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PSY 3530 - Motivation
3 cr. 3 hr. Day course offered annually. Also offered evenings.
Characteristics of motivated behavior, explanation of sources of motives, and application of theories to current research and interpersonal skills are studied in this course. Emphasis is on the biological, learned, and cognitive components of motivation. Topics include internal and external motives, the relationship of stress and motivation, the place of physiological processes in motivation, issues in motivation of others, motivation for aggressive/passive behaviors and success/failure motivation.
Prerequisite(s): PSY 1100 or
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PSY 3550 - Cognition
3 cr. 3 hr. Day course offered every Semester. Also offered evenings.
Serving as foundations for this course are the neuroscience of cognition and the historical roots upon which our present understanding of human information processing rests. Specific topic areas include attention, semantic and episodic memory, comprehension, categorization, language, problem-solving and reasoning. Artificial intelligence and the emergence of cognitive science are also considered. Methodology is emphasized throughout the course as students consider classic research studies and apply various techniques in classroom exercises.
Prerequisite(s): PSY 1100 or PSY 1200
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PSY 4200 - Contemporary Theories of Mind
3 cr. 3hr. Day course offered annually.
The purpose of this course is to give students the opportunity to develop a deeper appreciation of the nature of psychology and problems with contemporary philosophical/psychological theories of mind. This course will focus on some of the philosophical problems of trying to develop a scientific account of mind and behavior. We will examine leading contemporary positions such as functionalism, eliminative materialism, cognitivism and biological naturalism and the strengths and shortcomings of those positions as we deal with such topics as the mind-body problem, intentionally, perception and action, and freedom of the will. At the end of this course, students will have developed a deep understanding of the philosophical underpinnings of contemporary theories of mind and behavior. This understanding will allow students to evaluate critically philosophical and psychological theories of mind, understand and question their own implicit assumptions about the nature of mind and behavior, and deepen their own understanding of human nature.
Prerequisite(s): PSY 3480
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PSY 4800 - Teaching Practicum in Psychology
6 cr. 18 hr. Day course offered as needed.
Students assist an individual faculty member in the teaching of Psychology. Responsibilities vary with the course. The Teaching Practicum is offered by invitation of faculty only.
Prerequisite(s): 3.0 cumulative average overall and in the major.
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PSY 4803 - Teaching Practicum in Psychology
3 cr. 9 hr. Day course offered as needed.
Students assist an individual faculty member in the teaching of Psychology. Responsibilities vary with the course. The Teaching Practicum is offered by invitation of faculty only.
Prerequisite(s): 3.0 cumulative average overall and in the major.
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PSY 4810 - Practicum in Psychology
3 cr. 9 hr. Day course offered every Semester.
Students perform basic and applied work in Psychology. Students work with staff in areas of mutual interest.
Prerequisite(s): A 2.5 cumulative average in psychology .
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PSY 4820 - Practicum in Psychology
6 cr. 18 hr. Day course offered every Semester.
Students perform basic and applied work in Psychology. Students work with staff in areas of mutual interest.
Prerequisite(s): A 2.5 cumulative average in psychology .
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PSY 4900 - Independent Study
1-6 cr. 3-18 hr.
This experience is offered primarily to Psychological Science students of junior or senior standing, and requires approval of the professor. Independent study may take the form of special advanced reading programs, problem identification and research, assistantships or acquisition of professional skills. Independent study cannot be substituted for regularly scheduled courses. Independent study may be taken for one to six semester hours.
Prerequisite(s): 3.0 cumulative average in the major.
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PSY 4904 - Advanced Seminar in Psychological Science
3 cr. 3 hr. Offered every other year
This course explores, in depth, a specific topic area within psychological science. The topic areas will reflect the expertise of the psychological science faculty. An emphasis is placed on reading primary literature and journal articles, and the course acquaints the student with methodology used in contemporary research in the specific area.
Prerequisite(s): and junior/senior standing.
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PSY 4950 - Internship in Psychology
6 cr. 18 hr. Day course offered every Semester.
Through an Internship the student experiences the relationship between courses in Psychology and their applications in the field. Work is carried on in settings approved by the department, faculty member, and an on-site supervisor. Internships are available in service agencies, business, and industry. Each internship presupposes specific course background. Students are encouraged to discuss Internship plans with their advisors early in their university experience. Interested students must contact the Psychology coordinator early in the prior semester of the year in which the Internship is desired. Business and industry Internships are offered only in the spring semester and some direct service Internships are available during the fall semester as well. Liability insurance is required of all students enrolled in this course.
Prerequisite(s): 2.5 cumulative average overall and in the major; program approval.
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PSY 4960 - Internship in Psychology
12 cr. 36 hr. Day course offered every Semester.
Through an Internship the student experiences the relationship between courses in Psychology and their applications in the field. Work is carried on in settings approved by the department, faculty member, and an on-site supervisor. Internships are available in service agencies, business, and industry. Each internship presupposes specific course background. Students are encouraged to discuss Internship plans with their advisors early in their university experience. Interested students must contact the Psychology coordinator early in the prior semester of the year in which the Internship is desired. Business and industry Internships are offered only in the spring semester and some direct service Internships are available during the fall semester as well. Liability insurance is required of all students enrolled in this course.
Prerequisite(s): 2.5 cumulative average overall and in the major; program approval.
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PSY 4975 - Directed Study
1-6 cr.
