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TH 3330 - Computer Graphics for Theatre I
Credit Hour(s): 3
Introduction to computer-aided drafting programs. Basic skills developed through several projects including orthographic projections, designer’s elevations, groundplans and light plots.
Prerequisite(s): Undergraduate level TH 2260 Minimum Grade of D
Level: Undergraduate
Schedule Type(s): Lecture/Lab Combination
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TH 3340 - Costume Construction
Credit Hour(s): 3
Advanced stitching techniques necessary for costume construction.
Level: Undergraduate
Schedule Type(s): Studio
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TH 3350 - Costume Crafts
Credit Hour(s): 3
Creative, innovative, and often inexpensive alternatives for the creation of jewelry applique, embellishments, armor, crowns, and basic millinery techniques for theatrical production.
Level: Undergraduate
Schedule Type(s): Studio
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TH 3360 - Pattern Drafting and Draping
Credit Hour(s): 3
Basic principles of pattern drafting, flat patterning, and draping of the female bodice.
Level: Undergraduate
Schedule Type(s): Studio
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TH 3370 - Acting In Musical Theatre I
Credit Hour(s): 3
Musical theatre acting skills using contemporary texts to integrate fundamental acting and singing techniques.
Prerequisite(s): Undergraduate level TH 2440 Minimum Grade of D
Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Programs: Acting - BFA.
Level: Undergraduate
Schedule Type(s): Studio
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TH 3380 - Acting In Musical Theatre II
Credit Hour(s): 3
Musical theatre acting skills using texts from the nineteenth and early to mid-twentieth centuries. Emphasis on mastering a range of performance styles.
Prerequisite(s): Undergraduate level TH 3370 Minimum Grade of D
Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Programs: Acting - BFA.
Level: Undergraduate
Schedule Type(s): Studio
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TH 3390 - Musical Theatre Performance Workshop
Credit Hour(s): 3
Exploration of the creation of large-scale musical works using acting, movement and vocal techniques with emphasis on ensemble singing, movement and acting leading to enhanced ensemble performance skills.
Prerequisite(s): Undergraduate level TH 3380 Minimum Grade of D
Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Programs: Acting - BFA.
Level: Undergraduate
Schedule Type(s): Studio
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TH 3400 - Movement III
Credit Hour(s): 2
Further training in group and solo movement/vocal techniques, intended to expand flexibility and strength of the actor’s instrument, awareness, responsiveness, and instinctual choices.
Prerequisite(s): Undergraduate level TH 2410 Minimum Grade of C
Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Programs: Acting - BFA.
Level: Undergraduate
Schedule Type(s): Studio
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TH 3440 - Acting III
Credit Hour(s): 3
Training in approaches to such playwrights as the Greeks, Shakespeare, Moliere, Restoration and 18th century playwrights, etc. Builds on fundamentals learned in the first two years of the Professional Actor Training Program.
Prerequisite(s): Undergraduate level TH 2450 Minimum Grade of C
Restrictions: Must be enrolled in the following Classifications: Junior, Senior. Must be enrolled in one of the following Programs: Acting - BFA.
Level: Undergraduate
Schedule Type(s): Lecture/Lab Combination
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TH 3450 - Acting III
Credit Hour(s): 3
Training in approaches to a range of texts by playwrights from the early and late Modern period such as Ibsen, Chekhov, Shaw, Williams, Miller, O’Neill and others. Emphasis on understanding the acting conventions associated with these styles.
Prerequisite(s): Undergraduate level TH 3440 Minimum Grade of C
Restrictions: Must be enrolled in the following Classifications: Junior, Senior. Must be enrolled in one of the following Programs: Acting - BFA.
Level: Undergraduate
Schedule Type(s): Lecture/Lab Combination
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TH 3470 - One Person Shows
Credit Hour(s): 2
Elements necessary in the development of a one person show resulting in a solo performance.
Restrictions: Must be enrolled in the following Classifications: Junior, Senior. Must be enrolled in one of the following Programs: Acting - BFA.
Level: Undergraduate
Schedule Type(s): Lecture/Lab Combination
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TH 3500 - Directing
Credit Hour(s): 3
Problems of script selection and interpretation, casting, rehearsing, and performance. Techniques of composition and movement; the proscenium stage and open stage. Preparation of the prompt book.
