Jun 21, 2024

ARCHIVED 2022-2023 Undergraduate Catalog

ARCHIVED 2022-2023 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions

The courses listed herein have been approved by the faculty as authorized by the Board of Trustees. Prerequisites (if any) and the General Education Requirement(s) which each course fulfills (if any) are noted following each course description.

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Sociology
	SOCI 399 - Independent Study 1.00-12.00 credit hours Individual studies undertaken with guidance of a faculty member. May be repeated with different content. Click here for the schedule of classes.
	SOCI 400 - Sociological Culminating Experience 2.00 credit hours A course designed for sociology majors as they transition from their undergraduate college experience to the variety of publics they will encounter in their lives after graduation. Students are asked to engage in a number of structured and supervised experiences that are extensions of their sociological knowledge and relate to their future careers, their own lives and the broader community. These experiences are completed under the guidance of an on-site supervisor and a faculty sponsor, who in combination with the student will create a framework for learning and reflection. Prerequisite(s): Senior standing and Sociology major. Cardinal Directions Designation(s): Career Experiential. Click here for the schedule of classes.
	SOCI 497 - Internship 0.00-12.00 credit hours Valuable professional experiences supplement classroom instruction and allow students to apply theories and concepts to broader issues and system. Students explore career options within a specific area of study and critically reflect on the experience in a structured manner. May be repeated with different professional experience. Click here for the schedule of classes.
	SOCI 499 - Independent Study 1.00-12.00 credit hours Individual studies undertaken with guidance of a faculty member. May be repeated with different content. Click here for the schedule of classes.
Spanish
	SPAN 101 - Elementary Spanish I for Beginners 4.00 credit hours Introduction to communication in the Spanish language and the cultures it represents. Students develop speaking, listening, reading and writing skills. For students with little-to-no prior exposure to the language. A technology-enhanced course. Taught in Spanish. Prerequisite(s): Placement. Click here for the schedule of classes.
	SPAN 102 - Elementary Spanish II for Beginners 4.00 credit hours Continued development of elementary structures and modes for communication in the Spanish language and the cultures it represents. Development of speaking, listening, reading and writing skills. A technology-enhanced course. Taught in Spanish. Prerequisite(s): SPAN 101 . Click here for the schedule of classes.
	SPAN 177 - Elementary Spanish Abroad 4.00-12.00 credit hours Intensive study of elementary Spanish abroad. Level is determined on site via placement exam. Fulfills the language requirement for the B.A. degree. Taught in Spanish. Click here for the schedule of classes.
	SPAN 201 - Intermediate Spanish I 4.00 credit hours Development of intermediate-level speaking, reading and writing skills for the discussion of socio-cultural topics in Spanish. A technology-enhanced course. Taught in Spanish. Prerequisite(s): SPAN 102 or SPAN 177 . Cardinal Directions Designation(s): Humanities, Global Understanding. Click here for the schedule of classes.
	SPAN 202 - Intermediate Spanish II 4.00 credit hours Continued development of intermediate-level speaking, reading and writing skills and more sophisticated modes of communication about socio-cultural topics in Spanish. A technology-enhanced course. Taught in Spanish. Prerequisite(s): SPAN 201 . Cardinal Directions Designation(s): Humanities, Global Understanding. Click here for the schedule of classes.
	SPAN 270 - Advanced Conversation and Composition in Spanish 4.00 credit hours Emphasis on the development of advanced proficiencies in speaking and writing Spanish. Readings and media from a variety of genres serve as a basis for classroom discussion in Spanish, as well as for various composition assignments. Includes readings in Spanish and/or Peninsular and Latin-American literature.This course is the same as SPAN 250 and 290. Students who successfully completed those cannot take SPAN 270 or they will lose credit. Prerequisite(s): SPAN 202 . Cardinal Directions Designation(s): Writing Intensive. Click here for the schedule of classes.
	SPAN 277 - Intermediate Spanish Abroad 4.00-12.00 credit hours Intensive study of Intermediate Spanish abroad. Level is determined on site via placement exam. Click here for the schedule of classes.
	SPAN 293 - Spanish Enrichment 1.00-2.00 credit hours Individual projects related to other courses that support the development of proficiencies in Spanish. Taught in Spanish. Click here for the schedule of classes.
	SPAN 295 - Practicum 1.00-4.00 credit hours Students assist faculty with pedagogical or other projects in Spanish. Activities vary according to the project needs and student background, but may include such work as the preparation of materials for language learning or assisting faculty through bibliographic research. Taught in Spanish. Prerequisite(s): Instructor consent. Click here for the schedule of classes.
	SPAN 297 - Internship 0.00-12.00 credit hours Valuable professional experiences supplement classroom instruction and allow students to apply theories and concepts to broader issues and system. Students explore career options within a specific area of study and critically reflect on the experience in a structured manner. May be repeated with different professional experience. Click here for the schedule of classes.
	SPAN 299 - Independent Study 1.00-12.00 credit hours Individual studies undertaken with guidance of a faculty member. May be repeated with different content. Click here for the schedule of classes.
	SPAN 310 - Translation and Interpretation Strategies 2.00 credit hours Study of translation or interpretation theories and strategies, and their application to specific contexts where communication between the Hispanic and Anglophone cultures is at play. May be repeated with different topics. Prerequisite(s): SPAN 270 . Click here for the schedule of classes.
