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2020-2021 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions

 Course Numbering System

001-099 Developmental Courses (Credit Type DV*)
100-299 Lower division courses; may have prerequisites
300-499 Upper division courses
500-599 Foundational graduate courses and Education graduate certification courses
600-699 Graduate courses

*DV - Developmental courses completed at Avila count toward Term hours, Term GPA and Career GPA, but are not counted in Career hours. Developmental courses completed at another institution are counted in Term hours and Term GPA, but are not counted in Career hours or Career GPA.

Catalog Course Information

The number in parentheses after the course title indicates the credit in semester hours.

The letters following the course description indicate the semester in which the course is given. Fall semester course offerings are indicated by FA; spring semester, SP; summer session, SU. Where frequency of course offering is not indicated, the course is given as required.
 

Social Work
  

  • SW 320 - Multiculturalism (1-3)

    This course explores diversity on current issues and topics related to Global Social Work practice. May be repeated for credit. FA, SP.
  

  • SW 331 - Child Abuse/Neglect (1-3)

    This course provides an overview of the subject of child maltreatment including abuse (physical, emotional, or sexual) and neglect. The impact of child abuse and neglect on children and families will be addressed. In this course, students also explore personal perspectives and professional responses to child abuse and neglect. FA.
  

  • SW 332 - Child Protection (1-3)

    This course provides an overview of the child protection system including child abuse laws, reporting procedures, and intervention services. The course also examines local and national prevention models and resources for addressing child maltreatment with families and communities. In this course, students also explore personal perspectives and professional responses to child protection and the prevention of child maltreatment. FA.
  

  • SW 333 - Resiliency/Trauma Recovery (1-3)

    This course provides an overview of the subject of resiliency and recovery in regards to trauma. The course focuses on the resiliencies of children exposed to abuse or neglect and explores treatment modalities for working with individuals and families recovering from the trauma of child maltreatment. FA.
  

  • SW 334 - Crisis Intervention: The Individual (1-3)

    This course is a survey of crisis intervention concepts, theories, and techniques. The course will focus on the origins or causes of crisis, how a crisis develops, and management, resources, and techniques for crisis intervention. The course explores various personal responses when faced with an abnormal situation. Coping strategies that assist individuals in lessening post-traumatic stress will be discussed. Course may be repeated for up to 3 credit hours towards the degree. SP.
  

  • SW 335 - Crisis Intervention: The Community (1-3)

    This course will explore the effects of a crisis on a community. Local and global communities who have faced destruction from natural disasters, war, plagues, etc. will be studied in regards to recovery after a large scale crisis. This course will include information on critical incident stress debriefing (CISD) and management. Course may be repeated for up to 3 credit hours towards the degree. SP.
  

  • SW 350 - Human Behavior in the Social Environment I (3)

    This course will cover normal growth and development of the individual from infancy through death. The course examines Traditional/Dominant and Alternative theories with specific focus on people of color, men, women, poverty, sexual orientation, elders, and persons with disabilities. Traditional paradigms of stage-based theories of individual development will be examined and specifically analyzed and critiqued regarding their inclusion/exclusion of women and minorities. Theories on human development will be assessed in relation to how they either contribute to or obstruct understanding human development in terms of individual and cultural dignity and diversity, people’s strengths and resilience, and capacities to grow and change. Corequisite: SW 303 . FA.
  

  • SW 351 - Human Behavior in the Social Environment II (3)

    This course is the second in a two-semester sequence in which students examine the dynamic interaction between individuals and their environments, focusing on small groups, organizations, and communities. The course utilizes a critical perspective to assess the application of social systems theory, theories of social interaction, and other theories used in macro social work practice. Infused throughout the course is an appreciation of human diversity. The course will expand the professional self-awareness of the student in engaging with diverse client groups and populations at risk. Prerequisites: SW 303  and SW 350 . SP.
  