Directed study allows a student to carry out a non-research project or participate in an activity under the direct supervision of a faculty member. See the catalog description of Program Alternatives in The Curriculum section for more details.
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Science Education |
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SCED 1000 - General Botany
4 hr. Day course offered in the fall. Also offered evenings.
The course focuses on the biology of bryophytes, ferns, gymnosperms, and angiosperms. The relationship of plant biology to agriculture and medicine is also discussed. The laboratory involves the study of live and preserved plant materials, simple physiological experiments, and a plant growth project. The class is not open to majors or minors in Biology. This course is cross-listed with BIOL 1400
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SCED 2000 - Nutrition
3 cr. 3 hr. Day course offered every semester. Also offered as an on-line course.
The course involves an examination of nutrients in foods and their metabolic role in normal nutrition. Emphasis is on energy sources and utilization, vitamins and minerals, nutritional requirements in relation to the changing demands of life, and the effect of food handling and processing on the nutrient content of food. Course material is facilitated by lectures, discussions, and personal nutrition projects. This course is cross-listed with BIOL 1650 . SMT.
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SCED 2001 - Human Sexuality
Also offered evenings.
The biological aspects of human sexuality are discussed. The purpose of this course is to relate information rather than to advise.
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SCED 3000 - Winter Botany
Also offered evenings.
This course is an out-of-doors study of the environment during the winter. Daily field trips to study both aquatic and terrestrial plants are used to discover how they adapt to the cold weather condition.
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SCED 3270 - Common Rocks and Minerals
3 cr. 4 hr. Day course offered every other year in the spring.
Major rock and mineral types are studied. Considerable time is spent on field and laboratory identification techniques. Mineral crystal systems and rock and mineral forming processes are also studied. Laboratory is required. This course is cross-listed with GEOG 3270 .
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SCED 4000 - Introduction to Astronomy
3 cr. 3 hr. Day course offered every semester. Also offered evenings.
After a brief introduction to the history of astronomy in Western civilization we discuss at an elementry level how light is produced and how telescopes work with light. In turn we then examine the solar system (comparative planetology) and the birth, evolution and death of stars and in the end consider the birth and death of the universe. This course is cross-listed with PHYS 2000 . SMT, LAB.
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SOC 1100 - Introduction to Sociology
3 cr. 3 hr. Day course offered every Semester. Also offered evenings.
The course encourages the student to critically analyze the social world, which they inhabit. Major theoretical orientations and major concepts of the discipline are reviewed. Social institutions such as family, education, and medicine are examined, and different research techniques used by sociologists are introduced. This course is a prerequisite for all other sociology courses. CTW, GDC
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SOC 2002 - Poverty
3 cr. 3 hr. Offered every other year.
This course provides an in-depth examination of poverty in the U.S. and its ramifications, using sociological perspective. It analyzes critically the meaning of poverty, the distribution, the official measure and perspectives on the causes of poverty. In addition, the course explores the consequences of poverty, and discusses welfare reform and attitudes toward government assistance to the poor. Although the course focuses particular attention on the U.S., poverty in some developing world is also discussed.
Prerequisite(s): SOC 1100
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SOC 2007 - The Sociology of Disability
3 cr. 3 hr. Offered once every other year
This course looks at disability from a sociological perspective. How people with various disabilities understand and live their lives are often predicated on notions of health, rehabilitation, infirmity and spiritual transcendence. To derive answers to the many questions that disability presents we will explore how sociological theories and perspectives can be applied to disability as a concept and its lived reality. During the semester we will examine the concept of disability and its historical roots, looking at the structural issues that have impacted people with disabilities. We will look at causes of disability. We will examine the activism of people with disabilities. We will also examine research and theories that seek to problematize the notion of disability and its relationship to institutional frameworks and medical initiatives. This course will examine these issues via film, television, radio, the internet and written texts along with classroom interaction. Free Elective
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SOC 2010 - Consumer Society
3 cr. 3 hr. Offered every other year.
Throughout the 20th, and now the 21st century, consumerism has increasingly come to dominate American society. Shopping, buying, having, showing and wearing are central aspects of who we are, who we dream of being, how we interact with each other, and how we affect the larger environment. This course is an overview of contemporary consumer society. It draws on classic sociological texts, as well as recent writings about consumer society from the new sociology of consumers and consumption. Interdisciplinary material from economics, history, anthropology and marketing is included as well. It presents many of the key issues and controversies surrounding consumerism by providing multiple points of view and asking students to make up their own minds about issues.
Prerequisite(s): SOC 1100
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SOC 2250 - Cultural Anthropology
3 cr. 3 hr. Day course offered in the Fall. Also offered evenings.
The course introduces students to varying cultures. Attention is given to hunting and gathering, pastoral, horticultural, agricultural and industrial societies. Cultural change imposed by industrialization and technological revolution in both developing and modern societies is also analyzed and discussed. The intent of the course is to give students knowledge about the development and variability of cultures, living styles, and values, so that they are prepared to tackle elusive questions of the capabilities, limit and future of human societies.
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SOC 2300 - Sociology of Aging
3 cr. 3 hr. Day course offered annually. Also offered evenings.
This course examines the socially defined age, the aging process and aging societies. It considers such topics as age roles, the status of the elderly across cultures and across history, and the downward mobility of the elderly in American society.
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SOC 2440 - Urban Sociology
3 cr. 3 hr. Day course offered every other year. Also offered evenings.