	SPAN 320 - Introduction to Literary Analysis 4.00 credit hours Introduction to textual analysis; including topics such as genre, narratology, prosody and figurative language focusing on the development of close-reading and analytical writing skills in Spanish. Texts chosen from transatlantic Spanish traditions. Taught in Spanish. Prerequisite(s): SPAN 270 or SPAN 290 . Cardinal Directions Designation(s): Humanities. Click here for the schedule of classes.
	SPAN 322 - Spanish for the Professions 4.00 credit hours Oral and written practice focusing on the special terminology of various professions including business, the health professions, social services and legal/law enforcement. Emphasis is placed on simulation of real life situations and methods of communication. Taught in Spanish. Prerequisite(s): SPAN 270 or SPAN 290 . Cardinal Directions Designation(s): Career Preparation. Click here for the schedule of classes.
	SPAN 325 - Survey Literature of Spain 4.00 credit hours An overview and analysis of the principal literary periods of Spain from The Middle Ages to the present. Special emphasis is placed on selected works, authors, and school of thought. Prerequisite(s): SPAN 270 . Click here for the schedule of classes.
	SPAN 327 - Civilization of Spain 4.00 credit hours An overview of the history, customs, institutions, cultural patterns and heritage of the Spanish people from earliest times to the present. Taught in Spanish. Prerequisite(s): SPAN 270 . Click here for the schedule of classes.
	SPAN 335 - Survey of Latin American Literature 4.00 credit hours An overview and analysis of the principle literary periods of Latin America from the pre-Hispanic era to the present. Focus is on selected works, authors and schools of thought. Prerequisite(s): SPAN 270 . Cardinal Directions Designation(s): Humanities. Click here for the schedule of classes.
	SPAN 337 - Latin American Area and Civilizations 4.00 credit hours Natural, social and political characteristics of contemporary Latin America. Particular focus on the social contexts and their cultural production. Taught in Spanish. Prerequisite(s): SPAN 270 . Cardinal Directions Designation(s): Global Understanding. iCon(s): Thinking Globally. Click here for the schedule of classes.
	SPAN 370 - Hispanic Linguistics 4.00 credit hours An examination of the basic linguistic features of the Spanish language and its various dialects including the Spanish of the United States. Phonetics, syntax, morphology and sociolinguistic aspects are explored through class discussions and research projects. Taught in Spanish. Prerequisite(s): SPAN 270 . Click here for the schedule of classes.
	SPAN 377 - Advanced Spanish Abroad 4.00-12.00 credit hours Credit earned at the advanced level of Spanish abroad. Level is determined on site via placement exam. Taught in Spanish. Click here for the schedule of classes.
	SPAN 380 - Communicative Spaces in Spanish 4.00 credit hours An examination of the various platforms through which contemporary Spanish writers and speakers choose to communicate their messages. Sources may include, but are not limited to, creations by Latino/a communities with special consideration of the larger transnational and hemispheric Hispanic issues. Depending upon the work(s) studied, approaches may range from literary to linguistic to socio-linguistic forms of analysis. Taught in Spanish. Prerequisite(s): SPAN 270 . Click here for the schedule of classes.
	SPAN 390 - Topics 4.00 credit hours Special topics in Spanish. Recent topics have included: Literary Analysis, Hispanic cinema, Golden Age Theatre, Cervantes, Translation. Taught in Spanish. Prerequisite(s): SPAN 270 . Click here for the schedule of classes.
	SPAN 392 - Topics in Spanish 2.00 credit hours Special topics in Spanish. May be repeated with different topics. Prerequisite(s): SPAN 270 . Click here for the schedule of classes.
	SPAN 397 - Internship 0.00-12.00 credit hours Valuable professional experiences supplement classroom instruction and allow students to apply theories and concepts to broader issues and system. Students explore career options within a specific area of study and critically reflect on the experience in a structured manner. May be repeated with different professional experience. Cardinal Directions Designation(s): Career Experiential. Click here for the schedule of classes.
	SPAN 399 - Independent Study 1.00-12.00 credit hours Individual studies undertaken with guidance of a faculty member. May be repeated with different content. Click here for the schedule of classes.
	SPAN 477 - Advanced Spanish Abroad 4.00-12.00 credit hours Credit earned at the advanced level of Spanish abroad. Level is determined on site via placement exam. Click here for the schedule of classes.
	SPAN 490 - Topics 4.00 credit hours Special study of cultural or literary topics in Spanish. Recent topics have included: Ghosts in Latin American Literature, Contemporary Mexican Literature, Boom and Post-Boom literature and Spanish Theatre. Taught in Spanish. Prerequisite(s): One 300-level course. Click here for the schedule of classes.
	SPAN 497 - Internship 0.00-12.00 credit hours Valuable professional experiences supplement classroom instruction and allow students to apply theories and concepts to broader issues and system. Students explore career options within a specific area of study and critically reflect on the experience in a structured manner. May be repeated with different professional experience. Click here for the schedule of classes.
	SPAN 499 - Independent Study 1.00-12.00 credit hours Individual studies undertaken with guidance of a faculty member. May be repeated with different content. Click here for the schedule of classes.
Special Education
	SPED 225 - Special Education, Disability Law and Policy 4.00 credit hours Understand the historical and legal foundations of special education. Examine current legislation, regulations, policies, litigation and ethical issues, including least restrictive environment, and due process for individuals with all types of disabilities across the age range. Prerequisite(s): EDUC 101 ; concurrent enrollment in SPED 292 . Click here for the schedule of classes.
