Jun 25, 2024  
2018-2019 Catalog 
    
2018-2019 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.

COURSE FEES

Summer 2016, Fall Semester 2016, Spring Semester 2017

Course fees are charged when the department code appears in the far right column of each course listing.  The fee is calculated by multiplying the number of credit hours for the course by the amount shown for the department below:

NOTE:  The course fee covers costs that exceed basic instruction, such as lab equipment and software; program materials and supplies; and coordination of field placements and internships.  The fee is applied to selective courses where appropriate.

Fee Per Credit Hour

ADNR - Nursing 25.00
ART1 (tier 1) - Arts 7.00
ART2 (tier 2) - Arts 15.00
ART3 (tier 3) - Arts 25.00
ATTR - Athletic Training 25.00
BSNR - Nursing 20.00
BUHE - Health Care Administration 20.00
BUSI - Business 10.00
CCAA - Course Credit by Arrangement Administrative Fee 150.00
DTHY - Dental Hygiene 35.00
EDUC - Education 15.00
EMTP - Emergency Med 20.00
ENGT - Engineering 22.00
GCAA - Grad Course Credit by Arrangement Administrative Fee 150.00
HUMA - Humanities 10.00
MATH - Mathematics 15.00
MTH1 - Mathematics, Graduate 15.00
MTH3 - Mathematics, Graduate 35.00
MTH4 - Mathematics, Graduate - Off Campus Cohorts 60.00
MECI - EDCI, Masters 20.00
MEIS - EDCU, Masters 20.00
MEUC - EDUC, Masters 20.00
MLTC - Medical Lab Tech 20.00
MOT - Masters Occupational Therapy 75.00
NSCI - Natural Science 25.00
OTAT - Occupational Therapy 20.00
PTAT - Physical Therapy 20.00
RDLT - Radiology 20.00
RPTT - Respiratory Therapy 20.00
SSCI - Social Science 10.00
SSES - Exercise Science 15.00
SSPE - Physical Education 5.00
SSSM - Sports Management 15.00
UNC1 - University College 1 - Developmental Math, Reading and Writing 3.00
UNC2 - University College 1 - First Year Experience 12.00

Flat Rates

EDU1 - Education Field Fee 294.00
EDU2 - Education Field Fee 147.00
CIPA - Studenty Abroad Course Fee 120.00

Student fees listed here are for the Summer 2016, Fall 2016 & Spring 2017 semesters and are subject to change.  Shawnee State University reserves the right to make, without prior notice, any fee adjustment that may become necessary.

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)

 

 
  
  • SSPE 1120 - Beginning Racquetball

    Basic rules and fundamentals. Special emphasis on strategies, team, and individual play. An appreciation of the activity is developed to carry over into later life.

    Note: Course is graded on pass/no-credit basis only.

    Credits: 1

  
  • SSPE 1121 - Intermediate Racquetball

    Basic rules and fundamentals. Special emphasis on strategies, team, and individual play. An appreciation of the activity is developed to carry over into later life.

    Note: Course is graded on pass/no-credit basis only.

    Credits: 1

  
  • SSPE 1122 - Advanced Racquetball

    Basic rules and fundamentals. Special emphasis on strategies, team, and individual play. An appreciation of the activity is developed to carry over into later life.

    Note: Course is graded on pass/no-credit basis only.

    Credits: 1

  
  • SSPE 1123 - Beginning Tennis

    Basic rules and fundamentals. Special emphasis on strategies, team, and individual play. An appreciation of the activity is developed to carry over into later life.

    Note: Course is graded on pass/no-credit basis only.

    Credits: 1

    Course/lab fee: $
  
  • SSPE 1124 - Intermediate Tennis

    Basic rules and fundamentals. Special emphasis on strategies, team, and individual play. An appreciation of the activity is developed to carry over into later life.

    Note: Course is graded on pass/no-credit basis only.

    Credits: 1

    Course/lab fee: $
  
  • SSPE 1125 - Advanced Tennis

    Basic rules and fundamentals. Special emphasis on strategies, team, and individual play. An appreciation of the activity is developed to carry over into later life.

    Note: Course is graded on pass/no-credit basis only.

    Credits: 1

    Course/lab fee: $
  
  • SSPE 1126 - Swimming

    Basic rules and fundamentals. Special emphasis on strategies, team, and individual play. An appreciation of the activity is developed to carry over into later life.

    Note: Course is graded on pass/no-credit basis only.

    Credits: 1

  
  • SSPE 1127 - Intermediate Swimming

    Basic rules and fundamentals. Special emphasis on strategies, team, and individual play. An appreciation of the activity is developed to carry over into later life.

    Note: Course is graded on pass/no-credit basis only.

    Credits: 1

  
  • SSPE 1128 - Advanced Swimming

    Basic rules and fundamentals. Special emphasis on strategies, team, and individual play. An appreciation of the activity is developed to carry over into later life.

