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EDSP 430 - Practicum: Special Education: General Curriculum: Elementary Credits: (6)
Prerequisites: EDSP 361 ; Acceptance into the Teacher Education program on pre-professional field experience status.
Provides clinical experience in an elementary field placement appropriate to students in a preprofessional teacher preparation program. The field experience is integrated with course work in the Professional Core, which is scheduled simultaneously with this experience. Students apply skills and knowledge in individualized assessment, program planning, and instructional methodology for diverse learners. They gain and enhance their professional skills and dispositions related to communication and collaboration, ethical practice, cultural competence, and professional development.
Note(s): Graded.
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EDSP 432 - Practicum: Deaf and Hard of Hearing Students Credits: (4)
Prerequisites: EDSP 361 and admission to the Teacher Education program on pre-professional field experience status.
Corequisites: EDSP 427 , EDSP 462 , and EDSP 469 .
Provides structured, sequenced, and supervised clinical field experience that is integrated with coursework in the Special Education Professional Core. Students apply skills and knowledge in assessment, behavior management, program planning, educational technology, communication approaches, and instructional methodology. They gain and enhance their professional skills and dispositions related to communication and collaboration, ethical practice, cultural competence, and professional development. Faculty-directed seminars are included.
Note(s): Pass/Fail.
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EDSP 436 - Teaching Infants, Toddlers, and Preschoolers with Disabilities Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture.
Prerequisites: EDSP 360 or EDSP 361 ; 2.5 GPA.
Addresses methods for providing developmentally and exceptionality appropriate instructional programming for young children with special needs in all areas of development. Includes development of individualized education programs and individualized family service plans.
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EDSP 437 - Assessment, Diagnosis, and Evaluation in Early Childhood Special Education Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture.
Prerequisites: EDSP 360 or EDSP 361 , and 2.5 GPA.
Provides participants with knowledge of the selection, administration, and interpretation of formal and informal assessment techniques for young children with disabling and at-risk conditions and their families.
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EDSP 438 - Program Management in Early Childhood Special Education Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture.
Prerequisites: EDSP 360 or EDSP 361 , and a minimum 2.5 GPA.
Addresses administrative aspects of service delivery systems for young children with disabilities or at-risk conditions and their families. Examines legal requirements, funding mechanisms, service coordination, resource acquisition, interagency coordination, integration with peers without disabilities, child find, transition facilitation, professional development, and program evaluation. Includes techniques for working with children, families, educators, related service providers and other human services professionals.
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EDSP 439 - Medical and Neurodevelopmental Aspects of Teaching Young Children with Disabilities Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture.
Prerequisites: EDSP 360 or EDSP 361 , minimum 2.5 GPA.
Examines the medical and health care needs of infants, toddlers, and young children with and without disabilities. Includes the role of health care professionals, child abuse and neglect, health and safety, emergency care, management of chronic health impairments, and management of neurodevelopmental and motor disabilities.
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EDSP 440 - Practicum in Early Intervention Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three course hours credit.
Prerequisites: IDEC major, successful completion of EDSP 360 or EDSP 361 , EDSP 436 , EDSP 439 , and EDEC 321 ; minimum 2.5 GPA.
Pedagogical experience with infants and toddlers with disabilities, developmental delays, at risk conditions, or typical development. Students spend two to three days per week working with very young children in early intervention services, at-risk programs, family homes, and/or child care settings under the direct supervision of a cooperating professional. EDSP 440 is a structured and supervised field experience in the Interdisciplinary Studies Early Childhood (IDEC) program. Weekly seminars provide discussion of current educational practices and issues of concern to educators of infants, toddlers, and preschoolers with special needs and their families.
Note(s): Pass/Fail.
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EDSP 445 - Adaptive Strategies in Mathematics Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture.
Prerequisites: EDSP 360 or EDSP 361 , and minimum 2.5 GPA.
Prospective educators are prepared with the background knowledge and skills necessary to promote literacy in mathematics for diverse learners. An emphasis is placed on research -based techniques, strategies, and technologies to improve teacher instruction and student understanding of mathematical skills and concepts.
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EDSP 451 - Collaborative Consultation and Communication Skills for Special Education Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture.
Prerequisites: EDSP 360 or EDSP 361 , 2.5 GPA.