This course provides a survey of urbanization and the various problems associated with contemporary urban life. Computer-assisted analysis of large-scale data sets helps students explore the issues in planning development. A cross-cultural and historical approach to American urban life is emphasized.
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SOC 2500 - Race and Ethnic Relations
3 cr. 3 hr. Day course offered annually. Also offered evenings.
This course provides a comparative, historical and interdisciplinary introduction to interactions between racial and ethnic groups in the U.S. and other societies. Students explore social attitudes and consequences of racial and ethnic difference, and examine how such differences affect the lives of American people. Consideration is given to the political, economic, legal and socio-cultural experiences of various minority groups.
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SOC 2510 - Peoples and Cultures of Africa
3 cr. 3 hr. Offered every other year.
A survey of the peoples and cultures of Africa is the major focus of this course. This course examines the social and cultural systems of groups including the Ibo, Yoruba, Hausa-Fulani, Kpelle, Bantu Tiriki, Ganda, Jie, Rwanda, Swazi and Pastoral Somali. This course is cross-listed with AAST 2510
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SOC 2520 - Drugs and Alcohol
3 cr. 3 hr. Day course offered annually. Also offered evenings.
In this course, students explore sociological issues revolving around drug and alcohol use and abuse in the American society. Topics of discussion include the socio-historical origins of drugs and alcohol use from a cross-cultural perspective; effects of formal organizations such as drug rehabilitation and alcoholic centers on drug users; and push factors such as family, work, and economic pressures, as they relate to chemical dependency. Also investigated are society’s drug problems in terms of legal and illegal drug use; medical versus recreational use of psychoactive drugs, alcoholic beverages, and tobacco; and definitions and classifications of psychoactive substances. B
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SOC 2600 - Sociology of Developing Societies
3 cr. 3 hr. Day course offered in the Spring. Also offered evenings.
This course provides a survey of the socioeconomic characteristics and features of the developing societies in the context of historical and contemporary experiences of those societies. One of the primary objectives of the course is to critically analyze how the socioeconomic characteristics of the less developed societies affect and are affected by their relationships with developed Western societies and their implications for development. The role of women in development and the impact of development on women also are examined.
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SOC 2620 - Sociology of Religion
3 cr. 3 hr. Day course offered every other year. Also offered evenings.
The course emphasizes the structure and function of religious organizations, beliefs and practices. Current issues in American religion are also explored. B
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SOC 2630 - Sociology of Families
3 cr. 3 hr. Day course offered annually. Also offered evenings.
The course analyzes family structures and functions. Current trends along with practical solutions to problems of family living are discussed. B
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SOC 2650 - Sociology of Organizations
3 cr. 3 hr. This course may be offered less than once every two years.
The course introduces the study of work organizations as social systems. The impact of technological change and the effects of structural factors on organizations are considered. Approaches to organization diagnosis and development are discussed. B
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SOC 2700 - Social Problems
3 cr. 3 hr. Day course offered annually. Also offered evenings.
The course examines underlying dynamics and consequences of contemporary social conditions believed to be both undesirable and changeable. Strategies for resolving social problems in the environmental, economic, family, medical, political, and legal spheres are analyzed and compared. B
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SOC 2720 - Medical Sociology
3 cr. 3 hr. Day course offered in the Spring.
In this course, students explore the effects of stratification on health status and health care. Topics discussed in class include communication between physicians and patients of different socio-cultural backgrounds; formal organizational studies of health facilities such as hospitals, clinics, or doctors’ offices; social factors and their relation to chronic illness; and the sociology of mental illness. Also investigated are the relationships between doctors and nurses, the organization and utilization of health services, the comparative examination of health systems either within a society or in a cross-cultural perspective, and the perception of illness as deviant or aberrant behavior. B
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SOC 2750 - Criminology
3 cr. 3 hr. Day course offered every Semester. Also offered evenings.
This course provides a survey of the field of criminology, including such topics as theories of crime; criminal statistics; homicide, rape and property crimes; white collar crimes and corporate deviance; and debates on punishment and rehabilitation. B
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SOC 2760 - Juvenile Delinquency
3 cr. 3 hr. Day course offered every other year. Also offered evenings.
This course examines major sociological theories of delinquency including an analysis of empirical studies. Attention is also given to the juvenile judicial system and proposed treatment programs. B
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SOC 2800 - Sociology of Education
3 cr. 3 hr. Day course offered every other year.
This course provides an introduction to the ways sociologists think about educational goals, processes and outcomes. Students investigate a variety of historical, theoretical and substantive issues, including the development of the U.S. public education systems, the distribution of education in society, the players in the system, the influence of social factors on educational experiences and educational reform. B
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SOC 3000 - Social Stratification
3 cr. 3 hr. Day course offered in the Fall. Also offered evenings.
The course provides a critical examination of the dominant perspectives and dimensions of social stratification, using a cross-cultural, historical and interdisciplinary framework. Particular attention is paid to the analysis of U.S. class structure and the effects of social stratification on life chances of groups. B, I, C, IDIS
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SOC 3130 - Basic Skills of Social Research
3 cr. 3 hr. Day course offered in the Fall. Also offered evenings.
The course emphasizes the aims and techniques of various research methods as applied to sociological study and practice. Topics covered in class include a critical examination of literature reviews, interviewing, observation, questionnaire development, data entry and quantitative computer analysis of data. The course meets LAS computer literacy for Sociology majors requirement. Q
Prerequisite(s): SOC 1100 , MATH 1700 and sophomore status.
