May 15, 2024  
2008-2009 Academic Catalog 
    
2008-2009 Academic Catalog [Archived Catalog]

Courses


 
  
  • SPED 607 - Practicum in Assessment Teaching and Evaluation of Exceptional Children


    Practical experience in assessing, teaching, and evaluating exceptional children under supervision. Includes directed readings and reflective research paper.

    Notes
    Minimum of six hours per week for one semester must be spent in professional experiences at level student wishes to certify. Minimum of 60 hours of actual teaching experiences. No duplicate credit for SPED 607 and SPED 602.

    Prerequisites: Full-time special education assignment, EDUC 200, and passing score on the Praxis II: Principles of Learning and Teaching (PLT). Must complete three out of five courses at McNeese State University.

    Lec. 1 Lab. 4Cr. 3
  
  • SPED 608 - Practicum for Special Education Certification


    Practical experience in teaching special education under supervision. Includes directed readings and reflective research paper.

    Notes
    Minimum of six hours per week for one semester must be spent in professional experiences at level student wishes to certify. Minimum of 60 hours of actual teaching experiences.

    Prerequisites: Full-time special education assignment; passing score on the Praxis II: Principles of Learning and Teaching (PLT). All courses must be completed during year of internship. Must complete a minimum of 3 graduate SPED classes at McNeese. Permission of department head required.

    Cr. 3
  
  • SPED 609 - Internship in Special Education


    For non-certified special education teachers in service pursuing Add-on certification in Special Education. Supervision by principal, classroom teacher, and university supervisor.

    Notes
    Enrollment-must be for two consecutive semesters. Prior to course registration, student must make arrangements with Director of Student Teaching and Head of Department of Teacher Education. May not be taken for credit toward a graduate degree in Special Education.

    Prerequisites: Full-time special education assignment, EDUC 200, and passing score on the Praxis II: Principles of Learning and Teaching (PLT). Must complete three out of five courses at McNeese State University.

    Cr. 3
  
  • SPED 610 - Special Education Internship


    Designed for non-certified special education teachers in service pursuing alternate Post-Baccalaureate or the Master’s Alternate Certification. Supervision by principal, classroom teacher, and university supervisor.

    Notes
    Enrollment must be for two consecutive semesters.

    Prerequisites: Full-time special education assignment; passing score on the Praxis II: Principles of Learning and Teaching (PLT). All courses must be completed during year of internship. Must complete a minimum of 3 graduate SPED classes at McNeese. Permission of department head required.

    Cr. 3-3
  
  • SPED 611 - MAT Clinical Experience


    Full day experience in a special education setting.

    Notes
    A minimum of 200 actual teaching hours must be completed with a minimum of ten days in all-day teaching.

    Prerequisite: EDUC 599, passing score on the Praxis II: Principles of Learning and Teaching (PLT). All course work must be completed prior to registration.

    Lab. 12Cr. 6
  
  • SPED 615 - Methods of Behavior and Classroom Management


    Methods and procedures for effective classroom organization and behavior management for meeting unique needs of exceptional learners. Promoting positive learning climates; managing routines and transitions; and organizing space, materials, and equipment.

    Prerequisite: EDUC 603.

    Lec. 3Cr. 3
  
  • SPED 616 - Educational Diagnosis


    Administration, scoring, and interpretation of norm-referenced and criterion-referenced tests to recommend or refute special education placement. Policies, procedures, and problems in the evaluation and placement of students into special education programs.

    Prerequisite: SPED 201 or equivalent.

    Lec. 3Cr. 3
  
  • SPED 617 - Precision Assessment and Diagnostic/Prescriptive Strategies


    Formal and informal methods of assessing exceptional students including curriculum-based-assessment; integration and interpretation of assessment data for writing Integrated Evaluation Reports.

    Prerequisite: SPED 616.

    Lec. 3Cr. 3
  
  • SPED 618 - Consultation and Collaboration in Program Planning


    Planning for the educational, medical, and social needs of exceptional learners. Strategies for team building, interagency collaboration, and interpersonal relationships with parents, teachers, administrators, paraprofessionals, and students.