Prospective educators are prepared with the background knowledge and skills necessary to develop and work within collaborative environments designed to enhance the success of individuals with diverse learning needs in the general education curriculum. Participants will gain understanding of collaborative structures, knowledge of consultations, and the communication skills necessary to become a contributing member of school teams which serve children and families with varying cultural backgrounds, attitudes, feelings, and needs.
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EDSP 454 - Educational Technology for Diverse Populations Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture.
Cross-Listed: EDET 454
Students will develop critical awareness of educational and assistive technologies that support students with disabilities, and other learners with diverse needs. The course begins with an overview of the latest research and evidence-based practice in educational technology applications with a focus on instruction. Participants will explore a wide range of these technology applications with a focus on assistive or adaptive technologies. The course focuses on the historical and legal mandates that guide the integration of assistive technologies into the educational programs of students with disabilities.
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EDSP 455 - Student Teaching in Special Education: Deaf and Hard of Hearing Credits: (6)
Prerequisites: Admission to teacher education licensure program; successful completion of EDSP 427 , EDSP 428 , EDSP 432 , EDSP 462 , EDSP 469 ; COSD 421 , COSD 422 , COSD 423 (or demonstrated proficiency in American Sign Language); Admission into the Teacher Education program, passing scores on Praxis I, RVE and VCLA.
Teacher candidates work with PreK-12 students who are deaf and/or hard of hearing during these courses under the supervision of cooperating teachers and university supervisor. Placements are provided at the preschool or elementary levels and middle (EDSP 455) or high school levels (EDSP 456 ). Each course represents a one-half semester, full-time placement. The course begins with observation in the classroom and culminates with full responsibility for the cooperating teacher’s daily schedule, including provision of direct instruction to students.
Note(s): Grading: A-F.
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EDSP 456 - Student Teaching in Special Education: Deaf and Hard of Hearing Credits: (6)
Prerequisites: Admission to teacher education licensure program; successful completion of EDSP 427 , EDSP 428 , EDSP 432 , EDSP 462 , EDSP 469 ; COSD 421 , COSD 422 , COSD 423 (or demonstrated proficiency in American Sign Language); Admission into the Teacher Education program, passing scores on Praxis I, RVE and VCLA.
Teacher candidates work with PreK-12 students who are deaf and/or hard of hearing during these courses under the supervision of cooperating teachers and university supervisor. Placements are provided at the preschool or elementary levels and middle (EDSP 455 ) or high school levels (EDSP 456). Each course represents a one-half semester, full-time placement. The course begins with observation in the classroom and culminates with full responsibility for the cooperating teacher’s daily schedule, including provision of direct instruction to students.
Note(s): Grading: A-F.
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EDSP 460 - Current Problems in Special Education (topic) Credits: (1-4)
Prerequisites: Senior Standing.
Examines a major educational problem, its implications and possible solutions.
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EDSP 462 - Proactive Classroom Management and Positive Behavior Support Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture.
Prerequisites: EDSP 360 or EDSP 361 and a minimum 2.5 GPA.
The future educator will learn the skills necessary to effectively manage a classroom environment, conduct functional behavior assessments regarding difficult behavior, and design an individual behavior intervention plan. Related topics include overall behavioral assessment, positive behavior supports, the development and teaching of social skills, prevention, teaching and reactive strategies related to addressing misbehaviors, the design of effective instruction to enhance behavioral success, and research-based models of effective classroom management.
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EDSP 464 - Introduction to Students Who Access Adapted Curriculum Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture.
Prerequisites: EDSP 360 or EDSP 361 and a minimum 2.5 GPA.
Emphasis is on the psychological, educational, medical, functional, and sociological characteristics of persons classified as having intellectual disability and severe, multiple cognitive and physical or sensory disabilities. Major topics include causes and prevention of intellectual and developmental disability, assessment procedures for identification and instruction, physical and sensory disabilities, educational program planning, student and family involvement and current issues and trends in the field. Collaboration with families and other professionals, culturally sensitive education, and the uses of research-based practices are integrated throughout the course.
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EDSP 466 - Teaching Students with Individualized Adapted Curriculum Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture.
Prerequisites: EDSP 464 , 2.5 GPA.
Provides prospective teachers with the skills and knowledge necessary to design, implement, and evaluate individualized educational programming for K-12 students with disabilities who require individualized adapted curriculum goals. The course includes assessment strategies, curriculum models, teaching methods, and instructional materials. Emphasis is on development of early and emergent literacy and numeracy skills, functional skills, social skills and self-determination within inclusive settings.
