Jun 25, 2024  
2022-2023 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
2022-2023 Undergraduate Catalog [Not Current Academic Year. Consult with Your Academic Advisor for Your Catalog Year]

Courses


 

Curriculum and Instruction

  
  • CUIN 3312 - Educational Technology

    Credit Hours: 3
    Lecture Contact Hours: 3    Lab Contact Hours: 0
    Prerequisite: ENGL 1302.
    Description
    Instructional strategies using technology to effective support classroom teaching.
    Repeatability: No

    Additional Fee: Y
  
  • CUIN 3313 - Learning and Development Technologies

    Credit Hours: 3.0
    Lecture Contact Hours: 3    Lab Contact Hours: 0
    Prerequisite: None.
    Description
    Development of learning experiences using instructional technology in education and industry environments.
  
  • CUIN 3316 - Prekindergarten Curriculum and Instruction

    Credit Hours: 3.0
    Lecture Contact Hours: 3    Lab Contact Hours: 0
    Prerequisite: admission to Teacher Education Program and credit for or concurrent enrollment in CUIN 3201 .
    Description
    Foundations of prekindergarten curriculum.
  
  • CUIN 3317 - Kindergarten and Elementary School Curriculum and Instruction

    Credit Hours: 3.0
    Lecture Contact Hours: 3    Lab Contact Hours: 0
    Prerequisite: Admission to the Teacher Education Program, credit for CUIN 3316 , and concurrent enrollment in CUIN 4315 
    Description
    Foundations of kindergarten and elementary school curriculum.
  
  • CUIN 3321 - Introduction to Teaching Middle Grades

    Credit Hours: 3.0
    Lecture Contact Hours: 3.0    Lab Contact Hours: 0.0
    Formerly CUIN 3221 Introduction to Teaching Middle Grades
    Prerequisite: Admission to Teacher Education and credit for or concurrent enrollment in CUIN 3121 .
    Description
    Field-based experiences with the principles of teaching middle grades including teaching strategies, curriculum design, and organization of learning environments.
  
  • CUIN 3333 - Differentiating Curriculum, Instruction, & Assessment for Diverse Learners

    Credit Hours: 3.0
    Lecture Contact Hours: 3    Lab Contact Hours: 0
    Prerequisite: CUIN 3321 .
    Description
    Students explore the various approaches to differentiating curriculum, instruction, and assessment for diverse students. Strategies and techniques that are supported by research and best practice are discussed and analyzed.
  
  • CUIN 3345 - Writing and Grammar for Teaching English

    Credit Hours: 3
    Lecture Contact Hours: 3    Lab Contact Hours: 0
    Prerequisite: ENGL 1302.
    Description
    Detailed view of teaching writing and grammar within the context of the writing process.
    Repeatability: No

    Additional Fee: Y
  
  • CUIN 3346 - Teaching the Writing Process

    Credit Hours: 3.0
    Lecture Contact Hours: 3    Lab Contact Hours: 0
    Prerequisite: Admission to the Teacher Education program.
    Description
    Methods and techniques for teaching the writing process in grades K-12.
    Additional Fee: $2.00 Fee Type Lab Fee
  
  • CUIN 3347 - Reading in the Content Area

    Credit Hours: 3.0
    Lecture Contact Hours: 3    Lab Contact Hours: 0
    Prerequisite: admission to Teacher Education.
    Description
    Methods and materials for teaching developmental reading in specific content areas. Assessment and treatment of reading difficulties, including dyslexia and other literacy disorders, in grades 4-12.
  
  • CUIN 3350 - Knowing and Learning Science and Math

    Credit Hours: 3.0
    Lecture Contact Hours: 3    Lab Contact Hours: 0
    Prerequisite: credit for or concurrent enrollment in CUIN 1101 .
    Description
    Theories and frameworks addressing how people come to know in mathematics and science-related domains, including types of thinking and possible roles of the teacher and learner.
  
  • CUIN 3351 - Classroom Interactions in Science and Mathematics

    Credit Hours: 3.0
    Lecture Contact Hours: 3    Lab Contact Hours: 0
    Prerequisite: CUIN 1102  and CUIN 3350  (can be taken concurrently).
    Description
    Impact of interactions in the classroom and ways to combine content and pedagogy to address equity and diversity issues.
  
  • CUIN 3352 - Perspectives Math and Science

    Credit Hours: 3.0
    Lecture Contact Hours: 3    Lab Contact Hours: 0
    Prerequisite: CUIN 1101 .
    Description
    Introduces prospective mathematics and science teachers to historical, social, and philosophical implications of mathematics and science advances during significant episodes in history.
  
  • CUIN 4101 - Content for Teaching

    Credit Hours: 1.0
    Lecture Contact Hours: 1.0    Lab Contact Hours: 0.0
    Prerequisite: Admission to Teacher Education program and approval of advisor.
    Description
    Application of previous coursework in researching,understanding, developing and refining specific content knowledge relevant to the content area sought to teach.
  
