Apr 20, 2024  
2018-2019 Academic Catalog 
    
2018-2019 Academic Catalog [Archived Catalog]

Course Descriptions


 
  
  • SPAN 441 - Topics in Spanish Literature (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    Literature of Spain.

    Notes
    May be repeated as topics vary to accrue a total of 6 credit hours. No duplicate credit for SPAN 441 and SPAN 541 on the same topic.

    Prerequisite(s): SPAN 301.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

  
  • SPAN 511 - Special Topics in Spanish (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    Spanish literature, culture, and/or civilization. Term paper in Spanish required.

    Notes
    May be repeated as topics vary to accrue a total of 9 credit hours. No duplicate credit for SPAN 511 and SPAN 411 on the same topic.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

  
  • SPED 207 - Language Development and Disorders (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    Normal and disordered language development emphasizing aphasia, dyslexia, and neuropsychological dysfunction.

    Notes
    No duplicate credit for SPED 207 and SPED 352, SPED 421, or SPED 572.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

  
  • SPED 320 - Survey of Contemporary Topics and Issues in Special Education (Lec. 1, Cr. 1)


    This course provides an introduction to foundations and professional practice in special education that encompasses terminology, identification, and issues commonly encountered when addressing the needs of students with disabilities. Emphasis will be placed on diversity issues, federal and state mandates regarding nondiscriminatory assessments, parental involvement and individualized education plans.

    Prerequisite(s): EDUC 499.

    Lec. 1 Cr. 1

    Field Experience 5 hours

  
  • SPED 335 - Assessment of Exceptional Students (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    Assessment practices used to understand aptitudes and achievements of special education students. Psychometric properties of common tests as well as procedures in curriculum-based assessment.

    Prerequisite(s): EDUC 200 or EDUC 499.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

    Field Experience 20 hours

  
  • SPED 403 - Working with Families and Paraprofessionals in Programs for Exceptional Students (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    Developing skills to work effectively with families and community agencies. Training and supervision of paraprofessionals in special education.

    Notes
    No duplicate credit for SPED 403 and SPED 518.

    Prerequisite(s): EDUC 200 or EDUC 499.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

    Field Experience 20 hours

  
  • SPED 404 - Interdisciplinary and Interagency Teaming (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    Professional roles of early intervention teams, including medical, social, and educational services. Strategies for team building and interagency collaboration between service settings.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

  
  • SPED 424 - Approaches to Managing Exceptional Children (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    Methods and procedures in behavioral and humanistic intervention strategies including systematic behavioral assessment.

    Notes
    No duplicate credit for SPED 424 and SPED 573.

    Prerequisite(s): EDUC 200 or EDUC 499.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

    Field Experience 20 hours

  
  • SPED 440 - Sign Language I (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    Mastery of manual alphabet, gestures, and facial expression used in communication with deaf and hearing-impaired. Finger spelling, basic signed English, expressive and receptive sign language.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

  
  • SPED 443 - Methods and Materials for Elementary Special Education (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    Curriculum theory and development for elementary special education programs. Various teaching methods utilized with elementary exceptional learners; techniques involved in identifying, adapting, and developing materials.

    Notes
    No duplicate credit for SPED 443 and SPED 442 or SPED 503.

    Prerequisite(s): EDUC 200 or EDUC 499

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

    Field Experience 20 hours

  
  • SPED 444 - Methods and Materials for Secondary Special Education (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    Curriculum theory and development for secondary special education programs. Various teaching methods utilized with secondary exceptional learners; techniques involved in identifying, adapting, and developing materials.

    Notes
    No duplicate credit for SPED 444 and SPED 442, SPED 443, SPED 503, or SPED 603.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

    Field Experience 20 hours

  
  • SPED 445 - Prevocational, Vocational, and Transitional Services for Students with Disabilities (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    Techniques for developing pre-vocational, vocational, and transitional skills for individuals with disabilities including organizational, administrative, and curricular aspects. Includes directed reading and research paper.

    Notes
    No duplicate credit for SPED 445 and SPED 545.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

    Field Experience 10 hours

  
  • SPED 452 - Assessment of the Young Child (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    Purposes, uses, and implementation of formal, authentic, and family behavioral assessment. Developmentally appropriate practices as applied to early childhood and early childhood special education.

