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SPED 320 - Communication And Developmental Aspects Of Learning
Credit(s): 3
This course provides the framework for understanding and teaching students with communication, health, and physical disabilities. Candidates will learn characteristics and needs of students with autism spectrum disorders. Candidates will demonstrate the ability to create safe, inclusive, cultural responsive learning environments so that individuals with disabilities become active and effective learners and develop positive social interactions and self-determination. The impact of these disabilities on the family and community will be discussed. Best practice strategies and instruction including community-based instruction, assistive technology, direct instruction, social stories, positive behavior supports, self-regulation, and self-determination will be covered.
Prerequisites: Admission to the Teacher Education Program.
Course Level: Undergraduate
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SPED 400 - Assessing Students With Special Needs
Credit(s): 3
This course will provide a framework for the candidates in the area of special education assessment and evaluation. The candidates will gain knowledge and experience in the use and interpretations of formal and informal diagnostic tests for the purposes of instructional planning and monitoring. Cautions regarding over-identification of minority and culturally diverse students for special education services and use of non-discriminatory assessment will be emphasized. The candidate will know how to assess, score and write professional educational reports that contain useful instructional recommendations and information for use in decision-making.
Prerequisites: Admission to the Teacher Education Program.
Course Level: Undergraduate
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SPED 440 - Interventionist Model
Credit(s): 3
This course provides candidates a framework for special education consultation and intervention so that they may gain knowledge and experience in addressing the needs of individuals with disabilities from mild to moderate in reading, written expression, mathematics, as well as auditory/visual processing. Candidates will learn strategies for modifying instructional practices in response to ongoing assessment data as well as strategies for collaborating with the regular classroom teacher to facilitate the success of students with disabilities in the general education classrooms. Candidates will demonstrate the ability to develop appropriate learning goals and objectives through completion of an IEP.
Prerequisites: Admission to the Teacher Education Program, EDUC 337 and SPED 400 .
Course Level: Undergraduate
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SPED 470 - Independence Model
Credit(s): 3
This course provides the pre-service teacher with an opportunity to learn characteristics of and best practice when serving students with moderate to severe/multiple disabilities. Candidates will have the opportunity to study the roles of such professionals as an occupational therapist, physical therapist and speech therapist, special education teacher, teaching assistants and for the young child, the developmental specialist. Additionally, the course will focus on support and instruction in various settings, including the school, group homes and adult day programs. The focus is on individuals with moderate to serve/multiple disabilities that required the support of a multidisciplinary team. The impact of these disabilities on the family and community will also be discussed. Best practice strategies, including community-based instruction, direct instruction, positive behavior supports, use of alternative curriculum standards, the creation and implementation of an IEP, and working with supervising paraprofessionals will be covered.
Prerequisites: Admission to the Teacher Education Program.
Course Level: Undergraduate
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SPED 480 - Transition And Technology
Credit(s): 3
This course will encompass the critical areas of transition and technology for students with disabilities. The candidates will develop a working knowledge of services available to the population as well as the skills needed by the special needs student to become a successful class member and productive member of society. Candidates will develop a technology plan based on adaptive technology assessments and incorporate and implement instructional and assistive technology into the education program. Candidates will demonstrate the ability to develop sound transition and technology plans by participating in the IEP process. Transitions from preschool to kindergarten, middle school to high school, and high school to society, as well as the technology needs of these students will be examined.
Prerequisites: Admission to the Teacher Education Program and SPED 400 .
Course Level: Undergraduate
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SPED 500 - Assessing Students With Special Needs
Credit(s): 3
This course will provide a framework for special education assessment and evaluation. The student will gain knowledge and experience in the use and interpretations of formal and informal diagnostic tests for the purposes of instructional planning and monitoring. Cautions regarding over-identification of minority and culturally diverse students for special education services and use of non-discriminatory assessment will be emphasized. Students will learn how to assess, score and write professional educational reports that contain useful instructional recommendations and information for use in decision-making.