	SPED 227 - Collaboration With Families, Caregivers, Professionals and Community 4.00 credit hours Utilizing a family-centric approach to collaboration with all stakeholders including professionals (paraprofessionals, faculty, staff, related service providers) and community (adult-service providers, employers) to maximize all planning (IEPs, transition, etc) in order to ensure optimal opportunities for teamwork. Understand how to build and maintain collaborative relationships to foster cognitive, linguistic, physical, and social-emotional development. Work as a team member with professional colleagues, students, parents/guardians and community members. Prerequisite(s): SPED 225 . Click here for the schedule of classes.
	SPED 292 - Special Education Field Experience I 1.00 credit hours Introductory Special Education field experience in directed observation and participation at selected elementary school attendance centers (50 clock hours). Prerequisite(s): Concurrent enrollment in SPED 225 . Click here for the schedule of classes.
	SPED 300 - Assistive Technology for Exceptional Diverse Learners With High and Low Incidence Disabilities 2.00 credit hours Examine an array of assistive technology tools and products that support classroom learning and facilitate participation across educational settings for students with high and low incidence disabilities. Understand laws and processes related to assistive technology under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act. Prerequisite(s): SPED 225 and SPED 292 . Click here for the schedule of classes.
	SPED 308 - Social Emotional Learning Interventions for the Classroom and Individual 4.00 credit hours Examine the different evidence-based person-centered behavioral interventions including Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), Pivotal Response Treatment (PRT), Floor Time, Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Mindfulness for self-regulation as well as classroom evidence-based behavior management PBIS protocols including CHAMPS and Token Economy Systems. Know how to collect and analyze behavioral data. Understand how to conduct a Functional Behavior Analysis (FBA) and create a Behavior Intervention Plan (BIP). Prerequisite(s): SPED 227 . Click here for the schedule of classes.
	SPED 340 - Teaching and Communication, Reading and Writing to Exceptional Culturally Diverse Learners 4.00 credit hours Examine language development among English Language Learners and Limited English Proficiency as well as language-based developmental delay. Understand how disability may affect the acquisition of communication, reading and writing skills. Understand how to utilize curriculum-based measurement (CBM) to assess and use evidence-based protocols and curricula to teach communication, reading and writing to exceptional diverse learners. Differentiate instruction and assessment. Create a culturally competent learning environment in which ELL/LEP exceptional diverse learners develop communication, reading and writing skills. Prerequisite(s): SPED 300 , SPED 308 and EDUC 434 ; Concurrent enrollment in SPED 345 and SPED 392 . Click here for the schedule of classes.
	SPED 345 - Teaching Math to Exceptional Diverse Learners 4.00 credit hours Evaluate methods, assessment strategies and adaptations, modifications and interventions in math for exceptional diverse learners. Design effective instruction and utilize evidence-based strategies for teaching math to exceptional diverse learners. Examine how to identify math learning disability and dyscalculia. Understand neurological differences that affect mathematics learning as well as other factors that impact math learning including gender, cultural background, language proficiency and socio-economic status, as well as other variables. Prerequisite(s): SPED 300 , SPED 308 and EDUC 434 ; Concurrent enrollment in SPED 340 and SPED 392 . Click here for the schedule of classes.
	SPED 392 - Special Education Field Experience II 1.00 credit hours Special Education field experience in directed observation and participation at selected high school attendance centers (50 clock hours). Prerequisite(s): SPED 300 , SPED 308 and EDUC 434 ; Concurrent enrollment in SPED 340 and SPED 345 . Click here for the schedule of classes.
	SPED 450 - Teaching Exceptional Diverse Learners with High Incidence Disabilities 4.00 credit hours Evaluate methodologies and strategies, for teaching exceptional diverse learners with mild to moderate high incidence disabilities. Through a cross-categorical lens, understand the characteristics of mid-to-moderate disabilities and how to accommodate and modify curriculum. Understand curriculum-based measurement (CBM) for assessment. Examine motivation in the context of cultural, linguistic and exceptional diverse learners. Prerequisite(s): SPED 340 , SPED 345 and SPED 392 ; Concurrent enrollment in SPED 455 , SPED 466 and SPED 492 . Click here for the schedule of classes.
	SPED 455 - Teaching Exceptional Learners with Moderate to Severe Low Incidence Disabilities 4.00 credit hours Examine the characteristics and development exceptional learners with moderate to severe low incidence disabilities. Understand personalized curricula development, instructional methods, alternative assessment and create instructional and related services support to advocate for and facilitate learning equity across environmental and educational settings. Evaluate the roles of federal, state and local education agencies in providing services. Prerequisite(s): SPED 340 , SPED 345 and SPED 392 ; Concurrent enrollment in SPED 450 , SPED 466 and SPED 492 . Click here for the schedule of classes.
	SPED 466 - Transition to Postsecondary Options 4.00 credit hours Plans and implements transition programs appropriate to the age and skill level of the student. Evaluates best practices for post-secondary transition to higher education, work or community options with an emphasis on self-determined, person-centered transition. Understands and implements extant curricula and effective collaboration with all stakeholders. With knowledge of issues and trends in special education across the life span, collaborates with the student, family, adult services and other stakeholders to expertly create a path to transition through IEP transition SMART goals. Prerequisite(s): SPED 340 , SPED 345 and SPED 392 ; Concurrent enrollment in SPED 450 , SPED 455 and SPED 492 . Click here for the schedule of classes.