  • CUIN 4303 - Second Language Acquisition

    Credit Hours: 3.0
    Lecture Contact Hours: 3    Lab Contact Hours: 0
    Prerequisite: admission to Teacher Education.
    Description
    Principles of second language acquisition and learning.
  
  • CUIN 4304 - Language Arts/Reading Methods in Spanish

    Credit Hours: 3.0
    Lecture Contact Hours: 3    Lab Contact Hours: 0
    Prerequisite: admission to Teacher Education and CUIN 3311 
    Description
    Methods and materials for teaching language arts and reading in Spanish. Taught in Spanish.
  
  • CUIN 4315 - Assessment of Children

    Credit Hours: 3.0
    Lecture Contact Hours: 3    Lab Contact Hours: 0
    Prerequisite: Admission to Teacher Education Program, credit for CUIN 3316  and concurrent enrollment in CUIN 3317 .
    Description
    Principles and procedures for assessing children.
  
  • CUIN 4325 - Teaching Science in Grades 4-8 I

    Credit Hours: 3.0
    Lecture Contact Hours: 3    Lab Contact Hours: 0
    Prerequisite: admission to Teacher Certification Program.
    Description
    Instructional strategies and materials for teaching Science in grades 4-8.
  
  • CUIN 4326 - Teaching Science in Grades 4-8 II

    Credit Hours: 3.0
    Lecture Contact Hours: 3    Lab Contact Hours: 0
    Prerequisite: admission to Teacher Certification Program.
    Description
    Curricular and assessment strategies for teaching science in grades 4-8.
  
  • CUIN 4331 - Adolescent Literature

    Credit Hours: 3
    Lecture Contact Hours: 3    Lab Contact Hours: 0
    Prerequisite: ENGL 1302.
    Description
    Survey course designed to aquaint preservice teachers with literature aimed at young adult readers and to expose them to developmental stages of adolescence as it relates to reading and literature.
    Repeatability: No

    Additional Fee: N
  
  • CUIN 4332 - Literacy Assessment for Reading and Writing

    Credit Hours: 3.0
    Lecture Contact Hours: 3    Lab Contact Hours: 0
    Prerequisite: admission to Teacher Education Program.
    Description
    Principles, methods, and materials for assessment and remediation of reading and writing in school settings.
  
  • CUIN 4336 - Popular Culture in Education

    Credit Hours: 3.0
    Lecture Contact Hours: 3    Lab Contact Hours: 0
    Prerequisite: admission to Teacher Certification Program.
    Description
    Strategies of applying popular culture and issues in social studies/social education.
  
  • CUIN 4337 - Teaching Social Studies in Middle Grades for Generalists

    Credit Hours: 3.0
    Lecture Contact Hours: 3    Lab Contact Hours: 0
    Prerequisite: admission to QUEST 2.
    Description
    Curriculum, concepts, methods, and materials for teaching social studies in the middle grades. For middle level generalists.
  
  • CUIN 4341 - Teaching Mathematics Problem Solving

    Credit Hours: 3.0
    Lecture Contact Hours: 3    Lab Contact Hours: 0
    Prerequisite: admission to Teacher Certification Program.
    Description
    Instructional techniques that promote student ability to solve nonstandard mathematical problems.
  
  • CUIN 4344 - Teaching Mathematics in Grades 4-8

    Credit Hours: 3.0
    Lecture Contact Hours: 3    Lab Contact Hours: 0
    Prerequisite: admission to Teacher Certification Program.
    Description
    Introduction to curriculum, methods, and materials for teaching mathematics in grades 4-8.
  
  • CUIN 4346 - Teaching Secondary Mathematics with Technology

    Credit Hours: 3.0
    Lecture Contact Hours: 3    Lab Contact Hours: 0
    Description
    Review and application of current research in technology-enhanced secondary mathematics instruction; development of instructional products that demonstrate appropriate technology use.
  
  • CUIN 4347 - Teaching Mathematics in Grades 7-12

    Credit Hours: 3.0
    Lecture Contact Hours: 3    Lab Contact Hours: 0
    Prerequisite: admission to Teacher Certification Program.
    Description
    Introduction to curriculum, methods, and materials for teaching mathematics in grades 7-12.
  
  • CUIN 4348 - Teaching Mathematics in Middle Grades for Generalists

    Credit Hours: 3.0
    Lecture Contact Hours: 3    Lab Contact Hours: 0
    Prerequisite: admission to QUEST 2.
    Description
    Curriculum, concepts, methods, and materials for teaching mathematics in the middle grades. For middle level generalists.
  
