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ARCHIVED 2018-2019 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
ARCHIVED 2018-2019 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

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Special Education

  
  • BKSE 412 - Interagency Planning


    Professional roles and functions of early childhood teams, transdisciplinary team process, structures of interagency collaboration, service coordination, and transition. 2 Lecture, 3 Lab.

    Prerequisites BKSE 240, GPA 2.75 or higher, Admission to Teacher Education.
    Credits 3
  
  • BKSE 415 - Evaluation & Intervention of Social-Emotional Competencies in Young Children


    Causes, prevention, assessment and intervention strategies when working with young children with challenging behaviors.

    Prerequisites GPA of 2.75
    Credits 3
  
  • BKSE 427 - Teaching Reading to Young Children w/Disabilities


    Methods and materials for teaching reading to young children with disabilities.

    Prerequisites GPA of 2.75. Admission to Teacher Education.
    Credits 3
  
  • SPED 200 - Survey of Exceptionalities


    Historical, philosophical, and legal basis of special education; characteristics and related educational needs of children with disabilities; models of delivery of services and trends in special education for children birth to five years old.

    Prerequisites BK 260 and admission to professional education sequence.
    Credits 3
  
  • SPED 240 - The Exceptional Child


    Areas and characteristics of exceptionalities; problems in learning and personal-social adjustment of exceptional children; educational alternatives.

    Credits 3
  
  • SPED 241 - Exceptional Learners in the Adapted Curriculum


    Definition of severe disabilities, issues people with severe disabilities face, and the issues relevant to the education of learners with severe disabilities.

    Prerequisites SPED 240.
    Credits 3
  
  • SPED 310 - Assessment for Instruction


    Developing and using assessment programs and evaluation procedures.

    Credits 3
  
  • SPED 311 - Positive Behavioral Supports for Students with Severe Disabilities


    Positive behavioral supports, functional behavioral assessments and positive behavioral support plans for students with severe disabilities.

    Prerequisites SPED 240 and SPED 241.
    Credits 3
  
  • SPED 312 - Teaching Elementary Students with Learning Problems (K-6)


    Methods and materials for evaluating and instructing children with mild to moderate learning problems.

    Prerequisites SPED 240, admission to the professional education sequence.
    Credits 3
  
  • SPED 315 - Post-Secondary Education for Students with Intellectual Disabilities


    This course provides information about principles and practices of providing post-secondary education to students with intellectual disabilities on a college campus.

    Prerequisites Permission of instructor required.
    Credits 3
  
  • SPED 335 - Teaching Exceptional Children


    Overview of exceptional children; emphasis on methods and materials for integrating students into regular classrooms. Field experience required.

    Prerequisites Admission to the teacher education program or permission of department head.
    Credits 2
  
  • SPED 336 - Teaching Exceptional Children in Secondary Education


    Overview of exceptional children; emphasis on methods and materials for integrating students into general classrooms at the middle and secondary level. Field experience required.

    Prerequisites Admission to the teacher education program or permission of department head.
    Credits 3
  
  • SPED 337 - Teaching Exceptional Children in Elementary and Middle Grades


    Overview of exceptional children; emphasis on methods and materials for integrating students into general classrooms in elementary and middle grades. Field experience required.

    Prerequisites Admission to the teacher education program or permission of department head.
    Credits 3
  
  • SPED 339 - Designing Classrooms as Responsive Learning Communities


    Creating learning communities responsive to individual and cultural differences and exceptionalities. Field experience and subscription to TaskStream© required.

    Prerequisites EDCI 201, and Admission to Teacher Education.
    Credits 3
  
  • SPED 344 - Assistive Technology for Severe Disabilities


    Use of assistive technology such as augmentative and alternative communication devices, and devices to support the health and medical needs of people with severe disabilities.

    Prerequisites SPED 240 and SPED 241.
    Credits 3
  
  • SPED 389 - Cooperative Education in Special Education


    See Cooperative Education Program.

    Credits 1 or 3, R15
  
  • SPED 400 - Creative Thinking and Problem-Solving


    Exploration of creative thinking; emphasis on current research and present methodologies of problem-solving.

    Credits 3
  
  • SPED 401 - Exceptional Learners in the General Curriculum


    Inclusion of students with mild disabilities in the general curriculum; the Response to Intervention model..