    Note: Course is graded on pass/no-credit basis only.

    Credits: 1

  
  • SSPE 1129 - Aqua-Aerobics

    Basic rules and fundamentals. Special emphasis on strategies, team, and individual play. An appreciation of the activity is developed to carry over into later life.

    Note: Course is graded on pass/no-credit basis only.

    Credits: 1

  
  • SSPE 1130 - Aerobics

    Basic rules and fundamentals. Special emphasis on strategies, team, and individual play. An appreciation of the activity is developed to carry over into later life.

    Note: Course is graded on pass/no-credit basis only.

    Credits: 1

  
  • SSPE 1131 - Yoga

    Basic rules and fundamentals. Special emphasis on strategies, team, and individual play. An appreciation of the activity is developed to carry over into later life.

    Note: Course is graded on pass/no-credit basis only.

    Credits: 1

  
  • SSPE 1132 - Advanced Yoga

    Basic rules and fundamentals. Special emphasis on strategies, team, and individual play. An appreciation of the activity is developed to carry over into later life.

    Note: Course is graded on pass/no-credit basis only.

    Credits: 1

  
  • SSPE 1133 - Karate

    Basic rules and fundamentals. Special emphasis on strategies, team, and individual play. An appreciation of the activity is developed to carry over into later life.

    Note: Course is graded on pass/no-credit basis only.

    Credits: 1

  
  • SSPE 1134 - Judo

    Basic rules and fundamentals. Special emphasis on strategies, team, and individual play. An appreciation of the activity is developed to carry over into later life.

    Note: Course is graded on pass/no-credit basis only.

    Credits: 1

  
  • SSPE 1135 - Self Defense

    Basic rules and fundamentals. Special emphasis on strategies, team, and individual play. An appreciation of the activity is developed to carry over into later life.

    Note: Course is graded on pass/no-credit basis only.

    Credits: 1

  
  • SSPE 1136 - Distance Running

    Basic rules and fundamentals. Special emphasis on strategies, team, and individual play. An appreciation of the activity is developed to carry over into later life.

    Note: Course is graded on pass/no-credit basis only.

    Credits: 1

  
  • SSPE 1137 - Caving

    Basic rules and fundamentals. Special emphasis on strategies, team, and individual play. An appreciation of the activity is developed to carry over into later life.

    Note: Course is graded on pass/no-credit basis only.

    Credits: 1

    Course/lab fee: $
  
  • SSPE 1138 - Road Cycling

    Basic rules and fundamentals. Special emphasis on strategies, team, and individual play. An appreciation of the activity is developed to carry over into later life.

    Note: Course is graded on pass/no-credit basis only.

    Credits: 1

  
  • SSPE 1140 - Conditioning/Weight Training 1

    Basic rules and fundamentals. Special emphasis on strategies, team, and individual play. An appreciation of the activity is developed to carry over into later life.

    Note: Course is graded on pass/no-credit basis only.

    Credits: 1

  
  • SSPE 1141 - Conditioning/Weight Training 2

    Basic rules and fundamentals. Special emphasis on strategies, team, and individual play. An appreciation of the activity is developed to carry over into later life.

    Note: Course is graded on pass/no-credit basis only.

    Credits: 1

  
  • SSPE 1151 - Canoeing

    Basic rules and fundamentals. Special emphasis on strategies, team, and individual play. An appreciation of the activity is developed to carry over into later life.

    Note: Course is graded on pass/no-credit basis only.

    Credits: 1

  
  • SSPE 1999 - Topics–Activity

    Offered as needed, based on enrollment and availability of instructor and facilities.

    Note: Course is graded on pass/no-credit basis only.

    Credits: 1

  
  • SSPE 2000 - Scuba

    Basic rules and fundamentals. Special emphasis on strategies, team, and individual play. An appreciation of the activity is developed to carry over into later life.

    Note: Course is graded on pass/non-credit basis only.

    Credits: 1

    Course/lab fee: $
  
  • SSPE 2100 - Health/Nutrition Across Lifespan

    Fundamentals, practices, and appreciation of healthful living. Course addresses health, nutrition, and safety issues from early childhood through adulthood. Emphasis on promotion of healthy lifestyle choices across the lifespan.

    Note: Required of Athletic Training, Exercise Science, and Education-Early Childhood majors.

    Credits: 3

  
  • SSPE 2200 - Human Nutrition

    A study of nutrients, including sources, composition, function, and metabolism in the human body. The human life cycle is considered in planning appropriate diets.

    Note: Required of Athletic Training and Exercise Science majors.

    Credits: 3

  
  • SSPE 2310 - Lifeguard Training

    Required course for lifeguard certification.