    Prerequisite: EDUC 599.

    Lec. 3Cr. 3
  
  • SPED 619 - Internship-Educational Diagnostician


    Supervised assessment experiences in educational settings including evaluation of exceptional students and developing Integrated Evaluation Reports.

    Prerequisite: SPED 616 and SPED 617 must be completed at McNeese State University. Permission from the department head, and the director/supervisor of Special Education, and Pupil Appraisal within local education agency required prior to registration.

    Lab. 6Cr. 3
  
  • SPED 623 - Advanced Consultation and Collaboration Strategies for Program Planning


    Provides students with a historical and research perspective of consultation programs in special education and trains students in the techniques of consultation, observation, preparation, planning and evaluation of related personnel services. Emphasizes knowledge and skills needed to collaborate and communicate effectively with individuals with disabilities, their families, school personnel, and community agencies.

    Prerequisite: EDUC 603.

    Lab. 3Cr. 3
  
  • SPED 625 - Transition and Vocational Planning for Individuals with Disabilities


    Techniques to facilitate the transition process for students with disabilities from school into the workforce. Includes development of functional skills, vocational training, transitional services, and preparation of Individualized Transition Plans. Includes directed readings and research paper.

    Prerequisite: EDUC 603.

    Lab. 3Cr. 3
  
  • SPED 650 - Nature and Needs of Gifted and Talented


    Historical perspective; philosophy; characteristics and needs; identification of the gifted; program options; special populations; and implications for classroom teachers.

    Prerequisite: Permission of department head.

    Lec. 3Cr. 3
  
  • SPED 651 - Social and Emotional Components of Giftedness


    Review of affective growth including adjustment problems experienced by gifted persons. Design and adaptation of curricular materials/activities suitable for use with gifted children in areas of affective, social, or self development. Study of current counseling techniques and application with gifted children and youth.

    Prerequisite: SPED 650.

    Lec. 3Cr. 3
  
  • SPED 652 - Methods for Teaching the Academically Gifted


    Curriculum development and strategies for teaching the gifted; development and evaluation of educational plans/differential unit.

    Prerequisite: SPED 650.

    Lec. 3Cr. 3
  
  • SPED 653 - Practicum in Teaching the Gifted and Talented


    Supervised laboratory experience in teaching the gifted and talented.

    Prerequisite: SPED 652. Prerequisites: SPED 650 or SPED 651, and SPED 652 must be completed at McNeese State University.

    Cr. 3
  
  • SPED 660 - Education of Severely/Profoundly Disabled


    Social, psychological, and physical characteristics of students with severe/profound disabilities and educational problems. (For educators desiring to work with the severely/profoundly disabled.)

    Prerequisite: SPED 201.

    Lec. 3Cr. 3
  
  • SPED 661 - Curriculum for Severely/Profoundly Disabled


    Methods for determining instructional goals and objectives and their scope and sequence as applied to severely/profoundly disabled will be discussed.

    Prerequisite: SPED 660.

    Lec. 3Cr. 3
  
  • SPED 662 - Instructional Strategies for Severely/Profoundly Disabled


    Guidelines and models for teaching severely and profoundly disabled students will be presented. Methods for all relevant curricula will be discussed.

    Prerequisite: SPED 661.

    Lec. 3Cr. 3
  
  • SPED 664 - Communication Strategies for Severely/Profoundly Disabled


    Various approaches to teaching severely/profoundly disabled students to communicate. Sign-language, communication boards, and other methods will be demonstrated.

    Lec. 3Cr. 3
  
  • SPED 681 - Implementing Technology for Students with Special Needs


    Topics include designing and implementing programs based on assessments.

    Prerequisite: SPED 583.

    Lec. 2 Lab. 2Cr. 3
  
  • SPED 690 - Curriculum and Materials for Learners with Diverse Needs


    Implementation of prevention, intervention, and instructional strategy alternatives for students with special needs. Topics will include functional skills, community- based instruction, social skills development, multi-modal instruction in academic areas including reading, targeted direct instruction and learning strategy instruction. Environmental, instructional, behavioral adaptation alternatives for children with special needs served in general education settings will be emphasized. Uses of educational technology and assistive devices to facilitate learning will be included.

