Jun 30, 2024  
2016-2017 Undergraduate Bulletin 
    
2016-2017 Undergraduate Bulletin [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions


 

Spanish

  
  • SPAN 4110 - Independent Study in Spanish

    1-4 Credit Hours
    Description: Students study independently in Spanish under instructor’s guidance. Studies are planned to satisfy special individual needs and interests.
  
  • SPAN 4120 - Independent Study in Spanish

    1-4 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: 3rd year proficiency in Spanish or permission of instructor
    Description: Students study independently in Spanish under instructor’s guidance. Studies are planned to satisfy special individual needs and interests.
  
  • SPAN 4320 - Sociolinguistics and Dialectology of Spanish

    3 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: SPAN 3210 , 3220 
    Description: This course explores the factors that have contributed to the development of dialects in the Spanish speaking world.  Focus will be placed on social factors such as age, social class, gender and how these factors affect language variation and change
  
  • SPAN 4510 - Survey of Spanish Peninsular Literature I

    3 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: 3rd year proficiency in Spanish or permission of instructor
    Description: Peninsular literature from its origin to the 18th century.
  
  • SPAN 4520 - Survey of Spanish Peninsular Literature II

    3 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: 3rd year proficiency in Spanish or permission of instructor
    Description: Peninsular literature of the 19th and 20th centuries.
  
  • SPAN 4610 - Survey of Spanish American Literature I

    3 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: 3rd year proficiency in Spanish or permission of instructor
    Description: Pre-Columbian Spanish American literature to 1810.
  
  • SPAN 4620 - Survey of Spanish American Literature II

    3 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: 3rd year proficiency in Spanish or permission of instructor
    Description: Spanish American literature from 1810 to the present.

Special Education

  
  • SPED 2300 - Introduction to Special Education

    3 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: Milestone I  requirement
    Description: Identification of handicapping conditions, programs for educating the individuals with disabilities and public laws specifying responsibilities of school personnel.  5 hour field experience is required.
  
  • SPED 3000 - Introduction to Special Education

    3 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: Milestone II ;
    Description:  Identification of handicapping conditions, programs for educating the individuals with disabilities and public laws specifying responsibilities of school personnel.
  
  • SPED 3100 - Early Childhood Special Education

    3 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: Milestone I 
    Description: Identification of handicapping conditions, programs and services for educating young children with disabilities (birth-five years), and public laws specifying responsibilities of programs/school personnel. A field experience is required (five hours).
  
  • SPED 3200 - Introduction to Autism

    3 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: Milestone I 
    Description: This course is an introduction to Autism Spectrum Disorders (Autism, Asperger’s Syndrome, PDD-NOS), issues related to autism and the education of children with this diagnosis.  A five hour field experience will be required.
  
  • SPED 3300 - Characteristics of Students with Mild/Moderate Disabilities

    3 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: Milestone I 
    Description: Develop an awareness of the educational needs and goals of a person with mild/moderate disabilities. The physical, emotional, and psychological characteristics will be stressed. Lecture/discussion and 15 hours of field based experiences.
  
  • SPED 3330 - Characteristics of Students with Severe Disabilities

    3 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: Milestone I 
    Description: Developing and understanding of the physical, psychological, and emotional characteristics of individuals with severe disabilities. Personal and social needs will be stressed. Fifteen hours of field experience required.
  
  • SPED 3340 - Developing Consultative Skills: Parents and Professionals

    3 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: Milestone II 
    Description: Communication skills needed in working with parents and professionals regarding short and long range planning for the individuals with disabilities.
  
  • SPED 3350 - Diagnostic Assessment of Exceptional Students

    3 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: Milestone II 
    Description: Techniques used to evaluate a variety of disabling conditions, on an individual basis, in special education classrooms. The student will be required to administer an array of evaluative instruments to special children in public school classrooms.
  
  • SPED 3360 - Characteristics of Gifted Education

    3 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: Milestone II 
    Description: This course is designed to acquaint students with the tenets of gifted education. The focus will be on characteristics of gifted learners, the history of the field, assessment practices, and the need for differentiated instruction.
  
  • SPED 4330 - Behavior Management for Exceptional Students

    3 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: Milestone II 
    Description: Techniques of managing classroom and other behaviors at all levels and types of exceptionality.
  