  • CUIN 4349 - Teaching Geometry and Algebra Concepts

    Credit Hours: 3.0
    Lecture Contact Hours: 3    Lab Contact Hours: 0
    Prerequisite: admission to Teacher Education program.
    Description
    Methods course for pre-service mathematics teachers that focuses on design of appropriate instructional methods, materials, and assessment techniques for teaching geometry and algebra concepts.
    Additional Fee: $2.00 Fee Type Lab Fee
  
  • CUIN 4350 - Multiple Teaching Strategies for Math and Science

    Credit Hours: 3.0
    Lecture Contact Hours: 3    Lab Contact Hours: 0
    Prerequisite: CUIN 3351 .
    Description
    New technologies, teaching strategies, and assessment for effective classroom instruction. Includes teaching practicum in a high school setting.
  
  • CUIN 4351 - Developing Proportional Reasoning

    Credit Hours: 3.0
    Lecture Contact Hours: 3    Lab Contact Hours: 0
    Prerequisite: admission to Teacher Education and CUIN 3321 .
    Description
    Methods course for pre-service mathematics teachers that addresses research, methods, and materials which support student development of proportional reasoning concepts and skills.
    Additional Fee: $2.00 Fee Type Lab Fee
  
  • CUIN 4361 - Second Language Methodology

    Credit Hours: 3.0
    Lecture Contact Hours: 3    Lab Contact Hours: 0
    Prerequisite: Admission to Teacher Education and co-enrollment in student teaching.
    Description
     Instruction and assessment of English as a Second Language students.
  
  • CUIN 4375 - Classroom Management

    Credit Hours: 3.0
    Lecture Contact Hours: 3    Lab Contact Hours: 0
    Prerequisite: admission to Teacher Education.
    Description
    Effective classroom management models with emphasis on organizational systems, pro-social discipline, socioemotional climate, and group process strategies.
  
  • CUIN 4397 - Selected Topics in C&I

    Credit Hours: 3.0
    Lecture Contact Hours: 3    Lab Contact Hours: 0
    Prerequisite: approval of chair.
    Description
    May be repeated for credit when topics vary.
  
  • CUIN 4398 - Independent Study

    Credit Hours: 1.0
    Lecture Contact Hours: 0    Lab Contact Hours: 0
    Prerequisite: Cr. 3. (3-0). Prerequisite: approval of chair.

Dance

  
  • DANC 1103 - Freshman Seminar in Somatics

    Credit Hours: 1
    Lecture Contact Hours: 1    Lab Contact Hours: 0
    Prerequisite: None.
    Description
    Concurrent enrollment required in a two or three credit hour modern and/or ballet technique class. Each semester, students will learn through practical experience, a new somatic technique.
    Repeatability: Yes

    Note: Topics will include but are not limited to: Pilates, Alexander Technique, Feldenkrais, Yoga, Yamuna Body Rolling, and Gyrotonics.
    Additional Fee: N
  
  • DANC 1107 - Beginning Hip Hop Dance

    Credit Hours: 1
    Lecture Contact Hours: 1    Lab Contact Hours: 1
    Prerequisite: None.
    Description
    This dance studio course introduces students to Hip Hop Culture and teaches the basics of Hip Hop dance technique.
    Repeatability: No

    Additional Fee: No
  
  • DANC 1112 - Introduction to Pilates Mat

    Credit Hours: 1
    Lecture Contact Hours: 0    Lab Contact Hours: 1
    Description
    An introduction to the STOTT PILATES method of pilates. STOTT PILATES® incorporates modern exercise principles, and applies proven and accepted practices in biomechanics, rehabilitation and athletic performance enhancement into a comprehensive, systematic, contemporary approach to the original teachings. STOTT PILATES exercises are designed to restore the natural curves of the spine and rebalance the muscles around the joints. This involves placing more emphasis on pelvic and scapular stabilization, and integration of all the parts of the body into one. Preparatory exercises and modifications allow the technique to be appropriate for many different body types and abilities, making it applicable to sport-specific training and everyday life. This is a pre-requisite to the STOTT PILATES Certification Training.
    Repeatability: Yes

    Additional Fee: Y
  
  • DANC 1202 - Ballet I Part II

    Credit Hours: 2
    Lecture Contact Hours: 0    Lab Contact Hours: 2
    Formerly DAN 1206
    Prerequisite: DANC 1241 and consent of instructor.
    Description
    Continuation of the concepts and skills involved in ballet at the beginning level.
    Repeatability: May be repeated for credit with consent of instructor.

    Additional Fee: Y
  
  • DANC 1241 - Beginning Ballet

    Credit Hours: 2
    Lecture Contact Hours: 0    Lab Contact Hours: 2
    Formerly DAN 1206
    Prerequisite: None.
    Description
    Concepts and skills involved in ballet at the beginning level.
    Repeatability: May be repeated for credit with consent of instructor.

    TCCNS Equivalent: DANC 1241
    Additional Fee: Y
  
  • DANC 1245 - Modern Dance I Part I

    Credit Hours: 2
    Lecture Contact Hours: 0    Lab Contact Hours: 2
    Formerly DAN 1212
    Description
    Concepts and skills involved in modern dance at beginning level.
    Repeatability: May be repeated for credit with consent of instructor.

