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SPAN 499 - Independent Study
Credit(s): 1-3
Lecture Hours: 1-3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: As Needed
Directed reading or research under supervision of a staff member. Available only to Juniors and Seniors having completed at least six hours of upper-division coursework in Spanish. Project must be approved by faculty in the discipline concerned and the department chair. Research paper required for graduate credit. Students may take no more than six hours of independent study.
Crosslisted With: SPAN 699
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SPAN 699 - Independent Study
Credit(s): 1-3
When Offered: As Needed
Directed reading or research under supervision of a staff member. Available only to Juniors and Seniors having completed at least six hours of upper-division coursework in Spanish. Project must be approved by faculty in the discipline concerned and the department chair. Research paper required for graduate credit. Students may take no more than six hours of independent study.
Crosslisted With: (Same as SPAN 499 )
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SPED 300 - Children with Exceptionalities
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: Fall, Spring
An introductory course designed to provide an overview of the field of special education. Principles, characteristics, programs, special needs, legal requirements and instructional strategies related to the education of children with exceptionalities.
Crosslisted With: SPED 500
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SPED 386 - Practicum in Special Education
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: As Needed
The initial field experience in special education. Emphasis will be on observation participation. There will be 75 contact hours in P-12, split between at least two settings.
Prerequisite(s): SPED 300 .
Crosslisted With: SPED 586
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SPED 387 - Practicum in Teaching Children with Exceptionalities (Birth-6)
Credit(s): 3
When Offered: As Needed
The initial field-based experience in special education. The course will require a total of 75 contact hours split between two different settings. Optional settings will be school, hospital, Children’s Center and the Head Start program.
Prerequisite(s): SPED 300 (SPED 500).
Crosslisted With: (Same as SPED 587)
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SPED 415 - Characteristics and Needs of Children with Moderate/Severe Exceptionalities
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: As Needed
Characteristics of persons with moderate/severe disabilities and the educational strategies appropriate for those persons: fostering family/school partnerships, assessment, teaching strategies, arranging the environment, measuring student behavior and learning, positive behavioral supports, addressing special health care and motor issues, inclusive practices, life skills, communication and peer-support, and transition to post school environment. Field experience required.
Prerequisite(s): SPED 300 (500).
Crosslisted With: SPED 615
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SPED 416 - Math for Children with Exceptionalities
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: As Needed
Strategies for teaching mathematics to students with exceptionalities. Topics include: assessment, error pattern analysis, writing appropriate IEP goals, task analysis, constructivist approaches to intervention, and differentiated instruction.
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SPED 417 - Clinical Field Experience
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: Fall
This course is supervised field experience with children with exceptionalities in grades K-12 who have an identified disability. The course emphasizes reflective, culturally sensitive practices, evidence-based practices, and techniques presented in SPED 433 and SPED 435 . This course addresses lesson planning and instruction, the special education process, IEP development, effective collaboration and communication skills with diverse learners, families, colleagues, and community stakeholders, and assessments used for eligibility, placement, and curricular decisions. Must make a C or better.
Prerequisite(s): SPED 300 (500). Admission to Educator Preparation Program (EPP).
Crosslisted With: SPED 617
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SPED 418 - Clinical Field Experience II
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: Spring
This course is supervised field experience with children with exceptionalities in grades K-12 who have identified disability. This course emphasizes reflective, culturally sensitive practices, evidence-based practices, and techniques presented in SPED 434 and SPED 440 /470. This course addresses collaborative teaching models, lesson planning and instruction, adapting assessments, methods and material and progress monitoring. Must make a C or better.
Prerequisite(s): SPED 300 (500). Admission to Educator Preparation Program (EPP).
Crosslisted With: SPED 618
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SPED 419 - Clinical Field Experience III
Credit(s): 4
Lecture Hours: 4
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: Fall
A four-hour credit course is a supervised field experience that engages teacher candidates in working with students with disabilities between grades K-12 in an inclusive classroom to assess literacy abilities, design effective literacy instruction targeted to support students’ literacy development, differentiate instruction, provide effective literacy intervention strategies in a multi-tiered system of support. This course emphasizes reflective, culturally sensitive evidence-based practices, planning and instruction, positive behavior supports, conducting functional behavioral assessments, creating behavior intervention plans, and implementing function-based interventions. Must make a C or better.
Prerequisite(s): SPED 300 (500), admission to Educator Preparation Program (EPP).
Crosslisted With: SPED 619
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SPED 420 - Language Development and Disorders
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: Fall
Principles of typical speech and language development and intervention approaches for children between birth and age six. Prevalence and types of speech/language disorders in infants, toddlers and preschool children. Emphasis on identification, prevention, intervention and assessment of language developmental delays for children under age six.
Prerequisite(s): SPED 300 (500).