	SPED 492 - Special Education Field Experience III 1.00 credit hours Special Education field experience in directed observation and participation at a selected transitional (extended) school attendance center (75 clock hours). Prerequisite(s): SPED 340 , SPED 345 and SPED 392 ; Concurrent enrollment in SPED 450 , SPED 455 and SPED 466 . Click here for the schedule of classes.
Sport Management
	SMGT 100 - Introduction to Sport Management 4.00 credit hours Provides an overview of the sport industry. Attention given to the diverse career opportunities in sport; key skills required for success in the industry and as a North Central College Sport Management student; the intersection of sport and business and sport as a global endeavor. Click here for the schedule of classes.
	SMGT 201 - Contemporary Sport Studies 4.00 credit hours An introduction to the broad scope and significance of sport in modern society. Attention given to the relationship between athletes, sport fans and sport organizations; the intersection of sport history and current events; and the future of sport. Students use social scientific methods to investigate issues in sport. Cardinal Directions Designation(s): Social Sciences, U.S. Power Structures. Click here for the schedule of classes.
	SMGT 210 - Sport Marketing 4.00 credit hours Introduces essential marketing, promotion and sales principles as currently applied in the sport industry. Topics include sport consumer behavior, market segmentation and selection, strategic market planning and analysis, marketing information management, integrated marketing communications, external relations and sponsorship cultivation and activation. Trends, issues and problems influencing the industry are also examined. Prerequisite(s): Sport Management major or minor. Click here for the schedule of classes.
	SMGT 220 - Sport Budgeting and Finance 4.00 credit hours Basic theory in finance, budgeting and economics are explored. Financial decision-making, including cash management; ratio analysis; asset management; short, intermediate and long-term financing are a course focus. Different types of budgets are reviewed with students learning the budget preparation and approval process. Accounting trends and economic theory are also applied to sport settings/organizations. Prerequisite(s): Sport Management major or minor. Click here for the schedule of classes.
	SMGT 230 - Sport Law, Ethics and Organization 4.00 credit hours Exposure to and analysis of legal and ethical issues surrounding the sport industry. Topics may include negligence, liability, and risk management; employment law, contract law, and negotiations; regulatory agencies and governance structures; theories of ethics, concepts of morality, personal philosophy regarding social responsibility, and professional code of ethics; the application of federal legislation, including Title IX and the Americans with Disabilities Act; and social issues such as sportsmanship, fan behavior, performance enhancing drugs, drug testing, and hazing. Students are provided a synopsis of applicable case law to support the issues and legislation presented. Cardinal Directions Designation(s): Ethical Dimensions, Writing Intensive. Click here for the schedule of classes.
	SMGT 290 - Special Topics 2.00-4.00 credit hours Each version of this course will feature a selected topic relevant to the dynamic field of sport management. Repeatable with different topics. Click here for the schedule of classes.
	SMGT 310 - Applied Sport Sales 4.00 credit hours Provides an overview of the entire sales process with hands-on training and experience. Students learn best practices for ticket sales, corporate sales, client management and customer service. Current trends and issues are also discussed. Prerequisite(s): Sport Management major or minor. Click here for the schedule of classes.
	SMGT 330 - Sport Facility and Event Management 4.00 credit hours A complete investigation into sport facilities, venues, and events. Introduces students to the development of a venue, the event bid and creation process, financing and ownership structures of facilities and events, operational aspects of facilities and events, evaluation of the customer experience, and recent trends in facility/event management. Students will further develop their understanding of accessibility in sport, risk management, emergency planning, volunteer services, and budgeting. A Community Engaged Learning Experience is built into this course. Concurrent enrollment in SMGT 230 . Cardinal Directions Designation(s): Community Engaged Learning. Click here for the schedule of classes.
	SMGT 390 - Special Topics 4.00 credit hours Each version of this course features a selected topic relevant to the dynamic field of sport management. Repeatable with different topics. Click here for the schedule of classes.
	SMGT 450 - Sport Management Senior Capstone 4.00 credit hours The culminating experience for all majors and minors in the Sport Management program. The aim of the capstone is to assess students’ ability to synthesize and integrate the knowledge and skills they have developed throughout their coursework and experiences. Students plan and manage an event. Prerequisite(s): Senior standing. Click here for the schedule of classes.
	SMGT 490 - Sport Management Internship Seminar 2.00 credit hours Students engage with their internship cohort and reflect on the internship experience. Course includes reflections of the internship experience, group discussions of discipline related topics and a culminating project. Prerequisite(s): 20 credit hours in Sport Management core. Concurrent enrollment in SMGT 497 . Cardinal Directions Designation(s): Career Experiential. Click here for the schedule of classes.