    Notes
    No duplicate credit for SPED 452 and SPED 301, SPED 350, SPED 552, or SPED 605.

    Prerequisite(s): EDUC 200

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

  
  • SPED 453 - Methods and Materials for Early Childhood Special Education (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    Methods, materials, and instructional program planning for children with special needs, birth to eight.

    Notes
    No duplicate credit for SPED 453 and SPED 303, SPED 351, or SPED 401.

    Prerequisite(s): EDUC 200 or EDUC 499

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

  
  • SPED 488 - Student Teaching Non-Master’s Alternative Certification (Lab. 12, Cr. 6)


    Full-day experience in a special education school setting.

    Notes
    Minimum of 200 actual teaching hours must be completed with a minimum of 10 days in all-day teaching.

    Prerequisite(s): Bachelor’s degree, completion of all required education courses, EDUC 499, and passing scores on the Praxis II: PLT.

    Lab. 12 Cr. 6

    Field Experience 200 hours

  
  • SPED 518 - Consultation and Collaboration in Program Planning (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    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.

    Notes
    No duplicate credit for SPED 518 and SPED 403.

    Prerequisite(s): EDUC 599.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

    Field Experience 20 hours

  
  • SPED 545 - Introduction to Prevocational, Vocational, and Transitional Services for Students with Disabilities (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    Techniques for developing pre-vocational, vocational, and transitional skills for individuals with disabilities including organizational, administrative, and curricular aspects. Includes directed readings and research paper.

    Notes
    No duplicate credit for SPED 545 and SPED 345, SPED 445, or SPED 644.

    Prerequisite(s): EDUC 599 or (Valid teaching certificate and EDUC 647).

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

  
  • SPED 573 - Advanced Approaches to Managing Exceptional Students (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    Advanced methods and procedures in behavioral instruction strategies. Includes 25 contact hours with students. Lectures and discussions supplemented by directed readings, independent research, and research paper.

    Notes
    No duplicate credit for SPED 573 and SPED 424.

    Prerequisite(s): SPED 201 and SPED 424.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

  
  • SPED 602 - Assessment Practicum with Exceptional Students (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    Psychometric properties of commonly used instruments in special education assessment practices, including curriculum based assessment procedures applied to a case study with implications for educational intervention.

    Notes
    No duplicate credit for SPED 602 and SPED 606 or SPED 607.

    Prerequisite(s): EDUC 599.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

  
  • SPED 604 - Methods of Teaching Students with Learning and Behavioral Problems (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    Principles and procedures underlying curriculum development, adaptation, and modifications includes concept analyses and task analyses. Selecting, adapting, and creating materials. Directed readings and research paper.

    Prerequisite(s): EDUC 603.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

  
  • SPED 607 - Practicum in Assessment Teaching and Evaluation of Exceptional Children (Lec. 1, Lab. 4, Cr. 3)


    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.

    Prerequisite(s): 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. 4 Cr. 3

    Field Experience 60 hours

  
  • SPED 615 - Methods of Behavior and Classroom Management (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    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(s): EDUC 603.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

  
  • SPED 616 - Educational Diagnosis (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    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.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

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


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

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

  
  • SPED 619 - Internship-Educational Diagnostician (Lab. 6, Cr. 3)


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

    Prerequisite(s): SPED 616, SPED 617, and permission of department head.

    Lab. 6 Cr. 3

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


    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(s): EDUC 603.

    Lab. 3 Cr. 3

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


    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(s): EDUC 603.

    Lab. 3 Cr. 3

  
  • SPED 638 - Introduction to Autism Spectrum Disorders (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    Overview of student characteristics, theory and teaching applications for students with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD). Major theories, teaching approaches, trends, etiological and diagnostic issues, classroom structure and environmental arrangements, research based instructional strategies, and family involvement will be discussed. Field experience is required.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

  
  • SPED 639 - Topics in Autism Spectrum Disorders (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    Content will vary according to recent advances in research in the field of autism. Topics examined may include communication, socialization, behavior management, functional skills training, and technology.

    Notes
    May be repeated as topics vary. Only 3 hours will count toward a graduate degree.

