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SOC 310 - Race and Ethnic Relations 3 Cr. Hrs.
Race and ethnicity are explored through sociological concepts and theories. Major topics include: racial and ethnic diversity, relations between various racial and ethnic groups, the intersection of racial and ethnic factors within larger social institutions, immigration and cultural assimilation. While there is some cross cultural comparison, the major focus of this course involves understanding race and ethnic relations in the United States in both current and historical perspective.
Prerequisite(s): SOC 101 .
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SOC 312 - Deviance and Crime in Society 3 Cr. Hrs.
This course involves an examination of major topics in the sociological study of crime and deviance. Though some topics are presented in global perspective, emphasis is placed on related behavior and processes in the United States. Major topics include violent, normative, property, white-collar, cyber, and transnational crime. Suicide, mental illness, substance abuse and other forms of deviance are also explored along with various mechanisms of social control.
Prerequisite(s): SOC 101 or SOC 202
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SOC 315 - The Individual in Society 3 Cr. Hrs.
This course examines the individual within the social environment. It involves analysis of the intersections between psychological, cultural and social factors in a variety of group and organizational settings. Some of the organizations studied are: the family, law and the criminal justice system, health care, and the educational system.
Prerequisite(s): SOC 101
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SOC 320 - Substance Abuse and Treatment 3 Cr. Hrs.
This course covers the major licit and illicit drugs of abuse along with related individual and social consequences. It includes concepts and theories utilized in treatment modalities along with an analysis of respective outcomes and a special emphasis on the mental disorders that commonly co-occur with substance abuse.
Prerequisite(s): SOC 101 or SOC 202
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SOC 350 - Sociology of Religion 3 Cr. Hrs.
This course provides a sociological analysis of the role of religion in historical perspective and in contemporary society. It involves an exploration of religious diversity and the individual’s experience within religious groups and organizations.
Prerequisite(s): SOC 101 .
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SOC 400 - Sociology of Health, Illness and Medicine 3 Cr. Hrs.
This course will examine physical and mental health along with various forms of illness utilizing sociological and epidemiological perspectives. It provides an overview of an array of health care programs, policies, and organizations within the United States as well as in global perspective. It will also include analysis of the ill individual’s experience in various health care settings with an emphasis on outcomes and patient-caregiver interactions.
Prerequisite(s): SOC 101 or SOC 202 .
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SPA 111 - Elementary Spanish Language & Culture 1 3 Cr. Hrs.
Common Learning Outcomes
[CD] 15. Intercultural and diversity awareness and understanding
[WC] 9. Written communication skills
[OC] 10. Oral communication skills
An introduction to the sound system and grammatical structure necessary to develop listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills in Spanish. An appreciation of Spanish speaking culture underlies the orientation of the course.
A student with two or more high school language credits may take the Spanish Placement Test during orientation with the option of being placed at a higher level. Students with prior study in educational institutions in which Spanish is the primary language are not allowed to receive credit for the elementary level of the native language. They should enroll in courses at the 300/400 level of the native language, or complete the 111-112 sequence of another language.
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SPA 112 - Elementary Spanish Language & Culture 2 3 Cr. Hrs.
Common Learning Outcomes
[CD] 15. Intercultural and diversity awareness and understanding
[WC] 9. Written communication skills
[OC] 10. Oral communication skills
Continued study of additional verb tenses and grammatical structures and reading assignments of higher complexity. An appreciation of Spanish speaking culture underlies the orientation of the course.
Prerequisite(s): SPA 111 or Placement Test
A student with two or more high school language credits may take the Spanish Placement Test during orientation with the option of being placed at a higher level. Students with prior study in educational institutions in which Spanish is the primary language are not allowed to receive credit for the elementary level of the native language. They should enroll in courses at the 300/400 level of the native language, or complete the 111-112 sequence of another language.
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SPA 211 - Intermediate Spanish Language & Culture 1 3 Cr. Hrs.
Application of grammatical skills in reading and writing. An appreciation of Spanish speaking culture underlies the orientation of the course.
Prerequisite(s): SPA 112 or Superior Score on Spanish Placement Test.
A student with two or more high school language credits may take the Spanish Placement Test during orientation with the option of being placed at a higher level. Students with prior study in educational institutions in which Spanish is the primary language are not allowed to receive credit for the elementary level of the native language. They should enroll in courses at the 300/400 level of the native language, or complete the 111-112 sequence of another language.
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SPA 212 - Intermediate Spanish Language & Culture 2 3 Cr. Hrs.
Continuation of Spanish 211, with an additional selection of reading materials; emphasis on reading, writing, and culture in Spanish. A deeper appreciation of Spanish culture underlies the orientation of this course.