  • SW 352 - Practice with Individuals (3)

    This course explores strengths-based and empowerment approaches to practice with individuals. Social work ethics and values will be explored through the use of case examples. In addition to classroom instruction, this class includes hands-on learning experiences, which incorporate self-evaluation tools, interpersonal skills, interviewing skills, recording and reporting skills. Upon completion of the course, students will understand how to use the planned change process to intervene at the micro or individual level. Prerequisites: SW 303  and SW 350 . SP.
  

  • SW 365 - Violence in the Family (3)

    This course provides an overview concerning the dynamics of child, spouse, and elder abuse. The etiology and effects of violence between family members will be discussed. Issues of treatment and prevention of abuse are highlighted.

  

  • SW 390 - Topics in Social Work (1-3)

    Seminars on current issues and topics in social work practice. Course may be repeated for up to 12 credit hours towards the degree. FA, SP.
  

  • SW 397 - Research Methods (3)

    Introduction to methodology and techniques; formulation of research problems; study design; hypothesis; sampling; measurement; questionnaire construction; interviewing and data collection; processing and tabulation; analysis and interpretation; presentation of findings. Prerequisites: SW 351  and SW 352 . FA.
  

  • SW 462 - Practice with Groups/Families (3)

    This course explores structural, solution-focused, and empowerment approaches to practice with groups and families. Emphasis is placed on the specific intervention models and skills necessary to assess and intervene in group and family dynamics. An introduction to an analysis framework for decision making on ethical dilemmas in practice is also included. Prerequisite: SW 351  and SW 352 . FA.
  

  • SW 463 - Practice with Communities/Organizations (3)

    This course builds upon SW 352  and SW 462  and expands the student’s knowledge and skills through the development of a planned process that could be used in organizations or communities to promote change. The course also explores global interventions to promote social and economic justice and social action movements. Prerequisite: SW 462 . SP.
  

  • SW 465 - Social Policy & Program Analysis (3)

    A review and critical analysis of the factors that shape and form social legislation and social policy in the broad fields of social welfare. Emphasis will be placed on an understanding of the processes and importance of social policy formation and the impact on client systems. Prerequisites: PS 120  and SW 351 . Corequisites: EC 201 , EC 202  or EC 203 . SP.
  

  • SW 490 - Directed Study (1-3)

    The student independently pursues an approved and directed in-depth study of a specific topic in the field of Social Work. Course may be repeated for up to 3 credit hours towards the degree. FA, SP.
  

  • SW 495 - Field Experience I (4)

    This practicum course provides an opportunity for students to serve and collaborate with diverse clients in a Kansas City regional social service organization.  Field Experience I is a distinctive characteristic of the Social Work major that models and coaches the implementation of generalist social work practice skills such as case management, advocacy, counseling, resource management, and education with individuals, families, groups, organizations, and communities.  Placements occur with screened and approved Field Instructors and Field Agencies serving diverse populations in rural and urban areas. Students commit to 18-20 hours weekly for 250 total hours during the semester. Prerequisites: SW 352 . Corequisite: SW 497 .  2015 CORE: Social Justice & Civic Life, Contribute, Community Engagement. FA.
  

  • SW 496 - Field Experience II (4)

    This is the second of two senior practicum courses in the social work major that provides an opportunity for students to serve clients in Kansas City regional social service organizations.  Students have previously served 250 hours in a social work setting and complete an additional 250 hours in SW 496. Field Experience II picks up on previous Field learning stages of Anticipation; Disillusionment/Empowerment; with the third stage of growth in experiential learning - Competence, followed by Culmination. (Sweitzer & King, 2014)  Students increase their independence and sense of identity as an emerging social work professional by implementing a new set of Learning Activities for this second practicum, involving generalist social work practice with individuals, families, groups, organizations, and communities, while supervised by an approved Field Instructor who is an MSW or BSW social worker. This course also serves as the setting for independent research on the effectiveness of the student’s own practice with a client at the micro, mezzo, or macro level. Prerequisites: SW 495 . Corequisite: SW 498 . 2015 CORE: Social Justice & Civic Life, Contribute, Community Engagement. SP.
  