	SMGT 497 - Sport Management Internship 10.00 credit hours A full-time immersed experience in service to a community partner in the student’s interest area. The agency is selected through cooperation between the student, the Sport Management Clinical Coordinator and an agency supervisor. Students must apply one term in advance through the Sport Management Clinical Coordinator. Prerequisite(s): 20 credit hours in Sport Management core. Click here for the schedule of classes.
Theatre
	THEA 100 - Script Analysis 4.00 credit hours Introduces analytical methods for examining scripts of all forms and genres. Students learn to identify, describe and interpret various components of a script and to apply a critical vocabulary to evaluate how meaning is produced in dramatic texts. Click here for the schedule of classes.
	THEA 101 - Introduction to Acting 4.00 credit hours Designed for students with previous acting experience including high school and/or community theatre. This course consists of exercises in voice, movement, improvisation and text study. The course seeks to give the student an awareness of what acting is in both theory and performance. Presentation of scenes and attendance at productions are required. Cardinal Directions Designation(s): Arts. Click here for the schedule of classes.
	THEA 102 - Introduction to Theatre 4.00 credit hours A comprehensive overview of the process of creating a theatre production, this course explores theatre through criticism, history, design and aesthetic principles. Students gain the knowledge to become informed theatre spectators and the skills to engage with foundational theatre-making techniques. Cardinal Directions Designation(s): Arts. Click here for the schedule of classes.
	THEA 103 - Somatics, Body and Theatre 4.00 credit hours Introduction and integration of Yoga, Tai Chi, Pilates and meditation. The discipline of somatic studies emphasizes the unity of mind and body, and an integrated experience for increased self-awareness. Click here for the schedule of classes.
	THEA 115 - Practicum 0.00-1.00 credit hours The staging, mounting, and production of a fully realized theatre production. This course—designed for actors and crew members working on a theatre production—is repeatable up to a maximum of six credit hours earned. Students are expected to take practicum for credit unless exceeding 18 credit hours in a semester. Click here for the schedule of classes.
	THEA 116 - Practicum 0.00-2.00 credit hours The staging, mounting, and production of a fully realized theatre production. This course—designed for stage managers, designers, and those with larger production responsibilities—is repeatable up to a maximum of six credit hours earned. Students are expected to take practicum for credit unless exceeding 18 credit hours in a semester. Click here for the schedule of classes.
	THEA 117 - Practicum: Musical Theatre 0.00-1.00 credit hours The staging, mounting, and production of a fully realized musical theatre production. This course—designed for actors and crew members working on a theatre production—is repeatable up to a maximum of six credit hours earned. Students are expected to take practicum for credit unless exceeding 18 credit hours in a semester. Click here for the schedule of classes.
	THEA 118 - Practicum: Musical Theatre 0.00-2.00 credit hours The staging, mounting, and production of a fully realized musical theatre production. This course—designed for stage managers, designers, and those with larger production responsibilities—is repeatable up to a maximum of six credit hours earned. Students are expected to take practicum for credit unless exceeding 18 credit hours in a semester. Click here for the schedule of classes.
	THEA 120 - Musical Theatre Dance I 2.00 credit hours Introduction to jazz, ballet and tap techniques for the stage. Practical dance coursework is also supplemented with the basic building blocks of choreography. No prior dance experience is necessary and this course is open to all students interested in dance training for performance. This course may be repeated for credit once. Prerequisite(s): Concurrent enrollment in THEA 224 . Click here for the schedule of classes.
	THEA 140 - Fundamentals of Theatrical Design 4.00 credit hours Through the study and practice of common theatrical design elements, students learn to analyze, collaborate, and implement theatrical designs. Students explore basic theories and design principles including script analysis, research methodology, conceptual development, color theory, balance and proportion, visual composition, and other elements of design. Click here for the schedule of classes.
	THEA 141 - Stagecraft 2.00 credit hours Fundamentals of scenic construction and scenic painting. Students gain knowledge of basic construction and painting techniques for stage scenery. Tool use and shop equipment are introduced along with the safety regulations that are essential and mandatory for running an effective scenic shop. Prerequisite(s): Concurrent Enrollment in THEA 144 . Click here for the schedule of classes.
	THEA 144 - Makeup 2.00 credit hours Introduces the principles and techniques of theatrical makeup, design and application. Equally appropriate for beginning design students and actors who have no prior design experience. Prerequisite(s): Concurrent enrollment in THEA 141 . Click here for the schedule of classes.
	THEA 150 - Acting Fundamentals 4.00 credit hours Designed for dedicated theatre students with previous acting experience, this course consists of exercises in voice, movement, improvisation and character study. Provides students with necessary theory and performance skills required to pursue further specialized acting training. Click here for the schedule of classes.
	THEA 170 - Music Theory for Actors 4.00 credit hours Introduces fundamental music theory, sight singing and aural skills for the musical theatre performer. Students emerge from this course with practical sight reading skills, aural recognition skills, notational skills and other theoretical tools that help them with cold-read auditions, musical sides preparation, the learning of roles and the achievement of a higher level of musicianship. Click here for the schedule of classes.
	THEA 211 - Piano Lessons: Musical Theatre 0.00-1.00 credit hours Practical instruction in piano playing for musical theatre performers. In the form of piano lessons with a music theory component, this course introduces practical sight reading and aural skills to enable actors to prepare for musical theatre auditions and rehearsals. Available to all students. Click here for the schedule of classes.
