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STAT 5650 - Design of Experiments for Quality Improvement
This course covers statistical methods useful for improving the quality of products and systems in an industrial setting. It provides a comprehensive set of tools to use in building better products and in reducing manufacturing and other costs. The focus will be on solving real engineering problems through case studies. Taguchi methods will be discussed along with modifications from standard statistical practice. Topics will include planning and experiment, experimental strategy, Analysis of Variance concepts, factorial designs, orthogonal arrays, loss functions, signal-to-noise ratios, identifying significant factor effects, graphical methods, parameter design and tolerance design.
Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisite: An introductory course in statistics such as STAT 2600 or STAT 3640.
Credits: 3 hours
Notes: Open to Upperclass and Graduate students.
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STAT 5660 - Nonparametric Statistical Methods
This course presents a broad overview of statistical methods commonly referred to as nonparametric or distribution-free methods. Topics include: inferences for proportions, contingency tables, goodness of fit problems, estimation and hypothesis testing based on ranking methods, measures of rank correlation, efficiency. Emphasis will be on the application of nonparametric statistical methods to data from many different applied fields.
Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisite: An introductory statistics course such as STAT 2600 or STAT 3640.
Credits: 3 hours
Notes: Open to Upperclass and Graduate students.
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STAT 5670 - Statistical Design and Analysis of Experiments
A course in experimental design and the analysis of variance with particular emphasis on industrial experiments. Topics include: complete randomized, randomized complete block; Latin square, and split-plot designs; orthogonal contrasts and polynomials; multiple comparisons; factorial arrangement of treatments; confounding; fractional replication. The course is molded around the complete analysis of good applied problems.
Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisite: An introductory statistics course such as STAT 2600 or STAT 3640.
Credits: 4 hours
Notes: Open to Upperclass and Graduate students.
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STAT 5680 - Regression Analysis
An applied course in regression analysis; simple and multiple linear regression; resolution of fit of a model, including residual analysis, precision of estimation, and tests of general hypotheses; model building; step-wise regression; use of indicator variables; non-linear regression.
Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisite: An introductory statistics course such as STAT 2600 or STAT 3640.
Credits: 3 hours
Notes: Open to Upperclass and Graduate students.
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STAT 5820 - Time Series Analysis
The development and practical use of seasonal and non-seasonal ARIMA (Autoregressive Integrated Moving Average) Box-Jenkins time series models is presented. Identification of correct time series models, estimation of model parameters, and diagnostic checks of identified models will be covered. The uses of these models for forecasting future trends and assessing interventions will be examined. Extensive data analysis using SAS, MINITAB, and Splus/R statistical packages are included. Topics include: regression time series models, autocorrelation, partial autocorrelation, Yule-Walker equations, differencing, stationarity, autocorrelation models, moving average models, seasonality, invertibility, and Box-Pierce tests.
Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisites: STAT 3640 and STAT 5680.
Credits: 3 hours
Notes: Open to Upperclass and Graduate students.
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STAT 5850 - Applied Data Mining
Examine the philosophy and practice the methods of using gigantic data collections to discover actionable information. Topics include: Statistical evaluation of gigantic data collections; data warehousing; data form; data transformations; missing data; data reduction; application of neural networks; genetic algorithms; and hybrid models.
Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisite: STAT 4640 or knowledge of a statistical software package.
Credits: 3 hours
Notes: Open to upperclass and graduate students.
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STAT 5860 - Computer Based Data Analysis
Computer intensive statistical methods are discussed for a variety of statistical problems, including location problems, linear and nonlinear models, mixed models, and generalized linear models (glms). These analyses include bootstrapping and other resampling techniques, computational maximum likelihood procedures, and robust procedures. The course uses simulation procedures for various probability models. The software language R is used.
Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisites: (STAT 2600 or STAT 3640) and STAT 5680, with a grade of “B” or better in any prerequisite, or instructor’s approval.
Credits: 3 hours
Notes: Open to upperclass and graduate students.
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STAT 5990 - Independent Study in Statistics
Advanced students with good scholastic records may elect to pursue independently the study of some topic having special interest for them. Topics are chosen and arrangements are made to suit the needs of each particular student.
Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisite: Approval of chairperson of department.
Credits: 1 to 3 hours
Notes: May be repeated for credit. Open to Upperclass and Graduate students.
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SWRK 1000 - Introduction to Social Services
This course provides a fundamental image of the subject matter with the profession of social work. It takes a look at the broadest units of consensus within the profession and differentiates one broad topic from another. It identifies exemplars, theories, and methods of practice in a way that newcomers to the profession can comprehend.