Level: Undergraduate
Schedule Type(s): Lecture/Lab Combination
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TH 3510 - Stage Management
Credit Hour(s): 3
Skills and processes required of the working stage manager. Explores practical solutions to problems of stage management.
Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Programs: Design/Technology - BFA.
Level: Undergraduate
Schedule Type(s): Lecture/Lab Combination
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TH 3520 - Stage Management II
Credit Hour(s): 3
Skills and processes required of the working stage manager. Explores practical solutions to problems of stage management in opera, dance, and unions.
Prerequisite(s): Undergraduate level MUS 1140 Minimum Grade of C and Undergraduate level TH 3510 Minimum Grade of C
Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Programs: Design/Technology - BFA.
Level: Undergraduate
Schedule Type(s): Lecture/Lab Combination
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TH 3540 - Speech II
Credit Hour(s): 2
Techniques in voice and speech to strengthen and expand the student’s instrument and skills. Applications made to specified acting texts.
Prerequisite(s): Undergraduate level TH 2550 Minimum Grade of C
Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Programs: Acting - BFA.
Level: Undergraduate
Schedule Type(s): Lecture/Lab Combination
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TH 3560 - Speech III
Credit Hour(s): 2
Techniques in voice and speech to strengthen and expand the student’s instrument and skills. Applications made to classical acting texts.
Prerequisite(s): Undergraduate level TH 3540 Minimum Grade of C
Restrictions: May not be enrolled as the following Classifications: Freshman, Sophomore. Must be enrolled in one of the following Programs: Acting - BFA.
Level: Undergraduate
Schedule Type(s): Lecture/Lab Combination
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TH 3570 - Singing for the Musical Theatre Major V
Credit Hour(s): 2
Private singing lessons for musical theatre.
Prerequisite(s): Undergraduate level TH 2580 Minimum Grade of D
Level: Undergraduate
Schedule Type(s): Studio
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TH 3580 - Singing for the Musical Theatre Major VI
Credit Hour(s): 2
Private singing lessons for musical theatre.
Prerequisite(s): Undergraduate level TH 3570 Minimum Grade of D
Level: Undergraduate
Schedule Type(s): Studio
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TH 3720 - Musical Theatre History and Literature I
Credit Hour(s): 3
Covers history of Musical Theatre from its roots in early lyric theatre and popular variety entertainments to the birth of the modern Book Musical. Reading, viewing and discussion of significant examples from major periods while studying historical, artistic and socials contexts for these works. Integrated Writing course.
Level: Undergraduate
Schedule Type(s): Lecture
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TH 3730 - Musical Theatre History and Literature II
Credit Hour(s): 3
Covers history of the Musical Theatre beginning with the Golden Age of the Musical in the mid-Twentieth century through the birth of the Rock Musical to the present state of the art form. Reading, viewing and discussing significant examples from major periods while studying historical, artistic and socials contexts for these works. Integrated Writing course.
Prerequisite(s): Undergraduate level TH 3720 Minimum Grade of D
Level: Undergraduate
Schedule Type(s): Lecture
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TH 3760 - Design Studio
Credit Hour(s): 2
Study of theatrical costume, scenery, lighting and/or sound design. Includes theoretical and practical design work with an emphasis in the area of interest.
Prerequisite(s): Undergraduate level TH 2100 Minimum Grade of D and Undergraduate level TH 3010 Minimum Grade of D
Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Majors: Design/Technology.
Level: Undergraduate
Schedule Type(s): Studio
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TH 3800 - Theatre History and Literature I
Credit Hour(s): 3
Explores a variety of theatrical texts and pertinent history from early historical eras. Integrated Writing course.
Restrictions: Must be enrolled in the following Classifications: Junior, Senior.
Level: Undergraduate
Schedule Type(s): Lecture
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TH 3810 - Theatre History and Literature II
Credit Hour(s): 3
Exploration of a variety of later theatrical texts and pertinent history. Integrated Writing course.
Prerequisite(s): Undergraduate level TH 3800 Minimum Grade of D
Restrictions: Must be enrolled in the following Classifications: Junior, Senior.