    Prerequisite(s): EDUC 603 and SPED 638.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

  
  • SPED 641 - Test Theory (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    Examines the role of measurement, testing, and evaluation in special education. Models, theories, and philosophies that form the basis of assessment, principles of test construction, reliability and validity, and standard error of measurement and confidence limits. Various sources of information about standardized tests, and major testing tools used in intelligence, adaptive behavior, and academic achievement areas will be reviewed.

    Prerequisite(s): EDUC 603.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

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


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

    Prerequisite(s): SPED 661.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

  
  • SPED 681 - Implementing Technology for Students with Special Needs (Lec. 2, Lab. 2, Cr. 3)


    Topics include designing and implementing programs based on assessments.

    Prerequisite(s): SPED 583.

    Lec. 2 Lab. 2 Cr. 3

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


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

    Prerequisite(s): Permission of department head.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

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


    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
    Must be taken during the student’s final semester.

    Prerequisite(s): EDUC 603.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

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


    LCCN: CMAT 1303, Introductory Statistics

    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 STAT 231 and MATH 231.

    Prerequisite(s): MATH 113, MATH 170, minimum ACT Mathematics score of 25, minimum SAT Mathematics score of 570 (prior to 2016), minimum SAT Math Section score of 590, minimum SAT Math Test score of 29.5, or permission of department head.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

    General Education Core Curriculum
    Mathematics/Analytical Reasoning

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  • STAT 332 - Statistical Methods (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    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
    No duplicate credit for STAT 332 and MATH 332.

    Prerequisite(s): MATH 231 or STAT 231.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

  
  • STAT 399 - Coop/Internship in Professional Practice (Cr. 1-3)


    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. Interns must work a minimum of 40 hours per academic credit hour awarded.

    Notes
    May be repeated to accrue a total of 6 credit hours, but credits for this course may not be applied toward a degree.

    Prerequisite(s): Permission of department head.

    Cr. 1-3

  
  • STAT 430 - Probability (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    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 MATH 430, MATH 560, or STAT 560.

    Prerequisite(s): MATH 292.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

  
  • STAT 431 - Mathematical Statistics and Probability I (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


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

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

    Prerequisite(s): MATH 292.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

  
  • STAT 432 - Mathematical Statistics and Probability II (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


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

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

    Prerequisite(s): MATH 431 or STAT 431.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

  
  • STAT 433 - Analysis of Variance (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    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(s): MATH 231, STAT 231, or permission of department head.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

  
  • STAT 434 - Design of Experiments (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    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(s): STAT 433.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

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


    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(s): MATH 231, STAT 231, or permission of department head.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

  
  • STAT 438 - Non-Parametric Estimation (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    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(s): MATH 231 or STAT 231.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

  
  • STAT 560 - Probability (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    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 MATH 430, MATH 560, or STAT 430.

    Prerequisite(s): Permission of department head.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

  
  • STAT 561 - Mathematical Statistics and Probability I (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    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 and MATH 431, MATH 561, or STAT 431.

    Prerequisite(s): Permission of department head.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

  
  • STAT 562 - Mathematical Statistics and Probability II (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    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 562 and MATH 432, MATH 562, or STAT 432.

    Prerequisite(s): Permission of department head.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

  
  • STAT 563 - Analysis of Variance (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    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(s): Permission of department head.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

  
  • STAT 564 - Design of Experiments (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


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

    Notes
    No duplicate credit for STAT 564 and STAT 434.

    Prerequisite(s): Permission of department head.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

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


    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(s): Permission of department head.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

  
  • STAT 568 - Non-Parametric Estimation (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    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(s): Permission of department head.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

  
  • STAT 604 - Selections from Advanced Statistics (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    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 to accrue a total of 6 credit hours.

    Prerequisite(s): Permission of department head.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

  
  • STAT 633 - Linear Statistical Models (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


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

    Prerequisite(s): MATH 322.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

  
  • STBS 100 - Freshmen Performance Proficiency (Cr. 1-2)


    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
    May be repeated to accrue a total of 4 credit hours. Credits for this course may not be applied toward a degree.

    Prerequisite(s): Permission of department head.