Prerequisites: current teaching license.
Course Level: Graduate
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SPED 510 - Emotional And Behavioral Disorders
Credit(s): 3
This course provides the framework for understanding and teaching students with emotional and behavior disorders. Candidates will demonstrate the ability to identify the characteristics of individuals with emotional and behavior disorders using functional behavior assessments. Once identified, candidates will learn to choose the most appropriate least restrictive environment for effective behavioral intervention strategies and implementation of academic instruction. The impact of these disabilities on the family and community will be discussed. Best practice strategies, including community-based instruction, assistive technology, direct instruction, social stories, positive behavior supports, non-aversive behavior techniques, self-regulation, the impact of emotional factors on the learning process, and the impact of executive functioning on learning and behavior will be covered.
Prerequisites: current teaching license.
Course Level: Graduate
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SPED 520 - Communication And Developmental Aspects Of Learning
Credit(s): 3
This course provides the framework for understanding and teaching students with communication, health, and physical disabilities. Candidates will learn characteristics and needs of students with autism spectrum disorders. Candidates will demonstrate the ability to create safe, inclusive, cultural responsible learning environments so that individuals with disabilities become active and effective learners and develop positive social interactions and self-determination. The impact of these disabilities on the family and community will be discussed. Best practice strategies and instruction including community-based instruction, assistive technology, direct instruction, social stories, positive behavior supports, self-regulation, and self-determination will be covered.
Prerequisites: current teaching license.
Course Level: Graduate
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SPED 530 - Practicum
Credit(s): 1
This course is designed to offer a 45-hour practicum in an accredited educational setting under the direction of a teacher with a license in Special Education. Candidates will work with students in grades pre-K through 12 who have an identified disability and are receiving special education services. Candidates take this course during any semester that they are enrolled in the Master of Arts in Education Curriculum and Instruction degree program with a concentration in Special Education. This course gives them the opportunity to put the theory learned in their SPED classes into practice in a classroom. Candidates will assist in the assessment of students and the development of (any of the following) IEPs, FSLPs, BIPs and 504 plans, and formulate lesson plans and unit plans that are appropriate for students with disabilities. Candidates may provide academic and behavioral instruction to students with disabilities. Emphasis is placed on tying the varied theoretical perspectives to current best practice in teaching methodology with attention to identification of students with disabilities through various assessments; curriculum development; development of materials; communication with administrators, classroom teachers and parents policies regarding inclusion, and use of community resources.
Prerequisites: current teaching license.
Course Level: Graduate
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SPED 540 - Interventionist Model
Credit(s): 3
This course provides candidates a framework for special education consultation and intervention so that they may gain knowledge and experience in addressing the needs of individuals with disabilities from mild to moderate in reading, written expression, mathematics, as well as auditory/visual processing. Candidates will learn strategies for modifying instructional practices in response to ongoing assessment data, as well as strategies for collaborating with the regular classroom teacher to facilitate the success of students with disabilities in the general education classrooms. Candidates will demonstrate the ability to develop appropriate learning goals and objectives through completion of an IEP.
Prerequisites: current teaching license.
Course Level: Graduate
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SPED 542 - Strategies For Diverse Learners
Credit(s): 3
This class offers information on identification, teaching strategies, curriculum modifications and behavior plans for teachers of special needs students in the regular classroom. Research and practical application are the foundation for this class.
Course Level: Graduate
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SPED 570 - Independence Model K-12
Credit(s): 3
This course provides the pre-service teacher with an opportunity to learn characteristics of and best practice when serving students with moderate to severe/multiple disabilities. Candidates will have the opportunity to study the roles of professionals as an occupational therapist, physical therapist and speech therapist, special education teacher, teaching assistants and for the young child, the developmental specialist. Additionally, the course will focus on support and instruction in various settings, including the school, group homes and adult day programs. The focus is on individuals with moderate to severe/multiple disabilities that required the support of a multidisciplinary team. The impact of these disabilities on the family and community will also be discussed. Best practice strategies, including community-based instruction, direct instruction, positive behavior supports, and use of alternative curriculum standards, the creative and implementation of an IEP, and working with/supervising paraprofessionals will be covered.