	THEA 220 - Musical Theatre Dance II 2.00 credit hours Continuing instruction of jazz, ballet and tap techniques for the stage, building upon skills obtained in THEA 120 . Practical dance coursework is also supplemented with the basic building blocks of choreography. This course is open to all students interested in dance training for performance. This course may be repeated for credit once. Prerequisite(s): THEA 120 . Click here for the schedule of classes.
	THEA 221 - Voice Lessons: Musical Theatre 0.00-1.00 credit hours Practical instruction in vocal performance for musical theatre performers. In the form of voice lessons with a music theory component, this course introduces practical sight reading and aural skills to enable actors to prepare for musical theatre auditions and rehearsals. Available to all students. Click here for the schedule of classes.
	THEA 222 - Jazz Dance 2.00 credit hours A concentration on jazz dance, particularly as it appears in a variety of musical theatre styles. Builds and expands upon the jazz dance portion of THEA 220 . This course may be repeated for credit once. Prerequisite(s): Concurrent enrollment in THEA 120 . Click here for the schedule of classes.
	THEA 223 - Tap Dance 2.00 credit hours A concentration on tap dance, particularly as it appears in a variety of musical theatre styles. Builds and expands upon the tap dance portion of THEA 220 . This course may be repeated for credit once. Click here for the schedule of classes.
	THEA 224 - Ballet 2.00 credit hours A concentration on ballet, particularly as it appears in a variety of classical theatre styles and as it underpins modern dance styles. Builds and expands upon the ballet portion of THEA 220 . This course may be repeated for credit once. Prerequisite(s): Concurrent enrollment in THEA 120 . Click here for the schedule of classes.
	THEA 225 - Contemporary Modern Dance 2.00 credit hours A study of modern and postmodern dance techniques. Students become equally proficient in traditional modern technique and the latest developments in contemporary dance. This course may be repeated for credit once. Prerequisite(s): THEA 220 . Click here for the schedule of classes.
	THEA 235 - Introduction to Dramaturgy 4.00 credit hours Introduces students to the history and development of dramaturgy, including literary management, new play dramaturgy and production dramaturgy. Students become conversant with elements of storytelling for the stage by applying script work and critical inquiry to the creative processes involved in theatre-making. Prerequisite(s): THEA 100 . Click here for the schedule of classes.
	THEA 241 - Introduction to Scenic Design 4.00 credit hours Introduction to the artistic and technical skillsets required of a theatrical scenic designer. Students learn how to identify location requirements of a play, create a dynamic environment and craft required props. Students develop these skillsets through a series of theoretical projects as they simultaneously begin to develop their own design aesthetic. Prerequisite(s): THEA 140 . Click here for the schedule of classes.
	THEA 242 - Introduction to Lighting Design 4.00 credit hours Introduction to the artistic and technical skillsets required of a theatrical lighting designer. Students identify seasonal and time of day requirements of a play, employ advanced color theory and craft a flexible but dynamic light plot. Students develop these skillsets through a series of theoretical projects as they simultaneously begin to develop their own design aesthetic. Prerequisite(s): THEA 140 . Click here for the schedule of classes.
	THEA 243 - Introduction to Costume Design 4.00 credit hours Introduction to the artistic and technical skillsets required of a theatrical costume designer. Students learn to identify the period requirements of a play, create fully developed costume renderings and craft a costume tracking chart. Students develop these skillsets through a series of theoretical projects as they simultaneously begin to develop their own design aesthetic. Prerequisite(s): THEA 140 . Click here for the schedule of classes.
	THEA 245 - Stage Management 4.00 credit hours Introduces the administrative skills sets of stage management, while exploring the relationship between the artistry and execution of producing plays and musicals. Students learn production protocols, create a prompt book and explore the forms and formats needed to maintain professional standards while working with directors, actors and the technical crew. Click here for the schedule of classes.
	THEA 250 - Acting Realism 4.00 credit hours Advanced and intensive scene work focusing on contemporary trends in realism. Approaches to building character are integrated with voice, movement and textual improvisation. Builds on the foundational work of THEA 150 . Prerequisite(s): THEA 150 . Click here for the schedule of classes.
	THEA 251 - Introduction to Voice and Movement 4.00 credit hours Focuses on voice and movement techniques and the actor’s use of body and mind to create character and achieve a higher level of expressiveness in the art of theatre. Centers on training the actor to strengthen and free the voice and body, enliven the imagination and enable the actor to create a character’s vocal and physical life. Students expand their comprehension of space and rhythm as it relates to body and character. Click here for the schedule of classes.
	THEA 270 - Acting for the Musical Stage 4.00 credit hours A practical application of the actor’s craft to musical theatre performance, with emphasis on transitioning from scene to song. Students explore the acting methods used specifically for the musical stage. Combines script analysis, character analysis, choreography and acting through the song itself for the purposes of both auditions and performances. Prerequisite(s): THEA 150 . Click here for the schedule of classes.