Level: Undergraduate
Schedule Type(s): Lecture
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TH 3840 - Introduction to Dramatic Writing
Credit Hour(s): 3
Theory and practice of techniques of dramatic writing emphasizing writing of original plays.
Level: Undergraduate
Schedule Type(s): Lecture
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TH 3900 - Projects in Theatre
Credit Hour(s): 1 to 3
Advanced individual work.
Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Majors: Acting, Dance, Motion Pictures, Theatre Arts, Theatre Studies.
Level: Undergraduate
Schedule Type(s): Practicum
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TH 3990 - Studies in Selected Subjects
Credit Hour(s): 1 to 3
Variable content dealing with problems, approaches, and topics in the field of theatre.
Level: Undergraduate
Schedule Type(s): Lecture/Lab Combination
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TH 4100 - Stage Management Practicum
Credit Hour(s): 1 to 3
Participation in departmental theatre stage management activities. Specific assignments determined at initial meeting.
Level: Undergraduate
Schedule Type(s): Practicum
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TH 4130 - Acting Professionally
Credit Hour(s): 3
Students assemble audition pieces, interview skills, financial plans, resumes, headshots, web-sites, and information about various markets, unions, and employment opportunities, in preparation for a professional career in acting.
Restrictions: May not be enrolled as the following Classifications: Freshman, Sophomore. Must be enrolled in one of the following Programs: Acting - BFA.
Level: Undergraduate
Schedule Type(s): Lecture/Lab Combination
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TH 4150 - Singing for the Actor VII
Credit Hour(s): 1
Private singing lessons for acting, theatre studies and dance majors only.
Prerequisite(s): Undergraduate level TH 3160 Minimum Grade of D
Level: Undergraduate
Schedule Type(s): Studio
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TH 4160 - Singing for the Actor VIII
Credit Hour(s): 1
Private singing lessons for acting, theatre studies and dance majors only.
Prerequisite(s): Undergraduate level TH 4150 Minimum Grade of D
Level: Undergraduate
Schedule Type(s): Studio
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TH 4200 - Applied Theatre Technology II
Credit Hour(s): 2 to 5
Advanced study in technical execution. Emphasis on daily operation of theatre production facilities and shops. Participation in all major department productions required.
Prerequisite(s): Undergraduate level TH 3200 Minimum Grade of D
Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Majors: Design/Technology. Must be enrolled in the following Classifications: Senior.
Level: Undergraduate
Schedule Type(s): Lab
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TH 4240 - Advanced Design Studio I
Credit Hour(s): 3
Intensive study of theatrical costume, scenery, lighting, and/or sound design with a focus on script interpretation. Includes practical design work with an emphasis on produced designs, professional development, and specialization in the student’s area of design.
Prerequisite(s): Undergraduate level TH 3760 Minimum Grade of D
Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Majors: Design/Technology.
Level: Undergraduate
Schedule Type(s): Studio
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TH 4250 - Advanced Design Studio II
Credit Hour(s): 3
Continued intensive study of theatrical costume, scenery, lighting, and/or sound design with a focus on script interpretation. Includes practical design work with an emphasis on produced designs, professional development, and specialization in the student’s area of design.
Prerequisite(s): Undergraduate level TH 4240 Minimum Grade of D
Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Majors: Design/Technology.
Level: Undergraduate
Schedule Type(s): Studio
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TH 4290 - Advanced Theatre Crafts
Credit Hour(s): 3
Theatre design and technology, such as furniture building, advanced lighting or sound design, make-up, prosthetics and special effects. Topics vary.
Level: Undergraduate
Schedule Type(s): Lecture/Lab Combination
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TH 4330 - Computer Graphics for Theatre II
Credit Hour(s): 3
Tools and techniques available to produce paint elevations, projections, and theatrical designs using existing and created images.
Prerequisite(s): Undergraduate level TH 2250 Minimum Grade of D
Level: Undergraduate
Schedule Type(s): Studio
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TH 4340 - Theatrical Rigging
Credit Hour(s): 2
Design and use of rigging systems in theatrical settings. Proper selection and use of rigging hardware and equipment and fall protection.