  • SPED 4340 - Effective Inclusion Strategies

    3 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: Milestone II , HHP 1250 Corequisite: RDG 4010 , 4020 
    Description: Provide instructional strategies and techniques for teachers of the mild and moderately disabled. Students will be assigned 15 hours field experiences to facilitate application of classroom instruction.
  
  • SPED 4350 - Teaching Students with Severe Disabilities

    3 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: Milestone II 
    Description: Provide instructional strategies and procedures for teachers of students with severe/multiple disabilities. Emphasis will also be directed toward assessment techniques, use of commercial materials and use of technology. Course is part of Residency I semester.
  
  • SPED 4370 - Career/Vocational Education for Exceptional Students

    3 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: Milestone II 
    Description: Familiarize the student with techniques for determining job availability for students with disabilities, employer attitudes, necessary pre-job skills, and an awareness of community employment opportunities, and other transitions into past school life.
  
  • SPED 4390 - Assistive Technology in Special Education

    3 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: Milestone II 
    Description: Familiarize students with the special needs of students that can be met by the use of assistive technology and equipment that is available.

Statistics

  
  • STAT 3250 - Statistical Methods

    3 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: MATH 1910  or equivalent
    Description: An introduction to sampling and design methods, descriptive statistics, basic probability and probability distributions, parametric and non-parametric estimation and hypothesis tests, tests for goodness-of-fit and independence, utilization of statistical software.
  
  • STAT 4120 - Regression Analysis

    3 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: STAT 3250  
    Description: Analysis of variance and multiple comparisons, elementary regression models, multiple regression and the general linear model, logistic regression.
  
  • STAT 4125 - The Generalized Linear Model

    3 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: STAT 4120  or permission of instructor;
    Description: Topics include binomial and Poisson regression, overdispersion, negative binomial regression, nonparametric regression, random and fixed effects, repeated measures, survival analysis, and censored data.  Appropriate statistical software (such as R or SAS).
  
  • STAT 4130 - Experimental Design

    3 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: STAT 4120  
    Description: Design concepts for experiments and studies: ANOVA for standard designs; analysis of covariance and other experimental designs.
  
  • STAT 4140 - Time Series Analysis

    3 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: STAT 4120  or permission of instructor;

     
    Description: This course covers methods for analyzing data collected over time.  Topics include autoregressive-moving average models (MA, ARMA, ARIMA), exponential smoothing, model identification, estimation, diagnostic checking, forecasting.  Appropriate statistical software (such as R or SAS) used throughout.

  
  • STAT 4200 - SAS Programming

    3 Credit Hours
    Description:  Creating and reading raw data files and SAS data sets, investigating and summarizing data; creating SAS variables and recoding data values; combining multiple SAS files and creating listings and HTML summaries.  Prepares students for the SAS Base Programming exam.
  
  • STAT 4240 - Probability

    3 Credit Hours
    Cross Listed MATH 4240 ;

     
    Prerequisite: MATH 1920 
    Description: A mathematical introduction to probability; sample spaces; probability functions; counting techniques; conditional probability; independence, total probability and Baye’s rule; discrete and continuous random variables; expectation, median, variance; joint and conditional distributions; moment generating functions; laws of large numbers and the central limit theorem.

  
  • STAT 4250 - Mathematical Statistics

    3 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: STAT 4240  or MATH 4240  
    Description: A mathematical treatment of statistics including;: properties of estimators; maximum likelihood estimation; confidence intervals; hypothesis testing; analysis of categorical data; non-parametric statistics.
  
  • STAT 4260 - Stochastic Processes

    3 Credit Hours
    Cross Listed MATH 4260 ;
    Prerequisite: MATH 4240  or STAT 4240 ;
    Description: An introduction to stochastic processes and their applications: Poisson and compound Poisson processes; discrete and continuous time Markov chains; renewal theory; random walks and Brownian motion.
  
  • STAT 4270 - Nonparametric Statistics

    3 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: STAT 3250  and (STAT 4240  or MATH 4240 );

     
    Description: Distribution free techniques for estimation of parameters and comparison of populations.

  
  • STAT 4290 - Predictive Analytics

    3 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: STAT 4120  or permission of instructor;

     
    Description: Advanced statistical techniques for analyzing large and high dimensional data.  Topics include data mining strategy, data processing, predictive modeling techniques for decision making, model assessment and comparison.  This course will be taught using appropriate statistical software.

