2021-2022 Academic Catalog 
    
    May 15, 2024  
2021-2022 Academic Catalog [Archived Catalog]

Courses


Key to Course Numbers

Courses numbered 001 - 099 represent remedial work and carry no credit toward a degree or credential.  Generally these courses are developmental, remedial, or pre-college in content.

Courses numbered 100 to 299 are designed for freshmen and sophomores but are available to other students.

Courses numbered 301 to 499 are designed primarily for juniors and seniors but are available to qualified sophomores and freshmen if all prerequisites have been met.

Coursed numbered exactly 300EX designate CBASE experimental courses.  Such courses are not listed in the Catalog since they arise out of special needs and are offered a limited number of times.  The subject area will indicate the discipline to which this experimental course pertains.

Courses numbered exactly 400EX designate CAPS experimental courses. Such courses are not listed in the Catalog since they arise out of special needs and are offered a limited number of times. The subject area will indicate the discipline to which this experimental course pertains (ACCT, BMGT, MGMT, etc).

Courses numbered exactly 600EX designate graduate experimental courses.  Such courses are not listed in the Catalog since they arise out of special needs and are offered a limited number of times.  The subject area will indicate the discipline to which this experimental course pertains (ACCT, BSAD, MIS, etc.).

Courses numbered 500 to 699 are designate graduate-level offerings. Such courses are open to undergraduates by special arrangements only.

CP following the course number denotes that the course was taken from the College of Adult and Professional Studies; CB denotes that the course was taken from the College of Business, Arts, Sciences, and Education.

 

Computer Science & Information Systems

  
  • CSIS 355 - Decision Support Systems


    Credit Hours: 3

    Prerequisites: CSIS 270 and MATH 111 with a grade of C or better or instructor consent

    An advanced course in business problem solving which provides hands-on experience with decision support methods, tools, and systems and how they can be integrated into the business environment to promote better business decisions. Microcomputer lab components including decision support software to solve complex business problems and create what-if business scenarios.

  
  • CSIS 375 - Advanced Business Software Applications


    Credit Hours: 3

    Prerequisites: CSIS 270 with grade of C or better or instructor consent

    An advanced course in the use and integration of an Office Information System. Microcomputer lab components include word processing, spreadsheets, databases, and presentation software.

  
  • CSIS 420 - Database Management Systems


    Credit Hours: 3

    Prerequisites: CSIS 270 or consent of instructor.

    Introduction to concepts of database management systems and database applications. Emphasis on the relational data model, database design, application development and performing queries.

  
  • CSIS 421 - Information System Security and Continuity


    Credit Hours: 3

    Prerequisites: CSIS 260 with C or better.

    The course covers current best practices related to data and information systems security. Students will study existing threats and learn how to perform an organizational threat and vulnerability analysis. Students will learn how to develop, test, and implement information systems and organizational security and continuity plans.

  
  • CSIS 425 - Advanced Software Application Development


    Credit Hours: 3

    Prerequisites: CSIS 322 with grade of C or better or consent of instructor

    An advanced course in business problem solving and software development using a current web programming language, web development tools, relational databases, and complex algorithms and data structures. Emphasis on application design, development, and testing. Microcomputer lab components include programming design, development, and testing.

  
  • CSIS 431 - Applied Software Development Project


    Credit Hours: 3

    Prerequisites: Completion of all courses in degree major with a grade of C or better and senior standing or instructor consent

    A project-based course that provides an opportunity for students to use business and technical skills to complete a systems development project for an external business. Requires students to work as a team to: analyze the business requirements of a project; to plan and manage a project; and to design, develop, and implement a project using a life-cycle methodology.

  
  • CSIS 491 - Special Problems in CSIS


    Credit Hours: 3

    Prerequisites: Instructor Consent

    Designed to serve students exploring problems of special interest in an area of computer science and information systems. Approval of instructor required.

  
  • CSIS 493 - CSIS Internship I


    Credit Hours: 1 - 3 variable

    Prerequisites: Instructor Consent

    First faculty supervised, practical experience in the Computer Science & Information Systems discipline. Curriculum set by agreement between the DBIT and the organization of employment with the final decision residing in the DBIT. A minimum of 40 hours of work during the period of Internship is required for each credit hour. Learning will be evaluated by organization’s supervisor ratings, submitted record of work accomplished, and reflective essays graded by the instructor of record. A maximum of 3 Internship Hours can be applied towards a degree in the DBIT.