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EDSP 469 - Evaluative Techniques Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture.
Prerequisites: EDSP 361 or PSYC 401 and a minimum 2.5 GPA.
An understanding and application of the foundation of assessment and evaluation related to best special education practice is provided in this course. Students are familiarized with the use and interpretation of formal and informal diagnostic tests and procedures. Students will learn about the content, technical adequacy, administration and scoring of diagnostic educational instruments that assist with identifying disabilities and instructional planning.
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EDSP 471 - Teaching the Gifted Child Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture.
Prerequisites: EDSP 361 and a minimum 2.5 GPA.
Introduces students to the gifted child, including identification, characteristics, special problem areas, and appropriate curricular approaches in teaching, and guiding the gifted.
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EDSP 472 - Characteristics of Students with Disabilities who Access the General Education Curriculum Credits: (3)
Prerequisites: EDSP 360 or EDSP 361 or PSYC 401 , 2.5 GPA.
Provides future educators an understanding of definitions, characteristics, and the learning and behavioral support needs of students with disabilities who are accessing the general education curriculum at the elementary, middle, and high school levels. Characteristics and educational needs of students with learning disabilities, intellectual disabilities, emotional and behavioral disabilities, other health impairments, traumatic brain injury, developmental delays, autism, multiple disabilities, and orthopedic impairments will be addressed. Students will understand how the experiences of individuals with disabilities can impact families, as well as the individual’s ability to learn, interact socially, and live as a fulfilled, contributing member of their communities.
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EDSP 488 - Final Honors Project Credits: (2-3)
Note(s): Special Education Honors students wishing to take the Final Honors Project should enroll in EDUC 488 .
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EDSP 498 - Independent Study Credits: (1-4)
Instructional Method: One to four hours credit.
Prerequisites: Junior or senior standing.
Prior permission must be received; arrangements must be made before registration. See “Independent Study .”
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EDSP 504 - Introduction to Special Education for Secondary Educators Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture.
Prerequisites: Admission to the Teacher Education Program.
Corequisites: Must be taken with the fall early field experience in secondary education.
Prospective educators in secondary education are introduced to characteristics of exceptional learners, laws governing the delivery of special education and rights of people with disabilities, current trends and issues in special education services, and evidence-based instructional strategies that meet the needs of students with disabilities in a general education setting.
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EDSP 526 - Introduction to Deaf and Hard of Hearing Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture.
Prerequisites: EDSP 361 .
Introduction to the education of deaf and hard of hearing students (PreK-12) for prospective teachers and other professionals serving deaf/hard of hearing students. Includes legislation, trends, issues, etiology, identification, characteristics, Deaf culture, school-related needs, communication modes, educational placement options, and organizations and agencies relevant to individuals who are deaf and hard of hearing and their families and the professionals who work with them.
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EDSP 527 - Curriculum and Methods for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Students Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture.
Prerequisites: EDSP 426 .
Study of curriculum, methods, techniques, and materials used in the education of deaf/hard of hearing students. Includes information on classroom organization, classroom management, family involvement, instructional planning, development of individualized education plans (IEPs) and individualized family service plans (IFSPs), curriculum adaptations and modifications, community agencies, assessment and evaluation, and standards for professionalism.
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EDSP 528 - Language Development and Literacy for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Students Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture.
Prerequisites: EDSP 426 .
Study of the complex nature of language acquisition and literacy in deaf/hard of hearing students, and techniques for enhancing language and the teaching of reading and writing to this population. Examines current theories and practices in reading and language arts instruction for hearing as well as deaf/hard of hearing children. Presents methods for assessing reading, writing, and language problems in deaf/hard of hearing children, making adaptations and modifications to curriculum, integrating technology, and including parents in the instructional process.
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Statistics |
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STAT 200 - Introduction to Statistics Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture.
Introduction to statistical methods; descriptive statistics, normal distribution, estimation, hypothesis testing, correlation and regression.
Note(s): Students who have received credit for any of STAT 205, 208, or 211 may not receive credit for STAT 200. This course has been approved for Core Curriculum credit in Mathematical Sciences College Core B.
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STAT 219 - Statistics for Biology Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture.
This course is an introduction to statistical methods taught by embedding statistical language and methods into a biological context. Topics will include univariate and bivariate graphs; measures of average, dispersion, and position; estimation; hypothesis testing; correlation; regression; analysis of variance.