  • SW 497 - Integrative Seminar (2)

    In conjunction with SW 495 , students participate in a weekly seminar class formatted to assist them in ongoing integration of field and classroom curricular components. The class emphasizes integrative journaling, self-evaluation, development of a supportive and challenging learning community, and exercises in ethical practice. The class also provides time for guided and reflective discussions which include topics like worker safety, self-advocacy in a professional setting, and effective use of supervision. Prerequisites: SW 351  and SW 352 . Corequisite: SW 495 . FA.
  

  • SW 498 - Social Work Capstone (2)

    This course serves as the Capstone experience for the social work major. As the Capstone, the course provides the culminating experience in the major. In this course, students complete a comprehensive case study project, including single subject research. Completion of this project provides an assessment of the student’s understanding and application of competencies in key areas. These include knowledge, skills, and social work values and ethics applied to actual social work practice. Prerequisites: SW 397 , SW 462 , and SW 495 . Corequisite: SW 497 . SP.

Sociology
  

  • SO 101 - Introduction to Sociology (3)

    This course provides an introduction to the discipline of sociology. The course emphasizes how a scientific approach can be used to understand the social world, with a particular focus on inequality, social institutions, and social change. 2015 CORE: Social Justice & Civic Life, Acquire. 2020 CORE: Liberal Arts, Social Sciences. FA, SP.

    MOTR SOCI 101 - General Sociology
  

  • SO 122 - Introduction to Cultural Anthropology (3)

    A survey of world cultures, both past and present. Of particular importance will be an examination of cultural universals and cultural variations throughout the world. The theoretical basis and methods used in cultural anthropology will also be covered throughout the course.

  

  • SO 205 - Social Problems/Social Change (3)

    Students will study social problems such as sexism, racism, and classism in the United States and around the world. Individual and institutional responses to social problems will be examined with a focus on human rights and the pursuit of social justice for populations-at-risk. Students will be encouraged to explore the concept of “civic responsibility” and discover what they can do to promote social change on local, national, and international levels. 2015 CORE: Social Justice & Civic Life, Acquire. 2020 CORE: Liberal Arts, Social Sciences. FA, SP.

    MOTR SOCI 201 - Social Problems
  

  • SO 216 - Social Psychology (3)

    Study of the nature and causes of individuals’ thoughts, feelings, and behaviors in social situations. Topics include social cognition, perception of others’ intentions, attitudes, interpersonal relationships, and the power of a group to influence individual behavior. Prerequisite: PY 101  or SO 101 . 2015 CORE: Social Justice & Civic Life, Transform. FA, SP.
  

  • SO 221 - Cultures of the World (3-12)

    A survey of the cultural and social processes that influence human behavior with comparative examples from different ethnic groups around the world. The course will focus on a comparative analysis of economic, political, religious, and family structures in Africa, the Americas, Oceania, and the Orient. Course may be repeated for up to 12 credit hours towards the degree. FA or SP.
  

  • SO 230 - Social Statistics (3)

    An introductory course in applied statistical techniques used in the social and behavioral sciences. Topics include descriptive statistics such as measures of central tendency and measures of dispersion. Special attention will be given to a systematic discussion of some widely-used inferential statistics such as Chi-square, analysis of variance, and regression. Statistical analysis will be used throughout the course. Prerequisite: Liberal Arts, Mathematics. FA, SP.
  

  • SO 260 - Sociology of Deviance (3)

    This course provides an overview of the phenomenon of deviance. It examines the social processes leading to the defining of acts as deviant, how individuals and groups respond to deviance, and the various theories explaining deviant behavior. FA.
  

  • SO 309 - Marriage & the Family (3)

    Examination of the major aspects of the family as a social institution; the current trends, changing nature, and possible developments of the family in the future. FA, even years.
  