Prerequisite(s): Undergraduate level TH 2100 Minimum Grade of D and Undergraduate level TH 2200 Minimum Grade of D
Level: Undergraduate
Schedule Type(s): Lecture/Lab Combination
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TH 4350 - Portfolio Preparation and Presentation
Credit Hour(s): 3
Prepares upper-division students for the professional world. Portfolio formats, both traditional and digital. Effective techniques for the presentation of portfolios and employment strategies.
Restrictions: Must be enrolled in the following Classifications: Junior, Senior. Must be enrolled in one of the following Programs: Design/Technology - BFA.
Level: Undergraduate
Schedule Type(s): Studio
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TH 4360 - Theatre Graphics II: Rendering
Credit Hour(s): 3
Further development of skills used in creating theatrical renderings, costume plates and lighting sketches. Figure drawing, depiction of light and shadow, and traditional and non-traditional media and techniques.
Prerequisite(s): Undergraduate level TH 2250 Minimum Grade of D
Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Programs: Design/Technology - BFA.
Level: Undergraduate
Schedule Type(s): Lecture/Lab Combination
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TH 4370 - Senior Seminar for the Musical Actor
Credit Hour(s): 3
Mastery of professional placement and career development skills in musical theatre and other acting professions. Includes preparation of varied audition selections and promotional materials.
Prerequisite(s): Undergraduate level TH 3380 Minimum Grade of D
Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Programs: Acting - BFA.
Level: Undergraduate
Schedule Type(s): Seminar
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TH 4400 - Movement IV
Credit Hour(s): 2
Beginning training in underlying principles and specific techniques in stage combat. Emphasis on three weapons styles, which may include unarmed, single sword, rapier and dagger, broadsword, quarterstaff, smallsword, etc.
Prerequisite(s): Undergraduate level TH 3400 Minimum Grade of C
Restrictions: Must be enrolled in the following Classifications: Senior. Must be enrolled in one of the following Programs: Acting - BFA.
Level: Undergraduate
Schedule Type(s): Studio
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TH 4410 - Movement IV
Credit Hour(s): 2
Training in three weapons styles in preparation for the Skills Proficiency Test at the end of the semester. Adjudicator from Society of American Fight Directors evaluates rehearsed and choreographed fight scenes performed publicly by students.
Prerequisite(s): Undergraduate level TH 4400 Minimum Grade of C
Level: Undergraduate
Schedule Type(s): Lecture/Lab Combination
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TH 4440 - Acting IV
Credit Hour(s): 3
Application of the principles of realistic, contemporary, and verse based drama to musical theatre texts. Structured as a scene study class in which students develop songs as monologues and in scene work.
Prerequisite(s): Undergraduate level TH 3450 Minimum Grade of C
Restrictions: Must be enrolled in the following Classifications: Junior, Senior. Must be enrolled in one of the following Programs: Acting - BFA.
Level: Undergraduate
Schedule Type(s): Lecture/Lab Combination
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TH 4450 - Acting IV
Credit Hour(s): 3
Student actors are trained in approaches to a range of twentieth and twenty-first century texts, doing scenes and/or monologues from such playwrights as Albee, Shepard, Mamet, Ruhl, Rebeck, LaBute, etc. Emphasis on contemporary acting texts and styles.
Prerequisite(s): Undergraduate level TH 4440 Minimum Grade of C
Restrictions: Must be enrolled in the following Classifications: Junior, Senior. Must be enrolled in one of the following Programs: Acting - BFA.
Level: Undergraduate
Schedule Type(s): Lecture/Lab Combination
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TH 4540 - Speech V
Credit Hour(s): 2
Emphasis on learning dialects.
Prerequisite(s): Undergraduate level TH 3560 Minimum Grade of C
Restrictions: May not be enrolled as the following Classifications: Freshman, Sophomore. Must be enrolled in one of the following Programs: Acting - BFA.
Level: Undergraduate
Schedule Type(s): Lecture/Lab Combination
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TH 4570 - Singing for the Musical Theatre Major VII
Credit Hour(s): 2
Private singing lessons for Musical theatre.
Prerequisite(s): Undergraduate level TH 3580 Minimum Grade of D
Level: Undergraduate
Schedule Type(s): Studio
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TH 4580 - Singing for the Musical Theatre Major VIII
Credit Hour(s): 2
Private singing lessons for musical theatre.
