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SOSC 320 - Social Science Research Methods
Credit Hours: 3
Prerequisites: COMP 202
This course is designed to foster critical thinking skills through the study of social science research methods and their application. Students will be introduced to the fundamental techniques, principles, and methods utilized in the design and execution of social research. Research design, sampling, data collection strategies, constructing hypotheses, evaluation of the validity and reliability of information, methods of analysis, and presentation of findings are all covered. This course will utilize a variety of learning strategies, including but not limited to assigned readings, case studies, lectures, research and writing, group discussions, and group activities.
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SOSC 330 - Social Change and Leadership Development
Credit Hours: 3
Prerequisites: COMP 202
This course introduces students to the social change model in the context of leadership development. The critical values of the model “The Seven C’s” (consciousness of self, congruence, commitment, collaboration, common purpose, controversy with civility, and citizenship) and their application in the context of change efforts are covered. Students will work collaboratively and individually to explore the challenges of transformational change from the individual, group and community / societal perspectives. Students are exposed to the complex nature of social change through analysis of selected social movements using the social change model. Throughout this course, each stage of the Kolb experiential learning cycle is utilized to promote student learning and achievement of course outcomes.
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SOSC 385 - Needs Assessment, Program Development and Evaluation
Credit Hours: 3
Prerequisites: COMP 202 and SOSC 450
This course provides students with a practical approach to needs assessment, program development, and evaluation. Students are introduced to needs assessment, program development, and evaluation not only as a means for addressing performance related questions, but also as a mechanism for exposing the underlying logic of existing programs and program activities. This is an invaluable tool for identifying appropriate intervention activities and measuring the effectiveness of these once implemented. A major focus throughout this course is a strategy of continuous program improvement rather than just a summative approach to program effectiveness. The approaches highlighted in this course are based on social science research methodologies, professional standards and best practice.
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SOSC 410 - Social Problems in a Globalized World
Credit Hours: 3
Prerequisites: COMP 202 and ANTH 101
This course provides students an in-depth overview of global social problems using a multi-disciplinary approach and social science perspectives. A theme throughout this course is the interconnectedness of the world and its people as it relates to the change process and its consequences. Students will examine social problems on a global scale and relate connections of these problems to their day-to-day lives and local communities. Contemporary issues related to social inequalities, war and violence, and environmental sustainability are considered. Students will demonstrate critical thinking, analytical, research and comparative skills as they evaluate these problems using a variety of social science perspectives. Students will also evaluate their personal values and leadership capabilities in a global context. This course will utilize a variety of learning strategies, including but not limited to assigned readings, videos, case studies, lectures, research and writing, group discussions, and group activities.
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SOSC 415 - Human Rights and Culture
Credit Hours: 3
Prerequisites: COMP 202 and ANTH 101
This course provides an overview of how human rights are established, maintained, and changed. Students examine the basic elements of human rights and their application to a variety of situations in contemporary societies. Interconnections between inequalities of power, human rights violations, and culture are covered. Students will consider the paradox between global standards and the preservation of local traditions and ways of life in the larger context of culture change. Specific examples in which human rights campaigns that have encountered resistance attributed specifically to the preservation of indigenous cultures are discussed. Students will investigate the debate over the universality of human rights and consider the complexities involved in applying global standards and the related change implications to local cultural values, traditions, and practices. This course will utilize a variety of learning strategies, including but not limited to assigned readings, videos, case studies, lectures, research and writing, group discussions, and group activities.
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SOSC 430 - Data Analysis for Social and Behavioral Sciences
Credit Hours: 3
Prerequisites: Social and Behavioral Science division students only or with consent of the instructor.
This class addresses research design, measurement and application in the behavioral sciences. The course introduces the statistical tools used in social and behavioral sciences. Special emphasis will be given on the use of software in analyzing large data sets.
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SOSC 450 - Methods of Social Science Research
Credit Hours: 3
Prerequisites: COMP 202; Senior status recommended
Introduction to the use of the scientific method in social science research. Consideration given to formulation of problems, techniques of gathering data, presentation and interpretation of research.
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SOSC 490 - Capstone Change Project
Credit Hours: 3
Prerequisites: SOSC 450 and SOSC 385 and IDST 401
This course is designed to provide students an opportunity to synthesize their critical thinking skills by utilizing social science research methodologies and applying organization development and leadership best practices in the development of a change intervention with an evaluation plan. Students will identify a meaningful challenge or problem they are facing in their organization or community that they would like to solve or make measurable progress towards solving. Students will apply theoretical constructs to concrete applications in their intervention design. Students will be expected to demonstrate research capabilities through preparation of a literature review as part of the intervention design process. Learning outcomes are assessed through the developed intervention, evaluation plan, and presentation of their project. It is highly suggested that students complete this course in their final semester.