  
  • CSIS 494 - CSIS Internship II


    Credit Hours: 1 - 6 variable

    Prerequisites: Instructor Consent

    Second and subsequent supervised, practical experience in the Computer Science & Information Systems discipline. Curriculum set by agreement between the DBIT and the organizations of employment with the final decision residing in the DBIT. A minimum of 40 hours of work during the period of internship is required for each credit hour. Level of responsibility considered to be beyond CSIS 493. Learning will be evaluated by organization’s supervisor ratings, submitted record of work accomplished, and reflective essays graded by the instructor of records. A maximum of 3 Internship Hours can be applied towards a degree in the DBIT. This course can be taken multiple times.

  
  • CSIS 499 - Special Topics


    Credit Hours: 3

    Prerequisites: Consent of instructor

    Selected advanced topics in the field of information systems, networking or programming.

  
  • CYBR 305 - Principles of Cyber Security


    Credit Hours: 3

    Prerequisites: CSIS 260  

    This course introduces the students to cyber security as a practice. Topics include cyber threats, threat actors, malware types and delivery mechanisms, network security principles, secure coding practices, vulnerability and risk analysis, internal and external threat assessment, legal requirements and considerations, programmatic, and governance.

  
  • CYBR 310 - Fundamental Computer Forensic Investigations


    Credit Hours: 3

    Prerequisites: CYBR 305  

    This course introduces students to digital forensic processes, logical device forensics and media forensics. Students will gain insight into legal responsibilities associated with evidence collection and the chain of custody as well as learn various methods for collecting forensic data advanced evidence processing.

  
  • CYBR 320 - Cryptography


    Credit Hours: 3

    Prerequisites: CYBR 305  

    Covers mathematical principles of cryptography, cryptanalysis, and number theory.  Topics include: utility of primes, random number generation, discrete logarithmic calculation, asymmetric and symmetric encryption, public key encryption, hashing, and authentication protocols. Elliptic curves and quantum cryptography will be covered along with RSA, Diffie-Hellmann, DES and AES.

  
  • CYBR 405 - Policy Development, Compliance, Cyber Law, and Cyber Investigations


    Credit Hours: 3

    This course informs students of important policy, legal, and ethical matters, communicates IA compliance and IA standards. Students will be introduced to the integration of cyber policy, procedures, standards and guidelines to provide increased security in organizations while being cognizant of legal matters related to technology.

  
  • CYBR 411 - Network and Systems Security Application


    Credit Hours: 3

    Prerequisites: CYBR 305  

    This course provides students with introduction to the tools and techniques involved with vulnerability analysis, security risk analysis, incident response, and penetration testing as well as how those tools interact with systems. Students will be taught to develop plans to utilize both built-in tools/techniques and readily available tools/techniques to plan out incident response and risk analysis procedures.

  
  • CYBR 422 - Introductory Security Engineering


    Credit Hours: 3

    Prerequisites: CYBR 305   and CSIS 330  

    This course adds to students applied cyber-security skills a deeper level of expertise within network security engineering, including vulnerability analysis, network defense, network security administration, fundamental security design principles, IA architectures, and operating systems hardening with hands-on application of skills.

  
  • CYBR 425 - Introduction to Penetration Testing


    Credit Hours: 3

    Prerequisites: CYBR 422  

    This course introduces students to a different approach towards cyber security practices; specifically white hat hacking, with hands-on application of skills necessary to replicate credible security threats against networks they have legal authority to action on.

  
  • CYBR 491 - Cyber Special Topics


    Credit Hours: 3

    Prerequisites: Approval of the instructor.

    Special topics courses include courses that address a current or timely topic, that are in a responsive phase based on changes in the field.  They may be offered multiple times or are known to be one-time offerings.  Special topics course offerings can vary from term to term.

  
  • CYBR 500 - Fundamentals of Cyber Security


    Credit Hours: 3

    This course provides students with an introduction to cyber threats and defense against them, a hands on familiarization of common tools associated with cyber defense and penetration testing, IA fundamentals, and an overview of cyber operations.