Crosslisted With: SPED 620
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SPED 425 - Sign Language
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: As Needed
A goal of producing effective communicators through a primary approach of Total Communication with a Signed English basis. Promotion of respect for American Sign Language and Deaf Culture.
Prerequisite(s): SPED 300 .
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SPED 430 - Early Childhood-Special Education
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: Fall
This course examines: Growth and development of children from birth to age 9 in the context of family life; etiological factors affecting young children with developmental delays; cultural, familial, educational and legal implications; behavioral characteristics of children in early intervention programs; the philosophy, methods, materials, settings and acceptable standards involved in the intervention and instructional procedures of early childhood-special education programs.
Prerequisite(s): SPED 300 . Recommended SPED 420 .
Crosslisted With: SPED 630
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SPED 431 - Behavior Management for the Young Child
Credit(s): 3
When Offered: As Needed
Understanding behavior in the context of young children’s current social conditions, in the context of normal development, in the context of culture and ability/disability, and understanding the assessment methods that are effective with young children.
Prerequisite(s): SPED 300 (500).
Crosslisted With: (Same as SPED 631)
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SPED 432 - Educational Procedures for Children with Exceptionalities
Credit(s): 4
Lecture Hours: 4
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: As Needed
Examination of the relationship between the characteristics and needs of children with exceptionalities and specialized instructional procedures. Development of skills in analyzing curriculum requirements, writing individualized education programs (IEP’s), teaching effectively and evaluating the legal aspects of special education will be emphasized.
Prerequisite(s): Admission to Educator Preparation Program (EPP) and SPED 300 (500), SPED 440 (640)
Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): SPED 437 (637)
Crosslisted With: SPED 632
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SPED 433 - Advanced Methods for Teaching Students with High Incidence Exceptionalities
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: Spring
Within the context of persons with high incidence disabilities (Learning Disabilities, Speech/Language Disabilities, Emotional& Behavioral Disorders, Intellectual Disabilities, and Autism Spectrum Disorders), this course is designed to provide the student with a model of the teaching process progressing from identification, to instructional design using Universal Design for Learning, to the use of research-validated methods for instructional delivery, law and legal requirements, and the provision of needed educational, social, academic, and behavioral supports. Must make a C or better.
Prerequisite(s): SPED 300 (500). Admission to Educator Preparation Program (EPP).
Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): TCED 302
Crosslisted With: SPED 633
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SPED 434 - Literacy Interventions for Students with Disabilities
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: Spring
This course is designed to provide a basic background in interventions and materials appropriate for working with students with disabilities at the elementary through secondary level. This course is an integration of concepts fundamental to the development of literacy from birth through secondary grades. It includes a study of language development and communications skills, language arts, content area reading, mathematics, response to intervention, and the assessment and selection of appropriate instructional strategies based upon student need. Emphasis will be placed on collaborative approaches to learning and teaching, specific teaching and learning strategies, and the role of the special educator in the school community. Must make a C or better.
Prerequisite(s): SPED 300 (500). Admission to Educator Preparation Program (EPP).
Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): TCED 302
Crosslisted With: SPED 634
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SPED 435 - Special Education Assessment and Procedures
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: Fall
The purpose and scope of this course is for students to administer, score, and interpret test instruments used in Special Education. Students write individualized education programs, record student progress, and make data-based instructional decisions with emphasis upon the successful implementation and evaluation of individualized educational programs (IEPs). Also included will be an emphasis on the legal aspects of legislation and litigation dealing with exceptional populations. Assembly of a case study to aid in the diagnosis and treatment of the learner will be completed. Must make a C or better.
Prerequisite(s): SPED 300 (500). Admission to Educator Preparation Program (EPP).
Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): TCED 302
Crosslisted With: SPED 635
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SPED 437 - Assessment of Children with Exceptionalities
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: As Needed
The purpose and administration, scoring, and interpretation of each test instrument. Assembly of a case study to aid in diagnosis and intervention.
Prerequisite(s): Admission to Educator Preparation Program (EPP), SPED 300 (500) and SPED 440 (640).
Crosslisted With: SPED 637
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SPED 440 - Inclusive Practices for the Elementary Classroom
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: Spring
An examination of the unique needs and particular issues which are specific to students with mild disabilities and at-risk populations. The course emphasizes curriculum approaches, inclusion, Response to Intervention, collaborative teaching, differentiated instruction, universal design for learning modifications and accommodations in general and special education classes in an elementary setting. (SPED 640) Must make a C or better.
Prerequisite(s): Admission to Educator Preparation Program (EPP), SPED 300 .
Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): TCED 302
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SPED 450 - Characteristics and Needs of the Gifted/Talented
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: As Needed
Historical and societal perceptions, characteristics, needs, psychological and educational considerations and identification of the gifted/talented.
Prerequisite(s): SPED 300 .
Crosslisted With: SPED 650
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SPED 451 - Strategies and Programs for Teaching the Gifted/Talented
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: As Needed
Curriculum development and effective teaching strategies with the gifted/ talented in various educational environments. Must make a C or better.