  • SO 322 - Classical Sociological Theory (3)

    This course examines the major early contributors to sociological theory. Particular attention is given to functionalism, conflict theory, symbolic interactionism, and ecological theory. Prerequisite: SO 101 . FA, odd years.
  

  • SO 340 - Social Stratification (3)

    This course studies the numerous sources of social stratification, as well as its impact on the behavior and the life-course of individuals. A particular emphasis is placed on examining the distribution of wealth, prestige, power in society and the social processes influencing these distributions. Prerequisite: SO 101 . SP, odd years.
  

  • SO 351 - Human Institutions (3)

    This course provides a comparative analysis of basic human institutions, their origins, and their evolution. Institutions covered include the family, the economy, the polity, kinship, religion, law, and education, among others. Particular attention is given to the interconnection and differentiation among institutions, as well as how institutions influence individual behavior. Prerequisite: SO 101 . FA, even years.
  

  • SO 360 - Criminological Theory (3)

    This course provides students with an in-depth understanding of criminological theory. The topics covered include distinctions between scientific and nonscientific explanations of crime, criminological schools of thought, and emerging trends in criminological theory. Prerequisites: SO 101. SP, even years.
  

  • SO 366 - Law & Society (3)

    This course examines law as a fundamental social institution. Attention is given to how legal systems emerge, operate, and change within the context of a larger society. Particular emphasis is placed on understanding the theoretical perspectives that explain law as a social phenomenon. SP, odd years.
  

  • SO 380 - Topics in Sociology (3)

    Sociology principles applied to current issues. Specific topics change each semester.

  

  • SO 390 - Directed Research (1-6)

    Opportunity for the criminology and justice studies or sociology minor to explore a topic in depth under the supervision of a faculty member. May be repeated for credit, not to exceed course maximum credit of 6 credit hours. Prerequisites: SO 101  and 9 additional hours of sociology.

  

  • SO 397 - Research Methods (3)

    Introduction to methodology and techniques; formulation of research problems; study design; hypotheses; sampling; measurement; questionnaire construction; interviewing and data collection; processing and tabulation; analysis and interpretation; presentation of findings. FA, odd years.
  

  • SO 495 - Internship (3-6)

    Internship in a community setting where students apply their research and theoretical training. All students taking CR/SO 495 will be required to meet with the criminology or sociology faculty 3-4 times during the semester.  Course may be repeated for up to 6 credit hours towards the degree. Meets the Capstone requirement for Criminology & Justice Studies majors. FA, SP.
  

  • SO 499 - Independent Research (1-6)

    Student will use their knowledge of criminological or sociological theory, methods, and statistical analysis to implement a research project. Students will engage in all steps of the research process, including the writing of a research paper that is appropriate for publication in a professional sociology journal. Course may be repeated for up to 6 credit hours towards the degree. Prerequisites: SO 230  and SO 397 .


Software Engineering
  

  • SF 195 - Introduction to Computer Careers (1)

    Considers career opportunities available to computer scientists and software engineers. Students will research the various opportunities and will interview and observe computer professionals. Students will discuss and report on what they learn about the skills, attitudes, and knowledge areas that contribute to success of computer professionals. Prerequisite: CS 120 .  SP.
  

  • SF 201 - Introduction to Software Engineering (3)

    Study of the tools and techniques used in the lifecycle of large software system.  Topics include waterfall, iterative, incremental, and agile software development practices; phases of the software lifecycle (e.g. requirements analysis, specifications, design, coding, testing); Unified Modeling Language and other tools for modeling and designing various aspects of software systems; quality assurance and testing. Prerequisite: CS 120 .  FA.
  

  • SF 315 - Operating Systems (3)

    A study of operating system concepts and how those concepts are used in the design and implementation of modern operating systems. Topics include process management, processor scheduling, memory management, virtual memory, I/O, file systems, deadlocks, and concurrency. Prerequisites: CS 222 , MA 120  or MA 125 .  SP.
  