    Cr. 1-2

  
  • STBS 101 - String Bass (Lab. 1-3, Cr. 1-3)


    Private instruction for string bass. Freshman level. First semester. Placement determined by audition.

    Notes
    For music majors or minors only. Placement determined by audition.

    Prerequisite(s): Permission of department head.

    Lab. 1-3 Cr. 1-3

  
  • STBS 102 - String Bass (Lab. 1-3, Cr. 1-3)


    Private instruction in string bass. Freshman level. Second semester.

    Notes
    For music majors or minors only.

    Prerequisite(s): STBS 101.

    Lab. 1-3 Cr. 1-3

  
  • STBS 103 - String Bass (Lab. 1-3, Cr. 1-3)


    Private instruction in string bass. Students remain at freshman level if the instrumental faculty determines the student did not achieve at an appropriate level for advancement.

    Notes
    For music majors or minors only.

    Prerequisite(s): STBS 102.

    Lab. 1-3 Cr. 1-3

  
  • STBS 104 - String Bass (Lab. 1-3, Cr. 1-3)


    Private instruction in string bass. Students remain at freshman level if the instrumental faculty determines the student did not achieve at an appropriate level for advancement.  

    Notes
    For music majors or minors only.

    Prerequisite(s): STBS 103.

    Lab. 1-3 Cr. 1-3

  
  • STBS 125 - String Bass (Lab. 1, Cr. 1)


    Private instruction for string bass for non-music majors.

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

    Lab. 1 Cr. 1

  
  • STBS 201 - String Bass (Lab. 1-3, Cr. 1-3)


    Private instruction for string bass. Sophomore level. First semester.

    Notes
    For music majors or minors only.

    Prerequisite(s): STBS 102.

    Lab. 1-3 Cr. 1-3

  
  • STBS 202 - String Bass (Lab. 1-3, Cr.1-3)


    Private instruction for string bass. Sophomore level. Second semester.  

    Notes
    For music majors or minors only.

    Prerequisite(s): STBS 201.

    Lab. 1-3 Cr. 1-3

  
  • STBS 203 - String Bass (Lab. 1-3, Cr. 1-3)


    Private instruction for string bass. Students remain at sophomore level if the instrumental faculty determine the student did not achieve at an appropriate level.

    Notes
    For music majors or minors only.

    Prerequisite(s): STBS 202.

    Lab. 1-3 Cr. 1-3

  
  • STBS 204 - String Bass (Lab. 1-3, Cr. 1-3)


    Private instruction for string bass. Students remain at sophomore level if the instrumental faculty determines the student did not achieve at an appropriate level for advancement.

    Notes
    For music majors or minors only.

    Prerequisite(s): STBS 203.

    Lab. 1-3 Cr. 1-3

  
  • STBS 301 - String Bass (Lab. 1-3, Cr. 1-3)


    Private instruction in string bass. Junior level. First semester.

    Notes
    For music majors only.

    Prerequisite(s): STBS 202.

    Lab. 1-3 Cr. 1-3

  
  • STBS 302 - String Bass (Lab. 1-3, Cr. 1-3)


    Private instruction for string bass. Junior level. Second semester.

    Notes
    For music majors only.

    Prerequisite(s): STBS 301.

    Lab. 1-3 Cr. 1-3

  
  • STBS 303 - String Bass (Lab. 1-3, Cr. 1-3)


    Private instruction for string bass. Students remain at junior level if the instrumental faculty determines the student did not achieve at an appropriate level for advancement.  

    Notes
    For music majors only.

    Prerequisite(s): STBS 302.

    Lab. 1-3 Cr. 1-3

  
  • STBS 304 - String Bass (Lab. 1-3, Cr. 1-3)


    Private instruction for string bass. Students remain at junior level if the instrumental faculty determines the student did not achieve at an appropriate level for advancement.

    Notes
    For music majors only.

    Prerequisite(s): STBS 303.

    Lab. 1-3 Cr. 1-3

  
  • STBS 401 - String Bass (Lab. 1-3, Cr. 1-3)


    Private instruction for string bass. Senior level. First semester.

    Notes
    For music majors only.

    Prerequisite(s): STBS 302.