Prerequisite(s): Undergraduate level TH 4570 Minimum Grade of D
Level: Undergraduate
Schedule Type(s): Studio
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TTW 6450 - Introduction to Transition
Credit Hour(s): 3
Overview of the impact of Career Technical Education and Special Education processes on the transition of students with exceptionalities from high school to adulthood, particularly in the area of employment.
Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate, Medical, Professional. Must be enrolled in one of the following Programs: Transition to Work - End.
Level: Graduate
Schedule Type(s): Lecture
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TTW 6460 - Vocational Evaluation and Job Placement Techniques
Credit Hour(s): 3
Theoretical orientation, development and utilization of data for hypothesis testing and communicating vocational data. Includes career development theories and job placement strategies and techniques to facilitate employment of people with disabilities.
Prerequisite(s): Graduate level TTW 6450 Minimum Grade of D (TTW 6450 can be taken concurrently)
Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate, Medical, Professional. Must be enrolled in one of the following Programs: Transition to Work - End.
Level: Graduate
Schedule Type(s): Lecture
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TTW 6470 - Transition to Work Internship: Career Assessment
Credit Hour(s): 1
Students assigned to an experienced career assessment professional in the field for observing, discussing, researching, and practicing skills in the area of career assessment, particularly those related to transition of individuals with disabilities.
Prerequisite(s): Graduate level TTW 6450 Minimum Grade of D
Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate, Medical, Professional. Must be enrolled in one of the following Programs: Transition to Work - End.
Level: Graduate
Schedule Type(s): Internship
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TTW 6480 - Transition to Work Internship: Vocational Special Education
Credit Hour(s): 1
Students assigned to an experienced vocational special educator in the field for observing, discussing, researching, and practicing skills in the area of vocational special education, particularly those related to transition of individuals with disabilities.
Prerequisite(s): Graduate level TTW 6450 Minimum Grade of D
Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate, Medical, Professional. Must be enrolled in one of the following Programs: Transition to Work - End.
Level: Graduate
Schedule Type(s): Internship
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TTW 6490 - Transition to Work Internship: Job Training Coordinator Internship
Credit Hour(s): 1
Students assigned to an experienced job training coordinator in the field for observing, discussing, researching, and practicing skills in the area of job placement, particularly those related to collaborating with support agencies for transition.
Prerequisite(s): Graduate level TTW 6450 Minimum Grade of D
Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate, Medical, Professional. Must be enrolled in one of the following Programs: Transition to Work - End.
Level: Graduate
Schedule Type(s): Internship
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TTW 6500 - Transition to Work Internship: Work Study
Credit Hour(s): 1
Students assigned to an experienced Transition to Work Coordinator in the field for observing, discussing, researching, and practicing skills in coordinating direct and related transition services for students with various disabilities.
Prerequisite(s): Graduate level TTW 6450 Minimum Grade of D
Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate, Medical, Professional. Must be enrolled in one of the following Programs: Transition to Work - End.
Level: Graduate
Schedule Type(s): Internship
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UVC 1000 - College Success Topics
Credit Hour(s): 1
Variable topics, including study strategies, returning to learning for veterans, returning to learning for adults, Phoenix program.
Level: Undergraduate
Schedule Type(s): Lecture
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UVC 1010 - First Year Seminar
Credit Hour(s): 1
Students experience opportunities to build their collegiate identity by clarifying their values while engaging the campus community and experiencing diversity. Students also explore learning strategies to set goals, plan their courses, develop their communication skills, and explore careers while learning to achieve overall health and wellness.
Level: Undergraduate
Schedule Type(s): Seminar
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UVC 1020 - First Year Seminar - Service Learning
Credit Hour(s): 1
Success within selected major. Focuses on critical thinking, faculty mentors, career exploration, professionalism, ethics, financial literacy and goal setting through service learning.
Level: Undergraduate
Schedule Type(s): Seminar
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UVC 1040 - Critical Reading
Credit Hour(s): 2
Critical analysis of content area readings. Recognizing organizational patterns, point of view, propaganda and persuasive writing; analyzing arguments; distinguishing fact from opinion; making inferences; understanding logical reasoning; interpreting graphic illustrations; drawing conclusions.