    Credits 3
  
  • SPED 407 - Behavioral Issues in the General Curriculum


    An introduction to behavioral disorders including characteristics, referral, assessment, and placement of individuals with behavioral disorders.

    Prerequisites SPED 240 or permission of department head.
    Credits 3
  
  • SPED 413 - Teaching Adolescents with Learning Problems


    Survey and evaluation of curricular models, diagnosis, developing instructional strategies, establishing goals and objectives.

    Prerequisites SPED 312, admission to professional-education sequence, senior status.
    Credits 3
  
  • SPED 414 - Curriculum and Methods for Students in the Adapted Curriculum


    Functional curriculum development and implementation of effective systematic instructional strategies with learners who have severe disabilities.

    Prerequisites SPED 240 and SPED 241.
    Credits 3
  
  • SPED 417 - Managing Classrooms for Exceptional Children


    Principles and techniques of classroom and behavior management.

    Prerequisites SPED 240 and admission to the teacher education program.
    Credits 3
  
  • SPED 423 - Teaching Reading to Individuals with Mild to Moderate Disabilities


    Methods and materials for teaching reading to individuals with mild to moderated disabilities.

    Prerequisites SPED 240 and admission to the professional education sequence.
    Credits 3
  
  • SPED 430 - Classroom Leadership


    Becoming a proactive educator and collaborating with other professionals, community, and families.

    Prerequisites Admission to Teacher Education.
    Credits 3
  
  • SPED 432 - The Physically Handicapped Child


    Social, psychological, and medical problems of children with physical disabilities.

    Credits 3
  
  • SPED 467 - Home-Based Intervention


    Methods and materials for providing home-based intervention; working collaboratively with families and other service providers to promote effective service delivery. 2 Lecture, 3 Lab.

    Prerequisites SPED 240; CDFR 363; or permission of instructor.
    Credits 3
  
  • SPED 470 - Early Childhood Curriculum


    Materials, environments, and interactions for two- to five-year olds in all curricular areas, including thinking and social problem-solving for children with and without disabilities. This course is cross-listed with BK and EDEL 470. 2 Lecture, 3 Lab.

    Credits 3
  
  • SPED 471 - Foundations of Gifted and Creative Education


    Historical concepts of gifted education; definitions of giftedness, characteristics, and unique needs of gifted and creative students; screening and identification procedures.

    Credits 3
  
  • SPED 475 - Methods and Models of Gifted and Creative Education


    Examination and analysis of the methods and models of gifted and creative education.

    Credits 3
  
  • SPED 477 - Curriculum Differentiation for Gifted and Creative Learners


    Exploration of ways to adapt content, process, product, and the learning environment to provide appropriate learning experiences for gifted and creative students.

    Credits 3
  
  • SPED 480 - Independent Study in Special Education


    Individual study in Special Education.

    Credits 1-3, R6
  
  • SPED 484 - Inclusive Education Internship I


    Three to nine hours field experience. Three hours per credit hour.

    Prerequisites Written application, permission of instructor and advisor.
    Credits 1-3
  
  • SPED 485 - Field Experience in Teaching


    Supervised experience for a second teaching certificate or for an initial certification for individuals who are employed as full-time teachers. Nine hours per week.

    Credits 3, R6
  
  • SPED 490 - Inclusive Education Internship II


    A full-time teaching experience.

    Corequisites SPED 495.
    Credits 9
  
  • SPED 493 - Special Topics in Special Education


    Special topics relevant to Special Education.

    Credits 1-3, R6
  
  • SPED 495 - Inclusive Education Seminar


    Working with parents, teachers, students, and others in a helping consultative relationship; skills for effective participation on interdisciplinary teams.

    Prerequisites SPED 484.
    Corequisites SPED 490.
    Credits 3

Sport Management

  
  • SM 260 - Introduction to Sport Management


    Career opportunities, competencies, and management skills; overview of management functions and ethics; history of sport management.

    Credits 3
  
  • SM 283 - Apprenticeship


    Apprenticeship to develop necessary skills before entering the required internship. 3 Lab.

    Prerequisites Permission of department head.
    Credits 1, R3
  
  • SM 314 - Sport Data CAMP


    This course introduces students to basic data analysis techniques within the context of conducting market research. Students Collect, Analyze, Manipulate, and Present (CAMP) data on sport consumers, seeing the market research process from end-to-end and leaving the course with a finished deliverable. They also learn other techniques to help answer questions using data, such as on‑field performance metrics.