    Credits: 3

    Course/lab fee: $
  
  • SSPE 2311 - Orientation Sport Indus Employ

    Resume writing, job application, interviewing, contact follow-up, letter writing, job hunting strategies, and potential employers.

    Credits: 1

    Prereq: Sport Studies or Athletic Training major and sophomore rank
  
  • SSPE 2350 - Athletic Officiating–Football

    Rules, mechanics, and procedures in officiating. Practice under actual game conditions. State certification upon successful completion of state examination.

    Note: OHSSA fee for certification and books.

    Credits: 3

  
  • SSPE 2351 - Athletic Officiating–Basketball

    Rules, mechanics, and procedures in officiating. Practice under actual game conditions. State certification upon successful completion of state examination.

    Note: OHSSA fee for certification and books.

    Credits: 2

  
  • SSPE 2352 - Athletic Officiating–Baseball

    Rules, mechanics, and procedures in officiating. Practice under actual game conditions. State certification upon successful completion of state examination.

    Note: OHSSA fee for certification and books.

    Credits: 3

  
  • SSPE 2353 - Athletic Officiating–Volleyball

    Rules, mechanics, and procedures in officiating. Practice under actual game conditions. State certification upon successful completion of state examinations.

    Note: OHSSA fee for certification and books.

    Credits: 3

  
  • SSPE 2395 - Practicum in Sport Industry

    Supervised work experience while gaining skills and knowledge of various aspects of the sports industry.

    Credits: 2-6

  
  • SSPE 2400 - Foundations of Coaching

    Introduction to high school interscholastic athletics, including history, structures, job opportunities, and contemporary programs.

    Credits: 3

  
  • SSPE 2410 - Youth and Sports

    Exploration of opportunities, controversies, organization, safety, values, rules, leadership, benefits, and settings of youth sports programs.

    Credits: 3

  
  • SSPE 2595 - Independent Study

    Study, observation, and research in selected physical education fields.

    Note: Under the direction of Sports Studies faculty member.

    Credits: 1

    Prereq: Faculty Consent Required.
  
  • SSPE 3100 - Coaching of Volleyball

    Theory of coaching volleyball. Analysis of skills, strategies, methods, duties, and responsibilities.

    Credits: 2

    Prereq: SSPE 2400
  
  • SSPE 3110 - Coaching of Basketball

    Theory of coaching basketball. Analysis of skills, strategies, methods, duties, and responsibilities.

    Credits: 2

    Prereq: SSPE 2400
  
  • SSPE 3120 - Coaching of Football

    Theory of coaching football. Analysis of skills, strategies, methods, duties, and responsibilities.

    Credits: 2

    Prereq: SSPE 2400
  
  • SSPE 3130 - Coaching of Track

    Theory of coaching track. Analysis of skills, strategies, methods, duties, and responsibilities.

    Credits: 2

    Prereq: SSPE 2400
  
  • SSPE 3140 - Coaching of Softball

    Theory of coaching softball. Analysis of skills, strategies, methods, duties, and responsibilities.

    Credits: 2

    Prereq: SSPE 2400
  
  • SSPE 3150 - Coaching of Baseball

    Theory of coaching baseball. Analysis of skills, strategies, methods, duties, and responsibilities.

    Credits: 2

    Prereq: SSPE 2400
  
  • SSPE 3600 - Drugs/Substance Abuse

    An in-depth study of alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs and how chemical dependency on these drugs can affect individual performance and behavior.

    Credits: 3

  
  • SSPE 4090 - Practicum in Coaching

    Practical training under the direction of either a Shawnee State University or local high school head coach in the sport of the student’s choice.

    Note: Required for minor in Sport Coaching.

    Credits: 3

    Prereq: SSPE 2400 and SSPE 3100 or SSPE 3110 or SSPE 3120 or SSPE 3130 or SSPE 3140 or SSPE 3150 or permission.
  
  • SSPE 4900 - Sport Professions Capstone

    This course provides an opportunity for students to explore their current discipline in a sport-related profession, as it directly relates to other sport-related disciplines.  Through interaction with students from other sport-related disciplines and independent research, students will explore and gain an appreciation of common issues facing the various sport-related professions.  Must be completed with a grade of “C” or better.

    Credits: 3

    Prereq: Senior Standing. Athletic Training, Sport Management, and Exercise Science majors only.
    Lecture hours: 3
    General Education Program Course GEP
  
  • SSPE 4999 - Special Topics in Sports Studies

    Study, under the supervision of instructor, of topics not otherwise available to students.

    Credits: 1-4

    Prereq: Faculty Consent Required.
  
  • SSSM 2000 - Introduction to Sport Management

    An introduction to the various aspects of athletics, intramural, and recreation administration.

    Note: Introductory course for majors.

    Credits: 2

  
  • SSSM 2200 - Risk Management

    Designed to provide information concerning the role of law in sport and physical activitiy for those who must deal with and manage a variety of legal concerns on a routine basis.