Prerequisites: current teaching license.
Course Level: Graduate
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SPED 580 - Transition And Technology
Credit(s): 3
This course will encompass the critical area of transition for students with mild/moderate to severe disabilities. Candidates will demonstrate the ability to identify and develop appropriate transition goals for children with special needs through a variety of classroom experiences. Candidates will develop a working knowledge of the services available to this population, as well as the skills needed by the special needs student to become a productive member of society. Candidates will develop a knowledge basis for linking students and families with services ranging from assisted work environments to university application and other accommodations. Candidates will demonstrate the ability to develop sound transition plans by participating in the IEP process for students transitioning pre-school to elementary, from elementary to middle school level, from middle school to high school, and from high school to society.
Prerequisites: current teaching license.
Course Level: Graduate
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MSM 500 - Legal Issues In Sport
Credit(s): 3
This course is an introduction to sports-related legal issues and concepts. The focus of the class is on providing an overview of the major legal issues associated with sports, sports administration, and the sport industry. Students will conduct research, read, and write on issues associated with the sport legal industry. Topics include, but are not limited to discrimination, legislation, regulation, and rights, competition, contract, labor, tort and trademark law, and administrative, antitrust and constitutional law.
Course Level: Graduate
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MSM 510 - Marketing And Public Relations In Sport
Credit(s): 3
This course focuses on promotions, public relations, and advertising and other marketing functions involved in the sport industry. The course provides research, case, analysis, and other opportunities to learn of the effective principles, theories, practices, and methods involved with all aspects of sports communication.
Course Level: Graduate
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MSM 520 - Principles Of Sport Business
Credit(s): 3
This course exposes students to specific managerial challenges and issues facing sport industry leaders. It addresses the flow of funds in the sport industry and requires close consideration of numerous industry stakeholders. The course examines the most critical entities influencing sport businesses.
Course Level: Graduate
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MSM 530 - Sport Facility And Event Security Management
Credit(s): 3
In this course, the principles of planning areas and facilities for sports are explored. In addition to the design and construction of specific sport and recreation facilities, approaches to standards and regional planning will be discussed. Problems and issues related to funding, maintenance, and use of sport and recreation facilities will be analyzed, as well as, the trends in facility design, construction, and maintenance. The course also includes the study of domestic and international threats, natural disasters, and crowd management operation issues in sport.
Course Level: Graduate
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MSM 540 - Sport Psychology
Credit(s): 3
The course is designed to expand on the basic concepts and applications of psychological knowledge of sport, bridge the gap between research and practice, and enhance students’ understanding of theory and research on personality, motivation, arousal, cognition, attributions, attitudes, self-efficacy, leadership effectiveness, and group dynamics.
Course Level: Graduate
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MSM 550 - Generating Sport And Tourism Revenue
Credit(s): 3
This course provides a comprehensive overview of professional roles in fundraising, donor relations, non-profit organizations, premium seating, and ticket sales for participatory sport tourism and event-based sport tourism. The course includes terminology, concepts, and ethical considerations in sport fundraising and tourism.
Course Level: Graduate
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MSM 560 - Policy And Governance In Intercollegiate Sports
Credit(s): 3
This course examines governance structures, processes, and compliance of intercollegiate athletic departments. The course introduces students to the power and politics of collegiate athletics. Current policy issues and ethical questions will be investigated. The course examines the rules and regulations related to intercollegiate compliance including but not limited to recruiting, eligibility, amateurism, and financial aid.
Course Level: Graduate
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MSM 570 - Research Methods And Design In Sport
Credit(s): 3
This course offers an overview of research methodology including basic concepts used in quantitative and qualitative research methods. Students will gain an overview of research intent and design, methodology and technique, format and presentation, and data management and analysis informed by commonly used statistical methods.