Note(s): Students may not receive credit for both STAT 219 and STAT 200. This course has been approved for Core Curriculum credit in Mathematical Sciences College Core B.
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STAT 301 - Probability and Statistics I Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture.
Prerequisites: MATH 152 .
Introduction to the basic concepts of probability. A survey of the most common probability distributions. Introduction to the use of statistical techniques with particular application to physical and biological sciences.
Note(s): Students who have received credit for STAT 410:411 cannot also receive credit for STAT 301:302.
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STAT 302 - Probability and Statistics II Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture.
Prerequisites: MATH 152 .
Introduction to the basic concepts of probability. A survey of the most common probability distributions. Introduction to the use of statistical techniques with particular application to physical and biological sciences.
Note(s): Students who have received credit for STAT 410:411 cannot also receive credit for STAT 301 :302.
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STAT 320 - Methods of Non-Parametric Statistics Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture.
Prerequisites: STAT 200 or STAT 301 .
Examines distribution-free analogs of many classical statistical tests. Topics include tests based on binomial distribution, tests based on Fisher’s method of randomization, goodness of fit tests, two sample tests, and correlation procedures. Modern computer software will be used to analyze real world data.
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STAT 420 - Modern Regression Analysis Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture.
Prerequisites: STAT 302 .
Fundamental concepts in modern regression diagnostics. Choice of best subset model using cross validation methods. Study of collinearity and methods for combating collinearity. Use of residuals in regression diagnostics. Detection of high influence data points. Use of modern computer software.
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STAT 421 - Design of Experiments Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture.
Prerequisites: STAT 302 .
Theory of analysis of variance and covariance; fixed and random effects models; completely randomized design; randomized block design, Latin square design, factorials; split-plot design and response surface design.
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STAT 430 - Statistical Packages Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Two hours lecture; two hours laboratory.
Prerequisites: STAT 200 or STAT 301 .
Consideration of statistical packages available at Radford University. Topics include accessing the system, editing, describing data sets via summary statistics and graphical displays, testing hypotheses in the normal theory one and two sample cases, simple linear regression and correlation. Both SAS and SPSS are studied.
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STAT 431 - Statistical Consulting Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture.
Prerequisites: STAT 302.
Lectures will provide information on communication skills and the process of conducting a statistical consultation. Practical experience in applied statistics and statistical computing will be obtained by active participation in consultations and by working under faculty supervision with clients from the university community.
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STAT 480 - Topics in Statistics Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture.
Prerequisites: Permission of instructor.
Special topics in statistics, as student and faculty interest demands; syllabus is available each time the course is offered. Interested students should contact the department chairperson and the course instructor before registering.
Note(s): May be repeated for credit with a different topic.
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STAT 488 - Final Honors Project Credits: (2-3)
Prerequisites: Major in mathematics, enrollment in the Honors Academy, completion of all other Honors Academy requirements, a minimum 3.5 GPA in all courses and in mathematics and statistics, senior standing.
Topics in statistics determined by the student, the faculty member with whom the student works and the department. In order to receive honors credit, a student must earn a grade of A or B for the final project. See “Honors Academy .”
Note(s): Course may not be repeated.
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STAT 499 - Internship in Statistics Credits: (1-6)
Prerequisites: Junior or senior standing, at least a 2.5 GPA overall, at least a 2.5 GPA in mathematics and statistics and permission of instructor.
Applications of theory learned in the classroom to real-world statistical problems in a professional setting. Provides a platform for building teamwork skills and solving interdisciplinary problems.
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Student Leadership |
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LEAD 110 - Emerging Leadership Credits: (3)
Prerequisites: Minimum of 2.0 GPA The course is designed to expose students to new perspectives on leadership and to encourage students to recognize their own potential as leaders.
Through class discussions, readings, speakers and interactions, both on campus and in the community, students will be introduced to leadership theories, traits, and skills. This course will encourage students to be creative leaders, to accept and celebrate diversity, to recognize the importance of risk and change, and to see the potential in every person to be a leader.
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Theatre and Cinema |
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THEA 100 - Theatre Appreciation Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture.
An introduction to the art of theatre and dramatic literature through lectures and discussion of basic artistic components involved in the theatrical process. Attendance at theatrical productions is a major component to the course.
