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PRST 5420 - Organizational Needs Analysis 3
The purpose of this course is to provide an overview of the processes and techniques used to conduct an organizational analysis and then identify training needs in private and public organizations. This course is designed to build theoretical as well as practical knowledge and skills for employees who are not necessarily human resource professionals.
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PRST 5430 - Advanced Instrutional Design for Training and Development 3
Prerequisite: Admission to the MPS program or departmental approval
This course builds on basic instructional design theory and enhances it with considerations necessary to build and deliver instructionally sound training materials across multiple media, focusing on electronic media delivery systems. This course will include an in-depth look at media selection strategies, interface design considerations, and instructional strategies for developing online training.
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PRST 5440 - Engaging the Adult Online Learner 3
Prerequisite: Admission to the MPS program or departmental approval
Internet-based courses can easily become little more than electronic correspondence courses. This course specifically addresses web-based learning environments with a particular focus on student engagement and interaction. Developing alternative means of training employees has become of greater interest to employers recently, and e-training can give employers a mechanism for cutting costs, an alternative method for delivering training at any time and any place, a means for remediation of employee training, and an opportunity for employees to develop learning communities.
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PRST 5450 - Computer-Based Technologies for E-Training 3
Prerequisite: Admission to the MPS program or departmental approval
No course description at this time
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PRST 5500 - Foundations of Leadership 3
Prerequisite: Admission to the MPS Program or departmental approval
Students study leadership from a historical and contemporary perspective. Topics cover historical development, leadership theories, personal assessment, values and ethics, motivation, power, fellowship, group dynamics, diversity, controversy with civility, change process, and citizenship.
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PRST 5600 - Statistical Analysis 3
Prerequisite: Admission to the MPS Program or departmental approval
This course explores analytical decision making including statistics, quantitative methods, and other optimization and simulation models.
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PRST 5700 - Conflict Management and Negotiation 3
Prerequisite: Admission to the MPS Program or departmental approval
This course presents negotiation theory, strategies and styles within an employment context. A different topic will be presented each week. In addition to the theory and exercises presented in class, students practice negotiating with role-playing simulations in threaded discussions and chat. Students also learn how to negotiate in difficult situations, which include abrasiveness, racism, sexism, whistle blowing , and emergencies. The course covers conflict management from two perspectives. From a first party perspective students will be directly engaged. As a third party, students will develop and enhance your skills in helping the system change as a result of a dispute.
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PRST 5770 - Computer-Based Decision Making 3
Prerequisite: Admission to the MPS Program or departmental approval
The best managers know when to use mathematical tools to support or give insight into a decision. There are many times when the complexity of a decision is such that we as humans are unable to take into account the breadth and/or depth of the problem. Fortunately, computers play an important supporting role in making these decisions, allowing us to focus on the algorithms and the results, not the tedium of the mathematics. The combination of mathematical management tools and computers to solve business problems is the focus of this class.
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PRST 5800 - Organizational Skills 3
Analysis of theory, practice and skills involved in leading organizational change, including aligning change with the organizational strategy, understanding changes as part of a system, understanding the dynamics of and managing resistance to change, creating a vision to inspire others to become a part of the change process, the use of goal setting, feedback and incentives to promote change, and aligning individual’s roles to support change. The course will blend learning from the texts and skill building.
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PRST 5910 - Employment and Human Resources Law 3
Prerequisite: PRST 5040
This course provides an overview of legal issues affecting the administration of employment issues, human resource management and leadership. The course focuses on policies and laws that impact human resource decisions in organizations. The course content includes laws, regulations, and court decisions covering labor-management relations and other human resource issues.
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PRST 5920 - Diversity in the Workplace 3
Prerequisite: Admission to the MPS Program or departmental approval
This course examines the impact of diversity, culture, and ethnic origin on the work experience, and is designed to better prepare individuals to meet the challenge of cultural diversity in organizations. Attention is given to how language, gender, race, tradition, education, economic structure, and organizational philosophy interact to create a set of rules for acceptable behaviors in complex organizations. Course activities include group discussion of the text, essays, online presentations and exams.