Prerequisite(s): SPA 211 or Superior Score on Spanish Placement Test
A student with two or more high school language credits may take the Spanish Placement Test during orientation with the option of being placed at a higher level. Students with prior study in educational institutions in which Spanish is the primary language are not allowed to receive credit for the elementary level of the native language. They should enroll in courses at the 300/400 level of the native language, or complete the 111-112 sequence of another language.
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SPA 240 - Medical Spanish 3 Cr. Hrs.
This course is designed for students planning to work in the healthcare field and will include technical vocabulary and idiomatic expressions needed by healthcare professionals who must communicate with Spanish speaking patients. This course is introductory and addresses the needs of healthcare students with Spanish 211 or instructor permission. Students will learn and practice useful phrases within medical context and acquire vocabulary, grammar knowledge, and cultural component.
Prerequisite(s): SPA 211 or Instructor Permission
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SPA 250 - Spanish for Business 3 Cr. Hrs.
This course is designed for those who seek basic business conversational skills in Spanish. It presents everyday situations that business, accounting or pre-professional students may encounter in their workplace, on business or with overseas business partners.It is written from a cross-cultural perspective to help students in a variety of practical contexts.
Prerequisite(s): SPA 211
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SPA 305 - Advanced Conversation and Composition 3 Cr. Hrs.
This course offers review and practice in both oral and written Spanish. Students will polish skills in hearing, speaking, reading and writing Spanish at an advanced level.
Prerequisite(s): SPA 212
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SPA 310 - Spanish Tables I 1 Cr. Hrs.
Oral practice in Spanish in a more relaxed environment, supplementing coursework in grammar and literature; emphasis on precision, fluency and native-level speech in conversation on topics of general interest to educated speaker and current topics in several-speaking countries. May be repeated.
Prerequisite(s): SPA 212 Repeatable: May be repeated.
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SPA 321 - Survey of Spanish Literature 1 3 Cr. Hrs.
Study of the early period of Spanish literature, from the jarchas and El Cid to the end of the Baroque era; includes works of Cervantes, Lope de Vega and Calderón.
Prerequisite(s): SPA 212
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SPA 322 - Survey of Spanish Literature 2 3 Cr. Hrs.
Study of the modern period of Spanish literature, from approximately 1700 to the present; includes prose, poetry and dramatic works along with sufficient historical and literary background to understand their context and appreciate their value.
Prerequisite(s): SPA 212
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SPA 325 - Survey of Spanish American Literature 3 Cr. Hrs.
Study of the literature of Spanish America, from the Colonial period to 1900. includes prose, poetry and dramatic works along with sufficient historical and literary background to understand their context and appreciate their value.
Prerequisite(s): SPA 212
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SPA 326 - Survey of Spanish American Literature 2 3 Cr. Hrs.
Study of the literature of Spanish America from approximately 1900 to the present. Continuation of SPA 325. Includes prose, poetry and dramatic works along with sufficient historical and literary background to understand their context and appreciate their value.
Prerequisite(s): SPA 212
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SPA 341 - Spanish Civilization 3 Cr. Hrs.
Survey of the civilization of Spain including history, geography, the origins of its people, and its cultural products; topics include pre-Roman and Roman civilizations, the Arabic influence, the Reconquista, Ferdinand and Isabella and the Spanish Empire, the Golden Age in the arts, and the development of modern-day Spain.
Prerequisite(s): SPA 212
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SPA 342 - Spanish American Civilization 3 Cr. Hrs.
Survey of the civilization of Spanish America including history, geography, the origins outreach projects that focus on market economics, entrepreneurship, financial literacy, success skills, and business ethics. More information about Enactus can be found at www.Enactus.org. of its people, and its cultural products; topics include pre-Columbian civilizations, the Spanish influence, independence movements, the origins of the countries of Spanish America, and the development of modern Spanish America.
Prerequisite(s): SPA 212
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SPA 405 - Advanced Spanish Grammar and Composition 3 Cr. Hrs.
Detailed study of Spanish grammar in several types of writing.
Prerequisite(s): SPA 212
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SPA 410 - Spanish Tables II 1 Cr. Hrs.
Continuation of SPA 310; Oral practice in Spanish in a more relaxed environment, supplementing coursework in grammar and literature; emphasis on precision, fluency and native-level speed in conversation on topics of general interest to educated speaker and currents topics in several-Spanish_speaking countries. Students in their senior year will include the Oral Proficiency interview (OPI) to evaluate their oral ability.
Prerequisite(s): SPA 212 , 310 .
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SPA 450 - Topics in Spanish Literature 3 Cr. Hrs.
