May 06, 2024  
2021-2022 Academic Catalog 
    
2021-2022 Academic Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions


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Talent Development

  
  • MATD 504 - Evaluating Learning Outcomes And Impacts


    Credit(s): 3
    The concept of learning evaluation will be addressed using Kirkpatrick’s model of four levels of evaluation for adults and organizations: classroom delivery, cognitive learning, application of learning for performance enhancement and impact on organization outcome. Formative and summative evaluation methods will be developed.

    Course Level: Graduate
  
  • MATD 506 - Organizational Performance Management


    Credit(s): 3
    A review and comparison of several models used for project management, strategic planning, process analysis and improvement, succession planning, performance appraisal and career development. Students will develop a strategic plan for a selected group and a process improvement for a selected process.

    Course Level: Graduate
  
  • MATD 507 - Organizational Leadership


    Credit(s): 3
    A seminar style course in which students study various perspectives of leadership, models of leadership within organizations, levels of leadership, leadership influence and leadership behaviors. The course will include personal assessment and planning activities completed by each student to gain insight into personal strengths and abilities and need for further leadership development.

    Course Level: Graduate
  
  • MATD 508 - The Consultant Relationship


    Credit(s): 3
    The role of the internal and external organizational consultant: marketing, contracting, assessing, reporting, planning, facilitating change and professional ethics. Study and analysis of interventions for organizational change included. Students will create a model contract for a consultant agreement.

    Course Level: Graduate
  
  • MATD 510 - Dynamics Of Human Development And Learning Styles Of The Adult Learner


    Credit(s): 3
    The foundations of adult learning theory and applications of those theories to organizations. Includes personality as it affects learning, adult learning theory, hierarchies of learning, types of learners, learning styles and preferences and approaches to curriculum development. Students will use assessment tools to profile their own learning style.

    Course Level: Graduate
  
  • MATD 514 - Consultant Project: Analysis Plan


    Credit(s): 3
    The foundations of adult learning theory and applications of those theories to organizations. Includes personality as it affects learning, adult learning theory, hierarchies of learning, types of learners, learning styles and preferences and approaches to curriculum development. Students will use assessment tools to profile their own learning style.

    Course Level: Graduate
  
  • MATD 516 - Consultant Project: Evaluation And Lessons Learned


    Credit(s): 3
    This course is a continuation of MATD 514 . Students will complete the implementation of the intervention(s); develop an evaluation plan by applying the Kirkpatrick model and complete Lessons Learned. Students will prepare their final report and presentation to the class.

    Course Level: Graduate
  
  • MATD 522 - Planning And Developing Curriculum And Courses


    Credit(s): 3
    Review and comparison of various curriculum models with particular emphasis on the Instructional System Design (ISD) model. Developing lessons plans and writing program descriptions, goals and performance-based learning objectives.

    Course Level: Graduate
  
  • MATD 529 - Facilitating Groups


    Credit(s): 3
    Defining and creating a team culture. The role of the supervisor and manager in empowering and enabling teams. Team leadership skills include facilitation, mentoring/coaching, problem solving, conflict management, listening and giving feedback to effectively lead groups. Students will role-play and critique for skill development.

    Course Level: Graduate

Theatre

  
  • THEA 103 - Stagecraft I


    Credit(s): 3
    This course is designed to acquaint the student with the technical aspects of backstage theatre. Units include stage scenery construction, stage lighting, terminology and safety.

    Course Level: Undergraduate
  
  • THEA 104 - Introduction To The Theatre


    Credit(s): 3
    A survey course to acquaint the student with our cultural heritage in the theatre. Units covered include history, roles of various theatre artists, theories and structures of drama and the basic fundamentals and techniques of acting. Topics are covered through lecture, assigned reading and student participation.

    Learning Outcome(s): Public Speaking
    Course Level: Undergraduate
    Honors Component: This course will offer an honors component to fulfill honors program requirements.
  
  • THEA 160 - Acting I


    Credit(s): 3
    The course emphasis is on the learning of basic fundamentals and techniques of the art of acting through lecture and student participation.

    Course Level: Undergraduate
  
  • THEA 190 - Theatrical Practicum


    Credit(s): 1
    This course entails a minimum of 40 hours work in some combination of acting, set construction, make-up, costume, lighting or other technical support connected with a university theatrical production.

    Note(s): A maximum of 8 credits credit in THEA 190 may apply toward graduation.
    Course Level: Undergraduate
  
  • THEA 203 - Stagecraft II


    Credit(s): 3
    This course is designed to acquaint the student with the technical aspects of backstage theatre. Units to include properties, costuming, makeup, sound, and theatrical management.

    Prerequisites: THEA 103  
  
  • THEA 210 - Play Analysis


    Credit(s): 3
    Students will be introduced to historical and contemporary theatrical movements, focusing on how contemporaneous cultural, political, and social situations inform script and production choices. This course focuses on how texts evolve into production. Attendance at live theatre events is required.

    Prerequisites: THEA 104  
    Course Level: Undergraduate
  
  • THEA 260 - Acting II


    Credit(s): 3
    This course is a continuation of the principles of Acting I but with an emphasis on ensemble work, textual analysis, and character development.

    Prerequisites: THEA 160  
  
  • THEA 303 - Design for Theatre


    Credit(s): 3
  
  • THEA 350 - Special Topics in Theatre


    Credit(s): 3
    A flexible course designed to broaden students’ knowledge and appreciation of Theatre by examining advanced topics of particular interest to both students and instructor.

    Prerequisites: THEA 103  and THEA 160  

Volunteer Income Tax Assistance

  
  • VITA 200 - Volunteer Income Tax Assistance I


    Credit(s): 3
    This course is designed to help the student: become competent in the application of federal income tax law as it pertains to the individuals, acquired the ability to interview clients in order to understand their particular federal income tax needs, and apply the correct tax law to each client’s situation.

    Prerequisites: Instructor permission Open to students of any discipline.
    Course Level: Undergraduate
  
  • VITA 300 - Volunteer Income Tax Assistance II


    Credit(s): 3
    This course extends the course content and student responsibilities of VITA 200. Like VITA 200, students will again prepare tax documents for individuals, interview clients in order to understand their particular federal income tax needs, and apply the correct tax law to each client’s situation. This advanced course will also instruct the student in skills and knowledge necessary for assistant management of the tax preparation site, planning and organizing the events, and participate in overseeing functions at the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) site(s).

    Prerequisites: VITA 200  or BUSN 441  and BUSN 442 , or Instructor permission.
    Course Level: Undergraduate
 

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