Credits: 3 hours
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SWRK 2100 - Social Work Services and Professional Roles
This course introduces students to the social work profession: its code of ethics, value base, and commitment to social justice. The course examines the evolution of social work as a profession, acquaints students with contemporary social work roles and fields of practice, and examines the profession’s responsibilities in the delivery of social work services to minority and majority groups in the public and private sectors.
Credits: 3 hours
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SWRK 3000 - Social Welfare as a Social Institution
This course analyzes social welfare as a response to social problems and human needs. It examines the social, economic, political, and philosophical forces that have led to the historic development and institutionalization of social welfare. It encourages students to develop a critical perspective on social welfare policies and programs and stresses an understanding of the impact of age, race, gender, sexual orientation, and social class upon social policy and service delivery.
Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisite: Completion of a minimum of 25 credit hours.
Credits: 3 hours
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SWRK 3200 - Social Work Interviewing and Assessment
This course seeks to provide students with professional interviewing skills, and enhanced understanding of verbal and non-verbal communication listening skills, and an awareness and understanding of diverse issues related to the interviewing process. The person-in-environment perspective will be utilized throughout this course. Students will develop beginning proficiency as generalist social work practitioners when interviewing clients and other professionals who may work in an interdisciplinary setting. Various approaches to practice will be introduced including observation and rapport development within the context of strengths-based social work practice. Students will begin to develop knowledge and proficiency in how to translate interview information into a bio-psycho-social assessment. Students will also learn introductory skills relating to the problem-solving model, particularly engagement and problem identification. Students are expected to demonstrate increased insight into their own behaviors, values, beliefs, and attitudes as they relate to professional social work practice.
Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisites: SWRK 2100
Credits: 3 hours
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SWRK 3330 - Introduction to Culture, Ethnicity, and Institutionalized Inequality in Social Work Practice
This course focuses upon ethnic/racial groups who are among social welfare consumers and social work clientele. Individual and institutional racism are examined. Racial/cultural characteristics and group strengths, needs, priorities, and experiences in the context of social welfare and social work are also explored. The course reviews implications of ethnic factors for social work practice, social policy, and social work education.
Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisites: SOC 2000 and SWRK 2100. Corequisite: SWRK 3200.
Credits: 3 hours
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SWRK 3500 - Human Behavior and the Social Environment
This course provides the student with a basic understanding of human behavior related to human development, ego psychology, learning theory, and family social and cultural dynamics. The course examines socialization and its influence on human behavior; identifies significant physical, mental, emotional, social, and cultural factors which affect client systems. The social and cultural factors examined include such things as social class, race, gender, age, sexual orientation.
Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisites: SWRK 2100, OT 2000, PSY 1000, SOC 2000, and completion of 55 credit hours. Prerequisites with concurrency: PSY 3000 or SOC 2830 or STAT 1600 or STAT 3660.
Credits: 3 hours
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SWRK 3510 - Social Work Concepts in Group, Community and Organizational Behavior
This course introduces the student to human behavior as it relates to small group process, formal organizations, and community dynamics. Students are introduced to selected systems concepts. The interplay of various forces which affect the development of social groups, organizations, and communities, and the effects of such interdependent systems on the client system are examined. The impact of race, sex, and age is considered in relation to groups, organizations, and communities.
Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisites: SWRK 2100, SWRK 3200, SWRK 3330, and SWRK 3500 and completion of 55 credit hours. Corequisites: SWRK 3650 and SWRK 4000.
Credits: 3 hours
Restrictions: This course is restricted to Social Work majors.
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SWRK 3650 - Social Work Research Methods
Social Work 3650 is a research methods course that emphasizes the generation and appraisal of knowledge used in social work. The aim is for students to obtain knowledge and skills in research methods and data analysis approaches that are essential to effective and accountable social work practice. The course provides students with a working understanding of theoretical and practical issues inherent in the research process, particularly as it relates to professional practice. The course focuses on giving students a strong foundation of research knowledge and skill necessary for knowledge building in the social sciences arena. This course presents students with ideas, techniques, and procedures basic to evidence-based decision making. It provides students with a balance of lecture material and interactive activities, which include discussion, homework assignments, experiential exercises, and computer assignments.
Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisite: ENGL 1050 and SWRK 3500. Corequisites: SWRK 3510 and 4000.
Credits: 3 hours
Restrictions: This course is restricted to Social Work majors only.
