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2014-2015 Catalog 
    
2014-2015 Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions


Please Note

The listing of a course in this catalog does not imply that the course will be offered in a particular semester, or that the course is offered on a regular basis. Please check the Shawnee State University Course Offerings or the Department for up-to-date information on what will be offered during a particular term.

In addition, it should be noted that some upper level courses are not included on these pages. Please contact your faculty advisor for further information.

Special Course/Laboratory Fee Structure

A standard special course/laboratory fee will be assessed to all courses with laboratory components and/or other special features within an academic department. They are as follows1:

  Fee Per Credit Hour
ADNR $20.00
ARTS (Tier 1) 7.00
ARTS (Tier 2) 15.00
ARTS (Tier 3) 25.00
BUSI 10.00
DTHY 25.00
EDUC 15.00
EMTP 20.00
ENGT 22.00
HUMA 3.00
MATH 5.00
MLTC 20.00
MOT (graduate) 70.00
NSCI 25.00
OTAT 20.00
PTAT 15.00
RDLT 20.00
RPTT 20.00
SSCI 10.00
SSPE (activity) 5.00
SSSM 15.00
   
1 Some courses are approved for nonstandard fees.

Explanation of Prerequisites

Most learning beyond basic skills is dependent upon mastery of some prior skill or subject content. As a result, many courses at the University require the satisfaction of prerequisites prior to course enrollment. Prerequisites may be met by successful completion of the prior courses listed or by placement, via testing, into the course.

The academic division/college may withdraw a student from a course for which prerequisites have not been satisfied.

Explanation of Abbreviations

These abbreviations are found throughout the course descriptions on the following pages.

Prereq. — Prerequisite
Coreq. — Corequisite
   
$ Indicates lab fees apply to this course, see the box on the left.
   
GEP Indicates General Education Program course (see the General Education Program Requirements by Content Category  for details)

 

 
  
  • THAR 4001 - Musical Theatre Workshop I

    Credits: 3
    A studio/workshop course with emphasis on the techniques necessary to prepare the singer/actor/dancer for graduate school and/or professional careers in Musical Theatre.
      Program requires a minimum of 12 credits. Prereq: THAR 1211, Musical Theatre Majors Only or Instructor Permission 3 lecture hours $
  
  • THAR 4002 - Musical Theatre Workshop II

    Credits: 3
    A studio/workshop course with emphasis on the techniques necessary to prepare the singer/actor/dancer for graduate school and/or professional careers in Musical Theatre. Program requires a minimum of 12 credits. Prereq: THAR 1211, Musical Theatre Majors Only or Instructor Permission 3 lecture hours $
  
  • THAR 4003 - Musical Theatre Workshop III

    Credits: 3
    A studio/workshop course with emphasis on the techniques necessary to prepare the singer/actor/dancer for graduate school and/or professional careers in Musical Theatre. Program requires a minimum of 12 credits. Prereq: THAR 1211, Musical Theatre Majors Only or Instructor Permission 3 lecture hours $
  
  • THAR 4004 - Musical Theatre Workshop IV

    Credits: 3
    A studio/workshop course with emphasis on the techniques necessary to prepare the singer/actor/dancer for graduate school and/or professional careers in Musical Theatre. Program requires a minimum of 12 hours. May be repeatable for credit. Prereq: THAR 1211, Musical Theatre Majors Only, or Instructor Permission 3 lecture hours $
  
  • THAR 4214 - Directing

    Credits: 3
    Principles and practices of directing for the stage, explored in a studio format. Prereq: THAR 3213 or Junior standing or Instructor permission $
  
  • THAR 4310 - Scene Design

    Credits: 3
    The basic principles of scene design are examined through script analysis as it relates to ground plan formulation in theatrical spaces.  Drafting, perspective drawing, rendering skills, set construction and scenic painting are explored as tools for creating and developing a theatrical scenic design concept. Prereq: Sophomore standing or instructor permission $
  
  • THAR 4311 - Stage Management

    Credits: 3
    Theory and practice of stage management as the organizational center of theatrical production. Elective course for minors. Prereq: THAR 1000 and Sophomore standing.
  
  • THAR 4999 - Special Topics in Theater

    Credits: 1-4
    Study of various topics not otherwise available to students. May be repeated for credit. Prereq: Instructor permission. $
  
  • UNIV 1000 - Develop Skills for Bridge Prog

    Credits: 1
    A course designed for high school students transitioning to the college environment. Topics include test taking, goal setting, memory techniques, career exploration, and familiarization with college resources. Prereq: Faculty consent required.
  
  • UNIV 1101 - Academic Development Skills

    Credits: 3
    A course recommended for students who place into at least two developmental education courses and optional for any student on campus. Recommended for entering freshmen with a high school GPA of 2.0 or lower. Teaches study skills and test-taking techniques. Emphasis on goal setting, time management, note taking, studying and marking textbooks, taking exams, finding and using learning resources, and improving memory and concentration.
  
  • UNIV 1105 - Major Exploration and Career Planning

    Credits: 3
    UNIV1105 assists students to self-identify their personality, interests, values, and skills in order to increase their self-awareness to make decisions about majors, careers, and life goals.  The course focuses on self-assessment, selection of major and declaration process, and the development of career and life plans as related to the factors contributing to life satisfaction.  Students will have the opportunity to work with a community partner and/or mentor throughout the semester to gain valuable experience and develop transferable skills.  The intended audience for the class is any student who needs to explore and declare a major, and develop life and career goals.  No pre-requisite or co-requisite required.
  
  • UNIV 1106 - Memory Techniques

    Credits: 3
    To teach students mnemonics techniques that will enable them to learn and remember information more effectively and become more self-confident in the process.
  
  • UNIV 1200 - First Year Seminar

    Credits: 1
    First year seminar provides incoming Shawnee State students an opportunity to engage in critical thinking, open dialog and meaningful discussion on a controversial or current issue.
      Prereq: UNIV 1101 -OR- Coreq: ENGL 1101 or ENGL 1102 -OR- 2 lecture hours
  
  • UNIV 1999 - Topics

    Credits: 1-3
    Individual or small-group study, under the supervision of an instructor, of topics otherwise not available to students.
  
  • UNIV 2100 - Alternative Break

    Credits: 1-6
    Alternative Breaks are substance-free, community service-learning trips during winter, spring and summer breaks.  Participants travel both locally and nationally to engage in active service, learn about social issues, and build upon community assets. Prereq: Instructor Permission
  
  • UNIV 2999 - Topics

    Credits: 1-3
    Individual or small-group study, under the supervision of an instructor, of topics otherwise not available to students.
  
  • UNIV 3999 - Honors Contract

    Credits: 1-3
    Individual or small-group study, under the supervision of an instructor, of topics otherwise not available to students. Honor students only.
  
  • UNIV 4999 - Honors Contract

    Credits: 1-3
    Individual or small-group study, under the supervision of an instructor, of topics otherwise not available to students. Honors students only.
 

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