Prerequisite(s): Admission to Educator Preparation Program (EPP), SPED 300 and SPED 450 or instructor’s approval.
Crosslisted With: SPED 651
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SPED 452 - Advanced Methods in Gifted Education
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: As Needed
Topics may include, but are not limited to: assessment and evaluation in gifted education, affective learning and counseling gifted students; working with family and communities to support gifted students; working with unique populations of gifted students; and research-based instructional practices in gifted education.
Prerequisite(s): SPED 450 (650) and SPED 451 (651).
Crosslisted With: SPED 652
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SPED 453 - Theories and Trends in Gifted Education
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: As Needed
A review of the foundational theories and philosophies underlying the discipline of gifted education, as well as current research and policy affecting the field. This seminar course includes participation in professional development activities relevant to the study of gifted education.
Prerequisite(s): SPED 300 (500), SPED 450 (650) and SPED 451 (651).
Crosslisted With: SPED 653
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SPED 460 - Behavior Strategies and Interventions
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: Fall
Advanced strategies for managing social behaviors that impact on academic learning of children with exceptionalities. Strategies for conducting functional behavior assessments, increasing socially appropriate behaviors, reducing inappropriate behaviors, assessing and teaching appropriate social skills, writing function-based intervention behavior plans, and developing a classroom management plan. Must make a C or better.
Prerequisite(s): Admission to Educator Preparation Program (EPP) and SPED 300 (500) and/or SPED 680.
Crosslisted With: SPED 660
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SPED 470 - Inclusive Practices for the Middle and Secondary Classroom
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: Fall
An examination of the needs and particular issues which are specific to adolescent students with mild disabilities and at-risk populations. The course emphasizes curriculum approaches, inclusion, Response to Intervention, collaborative teaching, differentiated instruction, universal design for learning modifications and accommodations, and approaches in general and special education classrooms in a middle school or secondary setting.
Prerequisite(s): SPED 300 (500), admission to Educator Preparation Program (EPP).
Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): TCED 302
Crosslisted With: SPED 670
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SPED 490 - Workshop in Special Education: [Title of workshop]
Credit(s): 1-3
Lecture Hours: 1-3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: As Needed
Workshop on selected topics. No more than six hours of workshop credit may be applied to a graduate degree in education.
Prerequisite(s): Instructor’s approval.
Crosslisted With: SPED 690
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SPMG 35- - Topics: [Selected Areas]
Credit(s): 2,3
When Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
Topics in contemporary sport business issues. The subject matter is indicated by the third digit: 1 for Human Resource Management in Sport (3 hours); 2 for International Sport Business (3 hours), 3 for Diversity in Sport Organizations (2 hours), 4 for Marketing Aspects of Sport (2 hours), 5 for Financing Aspects of Sport (2 hours). May enroll in one or more selected areas.
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SPMG 290 - Introduction to Sport Business and Administration
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: Fall, Spring
Overview of the fundamental principles of management and administration of sport programs. Combines theory and practice related to legal and ethical issues, marketing, finance and organizational structure of sport related services and products.
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SPMG 300 - Advanced Sport Business and Administration
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: Spring
In-depth study of the fundamental principles of management and administration of sports programs. Combines theory and practice related to ethics, law, finance, marketing, and management of sport entities. Also includes field observation hours in a related area.
Prerequisite(s): SPMG 290 or instructor’s approval.
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SPMG 310 - Contemporary Issues in Sport
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: Fall, Summer
This course will be designed to critically examine contemporary issues that impact the business of sport. It will look at a number of issues that impact the sport industry to day. These topics will include gender equity, race relations, the continuous evolution of college athletics, the concept of economic impact and development through sport, and the future of sport as a commercial enterprise. These issues will be analyzed in terms of their impact on society as a whole and on the business of sport specifically.
Prerequisite(s): SPMG 290 or Instructor approval for non-SPMG students.
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SPMG 311 - Sport Ethics
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: Fall
This course will challenge the aspiring sport manager to explore the major ethical theories in sport (especially as applied to the individual’s desired sport business career), develop a personal code of ethics related to the field of sport business, and formulate opinion on current issues in sport based ethical considerations. In addition, the course examines the importance of sport in society as a transmitter of values and the ethical digressions that have created a negative perception of sport at all levels.
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SPMG 400 - Legal Aspects of Sport
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: As Needed
This is a study of the legal aspects of sport with a focus on issues such as risk management, negligence, violence in sport, insurance, safety in sport, employment relations, law of contract, and disability rights.
Prerequisite(s): SPMG 290 .
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SPMG 413 - Event and Facility Planning
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: Fall
Practical application of principles and theory related to the management of sport and entertainment events including small and large scale facilities and event venues.
Prerequisite(s): SPMG 300 or instructor’s approval.