  
  • CYBR 506 - Information Assurance, Compliance & Cyber Law


    Credit Hours: 3

    This course provides a thorough look at important policy, legal, and ethical matters; Communicates IA compliance and IA standards as well as provides students a practical application of skills necessary to employ legal policy within an organization.

  
  • CYBR 510 - Network and Systems Security Administration


    Credit Hours: 3

    This course provides students with effective working knowledge in security risk analysis, cyber-security planning and management, security program management, and systems certification and accreditation, as well as familiarity with the Risk Management Framework.

  
  • CYBR 515 - Network Security Engineering


    Credit Hours: 3

    This course adds to student’s applied cyber-security skills a deeper level of expertise within network security engineering, including vulnerability analysis, network defense, and network security administration with hands-on application of skills necessary to conduct activities within each area.

  
  • CYBR 525 - Secure Mobile Technology and Telecommunications


    Credit Hours: 3

    Prerequisites: CYBR 500

    This course enables students to gain operational understanding and working skills in secure mobile technologies, including RF principles, wireless sensor networks, and analog telecommunications systems. Additionally, students will learn to apply capabilities to assess wireless technology security and observe common practices used to compromise wireless security.

  
  • CYBR 536 - Virtualization & Secure Cloud Computing


    Credit Hours: 3

    Prerequisites: CYBR 500

    This course teaches students virtualization, virtualization technologies and secure cloud computing. Students will become familiar with the underlying principles of virtualization as well as management of virtual networks, machines and security for “cloud” based services.

  
  • CYBR 550 - Human Factors in Cyber Security


    Credit Hours: 3

    Prerequisites: CYBR 500

    This course further develops students to be well-versed in human factors in cyber security through the exploration of case studies, hands-on exercise of social engineering techniques, and open-source data mining focused on patterns of life and our subconscious tendencies.

  
  • CYBR 600 - Incident Handling & Response


    Credit Hours: 3

    Prerequisites: CYBR 500 or Program Director Approval

    This course enables students to attain practical competency in intrusion detection, prevention and response operations as well as host & network forensics. To include scenario based application of incident response procedures and practical applications of team-based defensive operations.

  
  • CYBR 605 - Digital Forensics Investigations


    Credit Hours: 3

    Prerequisites: CYBR 500 & CYBR 600 or Program Director Approval

    This course enables students to attain competency in digital forensic processes, device forensics and media forensics. Students will gain an understanding of legal responsibilities associated with evidence collection and the chain of custody as well as learn various methods for collecting forensic data for reverse engineering and malware analysis.

  
  • CYBR 610 - Software Reverse Engineering for Cyber Security


    Credit Hours: 3

    Prerequisites: CYBR 500 & CYBR 605 or Program Director Approval

    This course teaches students how to conduct malware analysis and reverse engineering of executable code to determine its function and effects on a given system as well as perform signature development for intrusion detection & prevention systems.

  
  • CYBR 615 - Penetration Testing & Ethical Hacking


    Credit Hours: 3

    Prerequisites: CYBR 500 & CYBR 515 or Program Director Approval

    This course adds to students’ applied cyber-security skills a deeper level of expertise within cyber security practices; specifically, penetration testing and ethical hacking (or white hat hacking) with hands-on application of skills necessary to conduct activities in each area.

  
  • CYBR 690 - Cyber Security Capstone


    Credit Hours: 3

    Prerequisites: Must complete all courses required in Masters Cyber Security program.

    This course finishes equipping Master of Science in Cyber Security graduates for successful careers, producing effective leaders who are not only experts in the field of Cyber Security but also are well-prepared to connect and apply their knowledge in the real world. Essential legal topics are revisited and updated with the most current state of cyber law. Management, teamwork, and communication skills are demonstrated by integrating, synthesizing, and applying lessons from prior coursework through engagement in an organizational experience and the successful achievement of a professional project.

  
  • CYBR 692 - Cyber Security Guided Research


    Credit Hours: 1 - 5 variable

    This course offers Cyber Security students the opportunity to conduct research into various areas of advanced cyber security with an emphasis on researching a topic not covered in regular graduate courses, including advanced laboratory work, special research, or library reading of interest to the student and of use / importance to the greater cyber security community.