    Prerequisites QA 235 or MATH 170.
    Credits 3
  
  • SM 315 - Introduction to Intramurals and Recreational Sport Management


    Organization, administration, history, and theoretical concepts of intramurals and recreational sport management in the public school, college, and military settings.

    Prerequisites Junior standing or permission of instructor.
    Credits 3
  
  • SM 330 - Aquatic Recreation Management


    Organization, programming, facility design, and maintenance in various aquatic recreational environments. Course may lead to Certified Pool Operator certification. This course is cross-listed with PRM 330.

    Credits 3
  
  • SM 340 - Sport Ethics


    Examination of ethical principles to sport-specific issues within the context of managing sport services. (P4).

    Credits 3
  
  • SM 350 - Global sport and culture


    An interdisciplinary examination of sport as a global phenomenon. Historical, cultural, political, economic, and managerial perspectives are considered. Focus is given to international sport leagues and teams, the globalization of sport, global cultural influences on sport, market dynamics, emerging contemporary issues in the global sports industry, and U.S. based sport organizations operating internationally. (P6).

    Credits 3
  
  • SM 361 - Sport Marketing


    Historical study of sport marketing; techniques in developing sport sponsorship proposals and effective sport promotions; sport marketing applications.

    Prerequisites MKT 201; junior standing.
    Credits 3
  
  • SM 380 - Independent Study


    A topic in sport management agreed upon by student and instructor.

    Prerequisites ENGL 202; permission of department head.
    Credits 1-3, R3
  
  • SM 389 - Cooperative Education in Sport Management


    Cooperative Education in Sport Management.

    Prerequisites Permission of instructor. See Cooperative Education Program.
    Credits 1 or 3, R15
  
  • SM 420 - Risk Management and Liability in Sport


    Liability associated with sports and the sport industry, including risk management systems and legal strategies to minimize liability.

    Credits 3
  
  • SM 435 - Sport Event and Facility Management


    Study of current trends and the management and marketing of sporting events and sport facilities. Basic terminology and building designs of sport facilities are also discussed.

    Prerequisites SM 260 and Junior standing.
    Credits 3
  
  • SM 445 - Sport Administration


    Current issues in sport administration.

    Credits 3
  
  • SM 446 - Sport Media


    This course examines the business of sports related media, including but not limited to television, print, radio, and internet based outlets across amateur and professional sport. Perspectives include content development, information dissemination, revenue generation, as well as challenges and changes that are likely in the future. 

    Prerequisites SM 260 and junior standing.
    Credits 3
  
  • SM 460 - Financial Aspects of Sport


    Financial considerations important to sport; budgeting, fundraising, and economic impact of sport events; historical aspects.

    Prerequisites SM 260 and FIN 305.
    Credits 3
  
  • SM 484 - Internship in Sport Management


    Experiences relating theory to practice in a specific area of sport management.

    Prerequisites SM 260, SM 283, SM 495, at least 90 in progress credit hours, and permission of instructor.
    Credits 3
  
  • SM 485 - Internship in Sport Management


    Experiences relating theory to practice in a specific area of sport management.

    Prerequisites Permission of program coordinator or completion of all required coursework in the major.
    Credits 3
  
  • SM 495 - Sport Management Strategy


    Analysis of management, organizational structure, and strategic planning in sport organizations; current issues in sport management.

    Prerequisites Junior standing and permission of instructor.
    Credits 3

Telecommunications Engineering Technology

  
  • TEL 346 - Wide Area Networks


    Study of transmission equipment, switching technologies, interconnection, and protocols associated with the telecommunications industry. 3 Lecture, 2 Lab/week.

    Prerequisites TEL 345.
    Credits 4
  
  • TEL 444 - Wireless Systems


    Application of communication theory, digital signal processing, and digital modulation to wireless systems. 3 Lecture, 2 Lab/week.

    Prerequisites TEL 312 or equivalent.
    Credits 4
  
  • TEL 445 - Network Planning and Design I


    An engineering approach to establishing telecommunications networks locally and globally. Communications network simulation is introduced and used to design networks. 2 Lecture, 2 Lab/week.