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SPMG 461 - International Sport Business
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: Spring
The purpose of this course is to introduce students to global sport management principles. The course will also address ethics, marketing, sponsorship, event managment, business, and financial topics as well as challenges and issues in international sport management.
Prerequisite(s): SPMG 300 or instructor’s approval.
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SPMG 480 - Internship in Sport Business
Credit(s): 1-10
Lecture Hours: 1-10
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
Work experience with cooperating agencies. Liability insurance must be purchased before the student may enroll in the internship. May be repeated but no more than 10 hours may be earned.
Prerequisite(s): Junior standing; SPMG 300 with minimum grade of C.
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SPMG 481 - Sport Business Practicum
Credit(s): 1-7
Lecture Hours: 1-7
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: As Needed
An introduction to a variety of career opportunities, developing a professional resume, professional philosophy, professional goals and objectives and a professional portfolio. Includes a 45 hour supervised study and experience with a cooperating agency. Application must be approved and liability insurance purchased before student may enroll.
Prerequisite(s): Student must be a Sport Business major.
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SPMG 485 - Workshop in Sport Business: [Title of Workshop]
Credit(s): 1-3
Lecture Hours: 1-3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
Workshop on selected topics. No more than six hours workshop credit may be applied to an undergraduate degree program.
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STAT 325 - Statistical Methods
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: Fall
Basic probability distributions, fundamentals of statistical inference, hypothesis testing, one-way classification, analysis of variance, covariance, use of variance components and their estimation, comparative experiments, multiple comparisons and regression.
Prerequisite(s): MATH 210 .
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STAT 365 - Regression Analysis
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: Fall - Odd
Measuring the relationship among variables using standard regression techniques. Topics include simple, multiple and polynomial regression, model fitting, verification of model assumptions and examination of residuals. Credit for both MATH 360 and MATH 365 or STAT 365 (565) will not be allowed.
Prerequisite(s): MATH 251 , MATH 310 ; either STAT 325 or ENGR 311 or departmental approval.
Crosslisted With: STAT 565
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STAT 375 - Sampling Theory
Credit(s): 3
When Offered: Spring - Even
Mathematical development of sampling. Consideration of simple probability sampling including simple random, stratified random, cluster and multistage sampling. Deriving estimates and variances of estimates for different sampling designs.
Prerequisite(s): STAT 325 or ENGR 311 or departmental approval.
Crosslisted With: (Same as STAT 575)
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STAT 385 - Nonparametric Methods
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: Fall - Even
Alternatives to normal-theory statistical methods; analysis of categorical and ordinal data, methods based on rank transforms, measures of association, goodness-of-fit tests, order statistics.
Prerequisite(s): MATH 251 and either STAT 325 or ENGR 311 or departmental approval.
Crosslisted With: STAT 585
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STAT 425 - Time Series Analysis
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: Spring - Even
Introduction to time series analysis. Autoregressive, moving average, ARMA, ARIMA models. Identification, estimation, validation, forecasting, confidence intervals.
Prerequisite(s): STAT 365 or departmental approval.
Crosslisted With: STAT 625
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STAT 435 - Categorical Data Analysis
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: Fall - Odd
Analysis of categorical data. Contingency tables, exact tests, loglinear models, analyses involving ordinal variables, binary response models and multinomial response models.
Prerequisite(s): MATH 251 and either STAT 325 or ENGR 311 or departmental approval.
Crosslisted With: STAT 635
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STAT 441 - Actuarial Science P
Credit(s): 3
When Offered: Fall Odd
The course will help prepare students for Exam P of the Society of Actuaries and/or Exam 1 of the Casualty Actuarial Society. Topics of the course will be those of these professional exams: general probability, univariate probability distributions, and multivariate probability distributions.
Prerequisite(s): MATH 320
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STAT 442 - Actuarial Science FM
Credit(s): 3
When Offered: Spring Even
The course will help prepare students for Exam FM of the Society of Actuaries and/or Exam 2 of the Casualty Actuarial Society. This course will cover the fundamental concepts of financial mathematics as they relate to modern actuarial science. Topics of the course will be those of these professional exams: time value of money, annuities, equations of value, amortization, loans, bonds, and other topics of finance.
Prerequisite(s): FIN 301 and MATH 320 .
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STAT 455 - Design of Experiments
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: Spring - Even
The design and analysis of experiments. Topics include one and two factor analysis of variance, randomized designs, repeated measures and factorial experiments. Credit for both MATH 455 and STAT 455 will not be allowed.
Prerequisite(s): MATH 251 ; either STAT 325 or ENGR 311 or departmental approval.
Crosslisted With: STAT 655
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STAT 461 - Probability and Statistics I
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: Fall - Even
Discrete and continuous probability spaces, statistical independence, distributions, discrete and continuous random variables, expectations, moment-generating functions, limiting distributions, estimation of parameters, confidence intervals, hypothesis testing with applications, linear regression and correlation, multiple linear regression. Credit for both MATH 461 and STAT 461 will not be allowed.