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PRST 5930 - Compensation and Benefits 3
Prerequisite: Admission to the MPS Program or departmental approval
The focus of this course is on management tools designed to ensure that the right people get the right pay for achieving organizational objectives in the right way. Students will examine the application of compensation principles to achieve organizational objectives. Strategic use of compensation systems for attracting, motivating, and retaining employees and managerial aspects of paying employees at all organizational levels will be explored.
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PRST 5998 - Professional Project 3
Prerequisite: Admission to the MPS Program or departmental approval and PRST 5300, 5770 , or 5600
The professional project is the last requirement for the Master of Professional Studies Degree, serving as the integrative culmination of the program of study. It should be a substantial piece of independent research or a significant professional project that is logically consistent with the theme and content of the program of study. Students work should demonstrate familiarity with and understanding of a body of professional literature to a specific topic. The project should grow out of the program of study and should demonstrate the student’s ability to use the knowledge gained from this program.
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SOC 5010 - Marriage and the Family 3
Analysis of the family institution, its structure and function and the dynamics of social change in family interaction and organization. The process of marriage examined includes dating, courtship, mate selection, engagement and marriage.
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SOC 5050 - Race Relations and Minority People 3
A survey study of minority groups and race relations in the United States. Special attention is devoted to such groups as African Americans, Native Americans, Asians and Latinos.
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SOC 5100 - Popular Culture 3
This course examines the impact of the values, beliefs and actions promoted by popular culture (examples: movies, television, magazines, music, and fashion) on our daily lives. The course focuses on how popular culture is produced and consumed by society. The course also discusses the globalization of popular culture.
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SOC 5140 - Sociology of Deviant Behavior 3
Contemporary theories of deviant behavior and major types of deviance in American society. The relationship between norms, deviance and forms of social control; and between deviance, social disorder and social change.
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SOC 5200 - Crime and Delinquency 3
Theories of deviance as they relate to the law and methods of treatment. Emphasis on causes, types and corrective measures in criminology.
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SOC 5300 - Organizational Behavior 3
Development and role of complex organization in contemporary society focusing on various explanations of organizational structure, process and change.
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SOC 5600 - Sociology of Later Maturity and Old Age 3
The social implications of an aging population; social and personal adjustments of the aging process and resources for coping with roles and statuses of old age.
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Spanish |
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SPAN 510A - Intensive Spanish for Graduate Research I 3
Spanish readings with related grammar and conversation to acquaint graduates with Spanish as a research skill; equivalent to one year of normal course work. Study abroad only.
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SPAN 510B - Intensive Spanish for Graduate Research II 3
A continuation of 510A, but with more emphasis in the development of communicative skills. Study abroad only.
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SPAN 5000 - Bibliography, Research and Criticism 3
Teaches students advanced techniques in bibliography, methods of research and literary criticism to be applied to graduate study of Spanish literature.
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SPAN 5200 - History of the Spanish Language 3
Examines the developments of the Spanish language from its classical roots to the present time.
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SPAN 5510 - Spanish Peninsular Literature I 3
An in-depth study of Spanish Peninsular literature from its beginning to the 18th Century.
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SPAN 5520 - Spanish Peninsular Literature II 3
An in-depth study of Spanish Peninsular language from the 19th and 20th centuries.
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SPAN 5525 - Literature of Spain 3
Selected texts from a genre, period or theme in the literature of Spain. May be repeated for credit.
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SPAN 5535 - Literature of Spanish America 3
Selected texts from a genre, period, or theme in the literature of Spanish America. May be repeated for credit.
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SPAN 5610 - Spanish American Literature I 3
An in-depth study of Spanish American literature from its origins to the Wars of Independence.
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SPAN 5620 - Spanish American Literature II 3
An in-depth study of Spanish American literature from the Wars of Independence to the present.
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SPAN 5950 - Research Paper 3
Through independent study, students will produce a graduate research paper in Spanish to fulfill the research requirements for the M.A.Ed. degree.
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SPED 5340 - Developing Consultative Skills: Parents and Professionals 3
Emphasis will focus on communication skills needed in working with parents and professionals regarding short and long range planning for students with disabilities.
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SPED 5395 - Advanced Assistive Technology 3
This course prepares assistive technology and will require practicum experience in the use of varied technologies and in evaluating children and adults with disabilities who are potential consumers of assistive technology. The outcomes of this course will be the ability to write reports for agencies and schools indicating the needs for technologies for specific clients.