Study of selected topics in the literature of Spain or Spanish America; topics vary (Cinema Spanish & Cultural Integration, Latino Women Writers in USA, and Global Spanish cuisine).
Prerequisite(s): SPA 212 .
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SPA 490 - Seminar 3 Cr. Hrs.
Capstone presentations of research; topics include preparation for professional work in the area of Spanish language and culture.
Prerequisite(s): Junior or Senior standing in SPA or permission of instructor.
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Special Education |
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EDS 220 - Special Education Foundations 3 Cr. Hrs.
This course is designed to introduce the Special Education Multi-categorical teacher candidate to the historical, legislation and litigation foundations of Special Education and there influence on the roles, responsibilities, and evidence-based instructional and behavioral practices in special education. Topics will include the process of special education, IEP preparation, instructional organization and planning, response-to-intervention, positive behavioral intervention and supports, the reauthorization of IDEA, and standards for professional practice described by the Council for Exceptional Children (CEC). Prerequisite: Acceptance into the Teacher Education Program.
Prerequisite(s): Acceptance into the Teacher Education Program.
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EDS 335 - Characteristics of Individuals with Learning Disabilities 3 Cr. Hrs.
This course focuses on the various theoretical, etiological, sociological, and behavioral approaches to the understanding of children with language and learning disabilities. Emphasis is on the characteristics of individuals with specific learning disabilities and traumatic brain injury.
Prerequisite(s): Completion of Benchmark I.
The teacher candidate who completes nine (9) hours in special education courses qualifies for add-on certification in Special Education: Learning Disabilities, K-12.
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EDS 365 - Characteristics of Individuals with Emotional or Behavior Disorders 3 Cr. Hrs.
This course focuses on the various theoretical, etiological, sociological and behavioral approaches to the understanding of children with emotional/behavior disorders. Emphasis is on promoting behavior change and facilitating affective development of children with emotional or behavior disorders.
Prerequisite(s): Completion of Benchmark I.
The teacher candidate who completes nine (9) hours in special education courses qualifies for add-on certification in Special Education: Learning Disabilities, K-12.
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EDS 370 - Characteristics of Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities 3 Cr. Hrs.
This course focuses on the various theoretical, etiological, sociological and behavioral approaches to the understanding of children with intellectual disabilities and autism. Emphasis is on the physical, emotional, social and intellectual development of individuals with cognitive disabilities.
Prerequisite(s): Completion of Benchmark I.
The teacher candidate who completes nine (9) hours in special education courses qualifies for add-on certification in Special Education: Learning Disabilities, K-12.
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EDS 395 - Practicum in Elementary Special Education: Learning Disabilities 3 Cr. Hrs.
This course includes supervised classroom experience prior to the Special Education Clinical Experience for special education, multi-categorical teacher candidates preparing to teach students with learning disabilities in elementary special education classrooms. The teacher candidate works under the guidance of cooperating teachers and university supervisors. This course must be taken the semester prior to EDs Practicum in Secondary Special Education. The teacher candidate must complete the requirements necessary to facilitate an application to the South Carolina Department of Education for teacher certification, including the “Educator Certification Application,” fingerprints for a SLED background check, and a copy of the teacher candidate’s Social Security card. See the Teacher Candidate Handbook for more information.
Prerequisite(s): EDS 335 . Corequisite(s): Corequisites: EDS 420 , EDS 452 , and EDS 460 .
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EDS 396 - Practicum in Secondary Special Education: Intellectual Disabilities and Emotional/Behavior Disabilities 3 Cr. Hrs.
Supervised classroom experience prior to the Special Education Clinical Experience for special education, multi-categorical teacher candidates preparing to teach individuals with mild/ moderate intellectual disabilities and emotional behavior disabilities in middle and high school settings. The teacher candidate works under the guidance of Cooperating Teachers and University Supervisors in a secondary special education classroom. The teacher candidate will apply for Benchmark II during this course. This course must be taken the semester prior to EDU 490, Clinical Experience I. The teacher candidate must complete the requirements necessary to facilitate an application to the South Carolina Department of Education for teacher certification, including the “Educator Certification Application,” fingerprints for a SLED background check, and a copy of the teacher candidate’s Social Security card. See the Teacher Candidate Handbook for more information.
Prerequisite(s): EDS 365 and EDS 370 . Corequisite(s): EDS 453 and EDS 465 .
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EDS 420 - Methods for Teaching Reading in Special Education 3 Cr. Hrs.
This course focuses on evidence-based strategies for teaching reading and writing to students 1st-12th grades who have reading and writing disabilities. The course will concentrate on elementary reading and writing, but course will also touch on early childhood and adolescent literacy. Content covered includes the processes, acquisition, assessment, and materials for reading.