  
  • STAT 4810 - Senior Seminar

    3 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: Senior standing and permission of department chair;

     
    Description:  The threads that link concepts found in undergraduate mathematics and statistics will be discussed.  The transition from student to career will be addressed.  Students will propose and carry out a capstone project in statistics under the supervision of a faculty mentor.


Swedish

  
  • SWED 1110 - Swedish Lang and Culture I

    3 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: At least one year of successfully completed full-time studies at the university level
    Description: The course provides an introduction to Swedish language and literature, as well as to Swedish culture and society. The students are expected to practice their skills in spoken and written Swedish. The course is required by all international students studying at Mid-Sweden University.
  
  • SWED 1120 - Swedish Lang and Culture II

    3 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: SWED 1110  and at least one year of successfully completed full-time studies at the university level
    Description: The course provides an introduction to Swedish language and literature, as well as to Swedish culture and society. The students are expected to practice their skills in spoken and written Swedish. The course is required by all international students studying at Mid-Sweden University.

Theatre

  
  • THEA 303A - Summer Theatre

    3 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: Permission of instructor
    Description: Intensive work in a summer theatre production, in which the student functions as a performer, technician, designer, or in a combination of duties.
  
  • THEA 303B - Summer Theatre

    3 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: Permission of instructor
    Description: Intensive work in a summer theatre production, in which the student functions as a performer, technician, designer, or in a combination of duties.
  
  • THEA 1030 - Introduction to Theatre

    3 Credit Hours
    Description: A survey course to develop an awareness of the nature of theatrical art and its place in human culture.  Incorporates study of history, theory, and practice of theatrical art.  This is not a performance course.
     
  
  • THEA 1100 - Practical Theory I

    2 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: Course restricted to those pursuing theatre and dance majors, minors or concentrations or permission of instructor;
    Description: This course focuses on the fundamentals of music theory and aural skills for the Musical Theatre major.
  
  • THEA 1110 - Practical Theory II

    2 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: Course restricted to those pursuing theatre and dance majors, minors or concentrations or permission of instructor;
    Description: This course continues the material presented in theatre.  Interactive performance based methods will be utilized referencing Musical Theatre Scores.
  
  • THEA 1300 - Acting I

    3 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: Course restricted to those pursuing theatre and dance majors, minors or concentrations; or permission of instructor.
    Description: An analysis of the various styles and techniques of acting. Emphasis will be placed on performance through the use of improvisation, movement, and voice.
  
  • THEA 1301 - Beginning Acting for Non-Majors

    3 Credit Hours
    Description: This course is designed for non-theatre majors with an analysis of the various styles and techniques of acting. Emphasis will be placed on performance improvement through the use of improvisation, movement, and voice.
  
  • THEA 1500 - Stage Management

    3 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: Course restricted to those pursuing theatre and dance majors, minors or concentrations; or permission of instructor.
    Description: The study and application of the basic functions and responsibilties of professional stage managers.
  
  • THEA 1600 - Stagecraft I

    3 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: Course restricted to those pursuing Theatre & Dance Majors, Minors or Concentrations or permission of instructor;
    Description: Principles and techniques used in construction, rigging, handling and maintenance of stage scenery, soft good construction and manipulation, and scenic painting.
  
  • THEA 1700 - Elements of Design/Rendering Techniques

    3 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: Course restricted to those pursuing theatre and dance majors, minors or concentrations; or permission of instructor.
    Description: Exploration of various graphic media and techniques used to create visual images for the scenic and costume designer.
  
  • THEA 1800 - Theatre Production

    1 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: Course restricted to those pursuing theatre and dance majors, minors or concentrations; or permission of instructor.
    Description: Hands-on experience with the technical aspects of theatre.  Assignments may include scene shop crew, costume shop crew, office crew, light and sound operations, show run crews, front of house, stage crew or props.
  
  • THEA 1880 - Theatre Performance Practicum

    1 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: Department consent
    Description: Practical experience rehearsing and performing a play or musical from audition to rehearsals through performance.
  
  • THEA 1900 - Drafting I

    3 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: THEA 1600  and course restricted to those pursuing theatre and dance majors, minors or concentrations or permission of instructor;
    Description: Exploration of the techniques involved in the preparation of design and technical drawings for theatrical productions.  Student drafting projects will include scenic floor plan, scenic elevations, and pencil drawings.
  