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SPED 5430 - Problems in Special Education 1-3
Designed for those special topics not covered in scheduled classes.
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SPED 5530 - Instructional Implementation in Special Education 3
A practical course designed to acquaint the student with formal and informal instructional techniques and the development of prescriptive programs.
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SPED 5550 - Trends and Issues in Special Education 3
A research-oriented course concerned with recent ideas, current trends and developments in special education. All areas of exceptionality will be covered.
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SPED 5710 - Organization and Administrations of Special Education 3
Designed to acquaint the student with the federal, state and local administrative organization of special education. Special emphasis will be given to the funding and regulatory functions of laws governing special education.
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SPED 5720 - Multidisciplinary Assessment in Special Education 3
An in-depth study of the diagnostic techniques used by educators, psychologist and other professionals. Students will participate in multi-disciplinary assessments of students with disabilities.
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SPED 5730 - Seminar on Characteristics: Mild and Moderate Disabilities 3
Designed to enhance the knowledge and skills of students teaching or preparing to teach students with mild/moderate disabilities. Characteristics, instructional procedures and behavior management are among the topics covered.
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SPED 5740 - Seminar on Severe/Profound Disabilities 3
Designed to enhance the knowledge and skills of students teaching or preparing to teach the students with severe/profound disabilities. Characteristics, instructional procedures and behavior management are among the topics covered.
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SPED 5750 - Applied Behavioral Analysis 3
Various approaches to classroom management will be presented as related to instructional techniques, parental involvement and cultural differences.
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SPED 5760 - Seminar on Teacher Gifted and Talented 2
A review of research and latest developments associated with identifying, teaching and developing programs for the gifted.
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SPED 5801 - Introduction to Autism 3
This course is designed for graduate students seeking advanced in-depth study of children with autism. Covered are definitions, assessment procedures used for labeling children as autistic and theories and controversies in etiology and treatment. Required is a 15 hour practicum experience with children labeled on the autism spectrum.
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SPED 5802 - Early Childhood Special Education 3
This course is designed for graduate students seeking advanced in-depth study in the education of children from birth to kindergarten who have been identified as having special needs. This course will explore the legal aspects of early childhood development. Emphasis will be given on working the families of these at-risk children.
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SPED 5803 - Introduction to Gifted Education 3
This course is designed for graduate students seeking advanced in-depth study in the education of students who are gifted, talented and/or creative. This course will explore how such students learn, how schools have historically educated students who are gifted and models of curriculum for, and settings in which this education occurs. This class includes a 15 hour practicum experience with children who are labeled gifted.
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SPED 6550 - Special Education Law 3
This course provides a review of current laws and court cases and relevant due process hearings. The course focuses on what the law says and how the courts are interpreting the law. This course prepares students for the trends in special education and the reasons for these trends.
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SPED 6570 - Advanced Studies in Special Education 3
Prerequisite: Graduate Milestone II
(Note: This is the capstone (final) course for this program. The course will be taken during the final semester of a special education major Master’s degree program in curriculum and instruction with an emphasis in special education.) This course will provide advanced study in the standards-based practices of the knowledge and skills of special educators. The course will focus on current events, innovative strategies and research-based projections as to future directions in the field of special education. This is an online program capstone course (including 3 on-site class sessions).
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SCI 5050 - Life Science 3
The nature of science and how it should be presented to elementary and junior high school students; a practicum in teaching science processes; a review of life science materials in the contemporary science projects.
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SCI 5070 - Physical Science 3
Selected topics from the areas of astronomy, chemistry and physics are studied. Emphasis is placed on fundamental principles. The student is encouraged to use reasoning ability.
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SCI 5090 - Earth Science 3
Indoor and outdoor classes, specimen study and simple experiments cultivate a broader familiarity with the physical habitat of man. Materials that form planet earth and relationships between climate and landscape receive special attention.
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SCI 5110 - Teaching Science in Elementary Schools 3
Students will be given an opportunity to develop a personal philosophy of science teaching and apply this philosophy in educational practice such as developing and evaluating curricular materials, preparing individualized instructional materials, field testing materials, evaluating student and teacher self-performance and reviewing modern curriculum project.