Prerequisite(s): Completion of Benchmark I.
The teacher candidate who completes nine (9) hours in special education courses qualifies for add-on certification in Special Education: Learning Disabilities, K-12.
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EDS 445 - Adapted Physical Education for Students with Disabilities 3 Cr. Hrs.
This course is designed to teach the Special Education Multi-categorical Teacher Candidate the skills for designing adapted physical education activities to students with disabilities and other health care needs. Content will include models for collaboration with and support for inclusion in general physical education activities. Students will learn to write assess physical education needs, write adapted physical education goals in the IEP, design adaptations and modifications for recreation and leisure activities in school-based physical education programs, and demonstrate planning and implementing of adaptations in a field-based experience. Topics will include foundations of adapted physical education, human development, motor behavior, recreation and leisure considerations, participation in team sports, health aspects of disabilities, collaboration with general education, among others.
Prerequisite(s): Acceptance into the Teacher Education Program.
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EDS 452 - Methods for Teaching Math in Special Education 3 Cr. Hrs.
This course is designed to develop skills necessary for teaching special education students with learning disabilities, traumatic brain injury, emotional/behavior disorders, intellectual disabilities and autism in resource, self-contained and general education K-5 settings. Evidence-based practices will be addressed giving teacher candidates the opportunity to identify, use, create and evaluate various materials. Emphasis is on developing, implementing, and managing knowledge, skills and techniques for successful teaching with an emphasis in early intervention and identification.
Prerequisite(s): Completion of Benchmark I.
The teacher candidate who completes nine (9) hours in special education courses qualifies for add-on certification in Special Education: Learning Disabilities, K-12.
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EDS 453 - Methods for Teaching Middle/High School Special Education 3 Cr. Hrs.
This course is designed to develop skills necessary for teaching special education students with learning disabilities, traumatic brain injury, emotional/behavior disorders, intellectual disabilities and autism in resource, self-contained and general education 6-12 settings. Evidence-based practices will be addressed giving teacher candidates the opportunity to identify, use, create and evaluate various materials. Emphasis is on developing, implementing, and managing knowledge, skills and techniques for successful teaching adolescents and adults with an emphasis on transition and life skills.
Prerequisite(s): Completion of Benchmark I.
The teacher candidate who completes nine (9) hours in special education courses qualifies for add-on certification in Special Education: Learning Disabilities, K-12.
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EDS 460 - Assessment for Eligibility and Instructional Decisions in Special Education 3 Cr. Hrs.
This course is designed to familiarize the teacher candidate with the evaluation, administration and interpretation of formal and informal assessments commonly used for children with suspected disabilities. Emphasis is on procedures to diagnose strengths and weaknesses of students which may affect academic performance and require adjustments using accommodations or modifications to on-going practices based on continual observations or practices. Other topics include progress monitoring, record keeping, eligibility, placement, and the IEP process.
Prerequisite(s): Completion of Benchmark I.
The teacher candidate who completes nine (9) hours in special education courses qualifies for add-on certification in Special Education: Learning Disabilities, K-12.
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EDS 465 - Classroom Management and Behavioral Intervention in Special Education 3 Cr. Hrs.
This course emphasizes how to set up effective classrooms to facilitate learning and the development of social behaviors in a proactive environment. It focuses on strategies and techniques for effectively managing whole group (classroom) and individual behavior of students in the context of public schools. It also includes theoretical implications, behavioral and functional analysis, targeting behaviors, collecting information, positive behavioral intervention, the importance of family and community interactions, and monitoring for change.
Prerequisite(s): Completion of Benchmark I.
The teacher candidate who completes nine (9) hours in special education courses qualifies for add-on certification in Special Education: Learning Disabilities, K-12.
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The Washington Center Students who participate in The Washington Center earn 12 hours of credit for the internship and program activities. In addition, TWC requires students to take a 3-credit course during the semester making a semester total of 15 hours of earned credit. For this additional course, a Transient Course Work form with required signatures must be completed and submitted to the Registrar’s Office in order for these hours to be reflected on the University transcript.
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TWC 390 - Evening Course 3 Cr. Hrs.
Once a week you’ll take an evening course. You get to choose one that suits you from a wide range of options. In many cases, they have a direct relationship to the work you’re doing throughout the week and range from politics and business to international affairs and communications.
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TWC 395 - Washington Center Experience 3 Cr. Hrs.
The non-work portion of The Washington Center includes attendance at a Leadership Forum, a number of writing assignments, development of a resume and portfolio, interview session, and a community service project. This work is graded by the full-time TWC staff and compiled by the student in the portfolio. Students must have a 3.0 GPA to apply for participation at The Washington Center. Pass/Fail.