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SOC 3140 - Application of Social Research in the Work Setting
3 cr. 3 hr. Day course offered every other year.
The course provides a deeper understanding of techniques of social research than SOC 3130 . The application of such techniques to consumer behavior, business and government organizations, and social agencies, is examined.
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SOC 3160 - Social Theory
3 cr. 3 hr. Day course offered in the Spring. Also offered evenings.
The course studies social philosophy precursors, sociological scientific theorists from Comte to Parsons and contemporary schools of thought in Sociology. The course meets LAS writing requirement for Sociology majors. B
Prerequisite(s): Social Research and two intermediate level Sociology courses .
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SOC 3500 - Law and Society
3 cr. 3 hr. Day course offered every other year. Also offered evenings.
This course focuses on law as a practical resource. Students examine how the availability of law is distributed in society, what the law provides for those who use it, and how the law has been influenced by certain trends of use. Students study ways in which the law has been analyzed and discover the nature of legal evolution and social change.
Prerequisite(s): Two intermediate level sociology courses .
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SOC 3770 - Women in American Society
3 cr. 3 hr. Day course offered every other year. Also offered evenings.
This seminar course examines the statuses, roles, expectations and realities of women, particularly as experienced in the contemporary U.S. Patterns and differences among women’s lives are explored through a variety of readings, class discussions and writing projects. B, C, I, IDIS
Prerequisite(s): Two intermediate level sociology courses
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SOC 4901 - Independent Study
1-6 cr. 3-18 hr.
This course is a program of study designed for in-depth learning in a specific topic for which no regular course is available. This Independent Study is only for Sociology majors and may be taken no more than two times with permission of faculty. Independent Study requires approval of the professor and of the Sociology Curriculum Committee.
Prerequisite(s): 3.0 cumulative average in the major.
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SOC 4960 - Internship in Sociology
6 cr. 15 hr. Day course offered annually.
The Internship is arranged in consultation with faculty and carried out under the auspices of an approved agency or program at the local, state or federal level. This experience is designed to develop skills in sociological practice, principles and/or research. Students are encouraged to discuss Internship plans with their advisors early in their university experience, as there are specific procedures and required courses. Liability insurance is required of all students enrolled in this course.
Prerequisite(s): Junior or senior standing, 2.5 cumulative average in the major, program approval.
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SOC 4970 - Internship in Sociology
12 cr. 30 hr. Day course offered annually.
The Internship is arranged in consultation with faculty and carried out under the auspices of an approved agency or program at the local, state or federal level. This experience is designed to develop skills in sociological practice, principles and/or research. Students are encouraged to discuss Internship plans with their advisors early in their university experience, as there are specific procedures and required courses. Liability insurance is required of all students enrolled in this course.
Prerequisite(s): Junior or senior standing, 2.5 cumulative average in the major, program approval.
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SOC 4975 - Directed Study
1-6 cr.
Directed study allows a student to carry out a non-research project or participate in an activity under the direct supervision of a faculty member. See the catalog description of Program Alternatives in The Curriculum section for more details.
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SPAN 1000 - Spanish for Beginners I
3 cr. 3 hr. Day course offered every Semester. Also offered evenings.
The correct pronunciation, reading ability and fundamentals of grammar and syntax of the Spanish language are studied. Students are taught the four language skills of listening, speaking, reading and writing. Cultural topics are integrated with these skills. Spanish gradually becomes the working classroom language. Students with a year or more of high school Spanish should register for SPAN 2000 . CTW, GDCN
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SPAN 1100 - Spanish for Beginners II
3 cr. 3 hr. Day course offered every Semester. Also offered evenings.
The course is a continuation of SPAN 1000 . CTW, GDCN
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SPAN 2000 - Intermediate Spanish I
3 cr. 3 hr. Day course offered every Semester.
The course focuses on a discussion of more advanced grammar points and readings dealing with Spanish life. Emphasis is on developing conversational fluency. CTW, GDCN
Prerequisite(s): SPAN 1000 .
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SPAN 2001 - Spanish for Heritage Students
3 cr. 3 hr. Offered once per year.
This course offers Spanish-speaking students opportunities to study Spanish formally in an academic setting in the same way native English-speaking students study English language arts. The course allows students to reactivate the Spanish they have learned previously and develop it further, to learn more about their language and cultural heritage, to acquire Spanish literacy skills, to develop or augment Spanish academic language skills. Students develop strategic Spanish academic vocabulary, learn to critically analyze a text, write poetry, and acquire new information in different academic content areas. LAS, CTW, GD
Prerequisite(s): Completion of the Spanish exam with a score equivalent to Intermediate Spanish I (356 or above)
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SPAN 2100 - Intermediate Spanish II
3 cr. 3 hr. Day course offered every Semester.
The course is a continuation of SPAN 2000 . CTW, GDCN
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SPAN 2600 - Hispanic Culture
3 cr. 3 hr. Day course offered every Semester.
This course is designed to provide students with a knowledge and understanding of the Hispanic world through a study of the historical and cultural development of different countries. Emphasis is placed on contemporary problems and social customs of the Hispanic population in the U.S.
Prerequisite(s): SPAN 2100 .
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SPAN 2700 - Hispanic Literature
3 cr. 3 hr. Day course offered every Semester.