Prerequisite(s): MATH 252 ; either MATH 314 or CSCI 301 ; either STAT 325 or ENGR 311 or departmental approval.
Crosslisted With: STAT 661
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STAT 462 - Probability and Statistics II
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: Spring - Odd
Discrete and continuous probability spaces, statistical independence, distributions, discrete and continuous random variables, expectations, moment-generating functions, limiting distributions, estimation of parameters, confidence intervals, hypothesis testing with applications, linear regression and correlation, multiple linear regression. Credit for both MATH 462 and STAT 462 will not be allowed.
Prerequisite(s): MATH 320 and STAT 461 .
Crosslisted With: STAT 662
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STAT 465 - Statistical Computing
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: Spring - Odd
Applications of major statistical software packages. Emphasizes the use of computers to perform statistical procedures and the interpretation of statistical output. Credit for both MATH 465 and STAT 465 will not be allowed.
Prerequisite(s): Either STAT 325 or ENGR 311 or departmental approval.
Crosslisted With: STAT 665
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STAT 491 - Special Topics [Topic Title]
Credit(s): 1-3
Lecture Hours: 1-3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: As Needed
Selected topics in statistics, student research, or seminar. Course may be repeated with total credits not to exceed six hours.
Prerequisite(s): MATH 320 ; either STAT 325 or ENGR 311 ; departmental approval.
Crosslisted With: STAT 691
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STAT 492 - Special Topics [Topic Title]
Credit(s): 1-3
Lecture Hours: 1-3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: As Needed
Selected topics in statistics, student research, or seminar. Course may be repeated with total credits not to exceed six hours.
Prerequisite(s): MATH 320 ; either STAT 325 or ENGR 311 ; departmental approval.
Crosslisted With: STAT 692
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STAT 498 - Undergraduate Research Experience I
Credit(s): 2
Lecture Hours: 2
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: As Needed
Introduction to research methodologies and tools including LaTeX and MathSciNet. Presenting mathematics in written and oral formats. Ethics in research. This course includes substantial directed individualized study leading to the preparation of a significant paper. Cannot receive credit for both MATH 498 and STAT 498. Pass/Fail
Graded on Pass/Fail basis.
Prerequisite(s): consent of the department chair.
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STAT 499 - Undergraduate Research Experience II
Credit(s): 1
Lecture Hours: 1
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: As Needed
The presentation of mathematics works in both oral and written formats. This course will finalize the significant paper begun in MATH 498 /STAT 498 and based on the student’s individual research. This will require that it be presented at a regional or national meeting. Pass/Fail
Graded on Pass/Fail basis.
Prerequisite(s): MATH 498 and consent of the department chair.
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SUST 380 - Special Topics in Sustainability
Credit(s): 1-3
When Offered: As needed
Subject area may vary. Total credits not to exceed three hours toward the Sustainability Studies minor.
Prerequisite(s): SUST 200 or instructor’s approval.
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SUST 450 - Sustainability Travel Studies
Credit(s): 1-6
When Offered: As needed
A course designed as an educational travel experience in Sustainability within the United States or internationally under the instruction of a university instructor. May be taught as an organized study tour or as an independent travel and study project. Topics, prerequisites, and course requirements announced in advanced. Students may repeat course with different topics. Not regularly offered. Total credits not to exceed six hours toward the Sustainability Studies minor.
Prerequisite(s): SUST 200 or instructor’s approval.
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TCED 211 - Introduction to Teaching
Credit(s): 1
Lecture Hours: 1
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: Fall, Spring
A course designed to provide prospective Educator Preparation Program (EPP) majors with an introduction to teaching as a profession. Includes an overview of the Educator Preparation Program (EPP) Conceptual Framework and development of the EPP portfolio.
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TCED 301 - Foundations of Education
Credit(s): 2
When Offered: As Needed
An introductory course designed to provide prospective Educator Preparation Program (EPP) majors with an overview of the history and philosophy of education. This course addresses professionalism, history, philosophy and sociology of education; global understanding; diversity and governance in education. The course includes the initial development of a professional portfolio for each student as part of the requirements for completion of a degree within the College of Education, Health, and Behavioral Sciences.
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TCED 302 - Integrated Teaching Strategies
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: Fall, Spring
Addresses attitudes, knowledge and skills as defined in the Conceptual Framework: teaching and learning styles; strategies for teaching; planning for teaching; models of instruction; classroom management of instruction; and computer literacy. This course will also emphasize oral expression and written communication. Requires a minimum of 15 hours of field experiences, directed observations and participation in a public school classroom setting. This course serves as a checkpoint for the Educator Preparation Program (EPP) portfolio. Must make a C or better.
Prerequisite(s): Admission to Educator Preparation Program (EPP).