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TWC 494 - Summer Internship 6 Cr. Hrs.
The Internship at The Washington Center requires students to work full time Monday through Thursday in an internship option that best fits the interest, skills, and professional goals of the student.
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TWC 495 - Washington Center Experience 3-9 Cr. Hrs.
The work portion of The Washington Center requires students to work 35 hours per week for a semester. This course is designed to work in concert with a discipline-specific course so the student receives a total not to exceed 9 hours for the semester of internship.
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FI 495 - Film Institute Experience 1 16 Cr. Hrs.
Common Learning Outcomes
17. [AE] Aesthetic engagement through creative production or reflective patronage of the arts
Student interested in this courses will take core courses designed through the Coalition of Christian Colleges and Universities Best Semester LA Film Program. Courses include Hollywood Film Production Workshop and Faith and Artistic Development in Film.
Prerequisite(s): THE 102 , THE 202 , THE 204 , THE 402 ; Course Rotation: Every Spring Semester
For more information on the Coalition of Christian Colleges and Universities Best Semester LA Film Program, go to http://www.bestsemester.com/locations-and-programs/los-angeles.
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THE 101(1-8) - Theatre Practicum 1 Cr. Hrs.
A lab/practicum course in play production. The course provides students practical experience in theatre production through both acting and technical work. The course is required for theatre Majors and open to non-majors. Courses may be taken twice.
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THE 102 - Acting 1 3 Cr. Hrs.
Creation of dramatic characters through honesty, exploration, interaction, and spontaneity; involves memorization and mastery of individual monologues and partner scenes. Stanislavski technique.
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THE 103 - Acting for Non-Majors 3 Cr. Hrs.
Common Learning Outcomes
[AE] 17. Aesthetic engagement through creative production or reflective patronage of the arts
[TD] 14. Collaboration and teamwork dynamics
[OC] 10. Oral communication skills
This course has been specifically developed for students who are not theatre majors but who are interested in the art of acting and would like to know more about the theatre. It is useful for multiple career paths including business, ministry, law and marketing among others, It will also teach students who are not familiar with the theatre more about this important part of our culture.
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THE 110 - Theatre Appreciation 3 Cr. Hrs.
Common Learning Outcomes
[AE] 17. Aesthetic engagement through creative production or reflective patronage of the arts
This course is designed to expose students to theatre in hopes that the student will better appreciate its complexities and cultural importance. Students will look behind the scenes in order to explore the collaborative processes. Students will also study some of the literature, theories, history, forms, and styles of theatre. Students will also learn to write and speak critically about theatrical production. This course fulfills a General Education Creative Inquiry requirement.
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THE 120 - Theatre Forms 3 Cr. Hrs.
Common Learning Outcomes
[AE] 17. Aesthetic engagement through creative production or reflective patronage of the arts
An introduction to the genres, history and practitioners of the theatre. Intended for beginning theatre students, the course will examine the dominant theatrical forms and dramatic theories supporting the various plays studied in the class. Theatre and musical theatre majors have preferential registration for this course.
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THE 130 - Stagecraft 3 Cr. Hrs.
Introductory to technical aspects of the theatre; study of the function and construction of scenery, lighting, sound, properties for theatre, the design process and hierarchy and management in a theatre organization. Theatre and musical theatre majors have preferential registration for this course.
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THE 145(1-8) - Jazz I 1 Cr. Hrs.
Jazz focuses on the fundamental characteristics of Musical Theatre, Jazz vocabulary and performance. This course is designed to explore Musical Theatre Jazz and its expressive qualities through warm-up, center floor and traveling combinations as well as the combination of these elements.
Repeatable: Dance classes may be repeated once.
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THE 155(1-8) - Tap I 1 Cr. Hrs.
This class will introduce students to the principles of tap dance. The class will focus on the basic technical skills of Tap and will build an overall awareness of musicality.
Repeatable: Dance classes may be repeated once.
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THE 160(1-8) - Modern I 1 Cr. Hrs.
This class will introduce students to the principles of modern dance. The class will focus on the basic technical skills of Modern dance. Students will develop greater technical skills and artistic qualities and learn to execute them in various spatial planes and pathways with clarity and artistic ownership. Course may be repeated once.
Repeatable: Dance classes may be repeated once.
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THE 170(1-8) - Ballet I 1 Cr. Hrs.
Ballet is the basis for all types of movement. This course will provide the actor/dancer a foundation for all other types of movement. Course may be repeated once.
Repeatable: Dance classes may be repeated once.