The course focuses on selected works reflecting the Hispanic heritage in contemporary Spanish and Latin American literature. LIT
Prerequisite(s): SPAN 2100 .
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SPAN 3000 - Cinema for Spanish Conversation
3 cr. 3 hr. Offered once per year.
The objective of this course is to help the student to understand the different aspects of Hispanic Culture. Films will present Spanish and Latin American people, their values, the way they live and behave. Daily life, geography, history and political systems will be topics for conversation and discussion. Analysis of social and aesthetic phenomena will be also implemented. The student will write reviews, critical analyses, creative works, and comparative studies, which will permit the development of the student’s communicative skills and his or her ability to synthesize. LAS, CTW, CGDN
Prerequisite(s): SPAN 2100
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SPAN 3500 - Spanish Conversation and Composition
3 cr. 3 hr. Day course offered every Semester.
This course is designed to teach skills that increase the student’s overall ability to read, speak and write the language. Students are expected to write compositions on topics developed in class.
Prerequisite(s): SPAN 2100 .
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SPAN 4000 - Practical Spanish for the Public Services Professional I
3 cr. 3 hr. Day course offered less than once every two years. Also offered evenings.
The course teaches practical Spanish to enable people in public services, human services, nursing, medical technology and special education to communicate with their clients. Special emphasis is placed on the cultural and psychological characteristics of Spanish speaking peoples.
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SPAN 4100 - Practical Spanish for the Public Services Professional II
3 cr. 3 hr. Day course offered less than once every two years.
The course is a continuation of SPAN 4000 .
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SPAN 4901 - Independent Study in Spanish
1 cr. 1 hr.
The Independent Study is open to students in the language with the permission of the supervising instructor and the department chairman. Meeting times and credit are arranged upon approval.
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SPAN 4902 - Independent Study in Spanish
2 cr. 2 hr.
The Independent Study is open to students in the language with the permission of the supervising instructor and the department chairman. Meeting times and credit are arranged upon approval.
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SPAN 4903 - Independent Study in Spanish
3 cr. 3 hr.
The Independent Study is open to students in the language with the permission of the supervising instructor and the department chairman. Meeting times and credit are arranged upon approval.
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SPAN 4906 - Advanced Independent Study in Spanish
6 cr. 6 hr.
The Independent Study is open to students in the language with the permission of the supervising instructor and the department chairperson. Meeting times and credit are arranged upon approval.
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SPAN 4975 - Directed Study
1-6 cr.
Directed study allows a student to carry out a non-research project or participate in an activity under the direct supervision of a faculty member. See the catalog description of Program Alternatives in The Curriculum section for more details.
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SPED 2210 - Understanding Diversity and Disability
3 cr. 3 hrs. Day course offered every Semester.
This course focuses on the critical importance of broadly defining diversity and understanding how it impacts education. Disability is explored as an aspect of diversity in today’s schools. Participants are introduced to the field of special education including laws, best practices, and the responsibilities of team members. Specific disabilities are explored along with strategies for universal design and inclusion. A pre-practicum of 3 hours is required. Required for all Education Majors.
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SPED 2510 - Students with Physical and Health Care Needs
3 cr. 3 hrs. Day course offered in the Spring.
Teacher candidates examine various physical and health conditions common in children with special needs. Health care plans are developed along with effective implementation strategies. Collaborative models for working with health care professionals and related service providers will be examined. A pre-practicum of 20 hours is required. Required for all Special Education: Severe Disabilities Majors.
Prerequisite(s): Stage One Education Unit Review.
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SPED 2800 - Strategies in Reading Instruction and the Assessment of Reading
3 cr. 3 hrs. Day course offered every Semester. Also offered evenings.
This course explores essential topics for teaching reading to students with varying abilities and how to use assessment tools to develop effective reading instruction. Candidates develop a knowledge base concerning the skills involved in the total reading process and factors that affect the acquisition of reading skills. Components of effective instruction are a focus. A pre-practicum of 10 hours is required. Required for all Early Childhood, Elementary, and Special Education: Moderate Disabilities PreK-8 and 5-12 Majors.
Prerequisite(s): Successful passage of Stage One Education Unit Review. EDUC 2630 .
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SPED 2880 - Science and Social Studies for Students with and without Disabilities
3 cr. 3 hrs. Day course offered in the Fall.
This course is designed to address the basic concepts and skills needed for planning, developing and implementing curriculum in science and social studies for students with and without disabilities. Teacher candidates learn about a variety of instructional strategies and specialized techniques that can be implemented in the curricula within inclusive settings as well as substantially separate sites. A pre-practicum of 10 hours is required. Required for all Special Education: Moderate Disabilities PreK-8 Majors.
Prerequisite(s): Successful Passage of Stage One Education Unit Review.
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SPED 2950 - Students with Emotional and Autism Spectrum Disorders
3 cr. 3 hrs. Day course offered in the Spring.
This course will explore emotional disturbances and autism spectrum disorders including an overview of related educational theories and interventions. Teacher candidates will examine these through a historical context, assessment approaches, developmental risk factors, and instructional interventions for multiple settings. Supportive technology and other evidence-based approaches to assist students with communication and behavior intervention will be addressed. A pre-practicum of 5 hours is required. Required: For all Special Education Moderate Disabilities K-8 and 5-12 and Severe Disabilities Majors.
Prerequisite(s): Successful Passage of Stage One Education Unit Review.