    Lab. 1-3 Cr. 1-3

  
  • STBS 402 - String Bass (Lab. 1-3, Cr. 1-3)


    Private instruction for string bass. Senior level. Second semester.

    Notes
    For music majors only.

    Prerequisite(s): STBS 401.

    Lab. 1-3 Cr. 1-3

  
  • STBS 403 - String Bass (Lab. 1-3, Cr. 1-3)


    Private instruction for string bass. Students remain at senior level if the instrumental faculty determine the student did not achieve at an appropriate level for advancement.  

    Notes
    For music majors only.

    Prerequisite(s): STBS 402.

    Lab. 1-3 Cr. 1-3

  
  • STBS 404 - String Bass (Lab. 1-3, Cr. 1-3)


    Private instruction for string bass. Students remain at senior level if the instrumental faculty determine the student did not achieve at an appropriate level for advancement.

    Notes
    For music majors only.

    Prerequisite(s): STBS 403.

    Lab. 1-3 Cr. 1-3

  
  • THEA 150 - Introduction to Theatre (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    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.

    Notes
    For students concentrating in theatre arts only.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

  
  • THEA 161 - Theatre Arts Appreciation (Lec. 3, Lab. 1, Cr. 3)


    LCCN: CTHE 1013, Introduction to Theatre

    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. 1 Cr. 3

    General Education Core Curriculum
    Fine Arts

  
  • THEA 171 - Acting I (Lec. 2, Lab. 2, Cr. 3)


    LCCN: CTHE 2103, Acting I

    Introduction to acting through improvisation, thought, emotion, intention, body awareness and movement. Develops a firm foundation in basic acting techniques.

    Notes
    For students concentrating in theatre arts only. No duplicate credit for THEA 171 and THEA 271.

    Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): THEA 150.

    Lec. 2 Lab. 2 Cr. 3

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


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

    Notes
    For students concentrating in theatre arts only. No duplicate credit for THEA 176 and THEA 276.

    Lec. 2 Lab. 2 Cr. 3

  
  • THEA 191 - Theatre Production Lab for Non-Majors (Lab. 3, Cr. 1)


    LCCN: CTHE 2303, Stagecraft

    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 credit hours.

    Prerequisite(s): Permission of department head.

    Lab. 3 Cr. 1

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


    Non-theatre majors experience a dramatic role performance.

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

    Prerequisite(s): Audition and permission of department head.

    Lab. 3 Cr. 1

  
  • THEA 212 - Voice for the Stage (Lec. 2, Lab. 2, Cr. 3)


    LCCN: CTHE 2203, Voice for the Stage

    Stage voice. Basic techniques for development of the speaking voice through physical awareness, breath release, phonation, resonance and articulation to meet performance standards.

    Lec. 2 Lab. 2 Cr. 3

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


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

    Prerequisite(s): THEA 212.

    Lec. 2 Lab. 2 Cr. 3

  
  • THEA 260 - Analysis of Theatrical Literature (Lec, 3, Cr. 3)


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

    Notes
    No duplicate credit for THEA 260 and THEA 162.

    Prerequisite(s): THEA 161.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

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  • THEA 261 - Fundamentals of Technical Theatre (Lec. 2, Lab. 2, Cr. 3)


    LCCN: CTHE 2303, Stagecraft

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

    Lec. 2 Lab. 2 Cr. 3

  
  • THEA 264 - Makeup Design (Lec. 2, Lab. 2, Cr. 3)


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

    Notes
    No duplicate credit for THEA 264 and THEA 364.

    Prerequisite(s): THEA 150, THEA 161, or permission of department head.

    Lec. 2 Lab. 2 Cr. 3

  
  • THEA 291 - Theatre Production Laboratory (Lab. 3, Cr. 1)


    LCCN: CTHE 2303, Stagecraft

    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
    May be repeated to accrue a total of 4 credit hours.

    Prerequisite(s): Permission of department head.

    Lab. 3 Cr. 1

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


    Experiencing a dramatic role performance.

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

    Prerequisite(s): Audition and permission of department head.

    Lab. 3 Cr. 1

  
  • THEA 295 - Intermediate Acting (Lec. 2, Lab. 2, Cr. 3)


    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.