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THE 202 - Acting II 3 Cr. Hrs.
Provides an advanced level of acting training in the area of including text and character analysis, as well as movement and scene study. A laboratory course requiring concentrated scene work. Stella Adler and Uta Hagen techniques explored.
Prerequisite(s): Theatre and musical theatre majors have preferential registration for this course.
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THE 204 - Auditions 3 Cr. Hrs.
Theatre and musical theatre majors have preferential registration for this course. Due to the fact that auditioning has significant importance in the career of an actor, this course may be repeated one time for credit as a theatre elective.
Prerequisite(s): THE 102 , THE 202 . Theatre and musical theatre majors have preferential registration for this course.
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THE 205(1-8) - Actor’s Lab 1 Cr. Hrs.
The course creates guided and intentional time for actors to develop their instruments in a holistic and integrated manner. Various exercises will be introduced and repeated on a regular basis to help actors develop physical flexibility, mental concentration, emotional availability, spontaneity and artistic sensitivity. The course is repeated four times in the sophomore and junior years by students in the BFA in Acting program.
Prerequisite(s): THE 102 and THE 202
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THE 206 - Voice & Movement I 2 Cr. Hrs.
Introduces students to theories and exercises that will help them to free the body and voice for effective and expressive work on the stage.
Prerequisite(s): THE 102 and THE 202
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THE 207 - Voice & Movement II 2 Cr. Hrs.
This course builds on the work of Voice and Movement I and introduces actors to specific techniques designed to help them move beyond their own physical and vocal mannerisms to find the voice and body of the character.
Prerequisite(s): THE 206
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THE 225(1-8) - Participation in Production 1 Cr. Hrs.
This course is for students participating in theatre department’s main stage productions. Participation in Production is an applied study course therefore it does not count towards overload and may be repeated.
All theatre majors are required to participate in at least one production per semester.
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THE 230 - Stage Management 3 Cr. Hrs.
In this course, students acquire the knowledge and skills necessary to become a competent stage manager. Organization, delegation, scheduling, and personnel management are a few of the skills discussed. Theatre and musical theatre majors have preferential registration for this course.
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THE 231 - Stage Electrics 3 Cr. Hrs.
This course introduces students to the basic practices of stage electric, focusing on the practical application of contemporary stage lighting technology and the implementation of a lighting plot. This course will enable the student to get the hands-on experience as a stage electrician through involving students directly with theatre department productions.
Prerequisite(s): THE 130 or instructor permission
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THE 232 - Scenic Painting 3 Cr. Hrs.
This course introduces students to the basic practices of theatrical scenic painting. The class will cover color theory, scenic painting techniques, and the use of color renderings and elevations, Students will be involved directly with theatre department productions.
Prerequisite(s): THE 130 or instructor permission
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THE 233 - Rendering 3 Cr. Hrs.
This course will explore the various techniques used in rendering, specifically focusing on watercolor. The primary goal of this class is to build the necessary skills to communicate how garments and scenery are to be constructed.
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THE 235 - Stage Makeup 3 Cr. Hrs.
This course is designed to give students an overview of basic stage makeup techniques and to develop their skill in using those techniques.
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THE 236 - Costume Construction 3 Cr. Hrs.
This course will explore the fundamental techniques in the area of costume construction. The course topics covered will include, but are not limited to: hand sewing techniques, sewing machine use, serger use, pattern development, and costume alterations and modifications. The primary goal of the class is building necessary skills to construct basic garments and understanding the relationship between the designer sketch and the finished project.
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THE 238 - Introduction Drafting for Theatre 3 Cr. Hrs.
This course is a foundation course for students studying theatre design or technology. Students will learn the lexicon of lines and marks that make up the language of theatre drafting. They will be instructed in traditional drafting techniques and work to master the skills required to execute complete, accurate, and clear and efficient drafting of ground plans, elevations, and technical drawings for theatre. The course will cover some hand drafting by considerate on basic 2D and 3D computer software.
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THE 240 - Script and Character Analysis 3 Cr. Hrs.
Allows the student to investigate and delineate scripts and characters in plays and musicals. Basic course for aspiring actors, directors, stage managers, dramaturges and designers.
Prerequisite(s): THE 102
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THE 245(1-8) - Jazz II 1 Cr. Hrs.
Intermediate Jazz is designed for students who have a basic knowledge of jazz dance and desire to improve their jazz dance capabilities. Jazz focuses on the fundamental characteristics of Musical Theatre Jazz vocabulary and performance. This course is designed to further explore Musical Theatre Jazz and its expressive qualities through warmup, center floor and traveling combinations as well as the combination of these elements. May be repeated once.