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SPED 2970 - Assessment of Students with and without Disabilities
3 cr. 3 hr. Day course offered every Semester. Also offered evenings.
Introduces candidates to the assessment process, describes a comprehensive evaluation, and addresses legal assessment and eligibility regulations. Topics of descriptive statistics, reliability, validity, and norm sample representativeness are addressed. Various types of assessments across domain areas are studied. Candidates interpret test results and use assessment data to write Individual Educational Plans as well as evaluation reports. A pre-practicum of 15 hours is required if not taken in conjunction with EDUC 3740 or SPED 3100 . This course is also taken in conjunction with SPED 3520 or SPED 3720 . Required for all Early Childhood and Special Education Majors.
Prerequisite(s): Successful Passage of Stage One Education Unit Review.
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SPED 3100 - Integrated Partial Practicum (IPP)
4 cr. 4 hr. Offered every Semester
This field experience begins to fulfill the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education’s hours required for a Teacher of Students with Moderate Disabilities Grades PreK-8 License and for a Teacher of Elementary Students Grades 1-6 License. Teacher candidates spend half the semester, four days a week from 8:30 to 11:30 or the equivalent, in a fully integrated classroom, a resource room, or a self-contained classroom, and the other half of the semester in an elementary classroom where students with disabilities are fully integrated or included in the classroom. Teacher candidates design lessons that meet the learning needs of the students, and then implement and evaluate these lessons. The practicum experience begins with an observation period during which teacher candidates observe the supervising practitioner, become familiar with the students and classroom routines, and assist the supervising practitioner as needed. Then, the teacher candidates systematically assume increasing responsibility in the classroom which culminates in their design, implementation, and evaluation of lessons that address the learning needs of the students with whom the candidates work. This course is taken in conjunction with SPED 2970 , SPED 3720 , and SPED 4300 . Required for all Special Education: Moderate Disabilities PreK-8 Majors.
Prerequisite(s): Successful passage of Stage One Education Unit Review and all concentration-required MTELs.
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SPED 3200 - Reading and Writing Methods in the Content for 5-12 Students with Moderate Disabilities
3 cr. 3 hr. Day course offered every semester.
The identification of reading disabilities will be examined and various approaches to remediation of reading disabilities will be presented. Instructional and managerial strategies to differentiate reading and language-based disabilities within the content will be studied. Emphasis will be placed on exploring and designing Individualized Educational Programs based on specific student needs to plan effective instruction. Current trends in reading and their effect on students with disabilities will be discussed. Students will develop further communication and collaboration skills with peers, parents and other professionals, including those from various reading programs. In addition, the cognitive, physical, cultural, social, and emotional needs of students will be analyzed in order to develop an appropriate, comprehensive, and student-centered reading approach for each individual child. Required for all Special Education: Moderate Disabilities 5-12 Majors.
Prerequisite(s): Successful Passage of Stage One Education Unit Review.
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SPED 3300 - Teaching Mathematics to Students with Disabilities (5-12)
3 cr. 3 hr. Day course offered every semester.
This course examines an overview of the research and best practices that address mathematically-based learning disabilities in children. Candidates look at how to access, plan and implement math lessons for the students in their classroom that are struggling and/or have a specific learning disability. This course begins by understanding children’s natural development of math skills and examines the specific kinds of difficulties students can have that interfere with their learning math. Using a case study format, candidates look for patterns as to why students have difficulty learning math and learn strategies to use to help them in the classroom. Candidates explore ways to provide appropriate accommodations as allowed under MCAS guidelines as well as list different adaptations and even divergent methods they can use in their own classrooms to help these children be successful. In addition, the course discusses diagnostic methods that profile students’ strengths and weaknesses and finally a strategy-based instruction that targets those identified areas of weaknesses. A prepracticum of 15 hours is required if course not taken in conjunction with EDUC 3740 . This course is also taken in conjunction with SPED 2970 and SPED 3720 . Required for all Special Education: Moderate Disabilities 5-12 Majors. Required for majors
Prerequisite(s): Successful passage of Stage One Education Unit Review and all concentration-required MTELs.
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SPED 3400 - Teaching Mathematics to students with and without Disabilities
3 cr. 3 hr. Day course offered every Semester. Also offered evenings.
Candidates explore programs designed to teach mathematics to students with and without learning disabilities and develop the knowledge and skills to plan and modify mathematics curriculum based on current research. Candidates administer and analyze informal and formal assessments to guide lesson planning and implementation to meet the needs of all students. A pre-practicum of 15 hours is required if not taken in conjunction with EDUC 3740 or SPED 3100 . This course is also taken in conjunction with SPED 2970 and SPED 3720 . Require for all Early Childhood and Special Education: Moderate Disabilities PreK-8 and Severe Disabilities Majors.
Prerequisite(s): Completion of mathematics course requirements for program; Successful Passage of Stage One Education Unit Review.
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SPED 3401 - Language Development and Speech
3 cr. 3 hrs. Day course offered in the Fall. Also offered evenings.
The course addresses the normal development of speech and language and disorders associated with each of these areas of communication. Teacher candidates demonstrate knowledge of phonological problems and language disorders as they affect academic learning. In the area of language/learning disorders, students demonstrate an understanding of delayed language and language disabilities as they relate to reading, mathematics and written language. Teacher candidates analyze second language acquisition and educational practices related to linguistic minority students. A related field experience of 10 hours is required. Required of all Special Education Majors.