  • SF 340 - Database Management (3)

    Studies of database management systems including database requirements, ER modeling, relational database modeling, database design, normalization and semantic data modeling, and database implementation and use. Students will design databases and program in SQL. Prerequisites: CS 222 , MA 120  or MA 125 . FA.
  

  • SF 350 - Systems Analysis & Design (3)

    In-depth discussion of the methodologies for designing and implementing computer-based systems. The course considers how to break the software system lifecycle into phases and the activities and products of each phase (especially those dealing with analysis and design). Case studies are used to emphasize the points covered. Prerequisites: CS 120 , MA 120 , and CS 313  or CS 314 . SP.
  

  • SF 495 - Internship (3)

    Participatory software engineering experience working for a company or non-profit organization. The choice of organization and type of work is to be determined by the student but must be approved in advance by a Computer Science faculty member who will coordinate the student’s placement. Prerequisite: CS 222 , MA 120  or MA 125 , and Senior standing. 2015 CORE: Community Engagement. FA, SP.
  

  • SF 499 - Software Engineering Capstone (3)

    Provides opportunity for students to integrate learning from throughout their Software Engineering coursework. Students will do major projects requiring mastery of complex software engineering skills and concepts and do literature reviews from software engineering scholarly literature. Prerequisites: CS 222 , MA 120  or MA 125 , and Senior standing. FA, SP.

Spanish
  

  • SP 111 - Fundamentals of Spanish I (3)

    Designed to introduce the student to the study of grammar and vocabulary, aural comprehension, oral ability, and the reading and writing of simple Spanish with the end goal of being able to communicate effectively with Spanish speakers and to understand/develop cultural empathy. This course will focus on language, as well as the many facets of several Hispanic cultures. It will help the student to develop all of his/her language skills: speaking, listening, reading, and writing. Because of the strong connection of language to culture and identity, some cultural nuances that he/she has never before considered will become apparent through language learning and practice with interaction and communication in a multicultural environment. This class will emphasize the learning of Spanish for real-world purposes through introductory grammar and basic vocabulary, writings, texts, and skits. 2015 CORE: Social Justice & Civic Life, Acquire, Global Studies. FA, SP.

    MOTR LANG 103 - Spanish I
  

  • SP 112 - Fundamentals of Spanish II (3)

    Continued study of the grammar and vocabulary and development of aural comprehension, oral ability, and the reading and writing of simple Spanish learned in SP 111 . It is designed to introduce the student to the Spanish language and the many facets of several Hispanic cultures, and to develop all his/her language skills: speaking, listening, reading, and writing, and has an end goal of effective communication and understanding and development of cultural empathy. Because of the strong connection of language to culture and identity, some cultural nuances that the student has never before considered will become apparent through language learning and practice by interaction and communication in a multicultural environment. This course will emphasize the learning of Spanish for real-world purposes through introductory grammar and basic vocabulary, writings, texts, presentations, and written communication with Spanish-speaking pen pals who are at the same or at a similar level of proficiency in English. Prerequisite: SP 111  with a “C” or better or at least one year of high school Spanish. 2015 CORE: Social Justice & Civic Life, Acquire, Global Studies. SP.

    MOTR LANG 104 - Spanish II
  

  • SP 180, 280, 380 - Special Topics (1-3)

    Selected topics to be determined by the department. Prerequisite: Permission of Advisor and Instructor.

  

  • SP 490 - Directed Study (1-6)

    The student independently pursues an approved and directed, in-depth study of a specific area of Spanish. Course may be repeated for up to 3 credit hours towards the degree.


Study Tour
  

  • ST 304 - Study Tour (1-3)

    Short off-campus courses offered in a variety of locations for students who wish to expand their understanding of the peoples and cultures of the world. Includes preliminary lectures and readings and an individual project after returning from the off-campus site. Course may be repeated for up to 3 credit hours towards the degree. Prerequisite: consent of instructor.