Criminal Justice

  
  • CRMJ 211 - The Criminal Justice System


    Credit Hours: 3

    The course provides an overview of the criminal justice system.  Topics include crime, policing, criminal law including courts, trials, sentencing and probation, prison systems and jails as well as the juvenile justice system.  A student who completes this course will have a broad understanding of the field of criminal justice.

  
  • CRMJ 215 - Introduction to Criminal Justice


    Credit Hours: 3

    An overview of the law enforcement, judicial and correctional process in the United States. Various facets of the criminal justice system are examined: the police, offenders, victims, the courts and correctional agencies.

  
  • CRMJ 225 - Criminal Law


    Credit Hours: 3

    This course reviews the origins and purposes of criminal law. Defenses to criminal liability, crimes against the person, property and habituation, and moral and public order are covered.

  
  • CRMJ 235 - Criminal Procedure


    Credit Hours: 3

    This course acquaints the student with various aspects of criminal procedure. Based on the Constitution, federal and state statutes, and decisions by federal and state courts, the rights of individuals are examined along with the authority and liability of agents of the criminal justice system.

  
  • CRMJ 255 - Juvenile Delinquency


    Credit Hours: 3

    This course will provide an overview of the major theories of delinquency. The course will also address the social factors that are associated with juvenile criminal behavior as well as possible solutions to help address problems once identified. This course will also examine major issues confronted by the various components of the justice system when dealing with juveniles.

  
  • CRMJ 350 - Corrections


    Credit Hours: 3

    Prerequisites: CRMJ 215.

    This class will give an overview of correctional theory and practice. The course will trace the historical development of corrections with emphasis on changing social standards and philosophies. It examines the various types of correctional institutions, probation and parole, and major issues confronting the various participants.

  
  • CRMJ 360 - Gangs and Groups


    Credit Hours: 3

    This course will provide an overview on the origins, and risk factors of street gangs. This course will provide an overview on the definitions, state statues, and identifying factors of street gangs. The social factors and influences that affect participation in street gangs will be addressed as will the growth and migration of street gangs. This course will also examine the influence that gangs have on schools, the military, businesses, and the criminal justice system. This course will finish with a look at the potential solutions cities have used in helping individuals exit gang life.

  
  • CRMJ 370 - Criminology


    Credit Hours: 3

    Analysis of the nature and incidence of adult crime, theoretical explanation of criminal behavior, and corrections.

  
  • CRMJ 494 - Internship


    Credit Hours: 3


Dance Academics

  
  • DANC 107 - Repertoire


    Credit Hours: 1

    Research and reconstruction of historical and current dance works. Researches the characters in the dance works, the style of the era, analysis of the steps, costuming and application in a formal or informal concert.

  
  • DANC 108 - Repertoire


    Credit Hours: 1

    Research and reconstruction of historical and current dance works. Researches the characters in the dance works, the style of the era, analysis of the steps, costuming and application in a formal or informal concert.

  
  • DANC 110 - Dance Composition 1


    Credit Hours: 3

    Designed to discover and develop the main elements of dance composition: rhythm, space design and texture.

  
  • DANC 207 - Repertoire


    Credit Hours: 1

    Research and reconstruction of historical and current dance works. Researches the characters in the dance works, the style of the era, analysis of the steps, costuming and application in a formal or informal concert.

  
  • DANC 208 - Repertoire


    Credit Hours: 1

    Research and reconstruction of historical and current dance works. Researches the characters in the dance works, the style of the era, analysis of the steps, costuming and application in a formal or informal concert.

  
  • DANC 210 - Movement Theory


    Credit Hours: 3

    This course is proposed to offer ballet majors the theory and experiential learning to analyze movement in diverse contexts either in functional or expressive situations, as well as learning and practicing movement notation.

  
  • DANC 211 - Athletic Conditioning and Somatic Practices for Dancers


    Credit Hours: 2

    Study of the connections between somatic practices and performance preparation, unfolding new relationships between physical function and personal expression.

  
  • DANC 230 - Choreography


    Credit Hours: 2

    Advanced study of the choreographic principles in laboratory conditions. Assembling of group dances, which will culminate in a public studio performance at the discretion of the instructor.

  
  • DANC 307 - Repertoire


    Credit Hours: 1

    Research and reconstruction of historical and current dance works. Researches the characters in the dance works, the style of the era, analysis of the steps, costuming and application in a formal or informal concert.