    Prerequisite: EDUC 599.

    Lec. 3Cr. 3
  
  • SPED 696 - Special Education: Legal Aspects and Compliance


    Legal aspects of teaching, supervising, and administering special education: procedures for meeting federal and state compliance requirements.

    Prerequisite: SPED 201 or equivalent, or permission of department head.

    Lec. 3Cr. 3
  
  • SPED 698 - Administration of Special Education


    Federal and state laws and regulations pertaining to Special Education. Development and administration of special education programs and services.

    Prerequisite: SPED 201 or equivalent, or permission of department head.

    Lec. 3Cr. 3
  
  • SPED 699 - Special Education Research Study and/or Project


    Graduate research project in area of emphasis under guidance of student’s advisor. Students will defend project to minimum of three (3) special education faculty selected by student and advisor.

    Notes
    Taken during the student’s final semester.

    Prerequisites: EDUC 603.

    Lec. 3Cr. 3
  
  • STAT 231 - Elementary Probability and Statistical Inference


    Calculation of simple probability in discrete and continuous variable cases. Descriptive statistics, measures of central tendency, binomial, Poisson and normal distributions. Testing hypotheses using normal deviate and t-statistics.

    Notes
    No duplicate credit for MATH 231 and STAT 231.

    Prerequisite: MATH 113 or permission of department head.

    Lec. 3Cr. 3
    General Education Gen. Ed. 4
    Writing Enriched Course WE
  
  • STAT 235 - Quality Control


    Quality control requirements in a process plant. Distribution, sample data, probability, sampling plans, control charts (types, sample sizes, and attributes), and computer software SPC/SQC programs.

    Prerequisites: MATH 113 or MATH 170.

    Lec. 3Cr. 3
  
  • STAT 332 - Statistical Methods


    Continuation of Statistics 231; expectation, linear regression and correlation, method of least squares and one-way analysis of variance. Testing simple hypotheses using Chi-square, t, F, and normal distribution.

    Notes
    This course is the same as MATH 332 and No duplicate credit for that course.

    Prerequisite: STAT 231 or MATH 231.

    Lec. 3Cr. 3
  
  • STAT 399 - Coop/Internship in Professional Practice


    Designed to provide opportunities for students to receive credit for selected career- related, full-time or part-time work experience. Evaluation will be by employer and faculty supervisor. Student report required.

    Notes
    Course may be repeated. Credit for this course may not be used to fulfill degree requirements. S/U only.

    Prerequisite: Permission of department head.

    Cr. Var. 1-3
  
  • STAT 430 - Probability


    Probability spaces, theory of random variables, distribution theory, moment-generating and characteristic functions, and limit theorems of probability theory.

    Notes
    No duplicate credit for STAT 430 and STAT 560, MATH 430, or MATH 560.

    Prerequisite: MATH 292.

    Lec. 3Cr. 3
  
  • STAT 431 - Mathematical Statistics and Probability


    An introductory course in the theory of statistics and probability using the concepts and methods of the theory of sets and calculus.

    Notes
    Duplicate credit not given for STAT 431-432 and STAT 561-562, MATH 431-432, or MATH 561-562.

    Prerequisite: MATH 292.

    Lec. 3Cr. 3 each
  
  • STAT 432 - Mathematical Statistics and Probability


    An introductory course in the theory of statistics and probability using the concepts and methods of the theory of sets and calculus.

    Notes
    Duplicate credit not given for STAT 431-432 and STAT 561-562, MATH 431-432, or MATH 561-562.

    Prerequisite: MATH 292.

    Lec. 3Cr. 3 each
  
  • STAT 433 - Analysis of Variance


    An introductory course in analysis of variance with two or more variables of classification, and analysis of covariance.

    Notes
    No duplicate credit for STAT 433 and STAT 563.

    Prerequisite: STAT 231 or MATH 231 or permission of department head.

    Lec. 3Cr. 3
  
  • STAT 434 - Design of Experiments


    An introductory course in the principles and procedures in the design of experiments. Advanced analysis of variance.