Course Level: Graduate
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MSM 580 - Internship
Credit(s): 6
In this course, students will be placed in a sport administration field with an emphasis on acquisitions and application of practical skills. 400 hours will take place in cooperation between the student and an agency, under the supervision of both the MSM program internship coordinator and the agency-designated supervisor.
Course Level: Graduate
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MSM 590 - Applied Research
Credit(s): 6
This course includes research skills and concepts needed to plan, conduct, and analyze data for a research project. Skills taught in this course include performing literature searches, data collection, data analysis and interpretation, and scholarly writing.
Prerequisites: MSM 570
Course Level: Graduate
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SMGT 240 - Introduction To Sport Management
Credit(s): 3
The purpose of this course is to provide an analysis of the body of knowledge associated with pursuing a career in sport management. Students will be introduced to the theoretical and applied foundations of sport management and become aware of the depth of the sport industry.
Course Level: Undergraduate
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SMGT 243 - Sports Facilities And Design/Event Management
Credit(s): 3
Planning, managing and marketing of sports events, arenas and facilities for spectators and clients, pre-school through retired citizens.
Prerequisites: Sophomore standing or SMGT 240 .
Course Level: Undergraduate
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SMGT 245 - Clinical Experience In Sport Management
Credit(s): 3
This course offers a supervised observation/work experience in a sport management setting. The practicum site must be approved by a professor prior to beginning the clock hours required and completed during the semester in which the student is registered for the course. The course consists of 70 hours of work experience and weekly class meetings to discuss sport management issues in relation to those experiences.
Course Level: Undergraduate
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SMGT 310 - Principles Of Sport Marketing
Credit(s): 3
The relevant areas of marketing are applied to sport. Special emphasis is placed on the principles, policies and strategies utilized to market the unique product of sport. Attention is focused on the importance of public attitudes, opinions and demographics as well as the design and construction of market research instruments and corporate sponsorship proposals.
Course Level: Undergraduate
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SMGT 313 - Communication In Sport
Credit(s): 3
This course is designed to give the student the theoretical foundation of interpersonal communications, small group communications and mass communication with application of these foundational bases to sports organizations through the use of lectures, discussions, case studies, class assignment and guest speakers. Media management and relations as well as basic business communications are competencies necessary for sport management. Students will learn through the course how both print and electronic media operate and how to use media to communicate.
Course Level: Undergraduate
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SMGT 314 - Sport in Society
Credit(s): 3
After successful completion of this course, the student will demonstrate an understanding of 1) the role of sports in the development of society, 2) current social issues in sports and 3) the role of sport as it influences lifestyle and societal and political change.
Prerequisites: SOCI 101
Course Level: Undergraduate
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SMGT 315 - Sport Governance And Leadership
Credit(s): 3
This course introduces the student to the power and politics of sport organizations and principles and practices of their governance in amateur and professional sports at the community, state, national, and international levels. Emphasis will be given to concepts of economic, political and social factors impacting sport governance, leadership, ethics, and governance trends and challenges. This course will include, but is not limited to, an examination of the National Collegiate Athletic Association, National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics, and national and international professional sports leagues.
Prerequisites: SPSC 200 and SMGT 240
Course Level: Undergraduate
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SMGT 330 - Psychological Dynamics in Sport and Exercise
Credit(s): 3
This course is designed to develop theoretical knowledge of human psychology for practical implications in the field of sport and exercise. Practical experiences will complement the knowledge gained from lecture classes.
Prerequisites: Junior standing.
Course Level: Undergraduate
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SMGT 350 - Special Topics in Sport Managment
Credit(s): 3
This course in intended to address specific topics of interest in sport management. An in-depth study of different topics within the field of sport management that are not usually covered by the sport management curriculum will be addressed. Course topic varies from offering to offering.