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SWRK 4000 - Social Work Practice with Individuals and Families
The problem-solving process serves as the basis of intervention strategies for this course. Students will learn practice theories and intervention strategies for use with individuals and families. Emphasizing the generalist intervention model, students learn social work roles including advocate, facilitator, case manager, and broker. Students will be expected to demonstrate an ability to formulate case plans including intake, assessment, plan of service, evaluation of intervention, and termination of services. Methods of practice evaluation are presented, including single-system design.
Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisites: SWRK 3500 with a grade of “C” or better. Corequisites: SWRK 3510 and SWRK 3650.
Credits: 3 hours
Restrictions: This course is restricted to Social Work majors.
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SWRK 4010 - The Problem Solving Process with Task Groups and Organizations
This course introduces the subject of assessment and intervention with task groups and organizations as a central concern of social work. We will examine the systemic relationship between task groups and organizations and the role of the worker in task groups and organizations. This course also addresses human diversity and empowerment within task groups.
Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisites: Senior standing and SWRK 4000 with a grade of “C” or better.
Corequisites: SWRK 4020.
Credits: 3 hours
Restrictions: This course is restricted to Social Work majors.
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SWRK 4020 - Social Work Policy
This is the second course of the undergraduate social welfare sequence. Its purpose is to introduce the subject area of social welfare policy as a central concern of social work. The goals of the course are to help the student identify evolving socio-cultural and economic bases of social welfare in America, to gain understanding of the substance of particular social policy areas, and to learn to approach the study of social welfare policy within the context of analytic frameworks. It pays attention to the impact of social policy on human service organizations analyzing the effects of specific policies on workers and clients. SWRK 4020 places primary focus on the content of social welfare policy.
Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisites: SWRK 4000, ECON 2010, PSCI 2000 and completion of a minimum of 87 credit hours.
Credits: 3 hours
Restrictions: This course is restricted to Social Work majors.
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SWRK 4100 - BSW Field Education I
This course is designed to integrate classroom learning into the application of foundational social work practice in field placements or internships. The BSW field experience emphasizes generalist social work practice at the micro, mezzo, and macro levels. Placements are in organizations offering direct social work practice experiences with some combination of individuals, families, groups, organizations, and communities. Learning experiences are consistent with the foundation curriculum objectives, and the learning contract. Field education is the signature pedagogy of social work education, and demonstrates the integration of social work knowledge, values, and skills into social work practice. SWRK 4100 course is the first in a two-course sequence taken as a capstone of the BSW coursework; the second course is SWRK 4110.
Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisites: Senior standing and SWRK 4000 with a grade of “C” or better.
Credits: 4 hours
Restrictions: This course is restricted to Social Work majors.
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SWRK 4110 - BSW Field Education II
This course is designed to integrate classroom learning into the application of foundational social work practice in field placements or internships. The BSW field experience emphasizes generalist social work practice at the micro, mezzo, and macro levels. Placements are in organizations offering direct social work practice experiences with some combination of individuals, families, groups, organizations, and communities. Learning experiences are consistent with the foundation curriculum objectives, and learning contract. Field education is the signature pedagogy of social work education, and demonstrates the integration of social work knowledge, values, and skills into social work practice. SWRK 4110 course is the second in a two-course sequence taken as a capstone of the BSW coursework; the first course is SWRK 4100.
Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisites: Senior standing, SWRK 4010, SWRK 4020, SWRK 4100 and SWRK 4600 (SWRK 4600 may be taken concurrently).
Credits: 4 hours
Restrictions: This course is restricted to Social Work majors.
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SWRK 4130 - Social Policy and Service Delivery in Selected Problem Areas
Intensive study in selected field of service specialization and social problem areas. Attention is focused on learning about the major social policy issues associated with the service or problem area. Specific topics will be announced each semester.
Credits: 3 hours
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SWRK 4230 - Ethics in Substance Abuse Treatment
The goal of this course is to lead students from an initial understanding of personal value based decision making into a concept of professional/public value based decision making, resulting eventually into the application of a model that is employed in the substance abuse field. In addition, this course will specifically address ethical and legal issues, as well as professional standards that are to be adhered to while working with this population.
Credits: 3 hours
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SWRK 4500 - Individual Studies in Social Work
This course will be arranged on an individual basis to provide students the opportunity to pursue independently the study of special areas of interest. May be repeated for credit.
Credits: 1 to 4 hours
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SWRK 4600 - Social Work with Communities
This is the third in a three-part sequence in generalist social work practice. Social workers have a rich heritage in advocating for social justice. This course involves an examination of major theoretical and conceptual tenets of community practice from a social work perspective. Students will learn practice methods for community organizing, advocacy, community development, and other community practice skills. It also involves a practical integration of theoretical and conceptual knowledge of community practice through assignments which focus on communities that are available through field placements or other arrangements. Students will learn about community practice, social work’s historical and contemporary emphasis on “empowerment” and person-environment interface.
Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisites: SWRK 4010, SWRK 4020, SWRK 4100 (all prerequisites may be taken concurrently) and completion of a minimum of 87 credit hours.
Credits: 3 hours
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SWRK 4650 - Special Studies in Social Welfare Practice
Study of selected topics related to the theory and practice of social welfare activities and endeavors. Focus will be on roles of human service workers and methodologies utilized in these roles in a range of social welfare areas. Specific topics will be announced.
Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.
Credits: 3 hours
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SWRK 5970 - Teaching Apprenticeship in Selected Social Work Curriculum Areas
This course focuses on the development of educational skills for social workers through faculty-directed participation in teaching activities in a selected social work course. Specific learning objectives and expectations for apprentices are arranged with participating faculty. This course may be taken a second time (1-4 credits, or a maximum of 8 total toward degree) by a student who wishes to increase teaching skills through applied practice in another social work area.
Credits: 1 to 4 hours
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SWRK 5980 - Readings in Social Work
This course offers advanced students with good scholastic records an independent program of study, arranged in consultation with the instructor. One to four hours credit per semester.
Credits: 1 to 4 hours
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TEL 5150 - Introduction to ESL/Bilingual Education
This introductory course is designed to engage practicing teachers in learning about the history, theories, and principles related to English as a second language and bilingual education. Theories of language learning, and various historical approaches to language teaching form a foundation for principled practice.
Credits: 3 hours
Notes: Open to upperclass and graduate students.
When Offered: Fall
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TEL 5200 - Linguistic Principles for ESL and Bilingual Education
This course raises students’ awareness of how human language is organized and learned so that they will be better able to understand what and how students gain proficiency in the languages they are learning. Emphasis is placed on the major components of language (phonology, morphology, lexicon, syntax, etc.) and recognizing how they are realized as children and adults learn a language.
Credits: 3 hours
Notes: Open to upperclass and graduate students.
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THEA 1000 - Playing with Fire: Love, Politics & Entertainment
Students will explore theatre’s impact on contemporary culture, learn how theatre works, and discover why theatre matters. Students WILL attend theatre performances and have opportunities to participate in University Theatre.
Credits: 3 hours
Notes: This course satisfies General Education Area I: Fine Arts.
When Offered: Fall, Spring
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THEA 1050 - Introduction to African-American Theatre
A survey/lecture course from a African-American perspective examining the activities and developments of African-American life as evidenced through its theatre, with emphasis on history, philosophy, dramatic creations, criticism, and concerns. Includes lectures on traditional theatre of Western Civilization and African contributions.
Credits: 3 hours
Notes: This course satisfies General Education Area III: The United States: Cultures and Issues.
When Offered: Fall, Spring
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THEA 1150 - Introduction to Theatre Production
An introductory course intended to develop the students’ understanding of production practices and applications as it pertains to University Theatre productions.
Credits: 1 hour
Restrictions: Restricted to majors in Theatre: Design and Technical Production.
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THEA 1200 - Stagecraft I
A beginning course in technical production including familiarization with theatrical equipment and materials; the planning and construction of basic stage scenery, costumes, and properties; the fundamentals of stage lighting; and laboratory work on University Theatre Productions.
Credits: 3 hours
Restrictions: Restricted to majors in Theatre.
When Offered: Fall, Spring
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THEA 1300 - Period Styles of Design
A survey of historical periods and design styles as they are applied to the theatre. The study will include an examination of architecture, costumes, furniture, interiors, lighting, ornament and stage scenery.
Credits: 3 hours
When Offered: Fall
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THEA 1310 - Drafting and Color Media
A methods course for beginning students in lighting, costume, scenic design, and technical production providing instruction and practice in the special techniques of drafting for the theatre and in the use of various color media for design renderings and scale models.
Credits: 3 hours
When Offered: Spring
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THEA 1410 - Introduction to Acting
An initial approach to the study of dramatic action using scripted and unscripted material, basic acting exercises and improvisational techniques. Emphasis is placed upon use of the imagination, creating ensemble and creative risk-taking while cultivating self-awareness and the ability to critique objectively and nonjudgmentally.
Credits: 3 hours
Restrictions: Restricted to majors in Theatre.
When Offered: Fall
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THEA 1420 - Acting I: Action and Personalization
Study and practice of scene-work from a basic Stanislavski point of view.
Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisite: THEA 1410
Credits: 3 hours
Restrictions: Restricted to majors in Theatre.
When Offered: Spring
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THEA 1450 - Beginning Acting
This is an introduction to the practice of acting aimed at the non-Theatre major. The course emphasizes self-awareness, minimizing personal idiosyncrasies, and developing creative capacity for authentic performance. The course also introduces students to professional standards for evaluating performance, to practical application of techniques in warming up, improvisation, textual and character analysis, and to basic acting vocabulary.
Credits: 3 hours
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THEA 1480 - Direct Encounter with the Arts
A course that uses a direct approach to introduce students to their cultural world by guiding them through first-hand experiences in a number of areas: cinema, photography, theatre, sculpture, music, poetry, dance and architecture. Classroom discussions are held following the student’s participation in the various art events scheduled each semester, with students expected to write journals and response papers about the major events of the course. There will be a course charge in lieu of textbooks. Cross-listed with DANC 1480, MUS 1480, ART 1480. May be taken only once from College of Fine Arts Departments.
Credits: 4 hours
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THEA 1700 - Script Analysis
The study of selected plays from the standpoint of the theatre artist. Emphasis on thorough examination of the play script preparatory to production.
Credits: 3 hours
When Offered: Fall, Spring
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THEA 1810 - Stage Management
This is a foundation course in the principles, practices, and applications of Stage Management in both educational and professional theatre. Basic and advanced techniques of the stage manager are presented, including the prompt book, production book, audition, rehearsal, performance, and post-production procedures. In addition, stage management forms and formats will be studied to strengthen communication and organizational skills. The course will include production management projects involving the creation of an eight-play repertory season, a production schedule, a production master calendar, a production budget broken into a chart of accounts, a production staff breakdown wherein the student suggests the staff necessary to create the season, and a production salary budget.
Credits: 3 hours
Restrictions: Restricted to majors in Acting.
Notes: May be repeated for credit.
When Offered: Every year.
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THEA 1900 - Summer Theatre
Theatre majors may receive credit for participating in a full season of summer theatre in the performance or production areas. Students must submit a summer theatre application to the Department Chair.
Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisite: Application approved by Department Chair.
Credits: 1 to 3 hours
Restrictions: Restricted to majors in Theatre.
Notes: Repeatable for credit up to six hours.
When Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer I, Summer II
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THEA 2200 - Stagecraft II
A course in technical production including the planning and construction of complex stage scenery, costumes and properties; scenery painting; lighting technology; and laboratory work on University Theatre productions.
Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisites: THEA 1200
Credits: 3 hours
Restrictions: Restricted to majors in design and technical production, or stage management.
When Offered: Spring
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THEA 2300 - Stage Makeup
Study and practice of the basic principles and techniques of stage makeup.
Credits: 3 hours
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THEA 2301 - Computer-Aided Theatre Design
An introduction to the application of computer hardware and software to design for the theatre, including instruction and practice in CAD, color imaging, and 3-D modeling.
Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisites: THEA 1300 and THEA 1310.
Credits: 3 hours
When Offered: Fall
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THEA 2311 - Theatrical Rendering
A methods course for students in scenic, costume, and lighting design providing instruction and practice in various mediums and styles of rendering used by theatrical designers.
Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisite: THEA 1310
Credits: 3 hours
When Offered: Spring
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THEA 2320 - Scenic Design
A course in scenography covering the design of stage settings and properties expressed through color renderings and/or the scenic models, and including further development of skills in drafting for the theatre.
Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisites: THEA 1200 and 1700.
Credits: 3 hours
Restrictions: Restricted to majors in Theatre.
When Offered: Fall, Spring
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THEA 2330 - Costume Design
A course in the design of theatrical costumes and accessories expressed through color rendering and including an overview of the history of the costume.
Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisites: THEA 1200 and THEA 1700.
Credits: 3 hours
Restrictions: Restricted to majors in Theatre.
When Offered: Fall, Spring
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THEA 2410 - Voice and Movement I
Development and training of the actor’s vocal and physical instrument for theatrical performance.
Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisites: THEA 1410
Credits: 3 hours
Restrictions: Restricted to majors in Theatre Performance and Acting.
When Offered: Fall
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THEA 2420 - Voice and Movement II
Continued development of the actor’s vocal and physical instrument for theatrical performance.
Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisites: THEA 2410
Credits: 3 hours
Restrictions: Restricted to majors in Theatre Performance and Acting.