    Notes
    No duplicate credit for STAT 434 and STAT 564.

    Prerequisite: STAT 433.

    Lec. 3Cr. 3
  
  • STAT 435 - Survey of Statistical Methods


    Statistical and computational methods for analyzing data using programmed statistical packages on digital computers.

    Notes
    No duplicate credit for STAT 435 and STAT 565.

    Prerequisite: STAT 231 or MATH 231 or permission of department head.

    Lec. 3Cr. 3
  
  • STAT 437 - Sampling Techniques


    Sampling techniques. Simple random, stratified, and cluster sampling. Census and survey methods.

    Notes
    No duplicate credit for STAT 437 and STAT 567.

    Prerequisite: STAT 231 or MATH 231 or permission of the department head.

    Lec. 3Cr. 3
  
  • STAT 438 - Non-Parametric Estimation


    Wilcoxon tests, sig tests, rank-sum tests, tests of randomness, goodness-of-fit tests, rank correlation.

    Notes
    No duplicate credit for STAT 438 and STAT 568.

    Prerequisite: STAT 332 or MATH 332.

    Lec. 3Cr. 3
  
  • STAT 441 - Statistical Quality Control


    Development of statistical concepts and theory underlying procedures used in quality control including construction and analysis of control charts, process capability studies, sampling plans, and other topics.

    Notes
    No duplicate credit for STAT 441-442 and STAT 571-572.

    Prerequisite: Math 292.

    Lec. 3Cr. 3 each
  
  • STAT 442 - Statistical Quality Control


    Development of statistical concepts and theory underlying procedures used in quality control including construction and analysis of control charts, process capability studies, sampling plans, and other topics.

    Notes
    No duplicate credit for STAT 441-442 and STAT 571-572.

    Prerequisite: Math 292.

    Lec. 3Cr. 3 each
  
  • STAT 560 - Probability


    Basic ideas of probability theory and random variables, discrete probability functions, continuous probability densities, transformations of random variables. Directed reading and/or research project required.

    Notes
    No duplicate credit for STAT 560 and STAT 430, MATH 560, or MATH 430.

    Prerequisite: Permission of department head.

    Lec. 3Cr. 3
  
  • STAT 561 - Mathematical Statistics and Probability


    Theory and methods in probability and statistics. Important distributions, transform methods, limit theorems, hypothesis testing, Bayesian methods. Applications. Directed reading and/or research project required.

    Notes
    No duplicate credit for STAT 561-562 and STAT 431-432, MATH 561-562, or MATH 431-432.

    Prerequisite: Permission of department head.

    Lec. 3Cr. 3 each
  
  • STAT 562 - Mathematical Statistics and Probability


    Theory and methods in probability and statistics. Important distributions, transform methods, limit theorems, hypothesis testing, Bayesian methods. Applications. Directed reading and/or research project required.

    Notes
    No duplicate credit for STAT 561-562 and STAT 431-432, MATH 561-562, or MATH 431-432.

    Prerequisite: Permission of department head.

    Lec. 3Cr. 3 each
  
  • STAT 563 - Analysis of Variance


    An introductory course in analysis of variance, and analysis of covariance. Independent reading and project required.

    Notes
    No duplicate credit for STAT 563 and STAT 433.

    Prerequisite: Permission of department head.

    Lec. 3Cr. 3
  
  • STAT 564 - Design of Experiments


    An introductory course in experimental design. Includes advanced analysis of variance. Project required.

    Notes
    No duplicate credit for STAT 564 and STAT 434.

    Prerequisite: Permission of department head.

    Lec. 3Cr. 3
  
  • STAT 565 - Survey of Statistical Methods


    Mathematical description of statistical models and use of statistical computer routines especially SPSS applications of statistical packages in data analysis. Directed reading and/or research project required.

    Notes
    No duplicate credit for STAT 565 and STAT 435.

    Prerequisite: Permission of department head.

    Lec. 3Cr. 3
  
  • STAT 567 - Sampling Techniques


    Applications of statistical sampling theory to survey designs involving simple random, stratified and cluster samples, census and survey methods. Independent readings and presentations required.

    Notes
    No duplicate credit for STAT 567 and STAT 437.

