150 ; CRJU 233 ; CRJU 235 ; CRJU 238 ; junior or senior standing; minimum of 3.0 GPA (overall and in Criminal Justice coursework); permission of instructor
Corequisites: CRJU 484
The student will complete a field experience related to criminal justice. Students will be expected to integrate their field experiences with the body of criminal justice theory to produce a scholarly research project.
Note(s): This course must be taken concurrently with CRJU 484 - Internship in Criminal Justice .
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CRJU 484 - Internship in Criminal Justice Credits: (6-15)
Instructional Method: Field placement.
Prerequisites: CRJU 100 or CRJU 150 ; junior or senior standing, with minimum 2.5 grade point average; faculty approval.
Placement of student with criminal justice agency with academic supervision. Graded pass/fail. Does not fulfill CRJU elective requirement.
Note(s): This course may be taken concurrently with CRJU 483. CRJU 484 may count for 3-12 credit hours for student concurrently enrolled in CRJU 483 .
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CRJU 488 - Final Honors Project Credits: (2-3)
Prerequisites: Enrollment in Honors Program, completion of all other Honors Program requirements, a minimum 3.5 GPA in all courses and in criminal justice.
Project and topic to be explored determined by the student, the faculty member with whom he or she works and the student’s major department. Topics may include any of the basic fields offered within the field of criminal justice: law enforcement and administration; criminology and the courts; or probation, parole and corrections. In order to receive honors credit, a student must earn a grade of “A” or “B” for the final project.
Note(s): Course may not be repeated.
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CRJU 490 - Seminar Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture.
Prerequisites: CRJU 100 or CRJU 150 , and junior standing.
Concentrated study on specific areas of criminal justice.
Note(s): May be taken again for credit as often as course content varies.
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CRJU 495 - Critical Perspectives in Criminal Justice Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture.
Prerequisites: CRJU 385 ; senior standing.
Designed to emphasize a variety of applied and synthesizing skills, including oral communication, intensive writing, and service learning. Decision making skills and ethics will also be emphasized in the area of public policy.
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CRJU 498 - Independent Study Credits: (1-3)
Prerequisites: Nine hours of CRJU courses and permission of instructor.
See “Independent Study .”
Note(s): Students must obtain approval of department on proposed program in semester preceding that in which Independent Study is anticipated. Course may carry one to three hours credit a semester and may be taken for up to six semester hours credit. Offered as needed. For a complete list of graduate courses, please consult the Radford University Graduate Catalog.
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Dance |
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DNCE 105 - Beginning Ballet (TQ) Credits: (2)
Instructional Method: Four hours technique.
Based on the Vagonova System, a scientific, thorough, and highly expressive classical ballet training method. Theory as well as fundamental barre and centre practice, including adagio and allegro techniques on a beginning level.
Note(s): May be taken for a total of six semester hours of credit.
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DNCE 111 - Dance Appreciation (TH) Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture.
Promotes understanding and appreciation of dance and its various roles in societies of past and present.
Note(s): This course has been approved for Core Curriculum credit in Visual and Performing Arts.
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DNCE 120 - Dance Improvisation Credits: (1)
Provides the opportunity for creative exploration, reflection and discussion on the basic dance compositional elements, time, space and design. As an introduction to the creative process, improvisation provides experiences in making quick solutions to compositional problems.
Note(s): May be taken for a total of three semester hours of credit.
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DNCE 131 - Beginning Modern Dance (TQ) Credits: (2)
Instructional Method: Four hours technique.
Fundamentals of movement, rhythm, form and design. Technique and compositional studies progressing in difficulty.
Note(s): May be taken for a total of six semester hours of credit.
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DNCE 180 - Jazz Dance (TQ) Credits: (2)
Instructional Method: Four hours technique
Technique in jazz dance progressing in difficulty as to length and complexity of exercises.
Note(s): May be taken for a total of six semester hours credit.
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DNCE 201 - Pointe Technique (TQ) Credits: (2)
Instructional Method: Four hours technique.
Based on the Vagonova System, a scientific, thorough, and highly expressive classical ballet training method. Concentrates on basic essentials of pointe technique, using specific exercises to develop strength, proper alignment, and correct execution.
Note(s): May be taken multiple times for credit.
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DNCE 205 - Low-Intermediate Ballet (TQ) Credits: (2)
Instructional Method: Four hours technique.
Based on the Vagonova System, a scientific, thorough, and highly expressive classical ballet training method. Basic barre and centre practice, including adagio and allegro techniques on a low-intermediate level.
Note(s): May be taken for a total of eight semester hours of credit.
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DNCE 206 - Intermediate Tap Dance (TQ) Credits: (2)
Instructional Method: Four hours technique.
Prerequisites: Permission of instructor.
A course in intermediate level tap dance technique, including weight change, exploration of rhythm, intermediate tap dance vocabulary, assembling longer tap dance combinations, and a module on tap dance improvisation. Content will also include exposure to the history of tap dance through assigned readings and video observation.
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DNCE 210 - Introduction to Pilates Credits: (2)
Covers fundamental theoretical and movement principles of the Pilates Method, including studio work in the Pilates Method of mat exercises and the Universal Reformer. Strengthens and stretches the total body, emphasizing control from the core center or powerhouse. Students learn to protect the body in all movement forms by developing a strong link between the physical and the mental aspects of movement and applying them to daily activity.