When Offered: Spring
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THEA 2450 - Acting II: Character and Action
Integration of theories and practices of Introduction to Acting and Acting I with an emphasis upon character development in the process of scene study.
Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisites: THEA 1410 and THEA 1420.
Credits: 3 hours
Restrictions: Restricted to majors in Theatre Performance and Acting.
When Offered: Fall
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THEA 2460 - Acting III: Character, Action, Language
Integration of character development and scene study with an emphasis upon classical texts or other intensive language-oriented texts.
Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisites: THEA 2410 and THEA 2450.
Credits: 3 hours
Restrictions: Restricted to majors in Theatre.
When Offered: Spring
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THEA 2600 - Arts Management
A survey of procedures for Arts Management, including ticket office accounting, promotion, marketing, funding and audience development.
Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisite: Instructor approval.
Credits: 3 hours
Restrictions: Restricted to majors in Theatre.
When Offered: Spring (even years)
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THEA 2700 - Script Analysis for Production
This course will build on skills learned in Script Analysis THEA 1700. The class is focused on developing script analysis skills directly applicable to work in theatre production. Students will work in a collaborative model in various creative capacities on theoretical productions.
Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisite: THEA 1700 with a grade of “C” or better.
Credits: 3 hours
Restrictions: Restricted to majors and minors in Theatre.
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THEA 2720 - Musical Theatre History and Script Analysis I
An historical overview of the development of musical theatre from its earliest beginnings to 1943. Respective scripts will be analyzed within their historical context.
Credits: 3 hours
When Offered: Fall (odd years)
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THEA 2810 - Stage Management Production - Studio
Methods of stage management, including rehearsal coordination, prompt book preparation and director/cast/crew relationships from preproduction through performance on the Department of Theatre’s Studio Series productions. Students are assigned as stage managers on the Studio Series productions.
Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisite: Instructor approval.
Credits: 3 hours
Notes: May be repeated for credit.
When Offered: Every semester.
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THEA 2900 - Theatre Practicum
Supervised experience in various areas of theatre in the University Theatre program. May be repeated for credit up to a maximum of eight semester hours (only six of which can apply toward major and three toward minor).
Credits: 1 to 8 hours
Restrictions: Restricted to majors in Theatre.
When Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer I, Summer II
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THEA 3200 - Stagecraft III
This course is a continuation of Stagecraft II with special emphasis on problem-solving and new technology. This course will involve individualized projects and laboratory work on University Theatre productions.
Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisite: THEA 2200 with a grade of “C” or better.
Credits: 3 hours
When Offered: Spring
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THEA 3320 - Lighting and Sound Design
A course in the design of theatrical lighting and sound and in the practical application of those designs to the stage, including laboratory work on University Theatre productions.
Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisites: THEA 1200 and 1700.
Credits: 3 hours
Restrictions: Restricted to majors in Theatre.
When Offered: Fall, Spring
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THEA 3330 - Advanced Design
A course for advanced students in the design of scenery, costumes, properties, lighting and/or sound; the professional drafting of those designs for technical production.
Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisites: THEA 1300, THEA 1310, and one of the following: (THEA 2320, 2330 or 3320); with a grade of “C” or better.
Credits: 3 hours
When Offered: Fall (even years)
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THEA 3430 - Elements of Performance
This course will afford an opportunity for students to study a variety of elements of and approaches to performance through a series of rotating topics.
Credits: 1 hour
Restrictions: Restricted to majors in Acting.
Notes: May be repeated for credit.
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THEA 3440 - Acting IV: Advanced Scene Study
This class will focus on strengthening the foundation of the actors’ skills through intensive scene study that will mimic some of the professional expectations of the industry. This class will focus on scene turnover challenging the actor to work quickly and efficiently on homework, active choices and defining conflict.
Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisite: THEA 2460 with a grade of “C” or better.
Credits: 3 hours
Restrictions: Restricted to majors in Acting and Music Theatre Performance.
When Offered: Fall
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THEA 3450 - Acting V: Contemporary Drama
Study and practice of acting in plays from current and 20th century drama.
Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisites: THEA 2460 with a grade of “C” or better.
Credits: 3 hours
Restrictions: Restricted to majors in Acting and Music Theatre Performance.
When Offered: Spring
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THEA 3470 - Voice and Movement Lab
An advanced course in voice and movement with an emphasis on the individual needs of the student actor. This course provides the students with an opportunity to investigate special topics in voice and movement training and to receive individual and small group tutorials.
Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisites: THEA 2410 with a grade of “C” or better.
Credits: 3 hours
Restrictions: Restricted to majors in Acting and Music Theatre Performance.