  • THEA 2000 - American Theatre

    3 Credit Hours
    Description: History of American theatre with emphasis on changing systems of value as reflected by the drama.
  
  • THEA 2200 - Script Analysis

    3 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: Course restricted to those pursuing theatre and dance majors, minors or concentrations; or permission of instructor.
    Description: Introduction to dramatic and visual storytelling techniques.  Course includes critical study of various plays with emphasis on the production values by analyzing structure, genre, theme, style, character, and language.
  
  • THEA 2300 - Acting II

    3 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: THEA 1300 ;
    Description: This course is a continuation of the acting process designed to further one’s acting technique through in-depth scene study, improvisation and an deeper exploration of an actor’s instrument.
  
  • THEA 2350 - Stage Movement

    3 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: Course restricted to those pursuing theatre and dance majors, minors or concentrations; or permission of instructor.
    Description: This course introduces principles and techniques of theatrical stage movement. It is designed to help actors and dancers make their bodies more flexible and efficient instruments of expression.
  
  • THEA 2800 - Theatre Production

    1 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: Course restricted to those pursuing theatre and dance majors, minors or concentrations; or permission of instructor.
    Description: Hands-on experience with the technical aspects of theatre.  Assignments may include scene shop crew, costume shop crew, box office crew, light and sound operations, show run crews, front of house, stage crew or props.
  
  • THEA 2880 - Theatre Performance Practicum

    1 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: Department consent
    Description: Practical experience rehearsing and performing a play or musical from auditions to rehearsals through performance.
  
  • THEA 3000 - Makeup I

    3 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: Course restricted for those pursuing theatre and dance majors, minors or concentrations or permission of instructor;
    Description: An overview and practical application of makeup materials and techniques for the performer.
  
  • THEA 3010 - Theatre History I

    3 Credit Hours
    Description: Examines history and theory of theatrical art of the Classical Era, Middle Ages, and Renaissance in Western Europe. Emphasizes theatrical space, production, and performance.
  
  • THEA 3020 - Theatre History II

    3 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: THEA 3010 ;
    Description: Examines history and theory of theatrical art in the 18th, 19th, and 20th centuries in Western Europe. Emphasizes theatrical space, production, and performance.
  
  • THEA 3080 - International Studies in Theatre I

    3 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: Junior standing or permission of instructor
    Description: Exposes students to the history, development, social relevance, and artistry of theatre abroad. Students will actively examine current trends in theatre within the confines of an international component. This area of study will culminate with an international experience. Students are expected to enroll in THEA 3090 , International Studies in Theatre II, the following semester.
  
  • THEA 3090 - International Studies in Theatre II

    3 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: Junior standing, THEA 3080  or permission of instructor
    Description: This course is the culmination of THEA 3080 . The students will experience international theatre first hand within the confines of a studies abroad program.
  
  • THEA 3100 - Non-Western Theatre

    3 Credit Hours
    Description: A study of the history and theory of traditional and contemporary theatrical forms of non-western theatre as they reflect the concerns of the societies that produce them. Course will cover various theatrical traditions from Asia and Africa, among others.
  
  • THEA 3200 - Voice for the Actor

    3 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: THEA 1300  or permission of instructor
    Description: Practical work on the fundamentals of vocal production for the stage. Topics include body alignment, breath support, articulation, and Standard American Stage Speech using the International Phonetic Alphabet.
  
  • THEA 3300 - Acting III

    3 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: THEA 2300 
    Description: Period styles and advanced studies in acting.  Advanced techniques and practical application for creating a role.  Styles may include Classical, Neoclassical, Elizabethan and Jacobean.
  
  • THEA 3330 - Musical Theatre History

    3 Credit Hours
    Description: 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.
  
  • THEA 3340 - Musical Theatre Voice

    1 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: Course restricted to those pursuing theatre and dance majors, minors or concentrations; or permission of instructor.
    Description: One hour voice instruction.  Singing techniques including tone production, anatomy, physiology, and diction utilizing musical theatre repertoire.  Required an additional 5x (must complete 6 semesters).
  
  • THEA 3341 - Private Half-hour Voice Elective

    1 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: Course restricted to those pursuing theatre and dance majors, minors or concentrations or permission of instructor;
    Description: One half hour private voice instruction focusing on Musical Theatre styles.  Singing techniques including tone production, anatomy, physiology and diction utilizing theatre repertoire.  May be repeated an additional 2X.
  