    TCCNS Equivalent: DANC 1245
    Additional Fee: Y
  
  • DANC 1246 - Modern Dance I Part II

    Credit Hours: 2
    Lecture Contact Hours: 0    Lab Contact Hours: 2
    Prerequisite: DANC 1245 and consent of instructor.
    Description
    Continuation of concepts and skills involved in modern dance at the beginning level.
    Repeatability: May be repeated for credit with consent of instructor

    TCCNS Equivalent: DANC 1246
    Additional Fee: Y
  
  • DANC 1247 - Jazz I

    Credit Hours: 2
    Lecture Contact Hours: 0    Lab Contact Hours: 3
    Description
    The acquisition of the concepts and skills involved in jazz dance at the beginning level.
    Repeatability: May be repeated for credit with consent of instructor.

    TCCNS Equivalent: DANC 1247
    Additional Fee: Y
  
  • DANC 1300 - Dance as a Fine Art

    Credit Hours: 3
    Lecture Contact Hours: 3    Lab Contact Hours: 0
    Prerequisite: None.
    Corequisite: Concurrent enrollment in a ballet and/or modern technique class is required.
    Description
    This course, designed specifically for dance majors and minors, is an introduction to understanding contemporary dance as a fine art. It is a combination lecture/discussion/studio class. Students will be introduced to fundamental dance structures, improvisation, dance history, aesthetics, and criticism. Finally, students will gain an understanding of composition analysis through discussion of the readings, concerts, assignments, and video viewings.
    Repeatability: Yes

    Additional Fee: Y
  
  • DANC 1301 - Dance Improvisation

    Credit Hours: 3
    Lecture Contact Hours: 0    Lab Contact Hours: 3
    Prerequisite: DANC 1300 and concurrent enrollment in dance technique course at 1000- or 4000-level as appropriate.
    Corequisite: Dance technique course at 1000- or 4000-level as appropriate.
    Description
    Exploration of the use of the body and the variables of space, time, and energy.
    Repeatability: No

    TCCNS Equivalent: DANC 1301
    Additional Fee: Y
  
  • DANC 1309 - Dance Production

    Credit Hours: 3
    Lecture Contact Hours: 3    Lab Contact Hours: 0
    Formerly DAN 3208 Dance Production; DAN 3308 Dance Production
    Prerequisite: None.
    Corequisite: Enrollment in a dance technique class.
    Description
    Theoretical and practical experience in staging, lighting, and producing choreographic presentations of dance performance.
    Repeatability: No

    Additional Fee: Y
  
  • DANC 2121 - Traditional West African Dance

    Credit Hours: 1
    Lecture Contact Hours: 2    Lab Contact Hours: 0
    Prerequisite: None.
    Description
    The development of Traditional West African dance skills and techniques with emphasis on understanding and demonstrating basic components necessary to perform traditional West African dance movements and understand its meaning and history.
    Repeatability: No

    Additional Fee: N
  
  • DANC 2203 - Ballet II Part I

    Credit Hours: 2
    Lecture Contact Hours: 0    Lab Contact Hours: 3
    Formerly DAN 1203
    Prerequisite: DANC 1202 and consent of instructor.
    Description
    Concepts and skills involved in ballet at the intermediate level.
    Repeatability: May be repeated for credit with consent of instructor.

    Additional Fee: Y
  
  • DANC 2204 - Ballet II Part II

    Credit Hours: 2
    Lecture Contact Hours: 0    Lab Contact Hours: 3
    Prerequisite: DANC 2203 and consent of instructor.
    Description
    Continuation of concepts and skills involved in ballet at the intermediate level.
    Repeatability: May be repeated for credit with consent of instructor.

    Additional Fee: Y
  
  • DANC 2213 - Modern II Part I

    Credit Hours: 2
    Lecture Contact Hours: 0    Lab Contact Hours: 3
    Formerly DAN 1213
    Prerequisite: DANC 1246 and consent of instructor.
    Description
    Concepts and skills involved in modern dance at the intermediate level.
    Repeatability: May be repeated for credit with consent of instructor.

    Additional Fee: Y
  
  • DANC 2214 - Modern II Part II

    Credit Hours: 2
    Lecture Contact Hours: 0    Lab Contact Hours: 3
    Formerly DAN 1213
    Prerequisite: DANC 2213 and consent of instructor.
    Description
    Continuation of concepts and skills of modern dance at the intermediate level.
    Repeatability: May be repeated for credit with consent of instructor.