Level: Undergraduate
Schedule Type(s): Lecture
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UVC 1090 - Self Directed Prior Learning Assessment
Credit Hour(s): 0
Helps students identify areas of learning to have evaluated for college-level equivalency. Guides students in this self-paced curriculum through the preparation and compilation of all components required for the evaluation of a portfolio of prior learning through LearningCounts.org.
Level: Undergraduate
Schedule Type(s): Independent Study
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UVC 1095 - Prior Learning Assessment Theory and Practice
Credit Hour(s): 3
Helps students identify areas of learning to have evaluated for college-level equivalency. Guides students through the preparation and compilation of all components required for the evaluation of a portfolio of prior learning through LearningCounts.org.
Level: Undergraduate
Schedule Type(s): Independent Study
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UVC 1110 - First Year Athletes Interest Group
Credit Hour(s): 0
National Collegiate Athletic Association regulations. Required for all new student athletes.
Level: Undergraduate
Schedule Type(s): Seminar
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UH 1010 - Honors First Year Seminar
Credit Hour(s): 1
Information and activities designed to enhance the success of new students in the University Honors Program. Introduces students to interdisciplinary studies, the hallmark of honors education.
Restrictions: Must be assigned one of the following Student Attributes: Active Honors Student, Active Honors with Priority.
Level: Undergraduate
Schedule Type(s): Seminar
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UH 2010 - Studies in the Humanities
Credit Hour(s): 3
Explores the humanities comparatively, stressing similarities and differences in themes, methods, materials, theoretical constructs, and problems. Focuses on such topics as humanity and freedom or the city and the individual. Integrated Writing course.
Restrictions: Must be assigned one of the following Student Attributes: Active Honors Student, Active Honors with Priority.
Level: Undergraduate
Schedule Type(s): Seminar
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UH 2020 - Studies in the Social Sciences
Credit Hour(s): 3
Explores the social sciences comparatively, stressing similarities and differences in themes, methods, materials, theoretical constructs, and problems. Focuses on such topics as people and groups or institutions and bureaucracies. Integrated Writing course.
Restrictions: Must be assigned one of the following Student Attributes: Active Honors Student, Active Honors with Priority.
Level: Undergraduate
Schedule Type(s): Seminar
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UH 4000 - University Honors Seminar
Credit Hour(s): 3
Emphasis on broadly interdisciplinary topics or issues. Integrated Writing course.
Restrictions: Must be enrolled in the following Classifications: Junior, Senior. Must be assigned one of the following Student Attributes: Active Honors Student, Active Honors with Priority.
Level: Undergraduate
Schedule Type(s): Seminar
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URS 2000 - Growth and Change in Urban Society
Credit Hour(s): 3
Interdisciplinary view of growth and change in urban societies around the globe. Case studies illustrate how urbanization, technology development and the administrative state intertwine and affect economic and population growth and change. Integrated Writing course.
Level: Undergraduate
Schedule Type(s): Lecture
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URS 3000 - Foundations of Urban Affairs
Credit Hour(s): 3
Interdisciplinary introduction to the field of urban affairs. Reviews ideas related to cities and the meaning of urban life. Integrated Writing course.
Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Colleges: College of Liberal Arts.
Level: Undergraduate
Schedule Type(s): Lecture
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URS 3100 - The American City
Credit Hour(s): 3
Intensive study of aspects of American urban experiences with an emphasis on qualitative research including class, gender, race, and ethnicity.
Level: Undergraduate
Schedule Type(s): Lecture
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URS 3200 - Community/Regional Planning I
Credit Hour(s): 3
Development of city planning as a professional discipline that has significantly shaped urban spaces. Explores planning practices and theories related to spatial patterns and design, including location theory and democratic processes.
Level: Undergraduate
Schedule Type(s): Lecture
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URS 3210 - City Politics
Credit Hour(s): 3
Overview of urban and metropolitan politics and problems. Examination of how cities and metropolitan areas are governed: the changing structure of local government, the powers afforded localities, opportunities for citizen participation, and possibilities for regional cooperation. Study of key urban service areas: schools, land use and zoning, policing, economic development, urban planning, etc.