Repeatable: Dance classes may be repeated once.
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THE 250 - Musical Theatre Workshop 4 Cr. Hrs.
In this course, students perform, direct and choreograph various numbers specifically assigned to them by professors. Theatre and musical theatre majors have preferential registration for this course.
Prerequisite(s): THE 102 , THE 145(1-8) , THE 155(1-8) , THE 202 . Repeatable: This course is repeatable once.
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THE 252 - Musical Theatre Repertoire 3 Cr. Hrs.
Musical Theatre Repertoire is the study of musicals from various time periods and genres of American musical theatre. Students will have the opportunity to read, discuss, hear and see musical theatre productions. Theatre and musical theatre majors have preferential registration for this course.
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THE 255(1-8) - Tap II 1 Cr. Hrs.
This class is an intermediate course on the principles of tap dance. The class will focus on the intermediate technical skills of Tap and will build an overall awareness of musicality. May be repeated once.
Repeatable: Dance classes may be repeated once.
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THE 260(1-8) - Modern II 1 Cr. Hrs.
This class is an intermediate level of modern dance. The class will focus on the intermediate technical skills of Modern dance. Students will develop greater technical skills and artistic qualities and learn to execute them in various spatial planes and pathways with clarity and artistic ownership. May be repeated once.
Repeatable: Dance classes may be repeated once.
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THE 265(1-8) - Ballet II 1 Cr. Hrs.
Intermediate level technique in classical Ballet continues to build upon the foundation established in Ballet 1. This class may be repeated.
Repeatable: Dance classes may be repeated once.
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THE 270 - Choreography and Composition 1 Cr. Hrs.
This course will introduce the students to the basic elements of choreography. Actors/ Dancers will develop tools for choreography and musical theatre staging.
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THE 275(1-8) - Body Conditioning for the Actor/Dancer 1 Cr. Hrs.
Actors/dancers use their body as the means of expressing themselves on stage. This course is designed to help train the actor/dancer in the area of body conditioning. It will give the actor/dancer techniques for keeping their performance instrument fit, healthy, and working correctly. May repeat once for credit.
Repeatable: Dance classes may be repeated once
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THE 302 - Acting III 3 Cr. Hrs.
The student is given practical knowledge and rehearsal in various classical styles of acting.
Prerequisite(s): THE 102 , 202 . Theatre and musical theatre majors have preferential registration for this course.
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THE 305 - Acting for Film and Television 3 Cr. Hrs.
This course will explore the basic tools needed to act in film and television.
Prerequisite(s): THE 202 or by instructor permission.
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THE 314 - Stage Combat 3 Cr. Hrs.
A course designed to teach the fundamentals of armed and unarmed stage combat in a safe and theatrically effective manner. Proper technique is emphasized and the integration of text and story is incorporated as the course progresses.
Prerequisite(s): THE 102 , THE 206 , and THE 207
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THE 315 - Improvisation 3 Cr. Hrs.
A full semester workshop designed to help actors develop physical and verbal freedom, spontaneity, and concentration through the use of games and guided improvisation.
Prerequisite(s): THE 102 , 202
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THE 316 - Dialects for the Stage 3 Cr. Hrs.
A course devoted to vocal characterization. Initially, proper speaking technique and elocution are emphasized and vocal regionalisms are identified through study of the IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet). As the course progresses, students are introduced to various stage dialects and perform them in text, monologues, and scenes.
Prerequisite(s): THE 102 , THE 206 , and THE 207
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THE 317 - Costume Design 3 Cr. Hrs.
Through lectures, demonstrations, and class projects students will study costume design. The course is an introduction to the tools, conventions, equipment, and the process of costume design.
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THE 320 - History of American Musical Theatre 3 Cr. Hrs.
An historical study of the American musical from the first American musical in 1865, The Black Crook, to present day musicals. Theatre and musical theatre majors have preferential registration for this course.
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THE 321 - Theatre History I 3 Cr. Hrs.
A literary and historical study of the genres and themes of theatre history from the ancient Greek period through the mid-nineteenth century. Advanced theatre research skills are integrated through a playwright research project. Theatre and musical theatre majors have preferential registration for this course.
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THE 322 - Theatre History II 3 Cr. Hrs.
A literary and historical study of the genres and themes of theatre history from the mid-nineteenth century until the present. Advanced theatre research skills are integrated through a playwright research project. Theatre and musical theatre majors have preferential registration for this course.
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THE 325 - Scenic Design 3 Cr. Hrs.
Through lectures, demonstrations, and class projects students will learn the fundamental aesthetics and conventions of scenic design. Emphasis will be placed on the development of design ideas resulting from studying scripts, research techniques, drawings, and models.