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TCED 302L - Teacher Education Lab
Credit(s): 0
Lecture Hours: 0
Lab Hours: 0
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TCED 303 - Diagnosis and Evaluation
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: Spring
Designed to develop skills in selecting, constructing, administering and interpreting instruments appropriate for assessing differing needs and achievement of children and youth. Service learning may be required. Must make a C or better.
Prerequisite(s): Admission to Educator Preparation Program (EPP).
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TCED 303L - Teacher Education Lab
Credit(s): 0
Lecture Hours: 0
Lab Hours: 0
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TCED 305 - Classroom Management
Credit(s): 2
Lecture Hours: 2
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: Fall
A study of skills and techniques facilitative to an effective classroom environment. Emphasis on behavioral management principles, classroom climate analysis and teacher/pupil rapport building. This course serves as a checkpoint for the Educator Preparation Program (EPP) portfolio. Required field experience. Must make a C or better.
Prerequisite(s): Admission to Educator Preparation Program (EPP).
Crosslisted With: TCED 505
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TCED 340 - Applied Science in Elementary Education
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: Fall
Development of elementary science strategies, materials, and content pedagogy through problem solving, scientific reasoning, communication, and connections. Bridges the theoretical foundations of learning to teach science in an active and diverse learning environment using research-based strategies. Includes unit planning, writing lesson plans, practical teaching exercises, and field experience. Must make a C or better.
Prerequisite(s): Admission to Educator Preparation Program (EPP) and TCED 302 . Residency I Course.
Corequisite(s): TCED 342 , TCED 350 , and TCED 475 .
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TCED 342 - Applied Mathematics in Elementary Education
Credit(s): 4
Lecture Hours: 4
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: Fall
Development of elementary mathematics strategies and content pedagogy through problem solving, mathematical reasoning, communication, representations, and connections. Bridges the theoretical foundations of learning to teach mathematics in an active and diverse learning environment using research-based strategies. Includes unit planning, writing lesson plans, practical teaching exercises, and field experience. Must make a C or better.
Prerequisite(s): TCED 302 and admission to Educator Preparation Program (EPP). Residency I Course.
Corequisite(s): TCED 340 , TCED 350 , and TCED 475 .
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TCED 350 - Applied Social Studies and Language Arts
Credit(s): 4
Lecture Hours: 4
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: Fall
Strategies and materials for teaching social studies and languages arts in K-8 classrooms. Unit and lesson plans, activities and materials for the classroom, peer teaching. Special emphasis on meeting the needs of diverse learners. Must make a C or better.
Prerequisite(s): Admission to Educator Preparation Program (EPP) and TCED 302 . Residency I Course.
Corequisite(s): TCED 340 , TCED 342 , and TCED 475 .
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TCED 380 - Teaching Strategies in Middle Level Content
Credit(s): 4
Lecture Hours: 4
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: Fall
Strategies and materials for teaching the core subjects of middle level education (4-8); literacy, math, science, and social studies. Lesson and unit planning with assessment strategies and differentiated instruction. Field experience in a middle level classroom. Must make a C or better.
Prerequisite(s): TCED 302 and admission to Educator Preparation Program (EPP). Residency I Course.
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TCED 401 - Seminar in Teaching
Credit(s): 1
Lecture Hours: 1
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: Fall, Spring
Structured seminar for advanced discussion of instructional and classroom management, variety in methodology, discipline, school law, professionalism and related topics. Emphasis will also be placed on oral expression and written communication.
Prerequisite(s): Admission to Educator Preparation Program (EPP).
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TCED 402 - Student Teaching Grades 1-4
Credit(s): 6
Lecture Hours: 6
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: Fall, Spring
Supervised student teaching in grades 1-4 for a minimum of 7.5 weeks. For student teaching courses, students should check their program of study sheet and student teaching application for other student teaching prerequisites specific to their major. Must be taken with TCED 403 .
Prerequisite(s): Admission to Educator Preparation Program (EPP), and completion of all specialized teaching strategies courses and Reading requirements.
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TCED 403 - Student Teaching Grades 5-8
Credit(s): 6
Lecture Hours: 6
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: Fall, Spring
Supervised student teaching in grades 5-8 for a minimum of 7.5 weeks. For student teaching courses, students should check their program of study sheet and student teaching application for other student teaching prerequisites specific to their major. Must be taken with TCED 402 .
Prerequisite(s): Admission to Educator Preparation Program (EPP), and completion of all specialized teaching strategies courses and Reading requirements.
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TCED 404 - Student Teaching Grades 7-8
Credit(s): 6
Lecture Hours: 6
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: Fall, Spring
Supervised student teaching in grades 7-8 for a minimum of 7.5 weeks. For student teaching courses, students should check their program of study sheet and student teaching application for other student teaching prerequisites specific to their major. Must be taken with TCED 405 .
Prerequisite(s): Admission to Educator Preparation Program (EPP), and completion of all specialized teaching strategies courses and Reading requirements.
