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ARCHIVED 2007-2008 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
ARCHIVED 2007-2008 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions


 

College Student Personnel

  
  • CSP 685 - Internship III


    Credits: (1-3, R6)
  
  • CSP 693 - Topics in College Student Personnel


    Credits: (1-3, R9)
  
  • CSP 695 - Seminar in College Student Personnel


    Credits: (3)

Communication and Theatre Arts

  
  • CMTA 102 - Theatre Production: Stagecraft


    Hands-on participation in the construction/painting of stage scenery. 4 Lab.

    Credits: (1)
  
  • CMTA 103 - Theatre Production: Costume


    Hands-on participation in the construction of stage costumes and accessories. 4 Lab.

    Credits: (1)
  
  • CMTA 104 - The Theatre Experience


    Analysis of what the theatre is about, what goes on in the theatre, and what it means to be a viewer. (P5)

    Credits: (3)
  
  • CMTA 130 - Makeup


    Application of stage makeup.

    Credits: (1)
  
  • CMTA 131 - Introduction to Professions in Theatre


    Survey of theatre and related professions for beginning majors and minors. 2 Lecture, 2 Lab.

    Credits: (3)
  
  • CMTA 140 - Acting I


    Introduction to the basic principles of acting.

    Credits: (3)
  
  • CMTA 170 - Theatre Production Seminar


    Orientation to theatre production.  Participation in creation and presentation of public performances.  1 Lecture, 2 Lab.  S/U Grading.

    Credits: (1, R4)
  
  • CMTA 220 - Stage Movement


    Basic stage movement techniques using physicality to create realistic and effective characterizations.  Includes Stage Combat.

    Credits: (3)
  
  • CMTA 231 - Stagecrafts for Theatre, Motion Pictures and TV


    Introduction to set construction, costumes, properties, lighting, sound, technology and related crafts and related fields.

    Credits: (3)
  
  • CMTA 240 - Voice and Articulation


    Breath and sound production, vocal range, projection, and vowel and consonant production for standard American speech and character voices.

    Credits: (3)
  
  • CMTA 260 - Dialects


    The study of dialects and accents for the actor.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    240.

    Credits: (1)
  
  • CMTA 270 - Theatre Arts Workshops I


    Practical experience: performance crews in theatre productions. 3 lab per credit hour.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: Permission of instructor.

    Credits: (1-3, R6)
  
  • CMTA 302 - Dramatic Literature and Criticism


    A survey of Western dramatic literature and modes of criticism from antiquity to contemporary theater.

    Credits: (3)
  
  • CMTA 310 - Black Theatre Experience


    The study and performance of theatre and theatrical works related to the African-American experience. (P5)

    Credits: (3)
  
  • CMTA 330 - Makeup II


    Advanced makeup techniques and makeup design integrating makeup, hair, and wigs. Project oriented. 3 Lab.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: 130.

    Credits: (1)
  
  • CMTA 332 - Introduction to Design for Stage and Screen


    Principles and practices of design as applied to theatre, motion pictures and television. Project oriented.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: 131.

    Credits: (3)
  
  • CMTA 333 - Scenic Technology


    Advanced theory and practice in technology associated with scenic construction, emphasis on preparation for supervision of a basic scene shop.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: 332.

    Credits: (3)
  
  • CMTA 335 - Lighting Technology


    Advanced theory and practices in technology associated with theatre lighting, emphasis on preparation for supervision of lighting crew.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: 332.

    Credits: (3)
  
  • CMTA 337 - Costume Technology


    Advanced theory and practice associated with costume construction, emphasis on preparation for supervision of a basic costume shop.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: 332.

    Credits: (3)
  
  • CMTA 340 - Acting II


    Introduction to character analysis and styles.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: 131, 140.

    Credits: (3)
  
  • CMTA 341 - Acting III


    Advanced scene work for theatre majors.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: 340.

    Credits: (3)
  
  • CMTA 345 - Acting for the Camera I


    The art of acting as it relates to the television/film environment.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: 140 or 340.

    Credits: (3)
  
  • CMTA 346 - Acting for the Camera II


    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: 345.

    Credits: (3)
  
  • CMTA 350 - Directing I


    Survey and practical application of the basic theories of play directing.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: 131, 140, 231.

    Credits: (3)
  
  • CMTA 351 - Directing II


    Directing colloquium: production problems and solutions.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: 350.

    Credits: (3)
  
  • CMTA 370 - Theatre Arts Workshops II


    Practical experience, performance, leadership portions of theatre productions. 3 lab per credit hour.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: Permission of instructor.

    Credits: (1-3, R6)
  
  • CMTA 389 - Cooperative Education in Theatre Arts


    See Cooperative Education Program.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: Completed 60 hours and permission of department head.