  

  • ST 308 - Study Abroad (12-18)

    Avila University has affiliated with universities to offer study abroad opportunities in countries such as Switzerland, the Netherlands, England, Austria, Thailand, China, Japan, and Spain. Courses chosen are determined with the assistance of the academic advisor. Credits for study abroad will be transcripted from courses completed at the university abroad. Students interested in information should contact the Center for Global Studies and Social Justice, located on the first floor of Carondelet Hall. Study abroad is open only to current Avila students. Course may be repeated for up to 18 credit hours towards the degree. Prerequisite: Completion of application and all paperwork required by deadlines set by the sponsoring university; good standing at Avila University. FA, SP, SU.

Theatre
  

  • TR 110 - The World of Theatre (3)

    This course serves as an introduction to theatre as an institution by providing a multicultural and global understanding. Students will read and discuss dramatic texts in relation to performance from a variety of historical eras with particular emphasis on social and cultural issues and how artistic innovation addresses these. It will give students a greater understanding and meaning of theatre as an efficacious global art form. Designed for non-theatre majors. This course has a lab fee. 2015 CORE: Creativity & Culture, Acquire. 2020 CORE: Liberal Arts, Arts. FA, SP.

    MOTR THEA 100A - Theatre Appreciation
  

  • TR 180 - Special Topics (1-3)

    Under faculty supervision, a study project is pursued in the area of choice. Course may be repeated for up to 3 credit hours towards the degree. Prerequisite: departmental permission.

  

  • TR 211 - Voice/Diction and Dialects (3)

    Physiology of the vocal mechanism and sound formation. Lecture and lab sessions to insure proper training of voice, to achieve voice mastery and power, and in the study of regional dialects. FA, odd years.
  

  • TR 223 - History and Literature of the Theatre I (3)

    Development of theatre and drama from the Greek to Elizabethan periods. FA, even years.
  

  • TR 225 - Stage Combat (2)

    Techniques of hand-to-hand and armed choreographed combat and falls. SP.
  

  • TR 227 - Stage Make-up (2)

    Application of theatrical make-up for various character types and styles. Structure of the face and its relationship to theatrical make-up. FA, odd years.
  

  • TR 229 - Scenic Art for the Stage (3)

    Introduction to the principles and techniques of scenic painting. SP, odd years.
  

  • TR 235 - Playwriting (3)

    Basic technique of writing for the stage. Prerequisite: EN 111  or EN 112 . SP, odd years.
  

  • TR 251 - Stagecraft (3)

    Introduction to scenery construction and the elements of theatrical design. Laboratory required. FA.
  

  • TR 253 - Stage Lighting (3)

    Introduction to the principles and theories of lighting stage productions. Laboratory required. SP.
  

  • TR 255 - Costume Techniques/Design (3)

    Costume construction including the study of fabrics, color, fundamentals of pattern making, elements of design, and construction of costumes for stage productions. Laboratory required. SP, odd years.
  

  • TR 257 - Sound Engineering & Design (3)

    Intro to the function, principles, and practices of theatrical sound design. Prerequisite: Departmental permission. SP, even years.
  

  • TR 271 - Acting I (3)

    Training in basic elements of the performer’s craft. Exercises and class projects to facilitate the understanding of and sensitivity to a given theatrical situation.  FA.
  

  • TR 272 - Acting II (3)

    Scene study acting techniques through the exploration of texts, language, and multiple-character scenes. In-depth analysis of an actions and experience in class presentations. SP.
  

  • TR 280 - Special Topics (1-3)

    Under faculty supervision, a study project is pursued in the area of choice. Course may be repeated for up to 3 credit hours towards the degree. Prerequisite: departmental permission.

  

  • TR 281 - Script Analysis/Directing Principles (3)

    Analysis of scripts with application to directing fundamentals in a laboratory experiential situation. FA, even years.
  

  • TR 284 - Theatre Management Practicum (1-2)

    Participatory experience in Goppert Theatre management for advanced students. Selected individual projects prepare students for future management situations. Course may be repeated for up to 12 credit hours towards the degree.