  
  • DANC 308 - Repertoire


    Credit Hours: 1

    Research and reconstruction of historical and current dance works. Researches the characters in the dance works, the style of the era, analysis of the steps, costuming and application in a formal or informal concert.

  
  • DANC 320 - Dance History 1


    Credit Hours: 3

    An examination of dance from the beginning of time into the 19th century, including analysis of the religious, cultural and social forces that prompted and changed dance.

    Meets General Education Goal 4: Breadth of Knowledge - Arts.
  
  • DANC 321 - Dance History 2


    Credit Hours: 3

    Nineteenth and twentieth century dance focusing on the history of American ballet and the development of Modern Dance. How modernization and the social, philosophical and religious changes have affected today’s dance.

    Meets General Education Goal 5: Culture and Diversity.
  
  • DANC 401 - Ballet Pedagogy


    Credit Hours: 3

    This course is an examination of the art of teaching classical ballet. The student will acquire techniques for teaching age-appropriate ballet vocabulary and class progression in the studio and for developing a curriculum and lesson plans.

  
  • DANC 407 - Repertoire


    Credit Hours: 1

    Research and reconstruction of historical and current dance works. Researches the characters in the dance works, the style of the era, analysis of the steps, costuming and application in a formal or informal concert.

  
  • DANC 408 - Repertoire


    Credit Hours: 1

    Research and reconstruction of historical and current dance works. Researches the characters in the dance works, the style of the era, analysis of the steps, costuming and application in a formal or informal concert.

  
  • DANC 410 - Senior Project


    Credit Hours: 3

    A course designed for each individual student that would synthesize his or her dance education through a choreographic project, a teaching project or specific research in dance relating to their future.


Dance Performance

  
  • DANP 101 - Ballet Technique


    Credit Hours: 2

    Prerequisites: Ballet Majors only.

    Intensive study of the rules of the art of ballet. Daily ballet technique classes, including pointe.

  
  • DANP 102 - Ballet Technique


    Credit Hours: 2

    Prerequisites: Ballet Majors only.

    Intensive study of the rules of the art of ballet. Daily ballet technique classes, including pointe.

  
  • DANP 103 - Related Dance Forms


    Credit Hours: 2

    Dance technique course concentrating on the different techniques of various dance forms including jazz, character, tap and modern dance.

    Fall semester
  
  • DANP 110 - Yoga 1


    Credit Hours: 2

    A Course designed for beginning Yoga poses that increase strength and flexibility with a emphasis on correct anatomical positioning and alignment of joints, in order to safely build a foundation for more advanced poses. Students will learn to control breath and movement in order to increase range of motion and release common areas of tensions in the body. Modifications of poses will be offered throughout the practice in order to accommodate any body types, injuries, or physical abilities.

  
  • DANP 111 - Yoga 2


    Credit Hours: 2

    Prerequisites: DANP 110

    A More advanced study that will further yoga practice by offering challenging advancements of the poses that were introduced in YOGA 1, as well as new poses that require more strength, flexibility and focus.  Continued emphasis on correct alignment and safety as students continue to deepen their practice.

  
  • DANP 121 - Ballet 1


    Credit Hours: 2

    Non-ballet majors only.

  
  • DANP 122 - Ballet 2


    Credit Hours: 2

    Non-ballet majors only.

  
  • DANP 123 - Related Dance Forms


    Credit Hours: 2

    Non-ballet majors only.

  
  • DANP 125 - Introduction to Dance Techniques


    Credit Hours: 2

    Non-ballet majors only.

  
  • DANP 127 - Ballet 3


    Credit Hours: 3

    Prerequisites: DANP 122 or consent of instructor

    Intensive study of the rules of the art of ballet. Ballet technique for qualified students and students in the Dance Minor.

  
  • DANP 130 - Tap


    Credit Hours: 1

    Study of tap vocabulary and repertoire focusing on musicality along with full-body expression. An overview of the history of tap dance in America will be covered.

  
  • DANP 131 - Jazz


    Credit Hours: 1

    Study of jazz vocabulary and repertoire focusing on musicality along with full-body expression. An overview of the history of jazz dance in America will be covered.