  • THEA 3350 - Musical Theatre Workshop I

    3 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: Course restricted to those pursuing theatre and dance majors, minors or concentrations; or permission of instructor.
    Description: A performance-oriented study of musical theatre, composers, and styles to improve students’ audition and performance skills.
  
  • THEA 3360 - Musical Theatre Workshop II

    3 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: THEA 3350  
    Description: Continuation of THEA 3350 .  Practical acting and vocal techniques of the solo musical theatre performer.  Audition and performance techniques.
  
  • THEA 3400 - Directing I

    3 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: THEA 1300 , 1600 , 2200   and course restricted to those pursuing theatre and dance majors, minors or concentrations; or permission of instructor.
    Description:  The theories and techniques of stage direction. Each student is required to complete a focused directing project.
  
  • THEA 3500 - Stage Dialects

    3 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: THEA 3200  or permission of instructor
    Description: Training in the use of region-specific dialects common in theatrical performance. Topics include IPA transcription, sound substitutions, and resonant focus.
  
  • THEA 3550 - Stage Management II

    3 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: THEA 1500 ;
    Description: Continued study and application of the functions and responsibilities of professional stage managers.
  
  • THEA 3601 - Special Topics in Theatre

    3 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: Department consent;
    Description: Occasional course offering to further prepare students for a professional career in theatre,  Focus may include a specialized course taught by a guest artist in residence or other.  Topics to be announced.  Repeatable two times.
  
  • THEA 3700 - Scenic Design I

    3 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: THEA 1600 ;
    Description: Exposes the student to theatre design in the area of Scenery. Emphasis placed on script analysis and the implementation of various design elements.
  
  • THEA 3750 - Scene Painting I

    3 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: THEA 1600  or permission of instructor
    Description: Course covers traditional theatre painting techniques, including tools and techniques, trompe l’oeil, color theory, paint chemistry and the history of scene painting.
  
  • THEA 3760 - Scene Design II

    3 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: THEA 3700  
    Description: Intermediate design for theatrical productions.  Topics will include multiple-set productions, repertory productions, and alternative theatre spaces.
     
  
  • THEA 3800 - Theatre Production

    1 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: Course restricted to those pursuing theatre and dance majors, minors or concentrations; or permission of instructor.
    Description: Hands-on experience with the technical aspects of theatre.  Assignments may include scene shop crew, costume shop crew, box office crew, light and sound operations, show run crews, front of house, stage crew or props.
  
  • THEA 3850 - Costume Construction

    3 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: THEA 1800  and course restricted to those pursuing theatre and dance majors, minors or concentrations or permission of instructor;
    Description: Introduction to costume shop procedures.  Through assigned projects, students learn basic machine and hand-sewing techniques.  Specific emphasis on flat patterning and draping.
  
  • THEA 3880 - Theatre Performance Practicum

    1 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: Department consent
    Description: Practical experience rehearsing and performing a play or musical from auditions to rehearsals through performance.
  
  • THEA 3890 - Costume Design I

    3 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: THEA 2200 ;
    Description: This course will explore all aspects of Theatrical Costuming from character analysis through design concept to realization.
  
  • THEA 3900 - Drafting II

    3 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: THEA 1900  
    Description: Continuation of the theories and practices of THEA 1900 .  Computer-aided drafting and design and its application for theatre.  Topics will include 2D layouts, 3D virtual models and plotting.
  
  • THEA 4001 - Makeup II

    3 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: THEA 3000 ;
    Description: Continuation of the theories and practices of THEA 3000.  Course will include character analysis, prosthetic work, facial manipulations, scar building and bruising, and creating designs with non-traditional media.
  
  • THEA 4100 - Period Styles of Architecture

    3 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: THEA 3010  or permission of instructor;
    Description: Survey of architectural styles from pre-Greek to the modern period as it relates to theatrical application.
  
  • THEA 4150 - Period Styles of Costumes

    3 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: THEA 3010  or permission of instructor;
    Description: Survey of costumes from antiquity to the modern period, with emphasis on the influence of social, cultural, and religious or traditions on dress.
  