Note(s): This course has been approved for Core Curriculum credit in Visual and Performing Arts.
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THEA 180 - Introduction to World Cinema Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture.
A study of the cinematic arts from its inception to current times. The focus will be on the aesthetic, technological, economic and geopolitical historical progression of the cinematic arts.
Note(s): This course has been approved for Core Curriculum credit in Visual and Performing Arts or Global Perspectives.
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THEA 201 - Theatre Aesthetics Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture.
This is a course in the practice of the art of theatre and is designed for theatre and cinema majors. The course will cover how to read and analyze a play, how various theatre artists begin to interpret dramatic literature for production, a basic vocabulary for analysis and production, an orientation to the department and a working knowledge of communicating as part of a production team.
Note(s): Student cannot receive credit for both THEA 110 and THEA 201.
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THEA 227 - Acting I Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Four hours laboratory.
Acting I is a rigorous study of the art of acting through the exploration of the actor’s tools: body, voice, script analysis, the creative impulse, and how these elements can be shaped in relation to the intent of the playwright. Acting I is designed primarily for theatre majors.
Note(s): Student cannot receive credit for both THEA 125 and THEA 227.
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THEA 231 - Stagecraft Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture, demonstration and critique.
The study of scenic and costume construction methods including equipment and drafting techniques commonly used for theatrical scenery and costumes including the practical application of these techniques through backstage participation in departmental productions.
Note(s): Student cannot receive credit for both THEA 101 and THEA 231.
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THEA 232 - Theatrical Lighting and Sound Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture, demonstration and critique.
An introduction to the basic equipment and processes of theatrical lighting and sound, their interconnection, and their operation.
Note(s): Student cannot receive credit for both THEA 102 and THEA 232.
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THEA 236 - Makeup I Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture, demonstration and critique.
A study and practical application of basic stage makeup techniques used in theatrical venues including old age, character, period and fantasy styles.
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THEA 260 - Theatre Participation I Credits: (1)
Instructional Method: One hour laboratory.
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: acting, box office, costume production, dramaturgy, lighting implementation, makeup creation, 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 a closely supervised project.
Note(s): May be repeated once for a total of 2 semester hours of credit.
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THEA 297 - Voice and Movement Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Four hours lecture.
Prerequisites: THEA 227 .
The study of the voice and body as the primary tools of the actor. Intense focus will be given to each component individually as well as the integration of both as a means of communication of intent and action to an audience.
Note(s): Students who have received credit for THEA 226 or THEA 310 cannot also receive credit for THEA 297.
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THEA 300 - Sound Design for the Arts Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture, demonstration, laboratory and critique.
Prerequisites: Permission of instructor.
Instruction in the art of sound recording, editing, storage and processing. Study of sound design for the arts with special emphasis on dance, film radio, television, music and theatre.
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THEA 327 - Acting II: Scene Study Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Four hours laboratory.
Prerequisites: THEA 227 .
Acting II continues the rigorous study of the art of acting which employs practices pursued in Acting I and continues an exploration of technique based in method and nonmethod approaches. This course examines the in-depth process of developing scripted scenes.
Note(s): Acting II is designed for theatre majors. Student cannot receive credit for both THEA 225 and THEA 327.
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THEA 328 - Acting III: Improvisation Techniques Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture.
Prerequisites: THEA 227 .
The workshop style class seeks to improve the actors’ access to their individual creativity and imagination through exercises designed to sharpen their improvisational skills.
Note(s): Can be repeated for academic credit. Student cannot receive credit for both THEA 324 and THEA 328.
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THEA 330 - Theatre Design I Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture.
Prerequisites: THEA 201 , THEA 231 , and THEA 232 .
A study in the fundamentals of design for theatrical venues including the conceptualization process. Students will be introduced to each design area including scenery, costume, lighting and sound.
Note(s): Student cannot receive credit for both THEA 200 and THEA 330.
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THEA 333 - Theatre Design II Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Two hours lecture; two hours laboratory.
Prerequisites: THEA 330 and sophomore standing.
Detailed study of design for scenery, lighting, and costuming beginning with research, then developing and executing the design. Students will work in each design area and be introduced to multiple mediums used for rendering, rendering techniques, hand drafting, CAD drawing/drafting, sketching, and research work.
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THEA 334 - Theatre Design III Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Two hours lecture; two hours laboratory.
Prerequisites: THEA 333 .