Notes: This course is repeatable for credit under a different topic.
When Offered: Fall, Spring
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THEA 3510 - Directing I
Functions of the play director as teacher, interpreter, coordinator, and collaborator. Focus is upon principles and problems of directing on the proscenium stage.
Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisites: THEA 1410, and (THEA 1700 or THEA 2950), and junior standing; with a grade of “C” or better in all prerequisites.
Credits: 3 hours
Restrictions: Restricted to majors in Theatre.
When Offered: Fall, Spring
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THEA 3520 - Directing II
A continuation of THEA 3510. Focus is upon the principles and problems of directing for the non-proscenium stage and expansion of directorial approaches to production. Students prepare and direct scenes and one short play using non-proscenium staging.
Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisite: THEA 3510
Credits: 3 hours
Restrictions: Restricted to majors in Theatre.
When Offered: Spring
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THEA 3700 - Theatre History I
Survey of theatre history from the beginnings to 1642. Playwrights, acting styles, theatre production, theatre architecture, and audience taste are studied.
Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisite: College-level writing course (ENGL 1050, BCM 1420, or IEE 1020).
Credits: 3 hours
Restrictions: Restricted to majors in Theatre.
Notes: This course is approved as a writing-intensive course which may fulfill the baccalaureate-level writing requirement of the student’s curriculum.
When Offered: Fall
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THEA 3710 - Theatre History II
Survey of theatre history from 1642 to the 20th century. Playwrights, acting styles, theatre production, theatre architecture and audience taste are studied.
Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisite: THEA 3700
Credits: 3 hours
Restrictions: Restricted to majors in Theatre.
When Offered: Spring
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THEA 3720 - Musical Theatre History and Script Analysis II
A historical overview of the development of musical theatre from 1943 to the present. Representative scripts will be analyzed within their historical context.
Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisite: THEA 2720
Credits: 3 hours
Notes: This course is approved as a writing-intensive course which may fulfill the baccalaureate-level writing requirement of the student’s curriculum.
When Offered: Fall (even years)
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THEA 3810 - Stage Management Production - Mainstage
Methods of stage management, including rehearsal coordination, prompt book preparation and director/cast/crew relationships from preproduction through performance on The Department of Theatre’s Mainstage productions. Students are assigned as stage managers on the Mainstage productions.
Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisite: Instructor approval.
Credits: 3 hours
Notes: May be repeated for credit.
When Offered: Every semester
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THEA 3820 - Job Preparation, Self Promotion and Branding
This course offers career preparation for theatre professionals. Portfolio preparation will follow the United States Institute for Theatre Technology’s standards and standards employed by Actors’ Equity Association LORT theatres and U/RTA and ACTF for Stage Managers. Standards and subjects include: organization, resume, interview/audition procedures, personal marketing and presentation, dress and decorum, job applications, and networking. The course will include general management and producing projects that involve the creation of production budgets and grant writing.
Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisite: THEA 1810 with a grade of “C” or better.
Credits: 3 hours
Restrictions: Restricted to majors in Acting.
Notes: May be repeated for credit.
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THEA 3900 - Professional Theatre Internship
Advanced theatre majors may receive credit for participating in the Professional Theatre Internship Program with professional theatres. Students must submit an internship application to the department’s Internship Coordinator. The Internship Coordinator will determine the number of credit hours to be awarded.
Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisite: Approval of the Internship Coordinator.
Credits: 2 to 6 hours
Notes: This course may be repeated for a maximum of six credit hours.
When Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer I, Summer II
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THEA 3910 - Performance Practicum
Performance Practicum is designed to provide acting students the opportunity for rigorous, supervised work on university theatre productions. Each student is required to complete two semesters of this course before graduation.
Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisites: THEA 1420 and instructor approval.
Credits: 2 hours
Restrictions: Restricted to majors in Acting.
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THEA 4000 - Special Topics in Theatre
An investigation of topics of special interest related to theatre. Repeatable for credit under a different title. Examples of topics for study may include: dialects, mime, puppetry, script writing, advanced directing, theatre administration, touring theatre, advanced improvisation, stage management, and technical direction.
Credits: 1 to 3 hours
Restrictions: Restricted to majors in Theatre.
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THEA 4330 - Portfolio Preparation
Instruction and practice in the preparation and presentation of the theatrical designer’s and/or technician’s resume and portfolio with emphasis on applications for professional theatre internships, apprenticeships, employment, and/or graduate schools.
Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisites: THEA 2301, and two of the following: (THEA 2320, THEA 2330, THEA 3320); with a grade of “C” or better in all prerequisites.