  • THEA 4200 - Independent Research

    1-3 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: Department consent
    Description: Opportunity for directed scholarly research in an area of special interest to the student.  Enrollment accepted only after professor has approved a written project proposal from the student.  Variable 1-3 credits.
  
  • THEA 4300 - Lighting Design I

    3 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: THEA 1600  or permission of instructor;
    Description: The study and application of the function and principles of lighting design.  Topics will include design theory, paperwork, and practical application.
     
  
  • THEA 4350 - Acting IV

    3 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: THEA 3300  
    Description: Advanced study of acting techniques and styles.  Course will include scene study, character development, alternative approaches, and contemporary trends.
  
  • THEA 4401 - Directing II

    3 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: THEA 3400 ;
    Description: Advanced study of directing principles and techniques for the theatrical stage.  Topics will include directorial analysis, composition, blocking, and alternative modern approaches.  Each student is required to complete a focused directing project.
  
  • THEA 4520 - Careers

    3 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: Course restricted to those pursuing theatre and dance major, minors or concentrations; or permission of instructor.
    Description:  Course addresses the skills needed to secure employment in performance or related fields.  Topics will include resumes, headshots, portfolios, unions, self-marketing, interviews, audition techniques and preparation, managers, and regional markets.
  
  • THEA 4550 - Roy Acuff Chair Seminar

    4 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: Department approval;
    Description: Offered once every four years, a research based course to prepare students to experience visiting artists of national/international reputation.  Repeatable one time.  Repeatable one time.
  
  • THEA 4650 - Direction and Performance for the Camera

    3 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: Course restricted for those pursuing theatre and dance majors, minors or concentrations or permission of instructor;
    Description: Students will be introduced to the special skills necessary for performing in the film, television and commercial industries.
  
  • THEA 4751 - Directed Studies in Theatre

    1-3 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: Department consent
    Description: Directed, concentrated study in a specific area of theatre.  Designed as a substitute for a required course that is needed but not offered in a specific semester.  Permission granted only to allow student a timely graduation.  Variable 1-3 credits.
  
  • THEA 4760 - Scene Design III

    3 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: THEA 3760  
    Description: Advanced design for theatrical productions.  Topics will include design visualization, professional standards and practices and practical application.
  
  • THEA 4790 - Lighting Design II

    3 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: THEA 4300  
    Description: Project lighting design with an emphasis on visualization of design concepts, professional graphics, and paperwork standards, and practices.
  
  • THEA 4801 - Theatre Production

    1 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: Course restricted for those pursuing theatre and dance majors, minors or concentrations; or permission of instructor.
    Description: Hands-on experience with the technical aspects of theatre.  Assignments may include scene shop crew, costume shop crew, box office crew, light and sound operations, show run crews, front of house, stage crew or props.
  
  • THEA 4850 - Scene Painting II

    3 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: THEA 3750  
    Description: Advanced painting techniques for theatrical productions.  Topics will include alternate scene painting tools, stencils, large scale works, and cut drops and scrims.
     
  
  • THEA 4880 - Theatre Performance Practicum

    1 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: Department consent
    Description: Practical experience rehearsing and performing a play or musical from auditions to rehearsals through performance.
  
  • THEA 4890 - Costume Design II

    3 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: THEA 3890 ;
    Description: Advanced study of theatrical costuming from character analysis through design concept to realization.  Unconventional rendering techniques will be explored.
  
  • THEA 4900 - Playwriting

    3 Credit Hours
    Cross Listed ENGL 4900 ;
    Prerequisite: Junior standing or permission of instructor;
    Description: Composing and revising scenes and one or two one-act plays for stage performance.
  
  • THEA 4950 - Advanced Playwriting

    3 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: THEA 4900  or ENGL 4900 ;
    Description: Designed to give the student playwright opportunity for in-depth exploration and development of one’s creative voice for stage and performance.
  
  • THEA 4995 - Senior Capstone

    4 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: Department consent, senior status;
    Description: Summative evaluation in which the student is given an opportunity in their final year of study to demonstrate integrated knowledge and growth in the major.  Each individual senior theatre or dance student will create a substantial work.  Application must be approved.

Women’s and Gender Studies

  
  • WGS 300A,B,C - Selected Topics in Women’s and Gender Studies

    3 ea Credit Hours
    Description: Examination of a selected topic relevant to issues of women or gender, offered on a one-time basis.
 

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