    Prerequisite: Permission of department head.

    Lec. 3Cr. 3
  
  • STAT 568 - Non-Parametric Estimation


    Goodness-of-fit tests, rank tests, tests of association, location tests, scale tests, asymptotic theory. Directed reading and/or research project required.

    Notes
    No duplicate credit for STAT 568 and STAT 438.

    Prerequisite: Permission of department head.

    Lec. 3Cr. 3
  
  • STAT 571 - Statistical Quality Control


    Development of statistical concepts and theory underlying procedures used in quality control including construction and analysis of control charts, process capability studies, sampling plans, and other topics. Independent study required.

    Notes
    No duplicate credit for STAT 441 and 571 or STAT 442 and 572

    Prerequisite: MATH 292.

    Lec. 3Cr. 3 each
  
  • STAT 572 - Statistical Quality Control


    Development of statistical concepts and theory underlying procedures used in quality control including construction and analysis of control charts, process capability studies, sampling plans, and other topics. Independent study required.

    Notes
    No duplicate credit for STAT 441 and 571 or STAT 442 and 572

    Prerequisite: MATH 292.

    Lec. 3Cr. 3 each
  
  • STAT 604 - Selections from Advanced Statistics


    Content of this course may vary with the interest of the students and the instructor. Selected topics from Statistics to include areas such as multivariate analysis and regression analysis.

    Notes
    May be repeated once as topics vary for additional credit.

    Prerequisite: Permission of department head.

    Lec. 3Cr. 3
  
  • STAT 627 - Applied Statistical Methods


    Non-theoretical approach to statistics including an introduction to basic probability, probability distributions, sampling distributions, and hypothesis testing. This course is designed to assist the graduate student in statistical research procedures.

    Notes
    Credit for this course may not be applied toward the degree of Master of Science in Mathematical Sciences.

    Lec. 3Cr. 3
  
  • STAT 628 - Applied Statistical Methods


    Non-theoretical approach to statistics including an introduction to basic probability, probability distributions, sampling distributions, hypothesis testing, regression and correlation and analysis of variance. Software packages utilized.

    Notes
    Credit for this course may not be applied toward the degree of Master of Science in Mathematical Sciences.

    Prerequisite: Permission of department head.

    Lec. 3Cr. 3
  
  • STAT 633 - Linear Statistical Models


    Fixed random effects models: experimental design, cross-classification, and components-of-variance models. Point and interval estimation. Tests of hypothesis.

    Prerequisite: MATH 322.

    Lec. 3Cr. 3
  
  • STAT 635 - Stochastic Processes


    Introduction to theory and application of stochastic processes. Wiener, Poisson, normal processes; stationary and evolutionary processes. Markov chains; ergodicity.

    Prerequisite: MATH 430 or 431 or 560 or 561, or STAT 430 or 431 or 560 or 561.

    Lec. 3Cr. 3
  
  • STBS 100 - Freshmen Performance Proficiency


    These courses are designed for aspiring music majors who present little or no background in their chosen performance genre. The courses are intended to bring the student to the technical and musical level expected of an entering major.

    Notes
    Credit for these courses may not be used to fulfill degree requirements. They may be repeated once for credit.

    Cr. 1-2
  
  • TECH 104 - Technical Drawing


    Fundamentals of graphical communication and design using a computer-aided drafting package. Spatial view, proper dimensions, representing 3-D objects in 2-D space, and the various drawings encountered in an industrial workplace.

    Notes
    No duplicate credit for TECH 104 and DRFT 104.

    Lec. 1 Lab. 3Cr. 2
  
  • TECH 230 - Special Topics in Technology


    Special topics in technology.

    Notes
    May be repeated for credit as topics vary. Hours will vary depending on the topic.

    Prerequisite: Permission of the department head.

    Lec. 0-4 Lab. 0-4Cr. 1-4
  
  • TECH 250 - Technology Practice


    Practical technology experience in industry under the supervision of an industry supervisor. Evaluation by supervisor and instructor required.

    Prerequisite: Permission of department head.