    Additional Fee: Y
  
  • DANC 2303 - Introduction to Dance

    Credit Hours: 3
    Lecture Contact Hours: 3    Lab Contact Hours: 0
    Formerly DAN 2101; DAN 2307 Aesthetics of Movement
    Prerequisite: ENGL 1302.
    Description
    An introductory class to dance as an art form with an overview of the dance techniques, history, and choreography of major dance genres.
    Repeatability: Yes

    Core Category: (81) Core-Writing in Discipline WID
    (50) Core-Creative Arts
    TCCNS Equivalent: DANC 2303
    Additional Fee: Y
  
  • DANC 2304 - Dance Kinesiology

    Credit Hours: 3
    Lecture Contact Hours: 3    Lab Contact Hours: 0
    Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.
    Description
    Study of the human body in motion as it relates to dance with a focus on anatomy, physiology, and biomechanics. Other course topics include: somatics, nutrition, conditioning, and injury prevention.
    Repeatability: No

    Typically Offered: Fall

    Additional Fee: N
  
  • DANC 2305 - Dance Composition I

    Credit Hours: 3
    Lecture Contact Hours: 0    Lab Contact Hours: 3
    Prerequisite: DANC 1301 or consent of instructor.
    Description
    Approaches to compositional form emphasizing creative and innovative experiences.
    Repeatability: No

    Additional Fee: Y
  
  • DANC 2306 - Dance Composition II

    Credit Hours: 3
    Lecture Contact Hours: 3    Lab Contact Hours: 0
    Formerly DAN 3305 Dance Composition II
    Prerequisite: DANC 2305.
    Description
    Dance Composition I or consent of instructor. Advanced approaches to compositional form emphasizing elements of music and rhythm.
    Repeatability: Yes

    Additional Fee: Y
  
  • DANC 2308 - Design Elements for Dance

    Credit Hours: 3
    Lecture Contact Hours: 3    Lab Contact Hours: 0
    Prerequisite: Acceptance to the Dance major by audition and consent of instructor.
    Description
    Fundamental principles and elements of theatrical design applied to creating and staging dance.
    Repeatability: No

    Typically Offered: Spring

    Additional Fee: Y
  
  • DANC 2309 - Dance Production II

    Credit Hours: 3
    Lecture Contact Hours: 3    Lab Contact Hours: 0
    Prerequisite: None.
    Corequisite: Concurrent enrollment in a dance technique class.
    Description
    Theoretical and practical experience in staging, lighting, costuming, and producing choreographic presentations of dance.
    Repeatability: No

    Note: This course may include specialization of one element of design.
    Additional Fee: Y
  
  • DANC 2323 - Dance in Film and Cinematic Media

    Credit Hours: 3
    Lecture Contact Hours: 3    Lab Contact Hours: 0
    Prerequisite: None.
    Description
    This course is a study of dance in cinematic media from early Hollywood movie musicals to contemporary cinema with a specific focus on dance as a non-verbal form of communication to express emotion and develop plot. The curriculum addresses current issues as seen through the lens of dance on film. Such topics include racism in Hollywood, gender and politics, and urban renewal. Assignments include readings, video viewings, scene analysis, group assignments, quizzes, and a video submission.
    Repeatability: Yes

    Core Category: (50) Core-Creative Arts
    Additional Fee: N
  
  • DANC 3103 - Junior Seminar in Somatics

    Credit Hours: 1
    Lecture Contact Hours: 3    Lab Contact Hours: 0
    Prerequisite: Two semesters of DANC 1103.
    Corequisite: Concurrent enrollment required in a two or three credit hour modern and/or ballet technique class.
    Description
    Each semester, students will learn through practical experience, a new somatic technique. Topics will include but are not limited to: Pilates, Alexander Technique, Feldenkrais, Yoga, Yamuna Body Rolling, and Gyrotonics.
    Repeatability: Yes

    Additional Fee: N
  
  • DANC 3107 - Intermediate Hip Hop Dance

    Credit Hours: 1
    Lecture Contact Hours: 1    Lab Contact Hours: 1
    Prerequisite: DANC 1107 or instructor approval.
    Repeatability: No

    Additional Fee: No
  
  • DANC 3203 - Contact Improvisation

    Credit Hours: 2
    Lecture Contact Hours: 2    Lab Contact Hours: 0
    Prerequisite: DANC 1301 and consent of instructor.
    Corequisite: DANC 3302 or consent of instructor.
    Description
    This course is dedicated to the practice and study of contact improvisation (CI). Class time will be devoted to the cultivation of skills and states that support contact dances.
    Repeatability: Yes

    Additional Fee: N
  
  • DANC 3302 - Intermediate Advanced Technique and Theory

    Credit Hours: 3
    Lecture Contact Hours: 0    Lab Contact Hours: 3
    Prerequisite: DANC 2214 and DANC 2204 or consent of instructor.
    Description
    Intermediate modern dance performance technique and related theory.
    Repeatability: May be repeated for credit with consent of instructor.