	THEA 304 - Theatre History and Literature I 4.00 credit hours A study of the theatre and its literature from its ancient beginnings through the English Restoration. Students examine theatrical events, figures and dramatic works in their aesthetic, cultural and historical contexts and synthesize analytical writing and research skills with appropriate knowledge of course material. Prerequisite(s): THEA 100 and Sophomore standing. Cardinal Directions Designation(s): Arts. Click here for the schedule of classes.
	THEA 305 - Theatre History and Literature II 4.00 credit hours Investigates influential texts, performances and theatrical movements following the English Restoration through to the present day, with critical attention to how accounts of history are created and remembered. Students examine theatrical events, figures and dramatic works in their aesthetic, cultural and historical contexts and synthesize analytical writing and research skills with appropriate knowledge of course material. Prerequisite(s): THEA 100 and Junior standing. Cardinal Directions Designation(s): Writing Intensive. Click here for the schedule of classes.
	THEA 307 - Dance History 4.00 credit hours The comprehensive history of Western theatrical dance from the first court ballets of the late 16th century through early 21st century Postmodernism. The course explores dance aesthetics, choreographers, dancers and critical theory in the cultural context of each period and culture. Prerequisite(s): Junior standing. Click here for the schedule of classes.
	THEA 308 - American Musical Theatre 4.00 credit hours Survey of major trends of the American musical theatre from the 19th century to present. Addresses representative composers and librettists such as George M. Cohan, Victor Herbert, Jerome Kerr, Rodgers and Hammerstein and Stephen Sondheim. Prerequisite(s): THEA 100 and Junior standing. Cardinal Directions Designation(s): Arts, Writing Intensive. Click here for the schedule of classes.
	THEA 322 - Advanced Jazz Dance 2.00 credit hours Advanced study of jazz technique including more complex steps and sequences. Emphasizes technique and styling, building upon the foundational skills introduced in THEA 222 . This course may be repeated for credit once. Prerequisite(s): THEA 222 . Click here for the schedule of classes.
	THEA 323 - Advanced Tap Dance 2.00 credit hours Advanced study of tap dance technique, building upon the foundational skills introduced in THEA 223 . Students develop more complex steps, variations, sequences, rhythmic patterns, increased tempo and duration. Emphasis is on technique, musicality and styling, including an introduction to improvisation. Tap shoes are required. This course may be repeated once for credit. Prerequisite(s): THEA 223 . Click here for the schedule of classes.
	THEA 324 - Advanced Ballet 2.00 credit hours Continues the development of all foundational areas of classical ballet, and expands the ballet vocabulary for dancers pursuing both classical and contemporary practice. Builds upon the skills introduced in THEA 224 . This course may be repeated once for credit. Prerequisite(s): THEA 224 . Click here for the schedule of classes.
	THEA 329 - Choreography 2.00 credit hours A survey of techniques and skills required to create and notate dance and movement for the stage. Exploring methods for approaching various types of work, students develop and stage their own dance creations. This course may be repeated once for credit. Prerequisite(s): THEA 220 . Click here for the schedule of classes.
	THEA 330 - Directing 4.00 credit hours An introduction to the art of directing plays for the theatre. It utilizes background information and experience with acting, stagecraft and dramatic literature to provide the groundwork for discussion of various approaches to, and techniques of, play production. The course culminates in the public performance of student-directed short scenes and one acts. Prerequisite(s): THEA 100 or THEA 150 . Click here for the schedule of classes.
	THEA 345 - Drafting, Rendering and Model-Making 4.00 credit hours Develops the skills required for the communication of designs for a theatrical environment. The course focuses on hand drafting, the creation of 2D drawings that give detailed information regarding the layout and look of a scenic design. Model making techniques are also emphasized so that students learn to provide 3D information for a stage design. Rendering techniques are also mastered through concepts such as linear perspective, shade and shadow and watercolor rendering. Prerequisite(s): THEA 140 . Click here for the schedule of classes.
	THEA 350 - Acting Shakespeare 4.00 credit hours An intensive study of Shakespeare for the actor. Building on foundational acting skills, students integrate text analysis, scene and character study, style and metric form for interpreting and staging Shakespearian characters. Prerequisite(s): THEA 250 . Click here for the schedule of classes.
	THEA 360 - Improvisation 4.00 credit hours Advanced and intensive improvisational work is integrated with performance theory, research and reflection. Builds on the improvisational skills introduced in foundational acting coursework to instill confidence with spontaneity and trust, communication, active listening and kinesthetic response. Prerequisite(s): THEA 150 . Click here for the schedule of classes.
	THEA 365 - Acting on Camera 4.00 credit hours This course explores the acting methods used for film and television. Students are trained in camera techniques used for commercial, industrial, film and television auditions. Students work in front of the camera each week utilizing actual copy from popular shows, commercials and movies. Students leave this course audition ready. The course includes extensive scene memorization, class discussions, performance critique writing and journal self-assessment writing. Prerequisite(s): THEA 250 and Junior standing. Click here for the schedule of classes.
	THEA 370 - Musical Theatre: Audition and Portfolio 4.00 credit hours Examines the different vocal techniques and movement styles necessary for the musical theatre performer. It focuses on a performer’s approach to developing a song in the context of contemporary musical theatre, examining the work in terms of form, structure and content. Prerequisite(s): THEA 270 . Click here for the schedule of classes.