This course will utilize a variety of learning strategies, including but not limited to assigned readings, case studies, lectures, research and writing, group discussions, and instructor coaching.
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SOSC 498 - Studies Abroad Workshop
Credit Hours: 1 - 3 variable
In this course, the student studies the UK, submitting written assignments addressing world culture outcomes; plans and implements 10 days in the UK and writes a reflective journal on personal growth from international travel.
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SPAL 351 - Latin America Today
Credit Hours: 3
Prerequisites: SPAN 303
This course provides an overview of the social, political, economic and cultural issues impacting Latin America in the present including an exploration of Latin American identities. Most often, the course focuses on one Latin American nation and is required for students who plan to study aboard in that country.
Meets General Education Goal 5: Culture and Diversity.
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SPAL 352 - Spain Today
Credit Hours: 3
Prerequisites: SPAN 303
This course explores post-dictatorial Spain in is transition to democracy and provides an overview of social, political, economic and cultural issues impacting Spain in the present including a discussion of the important differences between regional identities. This course is required for students who plan to study abroad in Spain.
Meets General Education Goal 5: Culture and Diversity.
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SPAL 353 - Mayan Culture
Credit Hours: 3
Prerequisites: SPAN 303
Study of dynamic and complex aspects of the pre-Columbian and contemporary Mayan Culture. The focus will be on Cultural topics (history, politics, literature, art, architecture, geography and music) as well as cultural aspects (i.e. mores and behaviors).
Meets General Education Goal 5: Culture and Diversity.
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SPAL 354 - Mexican American Culture
Credit Hours: 3
A survey course in the history and culture of Mexican American beginning with the influence of indigenous cultures of Mexico, the Spanish conquest, subsequent colonialism, the struggle to establish a democracy, and the Mexican revolution in encouraging the diaspora to the United States. The status of Mexican Americans today will be focused on class and race issues as well as cultural matters (music, literature, art, cuisine) concerning creativity and mores of Mexican Americans. This course, which meets the General Education requirement for World Culture, is an option for Spanish majors in the Culture category and for Hispanic students who wish to become more acquainted with their history and culture.
Meets General Education Goal 5: Culture and Diversity.
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SPAL 420 - Peninsular Literature I
Credit Hours: 3
Prerequisites: SPAN 310
This course focuses on the literature of Spain from the medieval period through the Baroque.
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SPAL 421 - Peninsular Literature II
Credit Hours: 3
Prerequisites: SPAN 310
This course focuses on the literature of Spain from Neo-Classical period through the contemporary.
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SPAL 430 - Spanish-American Literature I
Credit Hours: 3
Prerequisites: SPAN 310
This course focuses on Spanish-American literature from the pre-Columbian period through the colonial period.
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SPAL 431 - Spanish-American Literature II
Credit Hours: 3
Prerequisites: SPAN 310
This course focuses on Spanish-American literature from the wars of independence and the establishment of national identities through the revolutionary and post-revolutionary periods.
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SPAL 470 - Contemporary Hispanic Literature
Credit Hours: 3
Prerequisites: SPAN 310
Reading and writing course which critically examines significant contemporary literature and films of major Latin America and Spain.
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SPAN 101 - Beginning Spanish I
Credit Hours: 4
This course focuses on the acquisition of four basic language skills: listening, speaking, reading and writing. Emphasis is also placed upon developing an understanding of Hispanic culture. (Laboratory required. Beginning Spanish 1 is a course for beginners who have completed one year of high school Spanish or less.)
Laboratory required. Beginning Spanish 1 is a course for beginners who have completed one year of high school Spanish or less.
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SPAN 102 - Beginning Spanish II
Credit Hours: 4
Prerequisites: SPAN 101 or equivalent
This course focuses on the acquisition of four basic language skills: listening, speaking, reading and writing. Emphasis is also placed upon developing an understanding of Hispanic culture. Laboratory required.
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SPAN 107 - Elementary Spanish I Conversation
Credit Hours: 0
Prerequisites: SPAN 111 with a final grade of C or better or concurrent enrollment required
This course is designed to reinforce and elaborate on the verbal skills taught in Elementary Spanish I. Students will focus on authentic pronunciation and verbal fluency. Cultural information relating to specific verbal trends or useful regional slang will be integrated as appropriate.