    Additional Fee: Y
  
  • DANC 3306 - Dance Composition III

    Credit Hours: 3
    Lecture Contact Hours: 3    Lab Contact Hours: 0
    Prerequisite: DANC 2306 Dance Composition II.
    Description
    Prepares students in advanced choreography, with an emphasis on thematic content development through research.
    Repeatability: Yes

    Additional Fee: N
  
  • DANC 3310 - Dance History I

    Credit Hours: 3
    Lecture Contact Hours: 3    Lab Contact Hours: 0
    Prerequisite: Junior standing.
    Description
    Evolution of dance as a communicative art form from antiquity through 19th Century Romantic Period.
    Repeatability: Yes

    Core Category: (81) Core-Writing in Discipline WID
    (50) Core-Creative Arts
    Additional Fee: Y
  
  • DANC 3311 - Dance History II

    Credit Hours: 3
    Lecture Contact Hours: 3    Lab Contact Hours: 0
    Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.
    Description
    Development of 20th century contemporary dance from Loie Fuller and Isadora Duncan to post-modernism and current trends, within a historical and cultural context.
    Repeatability: No

    Additional Fee: Y
  
  • DANC 3312 - Stott Pilates Intensive Mat Certification

    Credit Hours: 3
    Lecture Contact Hours: 3    Lab Contact Hours: 0
    Prerequisite: Anatomy, Pedagogy II (or equivalent) or consent of instructor.
    Description
    Preparation for certification in STOTT PILATES Level 1 Matwork repertoire. Topics include postural analysis, self-practice, teaching, and observation of the STOTT PILATES method.
    Repeatability: No

    Typically Offered: Spring

    Additional Fee: N
  
  • DANC 3314 - Technology in Dance

    Credit Hours: 3
    Lecture Contact Hours: 3    Lab Contact Hours: 0
    Prerequisite: Junior standing or consent of instructor.
    Description
    Concurrent enrollment required in a two or three credit hour dance technique class. This course will investigate the fusion of dance and technology with respect to the creation of intermedial dance works.
    Repeatability: Yes

    Additional Fee: N
  
  • DANC 4110 - Dance Ensemble

    Credit Hours: 1
    Lecture Contact Hours: 0    Lab Contact Hours: 1
    Prerequisite: Admission by audition.
    Description
    Repertory experiences in contemporary and classical dance.
    Repeatability: May be repeated for a maximum of four semester hours.

    Additional Fee: Y
  
  • DANC 4197 - Selected Topics

    Credit Hours: 1
    Lecture Contact Hours: 1    Lab Contact Hours: 0
    Prerequisite: Junior standing and consent of chair.
    Repeatability: May be repeated for credit when topics vary.

    Additional Fee: Y
  
  • DANC 4198 - Independent Study

    Credit Hours: 1
    Lecture Contact Hours: 0    Lab Contact Hours: 0
    Prerequisite: Approval of chair.
    Repeatability: No

    Additional Fee: Y
  
  • DANC 4204 - Jazz Dance III

    Credit Hours: 2
    Lecture Contact Hours: 0    Lab Contact Hours: 3
    Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.
    Description
    Concepts and skills involved in jazz dance at the advanced level with an emphasis on musical theatre dance repertory and history.
    Repeatability: May be repeated for credit with consent of instructor.

    Additional Fee: Y
  
  • DANC 4298 - Independent Study

    Credit Hours: 2
    Lecture Contact Hours: 0    Lab Contact Hours: 0
    Prerequisite: Approval of chair.
    Repeatability: No

    Additional Fee: Y
  
  • DANC 4302 - Advanced Technique and Theory

    Credit Hours: 3
    Lecture Contact Hours: 3    Lab Contact Hours: 0
    Prerequisite: 2 semesters of DANC 3302 or consent of instructor.
    Description
    Advanced performance technique and related dance theory.
    Repeatability: May be repeated for credit with consent of instructor.

    Typically Offered: Fall & Spring

    Additional Fee: Y
  
  • DANC 4305 - Senior Project with Career Management

    Credit Hours: 3
    Lecture Contact Hours: 3    Lab Contact Hours: 1
    Formerly DAN 4105
    Prerequisite: DANC 1301, DANC 2305, and DANC 3305.
    Description
    Directed dance composition culminating in a fully realized choreographed project inclusive of career management. Professional development topics include project grant writing, fundraising, resumes, and presentation skills.
    Repeatability: No

    Additional Fee: Y
  
  • DANC 4307 - Teaching Dance in Education

    Credit Hours: 3
    Lecture Contact Hours: 3    Lab Contact Hours: 0
    Prerequisite: DANC 3310, DANC 3311, DANC 2305 DAN 3305 or instructor approval.
    Corequisite: DANC 3302, or DANC 4302 or instructor approval.
    Description
    Introduction to educational dance for K-12 inclusive of lesson and curriculum planning. Development of skills for teaching Creative Dance with field experiences in an elementary school.
    Repeatability: Yes

    Additional Fee: Y
  
  • DANC 4308 - Teaching Dance Skills

    Credit Hours: 3
    Lecture Contact Hours: 3    Lab Contact Hours: 0
    Prerequisite: DANC 2304.
    Corequisite: DANC 3302, or DANC 4302 or instructor approval.
    Description
    A motor learning approach to teaching dance skills. Theoretical and practical applications of modalities for teaching dance technique in a variety of styles and settings.
    Repeatability: Yes