Prerequisite(s): Successful passage of Communication and Literacy MTEL (Both Reading and Writing Subtests).
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SPED 3510 - Severe Behavior Supports
3 cr. 3 hrs. Day course offered in the Fall.
Theoretical frameworks for analyzing behaviors are examined with focus on supportive approaches for students with severe disabilities. The influence of legislation/regulations on the design and implementation of optimal education programs (including school-wide support) are considered. Candidates operationalize descriptions of behaviors, assess behaviors using various data collection strategies, and design and implement a multicomponent behavior support plan. Taken in conjunction with EDUC 3740 . This course is also taken in conjunction with SPED 2970 . Required for all Special Education: Severe Disabilities Majors.
Prerequisite(s): Successful Passage of Stage One Education Unit Review.
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SPED 3520 - Program Development for Students with Severe Disabilities
3. cr. 3 hrs. Day course offered in the Fall.
This course examines effective instructional strategies for teaching students with severe disabilities and includes an overview of specific diagnoses and their implications for teaching. Particular attention is given to program development and implementation within inclusive settings. Required for all Special Education: Severe Disabilities Majors.
Prerequisite(s): Successful Passage of Stage One Education Unit Review.
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SPED 3575 - Strategies for Secondary Students with Disabilities
3 cr. 3 hrs. Day course offered every Semester.
This course will focus on adolescents with disabilities. Teacher candidates examine various instructional strategies to address the learning and behavioral challenges typical of adolescent learners with such conditions as learning disabilities, behavioral disorders, and mild retardation. Teacher candidates explore instructional methods relating to reading, written language, mathematics, study skills and social skills for the adolescent with disabilities. Transitions and post-secondary programming will address the specific needs of secondary-school students as they leave the high school environment. A pre-practicum of 10 hours is required. The course is for Special Education: Moderate Disabilities 5-12 Majors only or by permission of the instructor.
Prerequisite(s): Successful Passage of Stage One Education Unit Review.
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SPED 3720 - Classroom Management and Behavior Support
3 cr. 3 hr. Day course offered every Semester. Also offered evenings.
This course prepares candidates to utilize a variety of behavior support strategies. Candidates develop an awareness of the effect of student variables, room design, instructional strategies, other students’ and teachers’ behavior on the behavior of children and young adults. Emphasis is on the development of a positive problem-solving approach supporting the development of constructive learning and social behavior. A pre-practicum of 15 hours is required if not taken in conjunction with EDUC 3740 or SPED 3100 . This course is also taken in conjunction with EDUC 2970 or SPED 2970 . Required of all Early Childhood, Elementary, Middle School and Special Education: Moderate Disabilities (PreK-8) Majors.
Prerequisite(s): Successful Passage of Stage One Education Unit Review.
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SPED 3800 - Secondary Programs for Adolescents (14-22) with Disabilities
3 cr. 3 hrs. Day course offered every Semester.
Teacher candidates in secondary education certification programs are provided with the legal perspective of services to individuals with disabilities. Learning problems and needs of various disabilities are addressed. Strategies for modifying instruction are a major focus. A pre-practicum of 10 hours is required. Required for all Middle School Education Majors and for all students seeking a secondary license in a content area.
Prerequisite(s): Successful passage of both Communication and Literacy MTEL (Both Reading and Writing Subtests).
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SPED 3840 - Practicum: Severe Disabilities I (All Levels)
6 cr. Day course offered every Semester.
Teacher candidates complete the practicum in an educational setting under the direction of a supervising practitioner who is certified in the area of licensure sought by the candidate and under the guidance of the university supervisor. Candidates teach students with severe disabilities. This course is taken in conjunction with EDUC 4550 . Required of Special Education: Severe Disabilities Majors.
Prerequisite(s): Successful Passage of Stage Two Education Unit Review.
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SPED 3845 - Practicum: Severe Disabilities II (All Levels)
6 cr. Day course offered every Semester.
Teacher candidates complete the practicum in a special education setting under the direction of a mentor who is certified in the area of licensure sought by the candidate and under the guidance of the university supervisor. Candidates assume the role of the teacher of students with severe disabilities. The course is taken in conjunction withEDUC 4550 . Required for all Special Education: Severe Disabilities Majors.
Prerequisite(s): Successful Passage of Stage Two Education Unit Review.
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SPED 3860 - Practicum: Elementary (Gr. 1-6)
6 cr. Day course offered every Semester.
Teacher candidates complete the practicum in an elementary setting under the guidance of the university supervisor and under the direction of a mentor who is certified in the area of licensure sought by the candidate and under the guidance of the university supervisor. The course is taken in conjunction with EDUC 4550 . Required for all Special Education: Moderate Disabilities PreK-8 Majors.
Prerequisite(s): Successful Passage of Stage Two Education Unit Review.
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SPED 3870 - Practicum: Moderate Disabilities (PreK-8)
6 cr. Day course offered every Semester.
Teacher candidates complete the practicum in an inclusive or special education pre-kindergarten to eighth grade setting under the direction of a mentor who is certified in the area of licensure sought by the candidate and under the guidance of the university supervisor. The course is taken in conjunction with EDUC 4550 . Required for all Special Education: Moderate Disabilities PreK-8 Majors.
Prerequisite(s): Successful Passage of Stage Two Education Unit Review.
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SPED 3875 - Practicum: Moderate Disabilities I (5-12)
6 cr. Day course offered every Semester.