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SPAN 108 - Elementary Spanish II Conversation
Credit Hours: 0
Prerequisites: SPAN 111 with final grade of ‘C’ or higher and SPAN 112 concurrent enrollment or completed with final grade of ‘C’ or higher.
This course is designed to reinforce and elaborate on the verbal skills taught in Elementary Spanish II with longer and more detailed dialogs. Students will focus on authentic pronunciation and verbal fluency. Cultural information relating to specific verbal trends or useful regional slang will be integrated as appropriate.
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SPAN 109 - Elementary Spanish III Conversation
Credit Hours: 0
Prerequisites: SPAN 112 with a grade of ‘C’ or higher, concurrent enrollment in SPAN 113 or completion with a grade of ‘C’ or higher
This is a course focused on verbal fluency that reinforces and elaborates on the skills and vocabulary taught in Elementary Spanish III. Students will focus on authentic pronunciation and verbal fluency. Cultural information will be integrated into lessons as appropriate.
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SPAN 110 - Elementary Spanish IV Conversation
Credit Hours: 0
Prerequisites: SPAN 113 with a grade of ‘C’ or higher, concurrent enrollment in SPAN 114 or completion with a grade of ‘C’ or better
In this course students will focus on verbal skills relating to the vocabulary learned in Elementary Spanish IV. Structured and novel dialogs will emphasize verbal fluency and pronunciation as well as correct grammar usage. Cultural information will be integrated into lessons as appropriate.
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SPAN 111 - Elementary Spanish I
Credit Hours: 2
This course will offer an introduction to the Spanish language and culture. Students will be involved in listening, speaking and writing the target language through both structured and novel language production activities and assessments. Basic outcomes include the ability to: tell time, use time appropriate greetings, ask and give personal information, functionally use lower numbers and colors; understand basic grammar concepts, such as gender and number, and understand cultural information presented.
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SPAN 112 - Elementary Spanish II
Credit Hours: 2
Prerequisites: SPAN 111 with final grade of ‘C’ or better
This course reinforces and builds upon the skills taught in Elementary Spanish I. Activities will address verbal, auditory, and written skills in the target language. Outcomes include the ability to: manipulate a limited number of verbs in the present tense, give detailed descriptions of people and places, use higher numbers, talk about the community, and understand cultural material integrated into text and lessons.
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SPAN 113 - Elementary Spanish III
Credit Hours: 2
Prerequisites: SPAN 112 with a final grade of ‘C’ or higher
In this course students will build on the skills taught in Elementary Spanish I and II as well as introduce new objectives including: describe daily routines, reinforce the difference between the uses of the verbs ser and estar, extended use of the present tense, discuss plans, desires and obligations, understand cultural material integrated into text and lessons.
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SPAN 114 - Elementary Spanish IV
Credit Hours: 2
Prerequisites: SPAN 113 with a final grade of ‘C’ or higher
This course builds upon the knowledge and skills from Elementary Spanish I-III. Activities and lessons will focus on verbal, written, and writing skills. Cultural information will be integrated throughout the course. Target language objectives include: household activities, comparisons, introduction to the past tense, appropriate use of pronouns, dialogs relating to foods.
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SPAN 201 - Intermediate Spanish I
Credit Hours: 4
Prerequisites: SPAN 102 or equivalent
This course continues the development of the four basic language skills: listing, speaking, reading and writing. Grammatical structures, speaking proficiency and cultural competency and emphasized.
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SPAN 202 - Intermediate Spanish II
Credit Hours: 4
Prerequisites: SPAN 201 or equivalent.
This course continues the development of four basic language skills: listening, speaking, reading and writing. Grammatical structures, speaking proficiency and cultural competency are emphasized.
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SPAN 303 - Intermediate Spanish Reading and Writing
Credit Hours: 3
Prerequisites: SPAN 202 or equivalent
This course will focus on developing reading and writing skills in Spanish at the intermediate level. Students will read authentic Spanish language texts and develop writing skills in: summary, description narrative, exposition and argument while focusing on punctuation, spelling, indicative and subjunctive modes, and use of ser and estar.
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SPAN 304 - Intermediate Spanish Grammar
Credit Hours: 3
Prerequisites: SPAN 202 or equivalent
This course reviews the indicative mode and explores topics such as direct and indirect object pronouns, differences between ser and estar, reflexives, reverse construction verbs like gustar and verbal periphrasis.