    Prerequisites TEL 346.
    Credits 3
  
  • TEL 446 - Telecommunications Management


    A study of the technical and management issues associated with the administration of complex, highly integrated networks. A variety of hardware and software tools will be discussed. 2 Lecture, 2 Lab/week.

    Prerequisites TEL 346.
    Credits 3
  
  • TEL 480 - Problems in Telecommunications


    Independent study in telecommunications engineering technology: project required.

    Prerequisites Permission of adviser and instructor.
    Credits 1-3, R6
  
  • TEL 493 - Special Topics


    Current topics in telecommunications.

    Prerequisites Permission of instructor.
    Credits 1-3, R6

Theatre

  
  • THEA 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
  
  • THEA 106 - Applied Voice I


    Applied voice study for Musical Theatre students with one half-hour private lesson per week. Each student will perform throughout the semester in Studio within a masterclass setting. This course may be repeated up to three times.

    Prerequisites Admission in to the Musical Theatre program or permission of the Instructor.
    Credits 1, R3
  
  • THEA 110 - Stage and Film Crafts I


    Fundamentals of Scenery and Lighting.  

    Prerequisites Admission in to the BFA Theatre, Entertainment Design and Technology program or by Permission of Instructor.
    Credits 3
  
  • THEA 111 - Stage and Film Crafts II


    Fundamentals of Properties, Costumes, and Paint.  

    Prerequisites THEA 110 or by Permission of Instructor.
    Credits 3
  
  • THEA 122 - Design Basics


    Introduction to theatrical design in scenic, lighting, costume, sound, and properties.  

    Prerequisites Admission into the BFA in Entertainment Design and Technology or BA in Stage and Screen programs.
    Credits 3
  
  • THEA 123 - Presentation Media


    This course focuses on design drawings and renderings for theatre and film.  

    Prerequisites Admission into BFA Theatre Program or by Permission of Instructor.
    Credits 3
  
  • THEA 124 - Stage and Film Makeup


    Exploration of the materials and techniques used in the art of makeup for the stage and film. 

    Prerequisites Admission into the Theatre BFA or BA in the School of Stage and Screen or by Permission of Instructor.
    Credits 3
  
  • THEA 130 - Makeup


    Application of stage makeup.

    Credits 1
  
  • THEA 140 - Acting I


    Introduction to the basic principles of acting.

    Credits 3
  
  • THEA 145 - Foundations of Stage and Screen


    Comprehensive first year experience for all admitted Stage and Screen students, covering basic production, theory, and history of the storytelling arts.  

    Prerequisites Admission in to one of the BFA or BA programs in the School of Stage and Screen.
    Credits 3
  
  • THEA 148 - Musicianship for Musical Theatre I


    Musicianship for Musical Theatre combines music theory, ear training, and piano skills to help the musical theatre student gain independence as a music learner. 

    Prerequisites Admission in to the Musical Theatre BFA program or permission of instructor.
    Credits 3
  
  • THEA 149 - Musicianship for Musical Theatre II


    Musicianship for Musical Theatre II builds off of concepts learned in Musicianship for Musical Theatre I, combining advanced music theory, ear training, and piano skills to help the musical theatre student gain independence as a music learner. 

    Prerequisites THEA 148.
    Credits 3
  
  • THEA 172 - Theatre Production: Stagecraft


    Hands-on participation in the construction, installation or operation of the technical elements of stage lighting, sound and scenery.

    Credits 1, R2
  
  • THEA 180 - Acting I


    Introduction to the basic principles of acting.

    Prerequisites Admission in to one of the BFA or BA programs in the School of Stage and Screen or permission of instructor.
    Credits 3
  
  • THEA 185 - Acting for the Camera I


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

    Prerequisites THEA 180 or permission of Instructor.
    Credits 3
  
  • THEA 200 - Script Analysis


    Contemporary techniques for analyzing plays for the purpose of production and scholarly pursuits. 

    Prerequisites THEA 145 or permission of instructor.
    Credits 3
  
  • THEA 206 - Applied Voice II


    Applied voice study for Musical Theatre students with one half-hour private lesson per week. Each student will perform throughout the semester in Studio within a masterclass setting. This course is repeatable for up to 3 times.