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TCED 405 - Student Teaching Grades 9-12
Credit(s): 6
Lecture Hours: 6
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: Fall, Spring
Supervised student teaching in grades 9-12 for a minimum of 7. 5 weeks. For student teaching courses, students should check their program of study sheet and student teaching application for other student teaching prerequisites specific to their major. Must be taken with TCED 404 or TCED 406 .
Prerequisite(s): Admission to Educator Preparation Program (EPP), and completion of all specialized teaching strategies courses and Reading requirements.
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TCED 406 - Student Teaching Grades K-8
Credit(s): 6
Lecture Hours: 6
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: Fall, Spring
Supervised student teaching in grades K-8 for a minimum of 7.5 weeks. For student teaching courses, students should check their program of study sheet and student teaching application for other student teaching prerequisites specific to their major. Must be taken with TCED 405 or TCED 407 .
Prerequisite(s): Admission to Educator Preparation Program (EPP), and completion of all specialized teaching strategies courses and Reading requirements.
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TCED 407 - Student Teaching in Special Education (K-5)
Credit(s): 6
Lecture Hours: 6
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: Fall, Spring
Supervised student teaching in special education K-5 for a minimum of 7. 5 weeks. For student teaching courses, students should check their program of study sheet and student teaching application for other student teaching prerequisites specific to their major. Must be taken with TCED 408 .
Prerequisite(s): Admission to Educator Preparation Program (EPP), TCED 302 -TCED 303 , SPED 300 , all specialized teaching strategies courses and Reading requirements.
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TCED 408 - Student Teaching in Special Education (6-8)
Credit(s): 6
Lecture Hours: 6
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: Fall, Spring
Supervised student teaching in special education setting grades 6-8 for a minimum of 7.5 weeks. For student teaching courses, students should check their program of study sheet and student teaching application for other student teaching prerequisites specific to their major. Must be taken with TCED 407 or TCED 413 .
Prerequisite(s): Admission to Educator Preparation Program (EPP), and completion of all specialized teaching strategies courses and Reading requirements.
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TCED 409 - Student Teaching in Kindergarten
Credit(s): 6
Lecture Hours: 6
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: Fall, Spring
Supervised student teaching in kindergarten for a minimum of 7.5 weeks. For student teaching courses, students should check their program of study sheet and student teaching application for other student teaching prerequisites specific to their major. Must be taken with TCED 403 or TCED 412.
Prerequisite(s): Admission to Educator Preparation Program (EPP) and completion of all specialty area and professional education requirements.
Crosslisted With: ECED 409
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TCED 413 - Student Teaching in Special Education (9-12)
Credit(s): 6
Lecture Hours: 6
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: Fall, Spring
Supervised student teaching in special education grades 9-12 for a minimum of 7.5 weeks. For student teaching courses, students should check their program of study sheet and student teaching application for other student teaching prerequisites specific to their major. Must be taken with TCED 408 .
Prerequisite(s): Admission to Educator Preparation Program (EPP), and completion of all specialized teaching strategies courses and Reading requirements.
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TCED 450 - Designing Curriculum for the Early Adolescent
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: Spring
Review of the specific characteristics and educational needs of early adolescents (grades 6-9). Describes the current middle school movement, its historical antecedents and the development of curriculum appropriate for early adolescents, emphasizing curriculum integration, authentic assessment, student involvement in planning, etc. Field experience may be required. Must make a C or better
Prerequisite(s): Admission to Educator Preparation Program (EPP) and TCED 302 and TCED 305 . Graduate level students will complete an individual project related to middle school curriculum.
Crosslisted With: TCED 650
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TCED 475 - Early Literacy Practicum
Credit(s): 4
Lecture Hours: 4
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: Spring
A four-hour credit course that engages teacher candidates in working with students between pre-kindergarten through grade 3 to assess literacy abilities, design effective literacy instruction targeted to support students’ literacy development, differentiate instruction, and provide effective literacy intervention strategies. Must make a C or better.
Prerequisite(s): for 475 - Admission to Educator Preparation Program (EPP); for 675 - Admission to Educator Preparation Program (EPP). Residency I Course.
Corequisite(s): TCED 340 , TCED 342 , and TCED 350 .
Crosslisted With: TCED 675
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THEA 110 - Understanding Theatre
(TBR: THEA 1030)
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
An overview of contemporary theatre and drama, initiating basic critical analysis of art and theatre as art in relation to various other art forms and popular entertainment. Particular attention is given to theatre’s place in society, its diversity and its relevance to students today. Notable connections are made between theatre and the familiar world of Hollywood, television and film. The roles of the actor, director, playwright and designer are surveyed.
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THEA 110H - Honors Understanding Theatre
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: As Needed
A contemporary overview of theatre as an art form. Introduction to the roles of the actor, director and designer. Basic theory and criticism. For students in good standing in Honors Programs.