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SPAN 305 - Intermediate Spanish Conversation I
Credit Hours: 3
Prerequisites: SPAN 202 or equivalent
This course focuses on developing conversational proficiency in Spanishto the Intermediate Low or Intermediate Mid level with emphasis on detail, accuracy, fluency, ease, grammatical correctness, and expression of concrete ideas in uncomplicated, straightforward social situations. Communication concerns basic techniques, personal information, immediate social needs, simple information. Students recombine, reformulate, and self-correct. Volunteer interaction with Hispanic community required. May be taken abroad.
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SPAN 306 - Intermediate Spanish Conversation II
Credit Hours: 3
Prerequisites: SPAN 305 or equivalent
This course focuses on developing conversational proficiency in Spanish to the Intermediate High or Advanced Low level with an emphasis on increasing detain, accuracy, fluency, ease, grammatical correctness, and expression of concrete ideas in informal settings. Students basically narrate and describe in major time frames using circumlocution and rephrasing in uncomplicated social situations or with simple tasks, code-switching, gaps, and literal translations. volunteer interaction with Hispanic community required. May be taken abroad.
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SPAN 310 - Advanced Spanish Composition
Credit Hours: 3
Prerequisites: SPAN 303 or departmental approval
This course focuses on developing reading and writing skills in Spanish at the advanced level. Students will read and analyze authentic Spanish language texts in order to develop skills in analytical and argumentative writing.
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SPAN 321 - Spanish Linguistics
Credit Hours: 3
Prerequisites: SPAN 202 or departmental approval.
This course focuses on improving pronunciation by lessening interference of first language sound patterns. Topics include phonology, phonics, lexicology, morphology, syntax and philology.
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SPAN 325 - Advanced Spanish Grammar
Credit Hours: 3
Prerequisites: SPAN 304 or equivalent
This course explores the complex sentence and topics such as the subjunctive, conditional and imperative modes, reported speech and the passive voice.
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SPAN 461 - Introduction to Spanish Translation
Credit Hours: 3
Prerequisites: SPAN 304 and SPAN 310
This course provides an advanced-level exploration of the key grammatical differences between the English and Spanish as well as a discussion of important cultural differences that impact the translation of ideas and texts. Students who take this course learn about the profession of translation as the hone the skills they need to use their Spanish in professional settings; they learn about the profession of translation and further the process of certification as professional translators. Volunteer Community project or internship required.
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SPAN 471 - Advanced Spanish Conversation I
Credit Hours: 3
Prerequisites: SPAN 306 or equivalent
Focus on developing conversational proficiency in Spanish to the Advanced Mid or Advanced High level with an emphasis on increasing detail, accuracy, fluency, ease, grammatical correctness, and expression of concrete and some abstract ideas in informal and some formal settings. Students narrate in all time frames and compensate conversationally by using paraphrasing, circumlocution, rephrasing, narration, and description. Volunteer interaction with Hispanic community required. May be taken abroad.
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SPAN 480 - Advanced Spanish Conversation II
Credit Hours: 3
Prerequisites: SPAN 470 or equivalent
This capstone course focuses on developing conversational proficiency in Spanish to the Advanced High or Superiorlevel with an emphasis on increasing fluidity, grammatical correctness and expression of complex ideas in formal and informal settings. Students explain opinions, support their points of view, and develop hypotheses coherently while exploring alternative in extended discourse without hesitation or basic structure errors. Students use successfully intonational, syntactical, lexical, and discourse strategies. Volunteer Community or internship required. May be taken abroad.
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SPAN 498 - Studies Abroad Workshop: La Salle University
Credit Hours: 3
The course prepares students for coursework at La Salle University through an overview of Mayan History and Advanced Spanish Conversation. A short paper on the Post Classical Mayan period is required. Also included are indepth discussions of appropriate behavior for living in a Mexican family and in a foreign culture. Details concerning, airfare, scholarships, schedules and travel are covered.
Prerequisite for study abroad at La Salle University.
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SPCH 100 - Public Speaking
Credit Hours: 3
Designed to help the student to speak effectively in public. The student studies models and presents several kinds of speeches. Major concentration on the essentials of effective speaking through bodily behavior on the platform and techniques for improving the speaking voice.
Meets General Education Goal 3: Communication Skills.
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SPCH 110 - Forensics and Debate
Credit Hours: 3
An applied course that assists students to select, prepare and practice materials for forensic tournament competition. Attention is given to tournament regulations and actual participation according to rules and standards.
Weekend trips to selected tournaments are required.
Fall Even Numbered Years
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SPCH 111 - Public Speaking for College and Career
Credit Hours: 3
This course is designed to help students speak effectively in public. Studies include various models and several types of speeches. Major concentration is on the essentials of effective speaking and quality platform speaking techniques. Students will also attend speeches throughout the community.