  
  • DANP 201 - Ballet Technique


    Credit Hours: 2

    Prerequisites: Ballet Majors only.

    Intensive study of the rules of the art of ballet. Daily ballet technique classes, including pointe.

  
  • DANP 202 - Ballet Technique


    Credit Hours: 2

    Prerequisites: Ballet Majors only.

    Intensive study of the rules of the art of ballet. Daily ballet technique classes, including pointe.

  
  • DANP 203 - Related Dance Forms


    Credit Hours: 2

    Dance technique course concentrating on the different techniques of various dance forms including jazz, character, tap and modern dance.

    Fall semester
  
  • DANP 204 - Ballet Variations


    Credit Hours: 1

    The study of dances from the major classical repertoire including Pas De Quatre, Sleeping Beauty, Les Sylphides and others.

    Spring semester
  
  • DANP 205 - Pas De Deux


    Credit Hours: 1

    Study of the principles and techniques of partnering, including lifts, carries and supports.

    Spring semester
  
  • DANP 301 - Ballet Technique


    Credit Hours: 2

    Prerequisites: Ballet Majors Only

    Intensive study of the rules of the art of ballet. Daily ballet technique classes, including pointe.

  
  • DANP 302 - Ballet Technique


    Credit Hours: 2

    Prerequisites: Ballet Majors Only.

    Intensive study of the rules of the art of ballet. Daily ballet technique classes, including pointe.

  
  • DANP 303 - Related Dance Forms


    Credit Hours: 2

    Dance technique course concentrating on the different techniques of various dance forms including jazz, character, tap and modern dance.

    Fall semester
  
  • DANP 304 - Ballet Variations


    Credit Hours: 1

    The study of dances from the major classical repertoire including Pas De Quatre, Sleeping Beauty, Les Sylphides and others.

    Spring semester
  
  • DANP 305 - Pas De Deux


    Credit Hours: 1

    Study of the principles and techniques of partnering, including lifts, carries and supports.

    Spring semester
  
  • DANP 350 - Dance for Musical Theatre


    Credit Hours: 1

    Studio class in dance related to choreography for musical theatre.

  
  • DANP 351 - Dance for Musical Theatre 2


    Credit Hours: 1

    Prerequisites: DANP 350  

    A studio dance course focused on musical theatre styles.

  
  • DANP 352 - Dance for Musical Theatre 3


    Credit Hours: 1

    Prerequisites: DANP 351  

    A studio dance course focusing on musical theatre styles.

  
  • DANP 401 - Ballet Technique


    Credit Hours: 2

    Prerequisites: Ballet Majors only

    Intensive study of the rules of the art of ballet. Daily ballet technique classes, including pointe.

  
  • DANP 402 - Ballet Technique


    Credit Hours: 2

    Prerequisites: Ballet Majors only.

    Intensive study of the rules of the art of ballet. Daily ballet technique classes, including pointe.

  
  • DANP 403 - Related Dance Forms


    Credit Hours: 2

    Dance technique course concentrating on the different techniques of various dance forms including jazz, character, tap and modern dance.

    Fall semester
  
  • DANP 404 - Ballet Variations


    Credit Hours: 1

    The study of dances from the major classical repertoire including Pas De Quatre, Sleeping Beauty, Les Sylphides and others.

    Spring semester
  
  • DANP 405 - Pas De Deux


    Credit Hours: 1

    Study of the principles and techniques of partnering, including lifts, carries and supports.

    Spring semester

Degree Completion Program (DCP)

  
  • CAPS 494 - CAPS Internship


    Credit Hours: 1 - 6 variable

    The CAPS Internship is a basic course in which a “value added” learning experience is achieved through the student’s participation in the development and/or implementation of a new process, project or procedure at the student’s work place or volunteer organization.  Internships are available to students enrolled in any degree completion program. Students are required to meet with the Director of their degree program for enrollment finalization.

  
  • CAPS 495 - CAPS Internship


    Credit Hours: 1 - 6 variable

    The CAPS Internship is a basic course in which a “value added” learning experience is achieved through the student’s participation in the development and/or implementation of a new process, project or procedure at the student’s work place or volunteer organization. This internship program is separate from the internship that might be included within a specific degree program. Internships are available to students enrolled in any degree completion program. Students are required to meet with the Director of their degree program for enrollment finalization.