Concentrated study of design for scenery, lighting, and costuming. Students may elect but are not required to focus in two areas of design. Students will work to refine their collaborative and organizational skills needed for their selected areas.
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THEA 336 - Makeup II Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture, demonstration and critique.
Prerequisites: THEA 236 .
The advanced study and practical application in makeup techniques including prosthetics, life masks, wig making, computer-aided design and other techniques.
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THEA 350 - Directing I Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture.
Prerequisites: THEA 201 , THEA 227 , THEA 231 .
An overview of the directing process through scene work, lectures and discussion. Study of theoretical, critical and historical writings is a major component.
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THEA 360 - Theatre Participation II Credits: (1)
Instructional Method: One hour laboratory.
Prerequisites: THEA 260 or junior standing.
Provides students with an experiential application of advanced principles in a theatrical production and its related fields. Typical experiences will include but not be limited to: leadership positions, acting, box office, costume production, dramaturgy, lighting implementation, makeup creation, publicity, scenic production, stage managing, sound production.
Note(s): May be repeated for up to four (4) semester hours of credit.
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THEA 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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THEA 370 - Playwriting Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture and discussion.
The basic principles of playwriting are explored in a forum involving the reading and discussion of student plays. Students complete a one-act play or one act of a longer work. Completed scripts are sought for production in The Studio Theatre.
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THEA 374 - Survey of Drama Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture.
Prerequisites: THEA 201 and sophomore standing.
Undertakes the study and analysis of significant plays from the classical, modern, and contemporary theatre repertoire. Drawing from theatre practice and script analysis for production, students examine plays from the global theatre past and present.
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THEA 375 - Theatre History I Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture and discussion.
Prerequisites: THEA 201 and junior standing.
Investigates theatre from its ritualistic beginnings to the Renaissance, examining aspects of theatrical performance, design, architecture, audiences, literature, and theory/criticism. Theatre is contextualized in the cultures, styles, and politics of past societies, with emphasis on the influence of ancient theatre in today’s world.
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THEA 376 - Theatre History II Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture.
Prerequisites: THEA 201 and junior standing.
Investigates theatre from the Renaissance through the modern and contemporary theatre repertoire, examining aspects of theatrical performance, design, architecture, audiences, literature, and theory/criticism. Theatre is contextualized in the cultures, styles, and politics of past societies, with emphasis on the influence of theatre in today’s world.
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THEA 381 - Foundations of Cinematic Aesthetics Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture.
Prerequisites: THEA 180 .
An exploration of the aesthetic process of cinema through the examination of films recognized by film scholars to be seminal in shaping the way that we make and view cinematic art.
Note(s): Student cannot receive credit for both THEA 280 and THEA 381.
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THEA 410 - Voice and Speech Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture.
Prerequisites: THEA 297 .
The work begun in Voice and Movement is extended through continuing physical awareness with an emphasis on vocal range along with parallel work on articulation and other speech elements.
Note(s): Student cannot receive credit for both THEA 326 and THEA 410.
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THEA 425 - Acting IV: Scene Study Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture.
Prerequisites: THEA 227 and THEA 327 .
An advanced acting course designed for theatre majors interested in pursuing professional acting. Through the application of scene work students will continue to develop their individual acting process and craft. Focus will be a range of genres, reinforcing rehearsal and performance vocabulary and techniques and deepening ensemble skills.
Note(s): Can be repeated for academic credit.
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THEA 430 - Theatre Design IV Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Two hours lecture; two hours laboratory.
Prerequisites: THEA 334 .
Advanced study of design for scenery, lighting, and costuming. Students may, but are not required to, limit their focus to one area of design.
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THEA 450 - Directing II Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Two hours lecture; two hours laboratory.
Prerequisites: THEA 227 , THEA 327 , and THEA 350 ; or permission of the instructor.
The study of various significant figures and theories of stage production. Students are required to complete a final advanced project for public presentation of a one-act play. A final portfolio is also required.
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THEA 475 - Theatre Problems Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture.
Contains a concentrated study of particularly significant people, events, movements or aspects of theatrical venues not covered in depth in other course offerings.
Note(s): May be repeated (on different topics) for maximum of 12 semester hours credit.
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THEA 476 - Production Practicum Credits: (1-3)
Prerequisites: Permission of instructor.