Note(s): May be taken for a total of four semester hours of credit.
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DNCE 220 - Dance Composition Credits: (2)
Prerequisites: One semester of DNCE 120 .
Provides opportunity for creative exploration and analysis of principles of fundamental dance techniques through improvisation, problem solving, and informal production of student works.
Note(s): May be taken for a total of four semester hours of credit.
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DNCE 231 - Intermediate Modern Dance (TQ) Credits: (2)
Instructional Method: Four hours technique.
Movement experiences and techniques progressing in difficulty. Implementation of principles and techniques of choreography in individual and group compositions.
Note(s): May be taken for a total of 12 semester hours of credit.
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DNCE 260 - Production Participation (PR) Credits: (1)
Instructional Method: Four hours.
Prerequisites: Approval of Dance Department faculty.
Provides students with an experiential application of the principles of theatrical production and its related fields. Typical experiences will include but not be limited to: dance performance, costume production, lighting implementation, publicity, scenic production, stage managing, and sound production. This course is intended for students who wish to combine their classroom learning with practical experience through participation in closely supervised projects.
Note(s): May be taken multiple times for credit.
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DNCE 280 - Intermediate Jazz Dance (TQ) Credits: (2)
Instructional Method: Four hours technique.
Provides continued development of the body as an instrument for jazz dance expression with emphasis on technique, style and compositional form.
Note(s): May be taken multiple times for credit.
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DNCE 305 - High-Intermediate Ballet (TQ) Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Six hours technique.
Based on the Vagonova System, a scientific, thorough, and highly expressive classical ballet training method. Increasingly complex barre and centre practice, including adagio and allegro techniques on a high intermediate-level.
Note(s): May be taken multiple times for credit.
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DNCE 310 - Study in Somatics Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Six hours technique.
Prerequisites: DNCE major with junior or senior standing.
Covers fundamental theoretical and movement principles in somatic therapies and techniques. Strengthens and stretches the total body, emphasizing control from the core center. Students learn theoretical and practical knowledge to protect the body in all movement forms by developing a strong link between the physical and the mental aspects of movement.
Note(s): May be taken for a total of six credit hours.
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DNCE 320 - Choreographic Studies I (TH) Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Six hours technique
Prerequisites: DNCE 120 and DNCE 220 .
Development of solo, duo, and group composition in dance for analysis and critical appraisal, including an informal production of original student choreography.
Note(s): May be taken for a total of six semester hours of credit.
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DNCE 331 - High-Intermediate Modern Dance (TQ) Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Six hours technique
Intensive study of modern dance technique for preprofessional levels emphasizing correctness of execution and expressiveness.
Note(s): May be taken multiple times for credit.
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DNCE 365 - Performance Practicum Credits: (2)
Provides students with an intensive experiential application of dance performance. This course is intended for students who wish to further explore and develop skills related to dance performance through participation in closely supervised creative dance projects.
Note(s): May be taken multiple times for credit.
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DNCE 366 - Travel Study Credits: (1-12)
Academic study involving domestic and/or international travel.
Note(s): May be taken again for credit with different topics or areas of study.
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DNCE 370 - Creative Dance for Children (TH) Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture.
Presents theory and methodology for creative dance in elementary education. Explores the nature of dance as a creative, aesthetic and movement experience which can integrate with other academic subjects. Provides experience with lesson plans, varied ages, developmental levels and field experience provide pedagogical knowledge and skills. Applicable to public schools, studios and recreation programs.
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DNCE 380 - Advanced Jazz Dance Technique Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Six hours technique.
Provides continued development of the body as an instrument for jazz dance with an emphasis on technique, performance, and style.
Note(s): May be taken multiple times for credit.
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DNCE 400 - Special Topics (TQ) Credits: (1-3)
Instructional Method: Two to six hours technique.
Consideration of various technical, theoretical or stylistic topics in dance.
Note(s): May be taken multiple times for credit. Offered on demand.
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DNCE 401 - Pointe Technique (TQ) Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Six hours technique.
Based on the Vagonova System, a scientific, thorough, and highly expressive classical ballet training method. Intensive study of pointe technique for preprofessional levels emphasizing correctness of execution and style.
Note(s): May be taken multiple times for credit.
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DNCE 405 - Advanced Ballet (TQ) Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Six hours technique
Based on the Vagonova System, a scientific, thorough, and highly expressive classical ballet training method. Barre and centre practice, including adagio and allegro techniques on an advanced level.
Note(s): May be taken multiple times for credit.
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DNCE 410 - Accompaniment for Movement (TH) Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture/laboratory
Rhythmic analysis, reading and writing metric patterns, computer software applications, and individual and group sound design projects.
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DNCE 420 - Choreographic Studies II (TH) Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Six hours technique.
Prerequisites: DNCE 120 , DNCE 220 , and DNCE 320 .
Focused on advanced choreographic exploration and research with intensive work on individual projects, culminating in bringing completed works to production.
Note(s): May be taken for a total of six semester hours of credit.
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DNCE 431 - Advanced Modern Dance Technique Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours technique.
Prerequisites: DNCE 331 .
Provides advanced-level exploration of modern dance techniques with an emphasis on refining alignment, developing ability to self-correct, and expanding movement vocabulary. It is a preparatory course to enter the professional field of dance.
Note(s): May be taken multiple times for credit.
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