    Prerequisites THEA 106 or permission of the Instructor.
    Credits 1, R3
  
  • THEA 208 - Song Study


    A performance class geared toward developing the musical theatre student’s individual repertoire. 

    Prerequisites THEA 149 or permission of instructor.
    Credits 1
  
  • THEA 209 - Musical Theatre Ensembles


    Study, rehearsal, and performance of musical theatre ensemble numbers, ranging from trios to full-class numbers. 

    Prerequisites THEA 149 or permission of Instructor.
    Credits 1
  
  • THEA 220 - Stage Movement


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

    Credits 3
  
  • THEA 230 - Playwriting


    The study of the art and craft of playwriting in short and long form.  

    Prerequisites THEA 200 or permission of Instructor; Declared major in BA Stage and Screen.
    Credits 3
  
  • THEA 231 - Stagecrafts for Stage and Screen (Scenic/Lighting)


    Practical introduction to scenic construction, lighting and associated crafts for theatre, motion picture and television.

    Credits 3
  
  • THEA 235 - Stage Management


    Introduction to stage management. An analysis of organizational communication and the structure of the productions team.  Including exploring the unique relationship with the Director.

    Credits 3
  
  • THEA 236 - Scenic Painting


    Techniques for painting scenic elements of production.

    Prerequisites Permission of Instructor.
    Credits 3
  
  • THEA 237 - Costume Crafts and Makeup


    Introduction to costume crafts, construction, wardrobe and makeup for Theatre, Motion Picture and TV.

    Credits 3
  
  • THEA 239 - Sound Technology


    This course explores the subject of audio technology via physical and perceptual aspects of sound.  

    Prerequisites THEA 145 and THEA 122 or by Permission of Instructor.
    Credits 3
  
  • THEA 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
  
  • THEA 260 - Dialects


    The study of dialects and accents for the actor.

    Prerequisites THEA 240.
    Credits 1
  
  • THEA 270 - Theatre Arts Workshops I


    Practical experience in productions.

    Prerequisites Admission in to BFA or BA Theatre Programs in the School of Stage and Screen or by Instructor permission.
    Credits 1, R12
  
  • THEA 280 - Acting for the Camera II


    Acting for the Camera II builds off of principles learned in Acting for the Camera 1. 

    Prerequisites THEA 185.
    Credits 3
  
  • THEA 285 - Acting II


    Introduction to character analysis and styles.

    Prerequisites THEA 180.
    Credits 3
  
  • THEA 300 - Improv


    An advanced level acting course focusing on ensemble and solo work without a script.

    Prerequisites THEA 180.
    Credits 3
  
  • THEA 305 - Properties Design


    An introduction to the professional theatrical and cinemagraphic properties design.

    Prerequisites THEA 122.
    Credits 3
  
  • THEA 306 - Applied Voice III


    Applied voice study for Musical Theatre students with one half-hour private lesson per week. Each student will perform throughout the semester in Studio within a masterclass setting. This course is repeatable for up to three times.

    Prerequisites THEA 206 or permission of the Instructor.
    Credits 1, R3
  
  • THEA 308 - Lighting Design


    An introduction to the technical skills needed in setting up and running lighting equipment for Theatre and Film.

    Prerequisites THEA 122.
    Credits 3
  
  • THEA 310 - World Theatre


    Students will explore Non-Western theatrical works (Asian, Hispanic, African) and Western works that focus on multicultural perspectives and cultural diversity. (P5).

    Credits 3
  
  • THEA 311 - Costume Design


    The aesthetic, historical, and practical design of costumes and accessories for stage and screen. 

    Prerequisites THEA 122 or Permission of Instructor.
    Credits 3
  
  • THEA 312 - Scenic Design


    Computer-aided and hand-drafted scenic design for Stage and Screen. 

    Prerequisites THEA 122 or Permission of Instructor.
    Credits 3
  
  • THEA 320 - Stage Movement II


    Advanced studio class for stage movement, emphasis on stage combat, including safety and methods with a focus on rapier and dagger skills. 

    Prerequisites THEA 220 and Permission of Instructor.
    Credits 3, R2
  
  • THEA 322 - Period Styles


    An overview of the history of art, architecture, interior design, and costume history from Ancient Egypt to modern day with a lens for theatrical designers. 

    Prerequisites THEA 311 and THEA 337 or by permission of Instructor.
    Credits 3
 

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