Meets General Education Goal 3: Communication Skills.
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SPCH 270 - Oral Persuasion
Credit Hours: 3
Aimed at refining oral communication skills and leadership qualities. This course assists students in preparing effective messages by developing meaningful analysis, clear communication and persuasive presentation of themselves and their ideas. Practical attention will be given to the various means of oral persuasion that include verbal and nonverbal skills. Includes history and rhetorical analysis of famous speeches, argumentation and debate, deliberative and inspirational speaking.
Spring Odd Numbered Years
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SPCH 275 - Voice and Speech for Performance
Credit Hours: 3
Prerequisites: SPCH 100 or consent of instructor
Required of Theatre majors; optional for Theatre minors. A course designed to assist students to improve voice production and speech articulation skills. Emphasis is given to students who anticipate careers requiring the use of voice and speech in professional applications. More specifically, it is intended to help students to acquire:
1) Understanding of the mechanics and dynamics of the human voice;
2) Freedom and flexibility in the use of voice elements;
3) Skill in applying those elements to various speech performance contexts;
4) Understanding of the full range of nonverbal communication as it relates to the human voice;
5) The sensibility that connects breath to sound, feeling to thought, human need to communicative impulse, and words to social and artistic skill.
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SPCH 320 - Text and Performance
Credit Hours: 3
Prerequisites: ENGL 210 or 220.
A course that emphasizes oral performance as a means of studying literary works. Performance offers the student an integrative approach to understanding literature by revealing and demonstrating its various aspects, e.g., persona, narrative voice, imagery and poetic structure. Attention is given to dramatic analysis of the works performed.
Spring Even Numbered Years
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SPED 501 - Exceptional Learners: Historical, Philosophical and Characteristics
Credit Hours: 3
Prerequisites: EDUC 310 and EDUC 311 both with a grade of “B” or better.
The course provides an overview of historical, philosophical and legal issues related to special education. Topics include: legal requirements and laws relating to individuals with disabilities, categories of exceptionality, identification and intervention.
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SPED 505 - Instructional Methods and Strategies: Pre-K-12
Credit Hours: 3
Explores methods of teaching students with special needs, highlighting evidenced-based strategies such as direct/indirect instruction, interactive instruction, experiential learning, independent study and customized learning. Response to Intervention, Positive Behavioral Interventions, Assistive Technology, and Universal Design for Learning will also be addressed.
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SPED 540 - Positive Social and Behavioral Environment
Credit Hours: 3
Principles, procedures, and strategies for classroom behavior management, social skills development, assessment of social behavior, and learning environment enhancement, including Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports within the Multi-Tier System of Support framework. Additional emphasis facilitating appropriate behavioral responses; demonstrating cultural sensitivity in the development and use of social skills curricula; and promoting the self-determination skills of learners.
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SPED 601 - Assessment in Special Education
Credit Hours: 3
The focus of this course is educational assessment methods and procedures used in decision making and program planning for students with mild disabilities and from culturally or linguistically diverse backgrounds. Assessment of students with disabilities including technical aspects of standardized assessments, informal assessments, criterion referenced assessments, and classroom behavior are emphasized as well as basic terminology, legal and ethical principles and technical procedures in the application of assessment instruments.
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SPED 610 - Communication and Collaboration
Credit Hours: 3
The course provides the knowledge and skills required in working as part of a multidisciplinary team to provide comprehensive services for individuals with special needs. Topics include: working collaboratively within the school setting with other professionals managing IEP development and implementation. The course will highlight techniques to work with and support family members. In addition, strategies for collaborating with community agencies that provide case management, range of therapies, health, counseling, social and recreational, vocational, work-place-training, independent living and adaptive/assistive technology will be explored. Skill development in effective team-building, understanding leadership styles, improving communication, problem-solving, advocacy and decision-making also emphasized.
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SPED 650 - Practicum
Credit Hours: 3
Focus on evidence-based practices in special education, first-hand experiences with exceptional children or adults, experiencing types and levels of service delivery across the continuum, and reflecting on how, when, and why specific evidence-based practices are implemented in various school settings.
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TEAC 520 - 21st Century Learner
Credit Hours: 3
Examines current research related to student learning. Focuses on research-based teaching practices addressing the needs of all students and demonstration of professional dispositions.