Provides the student with an experiential application of the principles of theatrical production and its various aspects. Typical experiences will include, but not be limited to: acting, box office, design and production, directing, dramaturgy, makeup design, publicity, and management. This course is intended for students who wish to extend their classroom experience by applying it practically to a realized project.
Note(s): May be repeated for up to twelve (12) semester hours for credit.
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THEA 478 - Internship in Theatrical Production Credits: (1-12)
Prerequisites: Sophomore standing, acceptance of Internship application by the faculty and the theatre designated for internship residency.
Short or long term professional theatre/film residency in one of the following areas: box office/house management, development, directing/acting, drama enrichment/education, literary, marketing, stage management and technique production and design: scenic costume, lighting and sound.
Note(s): May be taken again for maximum of 12 semester hours credit.
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THEA 480 - Film Theory and Criticism Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture.
Prerequisites: THEA 180 .
The study of critical thought in cinematic arts from its inception to current times.
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THEA 482 - Documentary/Nonfiction Film Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture.
Prerequisites: THEA 180 .
An overview of documentary/nonfiction film from its primitive beginnings in the shorts of the Lumiere Brothers to an examination of contemporary artists, directions and visions.
Note(s): Student cannot receive credit for both THEA 380 and THEA 482.
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THEA 488 - Final Honors Project Credits: (2-3)
Prerequisites: Enrollment in the Honors Academy, completion of all other Honors Academy requirements, senior standing, a minimum 3.5 GPA in all courses and in theatre.
The project and the topic to be explored will be determined by the student, the faculty member with whom the student works and the student’s major program area. (Honors project may be a written or performance-based project.) 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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University 100 |
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UNIV 100 - Introduction to Higher Education Credits: (1)
Prerequisites: First year students and/or first semester transfer students by permission.
Explores the meaning and value of a comprehensive liberal arts education, teach problem solving and decision-making processes, and promote academic success through selected readings, presentations, discussions, and experiential learning opportunities. Students will learn and practice a variety of specific techniques for learning and self-management.
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Visual and Performing Arts |
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CVPA 266 - Travel Study in Visual and Performing Arts Credits: (3)
Prerequisites: Permission of instructor.
Academic study involving international travel. Locations and study focus vary with each section, but may include Greece (for art), Italy (for music), England (for theatre), and so on.
Note(s): This course has been approved for Core Curriculum credit in Visual and Performing Arts.
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Women’s Studies |
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WMST 101 - Women in the World: Introduction to Women’s Studies Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture/discussion.
An introduction to the interdisciplinary field of Women’s Studies through global and multicultural perspectives. It provides an overview of women’s experiences and their activism to achieve equality over time and across the world, with attention to differences of gender, race, ethnicity, class, sexuality, and nation.
Note(s): This course establishes a foundation for further coursework in the Women’s Studies minor. This course has been approved for Core Curriculum credit in Global Perspectives.
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WMST 290 - Special Topics in Women’s Studies Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture.
Prerequisites: WMST 101 or permission of instructor.
Concentrated study on specific areas in Women’s Studies.
Note(s): May be taken for credit as often as course content varies. Content will be approved by the Women’s Studies Advisory Committee.
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WMST 400 - Senior Portfolio Credits: (1)
Prerequisites: Enrollment in WMST minor, WMST 101 , completion of two electives toward the WMST minor, senior standing.
Serves as the required capstone experience for students minoring in Women’s Studies. Students will prepare a Senior Portfolio of work produced in previous courses and revised under the direction of the faculty mentor to demonstrate competence in all four learning outcomes for the Women’s Studies minor. Students will prepare a public presentation of one of these examples of work.
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WMST 490 - Special Topics Seminar in Women’s Studies Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture.
Prerequisites: WMST 101 and Sophomore status.
Concentrated study on specific areas in Women’s Studies.
Note(s): May be taken for credit as often as course content varies. Content will be approved by the Women’s Studies Advisory Committee.
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WMST 499 - Internship in Women’s Studies Credits: (3-6)
Instructional Method: Three to six hours experiential, and advisement.
Prerequisites: Approval by the Women’s Studies committee; junior status or higher; WMST 101 and one other accepted course in the minor.
An elective in the Women’s Studies minor. The student will be placed in an agency, department, or program with a focus on women’s lives. In this environment, the student will participate in ongoing functions, including training.
Note(s): The student will also meet regularly with a faculty member to process the internship experience and to relate it to readings in Women’s Studies.
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