  

  • TR 286 - Technical Theatre Practicum (1-2)

    Participatory stagecraft, design, and production experience. Course may be repeated for up to 12 credit hours towards the degree. Prerequisite: Departmental permission.

  

  • TR 287 - Costume Practicum (1-2)

    Participatory experience assisting the design and execution of costumes for department production. Course may be repeated for up to 12 credit hours towards the degree. Prerequisite: Departmental permission.

  

  • TR 288 - Stage Management Practicum (1-2)

    Participatory experience by assuming duties as stage manager or assistant stage manager for department production. Course may be repeated for up to 12 credit hours towards the degree. Prerequisite: Departmental permission.

  

  • TR 289 - Directing Practicum (1-2)

    Participatory experience by assuming duties as assistant director for department production. Course may be repeated for up to 12 credit hours towards the degree. Prerequisite: Departmental permission.

  

  • TR 314 - Puppetry (3)

    An introduction to puppetry as a global art form. In this class, we will explore puppetry techniques and styles from around the world. This course will culminate in an original short form puppetry performance. SP, even years.
  

  • TR 315 - Children’s Theatre Production (3)

    Research and literature of children’s theatre, methods of producing and directing plays for and with children in school and community situations. FA, even years.
  

  • TR 324 - History & Literature of the Theatre II (3)

    Development of theatre and drama from the Elizabethan period to the present. SP, odd years.
  

  • TR 361 - Stage Management (3)

    Techniques for stage managers in educational, community, and professional productions. FA, odd years.
  

  • TR 377 - Business of Acting (3)

    Preparatory steps for interviews, auditions, selection of material, business etiquette, and proper dress. Includes writing a cover letter, resume and vitae, and performing practical class projects. FA, odd years.
  

  • TR 380 - Special Topics (1-3)

    Under faculty supervision, an advanced study project is pursued in the area of choice. Course may be repeated for up to 6 credit hours towards the degree. Prerequisite: departmental permission.

  

  • TR 390 - Directed Studies (3)

    Under faculty supervision, an advanced study project is pursued in the area of choice. Course may be repeated for up to 12 credit hours towards the degree. Prerequisite: Permission of department.

  

  • TR 391 - Acting III (3)

    Training in character development techniques–scene study, improvisation, and physicality. In-depth process in structuring persona with memoir, anecdote, narrative, and physical nature. This course is intended to prepare students specifically for the senior capstone experience. Course may be repeated for up to 6 credit hours towards the degree. Prerequisite: TR 271  or TR 272 . SP, even years.
  

  • TR 415 - Playwright Seminar (3)

    Analysis of significant plays and their respective playwrights, including major periods of world theatrical history. SP, even years.
  

  • TR 425 - Dramatic Theory & Criticism (3)

    Study of the major documents in dramatic theory and criticism, including commentaries from 500 B.C.E. through the early 21st Century. FA, odd years.
  

  • TR 451 - Computer Drafting for the Theatre (3)

    Principles and theories of scenic composition. Practice in computer drafting, CAD, and model making. Focus on preliminary scenic designs. Prerequisite: TR 251 . FA, odd years.
  

  • TR 452 - Period Styles in Scenic Design (3)

    Survey of theatre architecture and scenic styles. Study of the designer in a production organization. Practice in drafting, model making, and rendering. Focus on full scenic designs. Prerequisite: TR 451 . SP, even years.
  

  • TR 453 - Advanced Scenery & Prop Construction (3)

    Advanced techniques in woodworking, painting, metal, fabric, and plastics. Prerequisite: TR 251 . SP, odd years.
  

  • TR 454 - Advanced Design (3)

    Practice in different approaches to stage lighting and sound design through light plots, sound engineering, and realized demonstrations. Prerequisites: TR 253  and TR 257 . FA, even years.
  

  • TR 455 - History of Costume (3)

    Survey of historical dress from the Egyptians to the present. Practice in research and costume design. SP, even years.
  