    Credits: (1-3, R6)
  
  • CMTA 400 - History of the Theatre I


    Origins, development of theatrical forms, and style through the study of acting, physical facilities, design, and cultural milieu; Greek period to 1700.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: 60 hours.

    Credits: (3)
  
  • CMTA 401 - History of the Theatre II


    Origins, development of theatrical forms, and style through the study of acting, physical facilities, design, and cultural milieu; 1700 to present.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: 60 hours.

    Credits: (3)
  
  • CMTA 433 - Scene Design


    Theory and practice in the design of stage scenery. Project oriented, emphasis on portfolio preparation.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: 333.

    Credits: (3)
  
  • CMTA 435 - Lighting Design


    Theory and practice in the design of stage lighting. Project oriented, emphasis on portfolio preparation.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: 335.

    Credits: (3)
  
  • CMTA 437 - Costume Design


    Theory and practice in the design of theatrical costumes. Project oriented, emphasis on portfolio preparation.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: 337 or permission of instructor.

    Credits: (3)
  
  • CMTA 438 - Costume and History


    Survey of costume/clothing as a statement of personal identity, and as a mirror of society. Ancient world through 20th century.

    Credits: (3)
  
  • CMTA 441 - Acting IV


    In-depth character analysis and application.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: 341.

    Credits: (3)
  
  • CMTA 483 - Internship in Theatre Arts


    Work experience in the theatre industry. S/U grading. 9 hours per week per 3-hour course.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: Completed 60 hours and/or permission of department head.

    Credits: (3, R9)
  
  • CMTA 486 - Theatre Production


    Intensive training in performance, design, or theatre technology.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: Permission of department head.

    Credits: (3, R12)
  
  • CMTA 493 - Selected Topics in Theatre Studies


    Study in a special area of interest in theatre.

    Credits: (1-3, R9)
  
  • CMTA 496 - Seminar in Professional Development


    Seminar in career preparation for the emerging professional.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: Senior status.

    Credits: (1)
  
  • CMTA 499 - BFA Thesis


    Credits: (2)
  
  • CMTA 586 - Theatre Production


    Credits: (3)
  
  • CMTA 593 - Selected Topics in Theatre Arts


    Credits: (3)

Communication Core

  
  • CMCR 140 - Introduction to Communication Media


    Survey of the history, function, and economics of the communication industry.

    Credits: (3)
  
  • CMCR 150 - Interpersonal Communication


    Basic theory and skills in interpersonal communication including gender, nonverbal, listening, and interviewing skills.

    Credits: (3)
  
  • CMCR 190 - A User’s Guide to the Mass Media


    Analysis of the practical, theoretical, historical, social and cultural contexts of mass media, the techniques they use, and the impact of those techniques. 3 Seminar.

    Credits: (3)
  
  • CMCR 250 - Public Communication


    Principles of public communication skills as related to professional speaking.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: CMHC 201 or equivalent and ENGL 102.

    Credits: (3)
  
  • CMCR 296 - Introduction to Professional Development


    Introductory professional development course for students interested in careers in the increasingly competitive communications industry.

    Credits: (1)
  
  • CMCR 301 - Writing for Communication Media


    Elements of news, news values, basic interviewing techniques; writing principles and fundamentals; styles used in journalism, broadcasting, advertising, and public relations.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: ENGL 102, CMCR 140.

    Credits: (3)
  
  • CMCR 350 - Communication Theory


    Survey of theoretical genres used across communication disciplines.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: 140, 150.

    Credits: (3)
  
  • CMCR 351 - Communication Research


    This course is an introduction to the methods and practices of communication research. Students will be required to design and conduct a research project.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: 3 credits in statistics, CMCR 350.

    Credits: (3)
  
  • CMCR 365 - Communications Ethics and Responsibilities


    The legal and moral responsibilities of communicators in the communication industry.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: 301.

    Credits: (3)
  
  • CMCR 389 - Cooperative Education in Communications


    See Cooperative Education Program.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: Completed 60 hours and permission of department head.

    Credits: (1 or 3, R 9)
  
  • CMCR 483 - Internship in Communications


    Work experience in the communication industry. S/U grading. 9 hours per week, per 3-hour course.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: Completed 60 hours and permission of department head.

    Credits: (3, R9)
  
  • CMCR 494 - Communication Projects


    Practical experience, performance, research in debate, forensics, film, electronic, and print media.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: Permission of instructor.

    Credits: (1-3, R6)
  
  • CMCR 496 - Seminar in Professional Development


    The development and evaluation of professional credentials for entry into the communication industry.

    Credits: (1)

Communication Sciences and Disorders

  
  • CSD 270 - Introduction to Communication Disorders


    Overview of speech-language-hearing disorders in children and adults.