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SCI 5330 - Problems in Science Education 1-3
Offers students an opportunity to pursue a problem of special interest which be satisfied by courses already offered by the university.
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SW 5000 - Special Topics 3
Social Work electives will be offered on a rotating basis and will reflect identified needs in the community. Subject areas to be covered by electives include, bur are not limited to: mental health, gerontology, rehabilitation, mental disabilities, family services, children and youth services, and domestic violence. May be repeated for a maximum of 15 hours.
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SW 6000 - MSW Practice I 3
A social work methods course designed to enable the student to understand and apply social work methods within the context of the generalist perspective with individuals and families.
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SW 6010 - Human Behavior and the Social Environment 3
An introduction to the theories and knowledge of the human bio-psycho-social development including theories and knowledge about the range of social systems in which individuals live (families, groups, organizations, agencies, and communities). (online delivery)
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SW 6020 - Research I 3
This is basic research and statistical methods course, utilizing research in general inquiry and practice evaluation in social work with the generalist perspective.
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SW 6030 - Social Welfare Policy and Services 3
The historical development, philosophical orientation, and analysis of US social welfare policy and services, including the global context. (online delivery)
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SW 6100 - MSW Practice II 3
Prerequisite: SW 6000 , SW 6010
A social work methods course designed to enable the students to understand and apply social work methods within the context of generalist perspective with groups, agencies, and communities.
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SW 6110 - Social Justice and Equity for Multicultural Populations 3
Prerequisite: SW 6010
An overview of the professional commitment of social work is oppressed peoples. (online delivery)
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SW 6120 - Research II 3
Prerequisite: SW 6020
An advanced discussion of program evaluation strategies and single system design. The student will conduct a research project.
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SW 6130 - Practicum 1A 3
Prerequisite: SW 6000 , SW 6010 , SW 6020 , SW 6030
A 200 hour field practicum experience within the generalist perspective. May be taken concurrently with SW 6140 Practicum 1B. Grading on a pass/fail basis.
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SW 6140 - Practicum 1B 3
Prerequisite: SW 6000 , SW 6010 , SW 6020 - Research I , SW 6030
A 200 hour field practicum experience within the generalist perspective. May be taken concurrently with SW 6130 Practicum 1A. Grading on a pass/fail basis.
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SW 6200 - Advanced Practice with Individuals 3
Prerequisite: SW 6130 , SW 6140 or advanced standing admission
Advanced practice with individuals including client system assessment, intervention, and evaluation.
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SW 6210 - Advanced Practice with Families 3
Prerequisite: SW 6130 , SW 6140 or advanced standing admission
Advanced practice with families including client system assessment, intervention, and evaluation.
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SW 6220 - Advanced Group Practice 3
Prerequisite: SW 6130 , SW 6140 or advanced standing admission
Advance practice with families including client system assessment, intervention, and evaluation.
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SW 6230 - Advanced Macro Practice 3
Prerequisite: SW 6130 , SW 6140 or advanced standing admission
Advanced practice with organizations and communities including client system assessment, intervention, and evaluation.
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SW 6240 - Social Policy Analysis 3
Prerequisite: SW 6130 , SW 6140 or advanced standing admission
A study of the design, implementation, and analysis of social policies and their impact on social work practice. (online delivery)
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SW 6300 - Empirical Social Work Practice 4
Prerequisite: SW 6200 , (6210 or 6220 ), 6230 , 6240
Review of research theory and application of research methods in evaluating micro and macro generalist practice. Focus on outcome evaluation techniques ranging from single-subject design and quasi-experimental time series design to program evaluation and operations analysis.
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SW 6310 - Practicum IIA 4
Prerequisite: SW 6200 , 6230 , 6240 , (6210 or 6220 ) Pre/Corequisite: SW 6320
A 250 hour field practicum experience. May be taken concurrently with SW 6320 Practicum IIB. Grading on a pass/fail basis.
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SW 6320 - Practicum IIB 4
Prerequisite: SW 6200 , 6230 , 6240 , (6210 or 6220 ) Pre/Corequisite: SW 6310
A 250 hour field practice practicum experience. May be taken concurrently with SW 6310 Practicum IIA. Grading on a pass/fail basis.