Credits: 3 hours
When Offered: Every other Fall
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THEA 4410 - Acting Studio
Study and practice of auditioning and cold readings with an emphasis upon preparation for graduate schools, internships, and the professional world of the actor.
Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisite: THEA 2460 with a grade of “C” or better.
Credits: 3 hours
Restrictions: Restricted to majors in Theatre.
When Offered: Fall
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THEA 4430 - Acting for the Camera
The study and practice of principles of acting as applied to film and television.
Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisite: THEA 2460 with a grade of “C” or better.
Credits: 3 hours
Restrictions: Restricted to majors in Acting and Music Theatre Performance.
When Offered: Spring
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THEA 4440 - New Play Project
Focuses on the collaborative process of mounting original works. Students will directly collaborate with playwrights from the English Department’s graduate and undergraduate playwriting program and stage their original work for the first time. Attention is paid to not only the dramaturgical needs of this process, but to the challenge of staging and creating original characters. All productions have a final performance for a live audience.
Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisite: THEA 1420
Credits: 3 hours
Restrictions: Restricted to majors in Theatre.
Notes: May be repeated for credit.
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THEA 4700 - Development of Theatre Art
A survey of the development of twentieth century theatre art and its relationship to concurrent developments in other arts and world politics.
Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisite: THEA 3710
Credits: 3 hours
Restrictions: Restricted to majors in Theatre.
When Offered: Fall
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THEA 4900 - Individualized Study in Theatre
Designed to enable upper division theatre majors, or students in special programs, to initiate, plan and execute projects in particular aspects of theatre. Must be planned in collaboration with a member of the theatre faculty who will act as supervising teacher. No more than six credit hours may count toward the major. Projects may involve study and research in an area of special interest, special performances or other creative activities.
Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisite: Approval of performance or tech/design area, departmental advisor, and departmental chair.
Credits: 1 to 6 hours
When Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer I, Summer II
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THEA 4910 - Senior Project in Performance
This course is a capstone experience under the guidance of a theatre performance faculty advisor. The student will design a capstone experience that may include acting in a faculty directed production, directing, independently creating a one-person show, or any other theatrical activity approved by the faculty advisor in consultation with the performance faculty.
Credits: 3 hours
Restrictions: Restricted to Theatre majors with Senior standing.
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THEA 4950 - Music Theatre Performance Workshop III
Students will participate in rehearsal and performance of staged readings from a broad spectrum of music theatre repertoire. Readings will incorporate technique and skills from the prior two semesters of MTP Workshop coursework. Readings will be performed before a public or invited audience. Students will be directed and evaluated by a faculty team from Theatre, Music and Dance.
Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisite: DANC 4950
Credits: 3 hours
When Offered: Spring
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THEA 4990 - Music Theatre Showcase
The purpose of this course is to prepare students who will soon graduate in Music Theatre Performance to be competitive as they face auditioning for the professional industry they will be entering. The focus of the course is to select and prepare musical audition material. Students will have the opportunity to rehearse and receive staging, vocal, and interpretation coaching on up to three songs, as well as direction and choreography for an ensemble number. In addition, the course will include discussion of the nature of the professional music theatre industry and what is expected of artists entering the field. The small section size will allow students to address their individual needs and issues and receive ample coaching and attention.
Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisites: Senior status and Music Theatre Performance majors only.
Credits: 1 hour
When Offered: Fall
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UNIV 1010 - Freshman Seminar
This course is designed to assist students to encounter experientially, intellectually, and emotionally the various avenues of learning, and to foster the academic, personal, social, and career development of each student. The activities and assignments of the course aid students in the development of an intellectual awareness and provide the skills and self-management required for a successful transition from high school to the University. The course is intended to excite students about learning and living in the new and challenging world of Western Michigan University. For freshmen only.
Credits: 1 to 3 hours
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UNIV 1020 - Career Exploration and Development
This course is designed to help students through the career development process by assessing and developing skills in self-awareness, career awareness, decision-making, and planning. It will include activities to identify and explore the following areas: values, interests, career information, decision-making, and University resources. Assignments will involve taking a career assessment, written exercises, networking, resume development and career research.
Credits: 1 hour
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UNIV 1030 - Special Topics within Academic Success
UNIV 1030 is open only through instructor or department approval. The department overseeing UNIV 1030 will be the Center for Academic Success Programs. Courses will vary by topic and be chosen based on student need. The goals of the course will range from academic preparation for special populations, academic improvement, career exploration and skill building.
Credits: 1 to 3 hours
When Offered: Fall and Spring
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