    Cr. 3
  
  • TECH 312 - Distributed Control Systems


    Basic study of distributed control systems (DCS) hardware including hands-on application with control and configuration.

    Prerequisite: INST 234 or permission of department head.

    Lec. 3 Lab. 3Cr. 4
  
  • TECH 324 - Fluid Power


    Basic hydraulic theory and measurement techniques. Pumps, valves, hydraulic motors, actuators, pilot devices, contamination control methods, and basic reservoirs emphasized.

    Prerequisites: PHYS 151 or its equivalent.

    Lec. 3 Lab. 3Cr. 4
  
  • TECH 334 - Advanced Instrumentation


    Study of process control loops. Cascaded loops and loop tuning are emphasized.

    Prerequisite: ELTR 209 and MATH 313, or INST 234 and MATH 313, or PRTC 224, INST 102, and MATH 313.

    Lec. 3 Lab. 3Cr. 4
  
  • TECH 342 - Engineering Economics


    Introduction to economic decision making. Considers alternatives from an economic standpoint. Also considers taxes and economic forecasting both in private industry and in government enterprises.

    Notes
    No duplicate credit for TECH 342 and ENGR 342.

    Prerequisite: Junior standing.

    Lec. 3Cr. 3
  
  • TECH 352 - Advanced Fire Administration


    Organizational and leadership tools for fire service administrators, including community approaches to administration, core skills, planning and implementation, leading change, and community risk management.

    Prerequisite: Permission of department head.

    Lec. 3Cr. 3
  
  • TECH 403 - Supervision


    Study of front line supervision techniques. Supervision of production workers and technicians is emphasized.

    Notes
    No duplicate credit for TECH 403 and MGMT 410.

    Prerequisite: Junior Standing.

    Lec. 3Cr. 3
  
  • TECH 420 - Special Problems in Technology


    Special problems in applied technology systems within the student’s specific area of concentration.

    Notes
    May be repeated to accrue a total of 8 hours.

    Prerequisite: Senior standing or permission of the department head.

    Cr. 1-4
  
  • TECH 450 - Advanced Technology Practice


    Advanced practical technology experience assignment. Evaluation by supervisor and instructor required.

    Prerequisites: Junior standing and permission of department head.

    Cr. 3
  
  • THEA 150 - Introduction to Theatre


    Survey of major personalities, movements, and dramatic conventions throughout history. Read and discuss representative plays, attend theatrical productions, and/or gain backstage/onstage production experience.

    Prerequisite: Declared theatre major or minor.

    Lec. 3Cr. 3
  
  • THEA 161 - Theatre Arts Appreciation


    Introduction to the world of the stage, the terminology, live theatre, the means of mounting productions, and the role of the audience. Attending theatrical productions and/or some backstage production experience.

    Lec. 3 Lab. 1Cr. 3
    General Education Gen. Ed. 9
  
  • THEA 171 - Beginning Acting


    Fundamentals of the actor’s craft. Movement, improvisation, voice, audition, and techniques for character development and performance.

    Notes
    No duplicate credit for THEA 171 and THEA 271.

    Prerequisites or corequisites: ENGL 102 and THEA 150.

    Lec. 2 Lab. 2Cr. 3
  
  • THEA 176 - Introduction to Stage Movement


    Movement skills necessary to the actor: general movement development, characterization through movement and specialized movement skills.

    Notes
    No duplicate credit for THEA 176 and THEA 276.

    Prerequisite or corequisite: ENGL 102.

    Lec. 2 Lab. 2Cr. 3
  
  • THEA 191 - Theatre Production Lab for Non-Majors


    Non-theatre majors experience building, painting, and handling scenery, working with costumes, lights, properties, promotion, front-of-house, or serving on production crews a minimum of 30 hours per semester.

    Notes
    May be repeated to accrue a total of 4 hours toward degree.

    Prerequisite: Permission of department head.

    Lab. 3Cr. 1
  
  • THEA 192 - Theatre Performance Lab for Non-Majors


    Non-theatre majors experience a dramatic role performance.

    Notes
    May be repeated to accrue a total of 4 hours toward degree.

    Prerequisite: Audition and permission of department head.