Drama

  
  • DRMA 350 - Musical Theatre Survey


    Credit Hours: 3

    (see Music)

    This course is cross-listed with MUSC 350
  
  • DRMA 360 - Drama in Education


    Credit Hours: 3

    An examination of the ways in which drama and theatre have contributed to childhood learning in school, recreation centers and other contexts. Subjects covered will be creative dramatics, theater for young people, drama in the school curriculum, puppetry, mime and drama in ministry for church workers.

  
  • DRMA 425 - Musical Theatre Performance


    Credit Hours: 1

    A course designed for students to synthesize skills they acquire throughout the music theatre program. The focus of work is on performing scenes in musical theatre incorporating acting, choreography and music.


Economics

  
  • ECON 201 - Macroeconomics


    Credit Hours: 3

    Co-requisites: MATH 101  or MATH 111  
    This course is an introduction to the theories used to explain the market economy. Topics will include demand for money, interest rates, unemployment, government policies, inflation, and economic growth. Students will acquire knowledge and understanding of macroeconomic concepts, issues, and systems in the United States and other nations. The course facilitates a better understanding of how people and the economy as a whole behave. Students will gain an appreciation for their roles as consumers, citizens, and business practitioners.

    Meets General Education Goal 4: Breadth of Knowledge (Business).
  
  • ECON 202 - Microeconomics


    Credit Hours: 3

    Co-requisites: MATH 101  or MATH 111  
    This course is an introduction to the theories used to explain economic decision-making at the firm and household levels.  Students will acquire knowledge and understanding of microeconomic concepts, issues, and systems in the United States and other nations. Topics will include production and technology, costs and profits, externalities, land, labor, and capital inputs and their markets.

    Meets General Education Goal 4: Breadth of Knowledge (Business).
  
  • ECON 330 - Economic Development


    Credit Hours: 3

    This course examines the factors contributing to sustainable growth of an economy and to improving standards of living. The focus is on international comparisons with respect to resource endowment, productivity, health indicators, globalization trends, trade, foreign direct investment, multilateral aid, microfinance institutions, and other related topics.

  
  • ECON 340 - Money and Banking


    Credit Hours: 3

    Prerequisites: ECON 201 or consent of instructor

    This course examines the American monetary and banking system. The focus will be upon development of the Federal Reserve system, interest rates, inflation, and unemployment monetary policies. Introduction of financial intermediation and banking terminology.

  
  • ECON 491 - Special Problem in Economics


    Credit Hours: 3

    Designed to serve students with special interest in an area of Economics.


Education

  
  • ART 385 - Methods for Teaching Art: PreK-6


    Credit Hours: 3

    Prerequisites: Admission to teacher education.

    Materials and methods suitable for the teaching of the arts and crafts with a wide variety of two and three dimensional materials and processes. Study of the relationship of art expression to personality development at the elementary level of growth, with emphasis on the characteristics and interests of the child. A minimum of 30 hours of field experience is required.

    Fall semester
  
  • EDUC 110 - Introduction to Teaching


    Credit Hours: 3

    Co-requisites: EDUC 111  
    This course explores important themes pertaining to a decision to enter the profession of teaching, including historical and philosophical foundations, as well as the legal and ethical expectations of the teaching profession and the admissions process for admission to the Teacher Education Program.

  
  • EDUC 111 - Introduction to Teaching Practicum


    Credit Hours: 1

    Co-requisites: EDUC 110  
    This field-base course provides observation and limited student interaction experiences in a variety of school settings – elementary, middle school and high school - for candidates considering teacher education as a profession. All three levels of schools involved are selected to provide access to diverse students to facilitate observation and participation including reflections (KSDE 2, InTASC 2) regarding second language acquisition processes and incorporating instructional strategies and resources to support language acquisition; and KSDE/InTASC 3, regarding learning environments. A minimum of 30 hours of field experiences are required for completion of this course.

  
  • EDUC 251 - Psychology Applied to Teaching


    Credit Hours: 3

    This course outlines factors that affect the classroom behavior of both teachers and students. Included will be theories of psychosocial and cognitive development, age-level characteristics of school-age children and adolescents, understanding student differences, and various learning theories. The relationship between student development and the learning process is a major theme of the course.

 

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