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SMGT 395 - Organization, Administration, and Supervision in Sport Management
Credit(s): 3
Designed to provide students with knowledge of the principles and methods of administration, organization and supervision of sport management, intramurals and sports programs.
Prerequisites: SMGT 240 and junior standing.
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SMGT 422 - Principles Of Sport Finance
Credit(s): 3
Basic financial and managerial concepts are examined and applied to the sport industry. Special emphasis will be placed on principles, policies and plans for increasing revenue through the economic impact analysis of sporting events and controlling costs in the sport industry. Attention will be given to the procurement, distribution, repayment and impact of multiple funding methods utilized for stadium and sport facility construction.
Course Level: Undergraduate
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SMGT 425 - Sport Sales And Revenue Generation
Credit(s): 3
This course provides a foundation in the principals and significance of sales and revenue generation in the business of sport through a mix of theoretical fundamentals and practical application. Topics include key sales and revenue generation elements such as the Sports Sales Process, Relationship-Building and Customer Service, Business Development and more. Pertinent concepts related to sponsorship, licensing, sales force management, consumer incentives, and customer service will be included. Completion of this course will provide students with the essential skills to become successful sales executives in the field of sport.
Prerequisites: SPSC 200 and SMGT 240
Course Level: Undergraduate
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SMGT 435 - Managing Legal Aspects Of Sport And Physical Education
Credit(s): 3
This course is designed to provide the students with knowledge of issues and strategies to manage the legal aspects of their professional lives as coaches, trainers, sports administrators and exercise specialists.
Prerequisites: Junior standing.
Course Level: Undergraduate
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SMGT 452 - Internship In Sport Management
Credit(s): 12
This course is designed to be a supervised culminating experience of 450 clock hours for the sport management major. The student will be placed in an on-campus or off-campus sport management setting and be supervised by faculty in the physical education department.
Prerequisites: SPSC 396 and SMGT 435
Course Level: Undergraduate
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SMGT 480 - Senior Seminar in Sport Managment
Credit(s): 3
The program-concluding course for Sport Management majors, this seminar offers students a transition to post-undergraduate career and/or graduate-level academic pursuits. In this capstone course, students are expected to demonstrate how their preparation for their career in Sport Management can be utilized to become responsible citizens in the global community.
Prerequisites: Senior Standing
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SPCH 101 - Public Speaking
Credit(s): 3
Speaking clearly and comfortably in public is an essential skillset. This course prepares students for a variety of professional situations in which formal presentations are expected. Topics will include cultural conventions of speech, verbal and nonverbal messaging, and techniques of oral presentation and persuasion. Students will learn to research, outline, and deliver a variety of speeches (e.g. demonstrative, informative, persuasive, special occasion, etc.) of varying lengths.
Course Level: Undergraduate
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MATD 501 - The Hrd And Talent Development Profession
Credit(s): 3
A survey of the human resource development profession, based on the roles, responsibilities and competencies defined by the Association for Talent Development (ATD) to help the student understand the scope of the field, and to assess personal interests and skills. Professional resources and associations will be reviewed. Each student will complete a career assessment and develop a human resource development career plan.
Course Level: Graduate
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MATD 502 - Assessing Adult And Organizational Learning Needs
Credit(s): 3
This course examines the use assessment as the initial phase for identifying variables that result in organizational performance gaps; and the utilization of assessment results to identify and implement value-added solutions such as training and non-training interventions. Students learn to identify human performance gaps and to develop and use various assessment tools such as job and task analysis, front end assessment, needs assessment, performance analysis, systems thinking, and other methods and tools to close a specific gap.
Course Level: Graduate
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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THEA 303 - Design for Theatre
Credit(s): 3
Students will be introduced to basic scenic, lighting, properties, and sound design for live theatre and will be introduced to various artistic media and techniques. Participation in Theatre-at-Tusculum productions and lab hours are required.
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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
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