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THE 331 - Lighting Design 3 Cr. Hrs.
Through lectures, demonstrations, and class projects students will study lighting design as an art that defines space and reveals form. Introduction to the tools, equipment, and process of lighting design.
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THE 335 - Period Styles 3 Cr. Hrs.
Study of architecture, ornamental motifs, fine arts, furniture, and clothing as they apply to research for theatrical production and design.
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THE 340 - Play Directing 3 Cr. Hrs.
Practical study of various components of play directing; topics include principles of composition, picturization, characterization, development of a formal prompt book, and the public presentation of a directing scene.
Prerequisite(s): THE 102 , THE 202 , THE 240 . Theatre and musical theatre majors have preferential registration for this course.
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THE 343 - Creative Dramatics 3 Cr. Hrs.
Designed to teach children improvisational theatre, the creative dramatics class will explore the ways theatre artists/theatre educators can facilitate children in exploring their natural instincts for dramatic play. The class will use the techniques they discover in a practical application with children.
Prerequisite(s): THE 102 THE 202
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THE 345(1-8) - Jazz III 1 Cr. Hrs.
This dance technique course is designed as a progressive development of intermediate movement concepts, skills, vocabulary, and artistic expression specific to jazz dance. Teacher Recommendation only. May be repeated once.
Repeatable: Dance classes may be repeated once.
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THE 351 - Musical Theatre Song Study 2 Cr. Hrs.
Designed for the musical theatre student to rehearse songs taken from musical theatre repertoire in order to perfect acting and singing technique.
Prerequisite(s): THE 102 , THE 202 , and THE 380
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THE 355(1-8) - Tap III 1 Cr. Hrs.
This dance technique course is designed as a progressive development of intermediate movement concepts, skills, vocabulary, and artistic expression specific to tap dance. Teacher Recommendation Only. May be repeated once.
Repeatable: Dance classes may be repeated once.
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THE 360 - Theatre Ministry 3 Cr. Hrs.
A practical exploration of the use of drama and theatre as a form of ministry, both in the church and in the secular setting.
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THE 361(1-8) - Modern III 1 Cr. Hrs.
This dance technique course is designed as a progressive development of intermediate movement concepts, skills, vocabulary, and artistic expression specific to Modern dance. Teacher Recommendation Only. May be repeated once.
Repeatable: Dance classes may be repeated once.
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THE 370(1-8) - Ballet III 1 Cr. Hrs.
This dance technique course is designed as a progressive development of intermediate movement concepts, skills, vocabulary, and artistic expression specific to Ballet dance. Teacher Recommendation Only. May be repeated once.
Repeatable: Dance classes may be repeated once.
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THE 375 - Advanced Choreography 1 Cr. Hrs.
This advanced choreography course is designed as an advanced continuation of basic choreography THE 270 leading students to create concert length dances.
Prerequisite(s): THE 270
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THE 380 - Musical Theatre Auditions 3 Cr. Hrs.
Musical Theatre auditions is designed specifically for the student who desires to perform in musical theatre. The course allows for audition experiences appropriate for various types of musical theatre performances. Songs and dances are performed and critiqued regularly in the class; the business aspects of a performing career are also discussed.
Prerequisite(s): THE 102 ; THE 202 ; MUA 110 . Due to the fact that auditioning has significant importance in the career of an actor, this course may be repeated one time for credit as a theatre elective.
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THE 402 - Acting IV - Meisner Method 3 Cr. Hrs.
Acting IV is an introduction to the Meisner method of acting.
Prerequisite(s): THE 102 , THE 202 . Theatre and musical theatre majors have preferential registration for this course.
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THE 403 - Shakespeare in Performance 3 Cr. Hrs.
Scene study in Shakespeare. Various means and methods of playing Shakespeare on stage will be explored.
Prerequisite(s): THE 102 , 202 , 302 .
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THE 432 - Acting V - Scene Study: Chekhov Method 3 Cr. Hrs.
Acting V - Scene Study is designed for the advanced actor to rehearse his/her techniques learning in Acting 1 and Acting II in a laboratory type of class, performing several scenes throughout the semester with professor’s critique. The class also aids in exploration of dramatic material as students read plays to search for appropriate scenes.
Prerequisite(s): THE 102 and THE 202 .
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THE 435 - Theatre as a Business 1 Cr. Hrs.
Provides an advanced level of training in the business of theatre specifically designed for actors, directors, stage managers, choreographers, designers and technicians.
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THE 440 - Directing II 3 Cr. Hrs.
Student directors produce and direct a one-act play with faculty supervision and peer/ faculty feedback.
Prerequisite(s): THE 340 .
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