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TEAC 522 - Assessment for Learning
Credit Hours: 3
Focuses on the development of skills in using assessment information to make appropriate educational decisions for learning. Included are the examination of assessment as a multifaceted process and utilization of formative and summative assessment strategies to guide classroom instruction and promote effective student learning.
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TEAC 525 - Action Research for Teachers
Credit Hours: 3
Focuses on design and implementation of an action research project incorporating appropriate adaptations to meet student’s diverse cognitive and social needs.
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TEAC 535 - Advanced Curriculum Design
Credit Hours: 3
Focuses on designing and evaluating aligned curricula that will use multiple learning and assessment methods. Emphasis on adaptation to meet the needs of ESOL and inclusion students.
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TEAC 545 - Technology for Educators
Credit Hours: 3
Focuses on design, development, and implementation of technology-based instruction to enhance student learning. Course portfolio will illustrate.
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TEAC 556 - Teacher Leadership
Credit Hours: 3
Focuses on encouragement of the teacher as researcher and leader in collaboration with community and school personnel to effect positive systematic change.
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THEA 120 - Exploring Theatre
Credit Hours: 3
This course is intended to provide students with experience and information that will help them:
1) To understand the principles of dramatic art and theatrical performance;
2) To know the historical conditions in which dramatic arts has continued and the social conditions to which it continues to respond;
3) To be aware of creative processes theatre artists use to prepare their performances;
4) To articulate critical perceptions and emotional impressions which drama and theatre art evokes;
5) To clarify the world of work that is entailed in theatre and related fields.
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THEA 125 - Fundamentals for Actors
Credit Hours: 3
Prerequisites: FINA 112, 113 or consent of instructor.
Designed to help students improve performance skills related to sensory awareness, observation, voice development, stage movement, improvisational technique and character analysis.
Fall Even Numbered Years
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THEA 150 - Theatre Workshop
Credit Hours: 0 - .5 variable
This course offers practical hands-on experience and learning in the Friends University Scenery and Costume Shops and related areas. Students will learn aspects of production, storage, safety, handling of tools and hardware, set and prop building, scene painting, costume construction, among others. Credit for the course also covers technical support the students provide for stage productions at Friends.
Theatre majors repeat this course 4 times for 2 total credit hours
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THEA 250 - Scene Craft and Stage Technology
Credit Hours: 3
This course is required of Theatre and Speech/Theatre Education Majors. This course provides fundamental knowledge of scenic materials, tools and stage hardware and technology in assembling, constructing, or shifting of stage scenery and properties. Special attention is given to devices and specialized equipment including computer hardware and software systems, utilized in contemporary stage production applications or practice. Participation in technical support of university theatre or fine arts productions are required for applied learning.
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THEA 255 - Makeup Techniques for Stage and Media
Credit Hours: 3
Prerequisites: FINA 113 or consent of instructor.
Focused on the means and methods of enhancing or altering the performer’s appearance for live or recorded performance. Masks and puppets are also examined as extensions and modifications of the actor’s presence.
Spring semester
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THEA 325 - Scene Study for Actors
Credit Hours: 3
Prerequisites: THEA 125
Course providing students a workshop environment in which they analyze, rehearse and perform dramatic characters and scenes in various styles.
Fall Odd Numbered Years
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THEA 350 - Scenic and Lighting Design
Credit Hours: 3
This course is required of Theatre Majors. This course provides the student with a fundamental knowledge of conceptualizing, designing, and creating Scenic and Lighting design for theatrical production. Students will create 2-D and 3-D scenic and lighting drawings, diagrams and models using contemporary stage design software and hardware systems and peripherals. Emphasis is placed on gaining practical knowledge, skills and experience in scenic and lighting design applications. Additional consideration is given to Costumes, Makeup, Properties, and Sound Technology and their integration in a defined production concept. Participation in technical support of university theatre or fine arts productions are required for applied learning.
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THEA 355 - Stage Management and Technical Direction
Credit Hours: 3
This course is required of Theatre majors. This course is offered to examine the craft and practice of contemporary Stage Management and Technical Direction. Students will work in coordination with select stage directors, design personnel, cast and crews and learn to organize theatrical production workflows, equipment and logistics, record and produce necessary documentation, oversee production staffing, meetings and communication to insure smooth, efficient and high-quality production. Emphasis will be upon gaining practical knowledge and skills required of professionals in the field. Students will be required to serve in select managerial crew positions with university theatrical or fine arts productions for applied learning.
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THEA 400 - Directing for Theatre
Credit Hours: 3
Prerequisites: THEA 125, 410, FINA 113 or consent of instructor.