    Lab. 3Cr. 1
  
  • THEA 212 - Beginning Voice and Diction


    Elementary voice for the speaker and performer. Phoentic principles and practices with emphasis on demonstrated competence in Standard American pronunciation.

    Prerequisite: ENGL 102.

    Lec. 2 Lab. 2Cr. 3
  
  • THEA 213 - Stage Dialects


    Introduction to various stage dialects with emphasis on vocal characterization techniques. Development of vocal strength and endurance through appropriate exercises.

    Prerequisite: THEA 212.

    Lec. 2 Lab. 2Cr. 3
  
  • THEA 260 - Script Analysis


    Analysis of the structure within a script. Terminology and technique of analysis for theatre practitioners.

    Notes
    No duplicate credit for THEA 260 and THEA 162.

    Prerequisite or corequisite: ENGL 102 and THEA 150 or THEA 161.

    Lec. 3Cr. 3
  
  • THEA 261 - Fundamentals of Technical Theatre


    Theory and practice of technical theatre, including actual production experience with set, props, sound, and lights.

    Lec. 2 Lab. 4Cr. 4
  
  • THEA 262 - Graphic Techniques in Theatre Design


    Techniques and artistic skills of modern theatre design. Introduction to basic drafting procedures, drawing and rendering techniques, figure drawing and basic CAD applications in theatre design.

    Lec. 2 Lab. 2Cr. 3
  
  • THEA 263 - Stage Management


    Introduction to the role of the professional stage manager. Includes preparation, documentation, time and work force management skills required in a live performance.

    Prerequisite: THEA 260.

    Lec. 3Cr. 3
  
  • THEA 264 - Makeup Design


    Fundamentals of theatrical makeup, design principles, character analysis, research methods, and makeup techniques. Labs in application of realistic, stylized, and experimental makeup.

    Prerequisite: THEA 150 or THEA 161 or permission of department head.

    Lec. 2 Lab. 2Cr. 3
  
  • THEA 272 - Introduction to Jazz Dance for Theatre


    Study, practice, and performance of jazz dance techniques for the stage.

    Notes
    Course may be repeated once for additional credit.

    Prerequisite or corequisite: ENGL 102.

    Lec. 1 Lab. 4Cr. 3
  
  • THEA 273 - Introduction to Tap Dance


    Introduction to tap dance movement with focus on body alignment, strength, and flexibility.

    Prerequisite or corequisite: ENGL 102.

    Lec. 1 Lab.Cr. 3
  
  • THEA 291 - Theatre Production Laboratory


    Building, painting, handling scenery, working with costumes, lights, properties, promotion, front-of-house, or serving on production crews a minimum of 30 hours per semester.

    Notes
    Course may be repeated to accrue a total of 4 hours counted toward the degree.

    Prerequisite: permission of department head.

    Lab. 3Cr. 1
  
  • THEA 292 - Theatre Performance Laboratory


    Experiencing a dramatic role performance.

    Notes
    May be repeated to accrue a total of 4 hours counted toward the degree.

    Prerequisite: audition and permission of department head.

    Lab. 3Cr. 1
  
  • THEA 295 - Intermediate Acting


    Theory and techniques of acting. Scene work, character development, and contemporary European, Asian, and American performance techniques and theories.

    Notes
    No duplicate credit for THEA 295 and THEA 395.

    Prerequisites: THEA 171 and THEA 260.

    Lec. 2 Lab. 2Cr. 3
  
  • THEA 314 - Interpretative Reading


    Techniques and practice in oral presentation of literature by an individual and a group. Includes interpretation and adaptation of literature and experimentation in styles of presentation.

    Prerequisite: one literature course.

    Lec. 2 Lab. 2Cr. 3
  
  • THEA 317 - Music and Movement


    The study, practice, and performance of dance movements used in world-music cultures. Some concepts and techniques of the Dalcroze system of teaching music and movement will be introduced.

    Notes
    No duplicate credit will be given for THEA 317 and MUSC 317.

    Lec. 3Cr. 3
  
  • THEA 347 - Special Topics in Women in the Arts


    Interdisciplinary study in dance, drama, music, media, rhetoric and/or performance. Includes creative process, historic and cultural milieu, and gender critical theories. Lectures, discussion, directed reading, and independent research.