    Prerequisite(s): THEA 171.
    Corequisite(s): THEA 260.

    Lec. 2 Lab. 2 Cr. 3

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


    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(s): ENGL 201, ENGL 202, ENGL 203, ENGL 204, ENGL 221, ENGL 301, ENGL 302, ENGL 311, ENGL 401, ENGL 402, ENGL 421, ENGL 422, ENGL 461, ENGL 481, or ENGL 496.

    Lec. 2 Lab. 2 Cr. 3

  
  • THEA 361 - Costume Design (Lec. 2, Lab. 2, Cr. 3)


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

    Prerequisite(s): THEA 260.

    Lec. 2 Lab. 2 Cr. 3

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


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

    Prerequisite(s): THEA 261 or permission of department head.

    Lec. 2 Lab. 2 Cr. 3

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


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

    Prerequisite(s): THEA 261 or permission of department head.

    Lec. 2 Lab. 2 Cr. 3

  
  • THEA 381 - Special Topics in Theatre (Lec. 1-3, Lab. 0-3, Cr. 1-3)


    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 9 credit hours.

    Prerequisite(s): Permission of department head.

    Lec. 1-3 Lab. 0-3 Cr. 1-3

  
  • THEA 390 - Advanced Acting (Lec. 1, Lab. 3, Cr. 3)


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

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

    Prerequisite(s): THEA 295 and Junior standing.

    Lec. 1 Lab. 3 Cr. 3

  
  • THEA 391 - Advanced Theatre Production Laboratory (Lab. 3, Cr. 1)


    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 credit hours.

    Prerequisite(s): Permission of department head.

    Lab. 3 Cr. 1

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


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

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

    Prerequisite(s): Audition and permission of department head.

    Lab. 3 Cr. 1

  
  • THEA 400 - Theatre Career Management (Lec. 2, Lab. 2, Cr. 3)


    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.

    Prerequisite(s): Permission of department head.

    Lec. 2 Lab. 2 Cr. 3

  
  • THEA 410 - Senior Showcase (Lab. 6, Cr. 3)


    Capstone experience is an earned major role or position of production responsibility in a juried public performance for the Theatre Arts degree. Preparation, presentation, and evaluation.

    Prerequisite(s): Permission of department head.

    Lab. 6 Cr. 3

    WE NYF CAP
  
  • THEA 472 - History of the Theatre to 1800 (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    Theatre from the Greeks through the 18th century. Study of societies, playwrights, actors, theatrical means, and audiences which create theatre.

    Notes
    No duplicate credit for THEA 472 and THEA 572.

    Prerequisite(s): (THEA 161 and Junior standing) or permission of department head.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

    WE
  
  • THEA 473 - Directing (Lec. 2, Lab. 2, Cr. 3)


    Theory, history, and practice of the role of director. Practical experience in analysis, casting, rehearsing, and performance of scenes and/or one act plays.

    Notes
    No duplicate credit for THEA 473 and THEA 573.

    Prerequisite(s): (THEA 162 and THEA 271) or permission of department head.

    Lec. 2 Lab. 2 Cr. 3

  
  • THEA 474 - Children’s Theatre Production (Lec. 2, Lab. 2, Cr. 3)


    Literature and the production philosophies of theatre for young audiences.

    Notes
    No duplicate credit for THEA 474 and THEA 574.

    Lec. 2 Lab. 2 Cr. 3

  
  • THEA 475 - Contemporary Theatre History (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    Romanticism, realism, and development of contemporary theatre theory and practice.

    Notes
    No duplicate credit for THEA 475 and THEA 575.

    Prerequisite(s): (THEA 161 and Junior standing) or permission of department head.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

    WE
  
  • THEA 479 - Directed Studies (Lec. 1-3, Lab. 1-3, Cr. 1-3)


    For advanced students in their areas of special interest: performance, design, production, play writing, dramatic literature, theatre history, or dramaturgy.

    Notes
    May be repeated to accrue a total of 9 credit hours. No duplicate credit for THEA 479 and THEA 579.

    Prerequisite(s): Permission of department head.

    Lec. 1-3 Lab. 1-3 Cr. 1-3

 

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