Study of the work of the director in staging plays in various theatrical environments. Attention is given to principles for selecting, planning, organizing, and budgeting as well as staging dramatic and musical productions. The course is useful for those interested in drama in school settings.
Spring Even Numbered Years
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THEA 410 - History of Theatre
Credit Hours: 3
Prerequisites: ENGL 210, 220, FINA 113 or consent of instructor.
A critical examination of various dramatic forms, their production and aesthetic impact throughout history. Representative plays from Greece to the present will be studied with some attention given to non-Western forms.
Fall Odd Numbered Years
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THEA 486 - Advanced Studies: Forensic Practicum
Credit Hours: 1 - 3 variable
Designed to serve students exploring interests in their area of concentration. Provides students opportunities to develop scholarly interests or to pursue practical experience. Credit may be taken for class, workshop or production participation.
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THEA 487 - Advanced Studies: Theatre Production Practicum
Credit Hours: 1 - 3 variable
Designed to serve students exploring interests in their area of concentration. Provides students opportunities to develop scholarly interests or to pursue practical experience. Credit may be taken for class, workshop or production participation.
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THEA 488 - Advanced Studies: Theatre Performance Practicum
Credit Hours: 1 - 3 variable
Designed to serve students exploring interests in their area of concentration. Provides students opportunities to develop scholarly interests or to pursue practical experience. Credit may be taken for class, workshop or production participation.
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THEA 489 - Advanced Studies: Topics
Credit Hours: 1 - 3 variable
Designed to serve students exploring interests in their area of concentration. Provides students opportunities to develop scholarly interests or to pursue practical experience. Credit may be taken for class, workshop or production participation.
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THEA 491 - Special Problems
Credit Hours: 1 - 3 variable
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THEA 492 - Capstone
Credit Hours: 1
Prerequisites: Senior standing and most major coursework completed for Theatre major.
Students review major concepts from coursework in preparation for exit examination. They also learn to prepare materials for a job search, graduate school entrance or other life work.
Spring semester
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THEA 494 - Internship
Credit Hours: 1 - 6 variable
This course is required for Theatre and Musical Theatre Majors, and is an elective for Theatre Minors. It integrates academic learning with related work experience. By combining work and study, students can test career choices, improve work skills, develop professional competence, and gain practical on-the-job experience, as well as create special projects to include in their portfolio. The course is designed to provide the student with practical skills and on-the-job education, learning experiences, or training in the Theatre Performance and Production field in our local or regional community. Each student will be required to complete a minimum of 40 Contact Hours per Academic Credit of participation outside of class. A Weekly Time-Sheet is provided and required to record hours of individual involvement or participation, along with a Reflection Paper upon conclusion of the experience to document their experience for the given term.
May be repeated and taken for up to a total of 6 Credits.
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ZOSC 110 - Zoo Immersion
Credit Hours: 2
Prerequisites: Declared Zoo Science Major
This course will offer a semester of exploration into one or more Zoo keeping topic(s) which may vary from year to year. Depending upon the semester topic, Instruction may include travel to zoos outside of the Wichita area to meet with zookeepers, hands-on time working with power tools, time spent volunteering in a department of the Sedgwick County Zoo, in-depth investigations of zoo administration, oversight, and accreditation, etc. Non-animal elective.
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ZOSC 120 - Zookeeping Techniques & Lab
Credit Hours: 3
Prerequisites: Declared Zoo Science Major
This course provides an overview of the policies, procedures, and methods employed in the “best practices” of caring for wild animals in a captive setting. Students will learn about the rules pertaining to keeper safety and animal safety, and gain hands-on experience with tools and equipment used by zookeepers in many areas of the zoo. This foundational course will also prepare students for further course work in Zoo Science by introducing topics that will be revisited in greater detail in later courses.
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ZOSC 210 - Zoo Science
Credit Hours: 3
Prerequisites: BIOL 101 with a grade of C or better
This course is a primer on the history of zoos and the changing role of the zoo in today’s world. Zoo research, education and conservation will all be discussed using concrete examples from successful zoos. Special emphasis will be given to the roles of captive breeding and research as they relate to conservation. Sedgwick County Zoo staff members will also present sessions highlighting the various occupations in the modern zoo.
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ZOSC 211 - Zoo Horticulture
Credit Hours: 2
This course focuses on the science of growing and maintaining plants in a zoo setting. Course delivery will include both classroom instruction and hands-on experiences in and around exhibit spaces at the Sedgwick County Zoo. Topics include landscape design, potential plant toxicity issues for zoo animals, management of irrigation systems, and arboriculture. Non-animal elective.