Level: Undergraduate
Schedule Type(s): Lecture
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URS 3250 - Urban Youth
Credit Hour(s): 3
Diverse experiences of urban youth and effect of urban experiences on students, teachers, schools, and communities. Methods for providing resource access for all.
Level: Undergraduate
Schedule Type(s): Lecture
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URS 3300 - Ethics in Public Service
Credit Hour(s): 3
Study of what constitutes ethical behavior in public service, and the ethical role of public service professionals. Integrated Writing course.
Level: Undergraduate
Schedule Type(s): Lecture
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URS 3450 - Public Administration
Credit Hour(s): 3
Nature and scope of public administration, administrative law, and public interest in the administrative process.
Level: Undergraduate
Schedule Type(s): Lecture
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URS 3460 - Public Personnel Administration
Credit Hour(s): 3
Methods of employment, training, compensation, and employee relations in various levels of civil service. Examines organizations of public employees.
Level: Undergraduate
Schedule Type(s): Lecture
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URS 3980 - Quantitative Research Methods
Credit Hour(s): 3
Introduces students to research and data collection methods and investigates what makes research useful, valid, and ethical. Credit will not be given to students who have already completed URS 4980. Integrated Writing course.
Level: Undergraduate
Schedule Type(s): Lecture
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URS 4200 - Public Management Strategies
Credit Hour(s): 3
Investigates urban management and various techniques to achieve public service goals, including efficiency, quality, and effectiveness. Study of program design, planning, fiscal management, resource allocation through budgeting, program development, and organizational development.
Level: Undergraduate
Schedule Type(s): Lecture
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URS 4210 - Public Leadership and Change
Credit Hour(s): 3
Examines leadership role of the public and nonprofit administrators in formulating programs, policies, and service delivery options. Explores topics such as managing internal and external environments, improving productivity and effectiveness, policy/program creation, and the dynamics of change.
Level: Undergraduate
Schedule Type(s): Lecture
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URS 4230 - Public Budgeting
Credit Hour(s): 3
Local fiscal institutions and analytical tools for designing and evaluating fiscal policies. Reviews financial reporting and accounting, the municipal bond market, pension systems, state and local taxes, user charges, and intergovernmental relations.
Level: Undergraduate
Schedule Type(s): Lecture
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URS 4240 - Public Sector Labor Relations
Credit Hour(s): 3
Examines collective bargaining, the negotiation process, impasse resolution, and contract and grievance administration in local government.
Level: Undergraduate
Schedule Type(s): Lecture
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URS 4260 - Public Administration in a Global Society
Credit Hour(s): 3
Places American public administration traditions and practices into comparative perspective. Examines the extent to which globalization has affected the practice of public administration around the world and global trends that have become apparent in administrative reform today.
Level: Undergraduate
Schedule Type(s): Lecture
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URS 4270 - Public Policy Analysis
Credit Hour(s): 3
Study of the policy development process and its relationship to past and current urban issues.
Level: Undergraduate
Schedule Type(s): Lecture
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URS 4280 - Criminal Justice Organization and Management
Credit Hour(s): 3
Examines bureaucratic and scientific management theory, as well as human relations and system theory, to understand the structure, functions, culture and behavior of criminal justice organizations. Examines motivation, group behavior and communication and leadership with such organizations.
Level: Undergraduate
Schedule Type(s): Lecture
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URS 4290 - Issues in Urban Management
Credit Hour(s): 3
Issues and topics related to community development agencies and local governments in metropolitan areas.
Level: Undergraduate
Schedule Type(s): Lecture
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URS 4300 - Nonprofit Administration
Credit Hour(s): 3
Examines the organizational and managerial foundations of nonprofit organizations. Explores areas such as the nature and mission of nonprofit organizations, evaluating performance, resource development/fund raising, and managing volunteers.
Level: Undergraduate
Schedule Type(s): Lecture
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URS 4310 - Philanthropy and Grantmaking
Credit Hour(s): 3
Philanthropy, fundraising, grant writing and grant making. Includes series of experiential learning activities demonstrating how nonprofit organizations secure financial resources. Culminates with students awarding grants to local organizations.
Level: Undergraduate
Schedule Type(s): Lecture
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URS 4320 - Managing Volunteer Organizations
Credit Hour(s): 3
Management principles for volunteer organizations including program design, recruitment, retention, training, placement and assessment.