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SOCI 399 - Independent Study

SOCI 400 - Sociological Culminating Experience

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SPAN 101 - Elementary Spanish I for Beginners

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SPAN 177 - Elementary Spanish Abroad

SPAN 201 - Intermediate Spanish I

SPAN 202 - Intermediate Spanish II

SPAN 270 - Advanced Conversation and Composition in Spanish

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SPAN 295 - Practicum

SPAN 297 - Internship

SPAN 299 - Independent Study

SPAN 310 - Translation and Interpretation Strategies

SPAN 320 - Introduction to Literary Analysis

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SPAN 325 - Survey Literature of Spain

SPAN 327 - Civilization of Spain

SPAN 335 - Survey of Latin American Literature

SPAN 337 - Latin American Area and Civilizations

SPAN 370 - Hispanic Linguistics

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SPAN 380 - Communicative Spaces in Spanish

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SPAN 397 - Internship

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SPAN 497 - Internship

SPAN 499 - Independent Study

SPED 225 - Special Education, Disability Law and Policy

SPED 227 - Collaboration With Families, Caregivers, Professionals and Community

SPED 292 - Special Education Field Experience I

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SPED 308 - Social Emotional Learning Interventions for the Classroom and Individual

SPED 340 - Teaching and Communication, Reading and Writing to Exceptional Culturally Diverse Learners

SPED 345 - Teaching Math to Exceptional Diverse Learners

SPED 392 - Special Education Field Experience II

SPED 450 - Teaching Exceptional Diverse Learners with High Incidence Disabilities

SPED 455 - Teaching Exceptional Learners with Moderate to Severe Low Incidence Disabilities

SPED 466 - Transition to Postsecondary Options

SPED 492 - Special Education Field Experience III

SMGT 100 - Introduction to Sport Management

SMGT 201 - Contemporary Sport Studies

SMGT 210 - Sport Marketing

SMGT 220 - Sport Budgeting and Finance

SMGT 230 - Sport Law, Ethics and Organization

SMGT 290 - Special Topics

SMGT 310 - Applied Sport Sales

SMGT 330 - Sport Facility and Event Management

SMGT 390 - Special Topics

SMGT 450 - Sport Management Senior Capstone

SMGT 490 - Sport Management Internship Seminar

SMGT 497 - Sport Management Internship

THEA 100 - Script Analysis

THEA 101 - Introduction to Acting

THEA 102 - Introduction to Theatre

THEA 103 - Somatics, Body and Theatre

THEA 115 - Practicum

THEA 116 - Practicum

THEA 117 - Practicum: Musical Theatre

THEA 118 - Practicum: Musical Theatre

THEA 120 - Musical Theatre Dance I

THEA 140 - Fundamentals of Theatrical Design

THEA 141 - Stagecraft

THEA 144 - Makeup

THEA 150 - Acting Fundamentals

THEA 170 - Music Theory for Actors

THEA 211 - Piano Lessons: Musical Theatre

THEA 220 - Musical Theatre Dance II

THEA 221 - Voice Lessons: Musical Theatre

THEA 222 - Jazz Dance

THEA 223 - Tap Dance

THEA 224 - Ballet

THEA 225 - Contemporary Modern Dance