  • TR 456 - Portfolio Prep for the Theatre (3)

    Students will explore the business of theatre design technology through development of career related materials including the creation of resumes, cover letters, hard copy portfolios, promotional materials, and websites. Prerequisite: Departmental permission. FA.
  

  • TR 462 - Theatre Management (3)

    Survey of business management in educational, community, and professional theatre. Techniques in developing and maintaining a theatre will be examined through the development of a mock theatre on paper and with presentations. SP, even years.
  

  • TR 463 - Advanced Directing (3)

    Practical application of principles and directorial concepts in class and studio projects. Prerequisite: TR 281 . SP, odd years.
  

  • TR 471 - Shakespeare in Performance (3)

    Examination of classical acting technique focused on Shakespearean verse, prose, and rhetoric. Exercises and class projects facilitate powerful interpretation, expression, and clarity. FA, even years.
  

  • TR 473 - Acting Styles (3)

    Examination of the various acting techniques through discussion of period styles, acting exercises, and scene work. Styles covered may include Classical Greek, Restoration/French Neo-Classical, Eastern, Naturalism, Realism, Post-Modernism, Theatre of the Absurd and/or Guerilla. Prerequisites: TR 271  and TR 272 . FA, odd years.
  

  • TR 477 - Acting IV–Advanced Acting (3)

    Addresses advanced acting technique and form through class discussion, improvisation, and scene work. Individual and group projects at the advanced level. Course may be repeated for up to 6 credit hours towards the degree. Prerequisites: TR 271  or TR 272 . SP, odd years.
  

  • TR 480 - Special Topics (1-3)

    Under faculty supervision, an advanced study project is pursued in the area of choice. Course may be repeated for up to 12 credit hours towards the degree. Prerequisite: departmental permission.

  

  • TR 490 - Directed Studies (3)

    Under faculty supervision, an advanced study project is pursued in the area of choice. Course may be repeated for up to 12 credit hours towards the degree. Prerequisite: Departmental permission.

  

  • TR 495 - Internship (3)

    Student pursues, under faculty supervision, an internship project in the area of choice. Prerequisite: Departmental permission. 2015 CORE: Creativity & Culture, Contribute, Community Engagement.

  

  • TR 499 - Senior Project (3)

    Senior capstone experience in individual student’s discipline incorporating all areas of concentration. Meets the Capstone requirement in the major. Prerequisites: Departmental permission and Senior standing.


Women’s and Gender Studies
  

  • WS 111 - Religion & Popular Culture (3)

    This course helps students build critical analytical tools to study religion as a cultural phenomenon using popular culture as its primary data. Students will become conversant with major themes, issues, and figures that have been instrumental in religion’s social description and analysis. Case studies from popular culture (including film, TV, social media, politics, fashion, etc.) will provide an analytical lens through which to explore how these various theories on religion might be applied. The course will pay special attention to the dynamics of gender, race, and class.
      2015 CORE: Belief & Reason, Acquire. 2020 CORE: Liberal Arts, Religious Studies, Global Studies.
     

  

  • WS 202 - Religion & Gender (3)

    This course will examine how gender concepts and religious rhetoric have shaped each other across the globe. Drawing from a number of different religious traditions, we will focus on religion as a social tool reflective of a culture’s larger power dynamics, including (among other things) its: gender roles; ideals of sexuality; attitudes about reproduction; and norms regarding physical embodiment. 2020 CORE: Liberal Arts, Religious Studies, Global Studies. SP.
  

  • WS 203 - Religion & US Politics (3)

    This course considers the role that religious rhetoric has played in the formation of the United States and related concepts of governance, patriotism, and citizenship. We will explicitly examine how politicians and other representatives of the state have used religion in order to impact American culture. Possible topics include, but are not limited to: the religious aims of the Founding Fathers; the separation of church and state; Islamophobia and American national identity; the use of religion in political races, etc. 2020 CORE: Liberal Arts, Religious Studies. SP.
 

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