    Additional Fee: Y
  
  • DANC 4330 - Career Skills for the Practicing Dance Artist

    Credit Hours: 3
    Lecture Contact Hours: 3    Lab Contact Hours: 0
    Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.
    Description
    This course provides a comprehensive overview of grant writing strategies and teaching artist skills necessary for career sustainability in the arts. Course topics include effective planning, research, and preparation for writing skillfully within fundraising, and teaching/performing as an artist in K-12 schools.
    Repeatability: No

    Additional Fee: N
  
  • DANC 4331 - PR and Marketing Entrepreneurship for the Arts

    Credit Hours: 3
    Lecture Contact Hours: 3    Lab Contact Hours: 0
    Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.
    Description
    Overview of the skills necessary to create and implement a marketing plan for the individual artist or small arts organization. Topics include branding, website development, graphics and media networking.
    Repeatability: No

    Additional Fee: N
  
  • DANC 4397 - Selected Topics

    Credit Hours: 3
    Lecture Contact Hours: 3    Lab Contact Hours: 0
    Prerequisite: Junior standing and consent of chair.
    Repeatability: May be repeated for credit when topics vary.

    Additional Fee: Y
  
  • DANC 4398 - Independent Study

    Credit Hours: 3
    Lecture Contact Hours: 0    Lab Contact Hours: 0
    Prerequisite: Approval of chair.
    Repeatability: Yes

    Additional Fee: Y

Digital Media

  
  • DIGM 1300 - Introduction to Digital Media

    Credit Hours: 3.0
    Lecture Contact Hours: 3    Lab Contact Hours: 0
    Prerequisite: None.
    Description
    An introduction to the field of Digital Media, including digital imaging and design, print publishing, web publishing, and the business environment.
    Note: Students must pass this course with a C+ or higher to declare digital media as a major.
  
  • DIGM 1350 - Graphics for Digital Media

    Credit Hours: 3
    Lecture Contact Hours: 0    Lab Contact Hours: 6
    Prerequisite: C or higher in ENGL 1301 or ENGL 1302 or credit for AP English Language and Composition.
    Description
    Pixel-based and vector graphics for use in print and digital media.
    Repeatability: No

    Additional Fee: Y
  
  • DIGM 1376 - User Experience (UX) Principles

    Credit Hours: 3.0
    Lecture Contact Hours: 3    Lab Contact Hours: 0
    Prerequisite: Declared Digital Media or Computer Information System major or minor.
    Description
    History and evolution of UX research and the primary research methods used by usability researchers.
  
  • DIGM 2325 - Information Technology Applications for Digital Media

    Credit Hours: 3.0
    Lecture Contact Hours: 2    Lab Contact Hours: 3
    Prerequisite: C+ or better in DIGM 1350.
    Description
    Information Technology applications for digital media businesses: business information systems, social technology, data analysis, database concepts and applications, business intelligence, and data management (warehousing, analyzing, mining, and visualization).
  
  • DIGM 2351 - Web Design

    Credit Hours: 3.0
    Lecture Contact Hours: 2    Lab Contact Hours: 3
    Prerequisite: A grade of C or better in DIGM 1350  or approved equivalent and Digital Media major or Computer Graphics minor status.
    Description
    Web page design, site planning, interface design, and site implementation. Students must pass a Photoshop pretest during the first week of class to continue.
    Additional Fee: Y
  
  • DIGM 2352 - Digital Photography

    Credit Hours: 3.0
    Lecture Contact Hours: 2    Lab Contact Hours: 3
    Prerequisite: A grade of C or better in DIGM 1350 .
    Description
    Digital cameras; photographic principles; image organization, metadata, evaluation, and correction; digital asset management; creating image portfolios for the Web; use of color management to soft/hard-proof finished photographs.
  
  • DIGM 2353 - Page Layout and Design

    Credit Hours: 3.0
    Lecture Contact Hours: 2    Lab Contact Hours: 3
    Prerequisite: A grade of C or better in DIGM 1350 , Declared Digital Media major or minor.
    Description
    Use of page layout software to create effective documents that follow established principles of design, typography, color, and photography, as well as ethical and legal standards.
  
  • DIGM 2357 - Content Strategy & Development

    Credit Hours: 3.0
    Lecture Contact Hours: 2    Lab Contact Hours: 3
    Prerequisite: A grade of C or higher in DIGM 1350 and DIGM 1376.
    Description
    Developing a content strategy from a brand perspective. Digital storyboarding for multi-touch, multichannel campaigns using personalized communications software.
  