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SW 6400 - Independent Study 3
Prerequisite: Permission of instructor
Independent study allows a student to develop more fully an area of his or her particular interest. Topics for intensive study are chosen in joint consultation between the student and the instructor.
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SW 6410 - Aging: Issues and Controversies 3
Prerequisite: Permission of instructor
This course examines the biological, psychological, and social issues affecting older adults. The field of gerontology is explored with special attention to current controversies in health care, independence and social status with application of ethical theories to these problems. Special attention is given to the impacts on the family of caregiving, alternative living arrangements, cognitive and physical decline, and other aging issues. This is a web-based course.
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SW 6420 - Adult Mental Health 3
Prerequisite: Permission of instructor
This course prepares students for advanced generalist practice by integrating foundation level knowledge of policy, research, HBSE and practice with substantive knowledge from the field of mental health. Students will learn the basics of DSM-IV-TR diagnosis, biopsychosocial assessment, and treatment planning. They will be exposed to the skills necessary to conducts strengths and competency-based assessments and interventions.
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THEA 555A,B,C,D,E,G - Independent Research 3 ea
Opportunity for directed scholarly research in an area of special interests to the student. Enrollment accepted only after professor has approved a written project proposal from the student.
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THEA 5000 - Theatre Chronicles and Concepts I 3
Examines history and theory of theoretical art of the Classical Era, Middle Ages and Renaissance in Western Europe. Emphasizes theatrical space, production and performance. Drama considered as a plan for production rather than as literature. Term paper required.
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THEA 5010 - Theatre Chronicle and Concepts II 3
Prerequisite: THEA 1030 or equivalent
Examines history and theory of theatrical art of the 18th, 19th and 20th centuries in Western Europe. Emphasizes theatrical space, production and performance. Drama considered as a plan for productio rathern than as literture. Term paper required.
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THEA 5200 - Secondary School Theatre Production 3
Examination of techniques for theatrical production in secondary schools, including script selection and adaptation, casting, directing, design and technical work, and marketing. Areas that students find most essential will be given greatest emphasis.
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THEA 5300 - Advanced Acting and Criticism 3
For students who intend to pursue a career in theatre on the educational or commercial level, to refine skills as well as to develop the capacity to teach the art of acting to others.
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THEA 5330 - Musical Theatre History 3
A survey course of the history of musical theatre from operetta to present day with an emphasis on select shows and significant contributors to the genre.
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THEA 5350 - Musical Theatre Workshop 3
Prerequisite: Graduate status and instructor approval. Corequisite: THEA 5351
A performance oriented study of musical theatre, composers, and styles to improve students’ audition and performance skills.
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THEA 5351 - Musical Theatre Workshop Lab 1
Prerequisite: Graduate status and instructor approval. Corequisite: THEA 5350
A performance oriented study of musical theatre, composers, and styles to improve students’ audition and performance skills.
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THEA 5400 - Studies in Directing 3
A study of script analysis and production that will lead to the production and direction of a theatrical event. A production is to be selected with the advice and consent of the instructor.
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THEA 5450 - Creative Drama for Children 3
Designed to demonstrate how theatre may be used as both means and end to teach the elementary school child. Included will be theatre projects, group and single, involving puppetry and live theatre.
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THEA 5500 - Lighting Design and Criticism 3
Exposes the student to theatre design in the area of lighting. Emphasis is placed on script analysis and the implementation of various design elements. Students will explore working in a collaborative atmosphere with given scenic and costume designs.
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THEA 5600 - Technical Theatre Practicum 3
Practical work in stagecraft and technical direction in an apprenticeship mode.
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THEA 5900 - Playwriting 3
The structure of dramatic expression through the analysis of theme, plot, character and dialogue. Students will undertake their own writing, culminating in the composition of a one-act play.
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MTEC 5010 - Management and Technical Supervision 4
Prerequisite: Permission of Instructor and Medical Technology Certification
This management and technical course consists of 60 hours of continuing education including 45 hours of management and 15 hours of technical coursework. At least 8 hours will be completed in a classroom or workshop setting. Management topics include financial, operations, personnel, and marketing management.
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