    Prerequisite: WMST 201 or permission of instructor

    Lec. 3Cr. 3
  
  • THEA 361 - Costume Design


    Fundamentals of theatrical costuming. Includes historical survey, research methods, principles of color and fabric, and rendering techniques.

    Prerequisite: THEA 162.

    Lec. 2 Lab. 2Cr. 3
  
  • THEA 362 - Scenic Design for Stage and Television


    Elements of design, beginning drafting, basic rendering, script analysis for the designer, and experience addressing the physical needs of the script.

    Prerequisite: THEA 261 or permission of department head.

    Lec. 2 Lab. 2Cr. 3
  
  • THEA 363 - Lighting for Stage and Television


    Theory and practice involving major elements of lighting for stage and television productions. Service on technical crews for stage and/or television production.

    Prerequisite: THEA 261 or permission of department head.

    Lec. 2 Lab. 2Cr. 3
  
  • THEA 371 - Acting for Camera


    Maintaining performance consistency and continuity. Adaptation of acting technique and theory to the demands of the camera.

    Prerequisites: THEA 162, THEA 271; or equivalent experience and permission of the department head.

    Lec. 2 Lab. 2Cr. 3
  
  • THEA 375 - Dance for Music Theatre


    Techniques unique to the music theatre world of dance.

    Notes
    No duplicate credit for THEA 375 and THEA 275.

    Prerequisite: THEA 176 or THEA 272 or THEA 273.

    Lec. 1 Lab. 4Cr. 3
  
  • THEA 381 - Special Topics in Theatre


    Study in select areas of performance, design, production, creative dramatics, theatre history, dramatic literature, or dramaturgy.

    Notes
    May be repeated to accrue a total of nine hours.

    Prerequisite: Permission of department head.

    Lec. 1-3 Lab 0-3Cr. 1-3
  
  • THEA 390 - Advanced Acting


    Acting styles including Classic, Elizabethan, Restoration, Expressionism, Brechtian, and Absurd.

    Notes
    May be repeated to accrue a total of 6 hours. No duplicate credit for THEA 390 and THEA 471.

    Prerequisites: THEA 295 and junior standing.

    Lec. 1 Lab. 3Cr. 3
  
  • THEA 391 - Advanced Theatre Production Laboratory


    Responsibility as stage manager, production crew head, dramaturge, or assistant director for a major production.

    Notes
    May be repeated to accrue a total of 4 hours counted toward the degree.

    Prerequisites: permission of department head.

    Lab. 3Cr. 1
  
  • THEA 392 - Advanced Theatre Performance Laboratory


    Preparation, rehearsal, and performance of a major role in a production.

    Notes
    May be repeated to accrue a total of 4 hours counted toward a degree.

    Prerequisite: audition and permission of department head.

    Lab. 3Cr. 1
  
  • THEA 400 - Theatre Career Management


    Preparation of resumé, head shot, and audition package for performance. Design or stage management portfolios for gallery viewing. Issues of contracts, union affiliation, legal concerns, and artistic freedom.

    Prerequisites: Permission of department head.

    Lec. 2 Lab. 2Cr. 3
  
  • THEA 410 - Senior Showcase


    Capstone experience is a juried public performance or portfolio showing for Theatre Arts degree. Preparation, presentation, and evaluation.

    Prerequisites: Permission of department head.

    Lab. 6Cr. 3
  
  • THEA 461 - Performing Arts Management


    Administrative skills, public relations, fund raising, publicity, and house management required to manage programs for the performing arts.

    Notes
    No duplicate credit for THEA 461 and THEA 561.

    Prerequisite: Junior standing or permission of department head.

    Lec. 3Cr. 3
  
  • THEA 462 - Advanced Scenic and Lighting Design


    Advanced theory and practice of scenic and lighting design through individual projects.

    Notes
    No duplicate credit for THEA 462 and THEA 562.

    Prerequisite: THEA 362 or 363 or permission of department head.

    Lec. 2 Lab. 2Cr. 3
 

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