Level: Undergraduate
Schedule Type(s): Lecture
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URS 4330 - Strategic Planning
Credit Hour(s): 3
Theory and practice of strategic thinking, planning, and management in public and nonprofit organizations.
Level: Undergraduate
Schedule Type(s): Lecture
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URS 4340 - Fundraising and Grant Writing
Credit Hour(s): 3
Examines the concepts and processes fundamental to fundraising and grant writing. Exploration of tools, techniques and skills needed to raise funds and write grant proposals.
Level: Undergraduate
Schedule Type(s): Lecture
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URS 4390 - Issues in Nonprofit Administration
Credit Hour(s): 3
Issues and topics related to the administration of nonprofit organizations.
Level: Undergraduate
Schedule Type(s): Lecture
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URS 4400 - Community and Regional Planning II
Credit Hour(s): 3
Examination of the links between urban planning and urban administration, and investigation of planning as a profession and a process.
Prerequisite(s): Undergraduate level URS 3200 Minimum Grade of D
Level: Undergraduate
Schedule Type(s): Lecture
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URS 4410 - Cities and Technology
Credit Hour(s): 3
Studies evolving relationship between technology and urban growth, physical form, government, and politics. Explores how technological fixes for complex urban problems have shaped urban development and politics.
Level: Undergraduate
Schedule Type(s): Lecture
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URS 4430 - Administrative Law
Credit Hour(s): 3
Constitutional foundations of administrative law and the legal context of federal, state and local administrative rule making and adjudication.
Level: Undergraduate
Schedule Type(s): Lecture
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URS 4450 - Community Development: Principles and Practice
Credit Hour(s): 3
Evolution of community development theory and practice in the U.S and the process of community building and asset-based community development in a service learning format. Develops understanding of how to help community members define community needs and identify community assets and learn how to analyze and present qualitative data.
Level: Undergraduate
Schedule Type(s): Lecture
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URS 4460 - Transportation Principles
Credit Hour(s): 3
Principles related to developing and managing public and human service transportation systems. Role of public and human service transportation in society, history and geography of public transportation, and spatial, funding, organizational, cost benefit, labor, and customer service issues.
Level: Undergraduate
Schedule Type(s): Lecture
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URS 4470 - Public/Human Service Transportation
Credit Hour(s): 3
Principles of developing and managing public and human service transportation systems including its role in society, the history and geography of public transportation, and funding, organizational, cost benefit, labor, and customer service issues.
Level: Undergraduate
Schedule Type(s): Lecture
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URS 4480 - Public Works
Credit Hour(s): 3
Community infrastructure with an emphasis on capital improvements programming. Community development of street, water, and sewer systems, solid waste management, and code enforcement.
Level: Undergraduate
Schedule Type(s): Lecture
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URS 4490 - Issues in Metropolitan Development
Credit Hour(s): 3
Explores issues that impact metropolitan development as well as the impact of development. Topics include pollution, international development, housing and transportation.
Level: Undergraduate
Schedule Type(s): Lecture
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URS 4500 - Issues in Metropolitan Planning
Credit Hour(s): 3
Issues related to planning metropolitan environments. Topics include housing, growth and regionalism.
Level: Undergraduate
Schedule Type(s): Lecture
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URS 4900 - Special Topics
Credit Hour(s): 1 to 3
Advanced study in selected topics in urban studies. Topics may include new developments in methodology or the various subfields of the discipline.
Level: Undergraduate
Schedule Type(s): Lecture
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URS 4940 - Youth and Community Engagement
Credit Hour(s): 3
Examines the pedagogies that encourage youth in developing the capacity to participate responsibly and effectively in the civic life of their communities. Centered on a field-based learning experience.
Level: Undergraduate
Schedule Type(s): Seminar
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URS 4950 - Urban Affairs Internship
Credit Hour(s): 3
Senior-level internship in the offices of a local public agency.
Level: Undergraduate
Schedule Type(s): Internship
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URS 4960 - Transit Internship
Credit Hour(s): 3
Senior-level internship in the offices of a local public transit agency.
Level: Undergraduate
Schedule Type(s): Internship
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