  • DIGM 3152 - Graphic Communication Output Lab

    Credit Hours: 1.0
    Lecture Contact Hours: 0    Lab Contact Hours: 3
    Prerequisite: Credit for or concurrent enrollment in DIGM 3252 .
    Description
    Laboratory activities and experiments related to digital and conventional graphic communication output.
    Additional Fee: Y
  
  • DIGM 3252 - Graphic Communication Output

    Credit Hours: 2.0
    Lecture Contact Hours: 2    Lab Contact Hours: 0
    Prerequisite: Grade of C or better in DIGM 2353  or 3351.
    Description
    Static and variable-data printing technologies; binding and finishing technologies; materials used in print production; history and significance of printing methodologies.
    Additional Fee: Y
  
  • DIGM 3252 - Graphic Communication Output

    Credit Hours: 2.0
    Lecture Contact Hours: 2    Lab Contact Hours: 0
    Formerly DIGM 3352
    Prerequisite: A grade of C or better in DIGM 2353  or DIGM 3351 .
    Description
    Static and variable-data printing technologies; binding and finishing technologies; materials used in print production; history and significance of printing methodologies. 
    Typically Offered: Fall and Spring

  
  • DIGM 3326 - Big Data Analytics for Digital Media

    Credit Hours: 3.0
    Lecture Contact Hours: 2    Lab Contact Hours: 3
    Prerequisite: Grade of C or better in DIGM 2325  or CIS 2334 .
    Description
    Leveraging data sets and social media to identify potential customers and to determine what they want.
    Additional Fee: N
  
  • DIGM 3350 - Graphic Communication Production Processes

    Credit Hours: 3
    Lecture Contact Hours: 3    Lab Contact Hours: 0
    Prerequisite: ENGL 1301 or ENGL 1302.
    Description
    Production methods used to produce printed items, marketing materials, and packages. Field trips to selected manufacturers. History of graphic communication processes.
    Repeatability: No

    Additional Fee: Y
  
  • DIGM 3351 - Individualized Communication Processes

    Credit Hours: 3
    Lecture Contact Hours: 2    Lab Contact Hours: 3
    Prerequisite: ENGL 1301 or ENGL 1302 and Grade of C or better in DIGM 2325 and DIGM 2353.
    Description
    Content personalization of print media through static, versioned, and variable delivery methods; engaging with the audience through print and electronic media; the graphic production workflow including traditional, pure digital, and hybrid models; an introduction to tone and color reproduction and color management; and using print production equipment for pre-press, press, and post-press production.
    Repeatability: No

    Additional Fee: Y
  
  • DIGM 3353 - Visual Communications Technology

    Credit Hours: 3
    Lecture Contact Hours: 3    Lab Contact Hours: 0
    Prerequisite: ENGL 1301 or ENGL 1302.
    Description
    Visual communications: design principles, typography, color, photography, pixel and vector graphics, print, electronic delivery, ethical considerations, and presenting ideas to clients.
    Repeatability: No

    Note: May not apply to a major in Digital Media.
    Additional Fee: Y
  
  • DIGM 3354 - Video Production 1

    Credit Hours: 3.0
    Lecture Contact Hours: 2    Lab Contact Hours: 3
    Prerequisite: A grade of C or better in DIGM 2352  or approved equivalent.
    Description
    Introduction to digital film and video production from concept development and planning through post-production to delivery. Students must pass a digital photography pretest during the first week of class to continue.
    Additional Fee: Y
  
  • DIGM 3355 - Package Technology

    Credit Hours: 3.0
    Lecture Contact Hours: 2    Lab Contact Hours: 3
    Prerequisite: A grade of C or better in DIGM 1350 , DIGM 3152 , and DIGM 3252 .
    Description
    Packaging structures from the perspectives of distribution packaging, materials, product protection, testing methodology, palletization, and designing for various shipping methods and channels. Current Topics in industry trends.
  
  • DIGM 3356 - ePublishing

    Credit Hours: 3.0
    Lecture Contact Hours: 2    Lab Contact Hours: 3
    Prerequisite: A grade of C or better in DIGM 2357 and DIGM 3351.
    Description
    Design for tablet and mobile device delivery; information technologies for eMedia workflows; use of XML for ePublishing; digital asset management; personalized e-mail blasts.
  
  • DIGM 3370 - Two Dimensional Computer Generated Imagery Animation

    Credit Hours: 3.0
    Lecture Contact Hours: 2    Lab Contact Hours: 3
    Prerequisite: A grade of C or better in DIGM 3354 .
    Description
    Two-dimensional (2D) computer-generated imagery (CGI), including drawing, coloring, and animating objects and characters; phonemes for character dialog; and object-oriented programming.
    Additional Fee: N
  
  • DIGM 3374 - Video Production 2

    Credit Hours: 3.0
    Lecture Contact Hours: 2    Lab Contact Hours: 3
    Prerequisite: A grade of C or better in DIGM 3354 .
    Description
    Advanced techniques in digital video production including special effects and motion graphics.
  
  • DIGM 3399 - Senior Honors Thesis

    Credit Hours: 3.0
    Lecture Contact Hours: 3    Lab Contact Hours: 0
    Formerly GRTC 3399
    Prerequisite: approval of department chair. Independent work in digital media with faculty supervision.
    Repeatability: May be repeated for credit.

 

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