    Credits: (3)
  
  • CSD 301 - Speech and Language Development


    Speech and language development in normal children; survey of procedures and tools used to study language development and acquisition.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: 270 or equivalent.

    Credits: (3)
  
  • CSD 302 - Communication Development and Disorders


    The developmental phases of content, form, and use of language; survey of techniques for use with language-disordered children; designed for nonmajors.

    Credits: (3)
  
  • CSD 370 - Phonetics


    Study of sound feature production; phonetic transcription.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: 270 or equivalent.

    Credits: (3)
  
  • CSD 372 - Acoustics and Speech Science


    Principles and concepts in speech production and perception; techniques for acoustic analysis.

    Credits: (3)
  
  • CSD 380 - Anatomy and Physiology of the Speech Mechanism


    Study of the anatomic structures involved in speech and their function in the speech process.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: 270, 370, or equivalent.

    Credits: (3)
  
  • CSD 450 - Introduction to Audiology


    Fundamentals of audiology; the physics of sound and its measurement; aural anatomy, physiology, etiology, and pathology.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: 372 or equivalent.

    Credits: (3)
  
  • CSD 451 - Sign Language I


    Beginning sign language skills, receptive and expressive; cultural issues.

    Credits: (3)
  
  • CSD 452 - Sign Language II


    Advanced sign language skills, receptive and expressive; cultural issues.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: 451 or equivalent.

    Credits: (3)
  
  • CSD 470 - Speech-Language Disorders in Adults


    A survey course of communication and swallowing disorders in adults following brain injury.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: 301, 370, 372, 380, or permission from instructor.

    Credits: (3)
  
  • CSD 472 - Aural Rehabilitation


    Acoustic and visual components of speech; amplification and training procedures.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: 301, 370, 372, or permission of instructor.

    Credits: (3)
  
  • CSD 477 - Speech-Language Disorders in Children


    Analysis of childhood language and speech disorders; evaluation and implementation of treatment approaches.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: 301, 370, 372, and 380.

    Credits: (3)
  
  • CSD 478 - Fluency and Voice Disorders


    A survey of theory, assessment, and treatment of fluency disorders and voice disorders in children and adults.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: 301, 370, 372, 380, or permission of instructor.

    Credits: (3)
  
  • CSD 479 - The Clinical Process


    Orientation to the roles and responsibilities of clinicians in the practice of speech-language pathology and audiology.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: 301, 370, 372 and 380, or permission of instructor.

    Credits: (3)
  
  • CSD 494 - Topics in Communication Disorders


    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: Permission of instructor

    Credits: (1-3, R6)
  
  • CSD 551 - Sign Language I


    Credits: (3)
  
  • CSD 552 - Sign Language II


    Credits: (3)
  
  • CSD 576 - Language Disorders in Children


    Credits: (3)
  
  • CSD 594 - Topics in Communication Disorders


    Credits: (1-3, R6)
  
  • CSD 595 - Seminar in School Practice


    Credits: (1-3)
  
  • CSD 620 - Infant Toddler Communication


    Credits: (3)
  
  • CSD 630 - Professional Issues in Communication Sciences and Disorders


    Credits: (3)
  
  • CSD 640 - Voice Disorders


    Credits: (3)
  
  • CSD 642 - Research in Communication Disorders


      

    Credits: (3)
  
  • CSD 647 - Language Disorders


    Credits: (3)
  
  • CSD 648 - Language Disorders - School Age


    Credits: (3)
  
  • CSD 660 - Psychology of the Hearing Impaired


    Credits: (3)
  
  • CSD 662 - Articulation and Phonological Disorders


    Credits: (3)
  
  • CSD 663 - Communication Problems of the Aging


    Credits: (3)
  
  • CSD 668 - Language Disorders–Preschool


    Credits: (3)
  
  • CSD 670 - Fluency Disorders


    Credits: (3)
  
  • CSD 672 - Language Disorders in Adults


    Credits: (3)
  
  • CSD 673 - Neurogenic Speech Disorders


    Credits: (3)
  
  • CSD 674 - Diagnostics


    Credits: (3)
  
  • CSD 675 - Management of Communication Disorders


    Credits: (3)
  
  • CSD 676 - Management of Orofacial Anomalies


    Credits: (3)
  
  • CSD 677 - Dysphagia


    Credits: (3)
  
  • CSD 678 - AAC Assessment and Intervention


    Credits: (3)
  
  • CSD 681 - Independent Study-Master’s Project


    Credits: (3)
  
  • CSD 683 - Clinical Practicum


    Credits: (1-3, R15)
  
  • CSD 695 - Seminar in Articulation and Phonology


    Credits: (1-3, R3)
  
  • CSD 696 - Seminar in Language


    Credits: (1-3)
  
  • CSD 697 - Seminar in Fluency


    Credits: (1-3)
 

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