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ZOSC 212 - Zoo Exhibit and Interpretation Design
Credit Hours: 2
This course provides an overview of modern zoo exhibit design focusing on the needs of zoo animals, zookeepers, and zoo visitors. In addition, students will learn about the development and implementation of informational graphics used around zoo exhibits. Course delivery will include traditional classroom instruction and on-site examinations of zoo exhibits and their interpretive graphics at the Sedgwick County Zoo. Non-animal elective.
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ZOSC 220 - Zoo Operations
Credit Hours: 2
Prerequisites: ZOSC 210 with grade of C or better; Zoo Science majors only
An examination of zoo operations other than the direct care of animals. Topics covered will include horticulture/landscaping, production of graphics, maintenance, and guest services.
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ZOSC 310 - Introduction to Zoo Animal Health
Credit Hours: 2
Prerequisites: BIOL 101 with grade of C or better; ZOSC 120; BIOL 320 with grade of B or better
Covers the fundamentals of animal health and veterinary medicine as they apply to exotic animals. Topics include infectious diseases, pharmacology, surgery, anesthesia and preventive medicine.
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ZOSC 312 - Zoo Animal Behavior
Credit Hours: 2
Students in this course will develop an animal behavior observation plan and implement that plan to record data on patterns of activity. Instruction will focus on the underlying principles of animal behavior, and students will devote time in and out of class observing animals to construct an ethogram that meets the standards of AZA (the Association of Zoos and Aquariums). Animal elective.
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ZOSC 320 - Zoo Animal Training and Enrichment
Credit Hours: 2
Prerequisites: ZOSC 120 and ZOSC 210 with final grade of ‘B’ or better
Students will acquire the skill set necessary to creatively approach issues of captive animal management through the practical application of training and enrichment. Students will be challenged to think creatively and critically about animal behavior needs and problems, apply their knowledge by designing and executing training and enrichment plans, and address hypothetical behavioral issues and evaluate solutions utilizing training and enrichment.
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ZOSC 341 - Management of Zoo Mammals
Credit Hours: 2
Prerequisites: ZOSC 120; ZOSC 210 and BIOL 320 with grade of B or better; declared Zoo Science major
An overview of mammalian biology and taxonomy, and in-depth coverage of the techniques involved in the safe management of wild mammals in captivity.
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ZOSC 342 - Management of Zoo Birds
Credit Hours: 2
Prerequisites: ZOSC 120; ZOSC 210 and BIOL 320 with grade of B or better; Declared Zoo Science majors
An overview of avian biology and taxonomy, and in-depth coverage of the techniques involved in the safe management of wild birds in captivity.
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ZOSC 343 - Management of Zoo Amphibians and Reptiles
Credit Hours: 2
Prerequisites: ZOSC 120; ZOSC 210 and BIOL 320 with grade of B or better; declared Zoo Science major
An overview of the biology and taxonomy of amphibians and reptiles, and in-depth coverage of the techniques involved in the safe management of these animals in captivity.
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ZOSC 380 - Principles of Wildlife Interpretation
Credit Hours: 2
Prerequisites: ZOSC 341, 342 or 343 with final grade of ‘C’ or better.
An experiential course in which students learn techniques used in public speaking and development of educational materials for the purpose of educating zoo visitors about animals and their habitats. Students are required to provide interpretive outreach to zoo guests on at least one Saturday during the semester.
Limited to Zoo Science majors.
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ZOSC 494 - Zoo Practicum
Credit Hours: 2
Prerequisites: CGPA of 3.0 and final grade of ‘B’ or better in ZOSC 210 and final grade of ‘B’ or better in one management course in the animal area where the practicum is to take place: ZOSC 341, ZOSC 342, or ZOSC 343 and ZOSC 120
An out-of- lass experience in which the student spends the semester (2 credit-hours per semester) working as an assistant keeper in one animal area. At least 8 hours of clock time per week is required at the job site, with the schedule to be determined in consultation with zoo staff. Two semesters are required (4 credit-hours pass/fail total) and a student cannot spend both semesters in the same zoo area. Limited to Zoo Science majors.
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ZOSC 495 - Zoological Internship
Credit Hours: 1 - 3 variable
Prerequisites: ZOSC 210
This Internship is meant for Zoo Science majors who travel to zoos or other captive animal facilities and spend significant time working with one or more supervisors gaining experience at the facility. Students must spend a minimum of 60 hours undertaking supervised tasks for each credit hour of enrolled internship. Students will contract with a supervisor as to the activities required and number of hours devoted to each activity.
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