Teacher candidates complete the practicum in an inclusive setting or a special education setting at the middle or high school level under the direction of a supervising practitioner who is certified in the area of licensure sought by the candidate and under the guidance of the university supervisor. The course is taken in conjunction with EDUC 4550 . Required for all Special Education: Moderate Disabilities (5-12) Majors.
Prerequisite(s): Successful Passage of Stage Two Education Unit Review.
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SPED 3878 - Practicum: Moderate Disabilities II (5-12)
6 cr. Day course offered every Semester.
Teacher candidates complete the practicum in an inclusive setting or a special education setting at the middle or high school level under the direction of a supervising practitioner who is certified in the area of licensure sought by the candidate and under the guidance of the university supervisor. The course is taken in conjunction with EDUC 4550 .
Prerequisite(s): Successful Passage of Stage Two Education Unit Review.
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SPED 4300 - Engaging Scholarship in Education
1 cr. 1 hr. Offered every Semester
Teacher Candidates in the Special Education Moderate Disabilities PreK-8 with Elementary Education Licensure will engage in a scholarly research approach to bridge the gap between theory and practice. During the senior year, the candidates in this Special Education major embark on a semester long field-based experience. The engaged scholarship course is a collaborative inquiry project that will generate useful knowledge and skills between three IDIS disciplines and academic pedagogy as practiced in the public school settings. Metacognitive activities will be used to assist candidates in reflecting about their teaching while demonstrating scholarly writing. This course is taken in conjunction with , , , and . Required for all Special Education: Moderate Disabilities PreK-8 Majors.
Prerequisite(s): Successful passage of Stage One Education Unit Review and all concentration-required MTELs.
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SPED 4900 - Independent Study
The Independent Study facilitates the review, development and synthesis of a problem in special education. The Independent Study is open to juniors and seniors with permission of the instructor.
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SPED 4975 - Directed Study
1-6 cr.
Directed study allows a student to carry out a non-research project or participate in an activity under the direct supervision of a faculty member. See the catalog description of Program Alternatives in The Curriculum section for more details.
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SPCH 1000 - Introduction to Speech Communication
3 cr. 3 hr. Day course offered every Semester. Also offered evenings.
The class focuses on theory and practice of interpersonal and public communication, including communication theory, self-concept, perception, language, listening, non-verbal communication and public speaking. ART
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SPCH 1100 - Argumentation and Debate
3 cr. 3 hr. Day course offered every Semester.
Students participate in projects that emphasize analysis, research, evidence, strategies, briefing, refutation and the delivery of debates on representative questions. ART
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SPCH 1400 - Small Group Communication
3 cr. 3 hr. Day course offered in the Spring.
The course explores the fundamentals of group discussion in private and public settings. Emphasis is on group structure, leadership, problem solving and interpersonal relationships, including extensive practice in varied group situations. ART
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SPCH 1600 - Public Speaking
3 cr. 3 hr. Day course offered in the Spring.
The course fosters the development of skills and strategies employed in the preparation and presentation of the public address. Students make critical assessments of rhetorical strategies utilizing historical speeches as well as discussing contemporary rhetoric. ART
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SPCH 2600 - Persuasion
3 cr. 3 hr. Day course offered in the Fall.
The course studies the causes of listener belief and action with special emphasis on the development of strategies to influence listener behavior. Special projects emphasize the use of persuasion in everyday life. ART
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SPCH 2800 - Rhetorical Criticism
3 cr. 3 hr. This course may be offered less than once every two years.
The class explores approaches to the rhetorical criticism of significant speeches and speech movements, past and present.
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SPCH 3000 - Speech Writing
3 cr. 3 hr. Day course offered every Semester.
The class will focus on the process of audience analysis as it affects the creation of rhetorical pieces in print and media. Special emphasis on researching, outlining and analysis.
Prerequisite(s): SPCH 1000 .
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SPCH 3100 - General Semantics
3 cr. 3 hr. Day course offered every Semester.
The purpose of this course is to provide (1) the understanding of communication as a process, (2) the development of semantic representation—how can we represent the meaning of a sentence in order to capture the essence of truth and context? (3) enhancing the semantic composition to achieve a desired response from listeners and readers.
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TETA 2100 - Theatrical Design Skills
3 cr. 4 hr. This course may be offered less than once every two years.
This is a lecture/laboratory course presenting basic problem solving skills in scenic and costume craft covering terminology and processes of stage production including integration of design elements/materials, basic drafting, stage carpentry, rigging, equipment use and shop safety.
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TETA 2300 - Fundamentals of Stage Lighting Design
3 cr. 4 hr. This course may be offered less than once every two years.
The course is a lecture/laboratory course dealing with the application of the elements of design relating to lighting for the theatre and dance. Mechanics of basic electricity, color theory, instrumentation, distribution and control are discussed.
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TETA 2400 - Scene Design
3 cr. 4 hr. This course may be offered less than once every two years.
The course is a lecture/laboratory study of the historical and contemporary contribution of space and environment atmospherics to the creation of the world of the play/dance and the theatre experience as a whole. Rendering, graphic media, specification writing and scenic models are addressed.
Prerequisite(s): TETA 2100 .
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TETA 2500 - Costume Design
3 cr. 4 hr. This course may be offered less than once every two years.
The history of fashion silhouette is explored along with the design elements used in developing a character’s costume. Students will apply historical perspective and utilize the design elements of line, texture, color and gesture in designing costumes.
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