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THEA 111 - Understanding Theatre
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
An overview of the history and literature of theatre with various representative theatre eras presented in a broad social, political and economic context. Critical analysis concerning art and theatre as art in relation to various other art forms and popular entertainment, as it applies to the history of theatre, bringing theatre from the past to life today is a major component of the course.
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THEA 150 - Theatre Workshop
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: Fall, Spring
Supervised group projects in the construction of sets, painting, lighting and costume making. Six hours of scheduled work per week in preparation for a major production. May be repeated for credit.
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THEA 201 - Theatre Production
Credit(s): 1
Lecture Hours: 1
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: Fall, Spring
Practical application of theatre studies in a production environment. May be repeated for credit.
Prerequisite(s): THEA 220 , or DANC 350 , or ART 120 , or permission of instructor.
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THEA 220 - Acting
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: Fall, Spring
Introduction to acting involving improvisation and other exercises. Development of concentration, contact between actors, stage movement, voice production, character/text analysis skills and confidence. May be taken out of sequence.
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THEA 221 - Acting
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: Fall, Spring
Introduction to acting involving improvisation and other exercises. Development of concentration, contact between actors, stage movement, voice production, character/text analysis skills and confidence. May be taken out of sequence.
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THEA 301 - Theatre Production
Credit(s): 2
Lecture Hours: 2
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: Fall, Spring
Practical application of theatre studies in a production environment. May be repeated for credit.
Prerequisite(s): THEA 220 , or DANC 350 , or ART 120 , or permission of instructor.
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THEA 320 - Voice for the Actor
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: Fall - Odd
Intensive training in the integral use of the voice for the actor; developing skills for vocal relaxation, flexibility, and strength. The development of the voice as a tool for communicating character and subtext.
Prerequisite(s): THEA 220 or THEA 221 .
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THEA 330 - Costuming and Stage Makeup
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: Spring - Even
Practical application of costume design concepts and makeup techniques for the stage.
Prerequisite(s): THEA 110 .
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THEA 360 - Stagecraft
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: Fall - Odd
Principles of technical theatre including scene construction, stage management and dramatic production supervision.
Crosslisted With: THEA 560
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THEA 380 - Play Interpretation and Direction
Credit(s): 3
Play direction studied through a series of exercises and scene work designed to teach the basic tools of stage composition. Focuses on the use of script analysis and its application to performance. Encourages exploration of a personal technique and style. May be repeated for credit.
Prerequisite(s): THEA 220 and THEA 221
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THEA 390 - Playwriting
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: Fall - Even
Writing exercises, scenes and one-act plays which may be performed in the lab theatre.
Prerequisite(s): ENGL 111 -ENGL 112 and THEA 110 and THEA 220 or by permission of the instructor.
Crosslisted With: THEA 590, ENGL 390 /590
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THEA 391 - Special Topics in Theatre
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: As Needed
Selected topics for intensive study. Topics and prerequisites to be announced. May be repeated for credit.
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THEA 401 - Independent Study
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: As Needed. Taught by arrangement.
Directed study in the area of theatre performance or production. May be repeated for credit.
Prerequisite(s): THEA 110 , THEA 111 and THEA 220 .
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THEA 410 - Lighting and Sound Design
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: Fall - Even
The design of stage lighting for the theatre environment includes instrument maintenance, lighting control, color media, shop procedures and electricity. A practical study of sound, sound equipment and sound systems utilized in sound design for theatrical productions.
Prerequisite(s): THEA 110 and THEA 360 .
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THEA 420 - Advanced Acting
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: Fall, Spring
Develops the actor’s skill through a systematic course progression of advanced acting techniques. May be repeated for credit.
Prerequisite(s): THEA 220 and THEA 221 .
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THEA 430 - Scene Design
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: Spring - Odd
Development of the total design concept involved in creating scenery for the stage environment.
Prerequisite(s): THEA 110 and THEA 360 .
Crosslisted With: THEA 630
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THEA 460 - Senior Project
Credit(s): 1
Lecture Hours: 1
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: Fall, Spring
Preparation of any of the following based on the student’s area of interest: a portfolio, script, critical research paper, design, acting recital, or direction of a short play. Projects are selected and prepared under the supervision of a theatre faculty member. Pass/Fail
Mandatory pass/fail.
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UNSC 118 - Seminar
Credit(s): 1
Lecture Hours: 1
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: Fall
Discussion-oriented seminars on interdisciplinary topics and investigations of masterpieces of the heritage of Western thought with professors in the disciplines related to the topic leading discussions. Pass/Fail
Graded on Pass/Fail basis.
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UNSC 128 - Seminar
Credit(s): 1
Lecture Hours: 1
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: Spring
Discussion-oriented seminars on interdisciplinary topics and investigations of masterpieces of the heritage of Western thought with professors in the disciplines related to the topic leading discussions. Pass/Fail
Graded on Pass/Fail basis.
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