    Note: Required course for Exercise Science major and Sport Coaching minor.

    Credits: 2

  
  • SSSM 3000 - Introduction to Sport Law

    Survey of the legal framework of the athletic environment. The nature of the legal system and law pertaining to sports, including tort law, contractual agreements, and civil law.

    Note: Required course for Sport Management majors.

    Credits: 3

    Prereq: SSSM 2000 or SSES 2100 and Junior standing.
  
  • SSSM 3100 - Ethical Aspects of Sport

    Identification and discussion of ethical conduct in sport as it relates to professionals in the sports industry. Discussion of appropriate conduct in handling ethical/moral situations facing the sport industry professional.

    Note: Required course for Exercise Science and Sport Management majors.

    Credits: 3

    Prereq: SSSM 2000 or SSES 2100 and Junior standing.
  
  • SSSM 3200 - Psychology of Sport

    Offers students the opportunity to learn correct principles and applications of sport psychology. Provides a better understanding of how individuals can enhance peak performance through recent advances in sport psychology.

    Note: Required course for Exercise Science and Sport Management majors.

    Credits: 3

    Prereq: Sophomore standing.
  
  • SSSM 3300 - Sport and Society

    Designed to investigate the role physical education and sports play in the lives of individuals, societies, and countries. Considers the context of sport, focusing on the meaning of what happens in sport, where sport fits–or does not fit–into society and why.

    Note: Required course for Sport Management majors.

    Credits: 3

    Prereq: SSSM 2000 and Sophomore standing.
  
  • SSSM 3400 - Sport Facility and Event Mgt

    An advanced study of the facilities required for the recreational environment. An analysis of indoor and outdoor designs and utilization. An overview of the personnel process, staffing requirements, and staff development procedures. A study of activity programming for the recreational environment, including class structure, tournament procedures, proper selection of activities, and equipment needed and its care and storage.

    Note: Required course for Sport Management majors.

    Credits: 3

    Prereq: SSSM 2000 and Junior standing.
  
  • SSSM 3500 - Sport Marketing

    An advanced study of sports marketing strategies for the recreational environment, both internal and external. Promotional guidelines and discussion of promotional activity. Study of the budgetary process, differentiations of budget styles, and implementation of the budgetary process in both the private and public sector.

    Note: Required course for Sport Management majors.

    Credits: 3

    Prereq: SSSM 2000 and SSSM 3300 and Junior standing.
  
  • SSSM 3600 - Sport Communication

    A study of the structure, organization, and management of the public relations and communication function in a sport organization. Examination and practical application of print and electronic communication, including utilization of the Internet.

    Note: Required course for Sport Management majors.

    Credits: 3

    Prereq: BUIS 1010 and BUMG 2900 and COMM 1103 and SSSM 2200
  
  • SSSM 3650 - Sports Journalism

    This course is designed to offer students an introduction to writing in the world of sports journalism.  Topics covered include team and game coverage, leads, interviewing, sidebars, previews, columns, and features and profiles.

    Credits: 3

    Prereq: COMM 2231
    Lecture hours: 3
  
  • SSSM 3700 - Sport Sponsorship and Sales

    Examination of the principles of sport marketing through specific study in sales and sponsorship in sports.  Personal selling techniques, customer service, and basic principles of sport sponsorship will be integral parts of the course.  Students will also draft a sponsorship proposal and perform a formal sales presentation of that proposal.

    Credits: 3

    Prereq: SSSM 2000, BUMK 3100, and Junior Rank
    Lecture hours: 3
  
  • SSSM 3900 - Governance in Sport Organizations

    Examines sport organizations focused on both professional and amateur governance structures and processes at the local, national, and international levels.  Study of the organizational mission, membership, eligibility, and regulatory power of governance organizations in sport.

    Credits: 3

    Prereq: SSSM 2000, and Junior Standing
    Lecture hours: 3
  
  • SSSM 4000 - Administration of Sport Programs

    Study of the organization, policies, standards, and procedures in the administration of sport programs.

    Note: Required course for Sport Management majors.

    Credits: 3

    Prereq: SSSM 3000 and SSSM 3400 and SSSM 3500, and Senior standing.
  
  • SSSM 4190 - Practicum 1

    Practical training in general operation of recreational setting. Includes activity preparation, personnel evaluation, and budget analysis. Also includes an on campus seminar to discuss issues relating to the profession. Summative assessment includes a combination of performance checklists and evaluations by the on-site supervisor.

    Credits: 3

    Prereq: SSSM 4000, senior standing and faculty consent required.
  
  • SSSM 4290 - Practicum 2

    Supervised field experience at an off-campus sport organization.

    Credits: 3

    Prereq: SSSM 4190, Senior standing and faculty consent required.
  
  • SSSM 4500 - Sport Management Seminar

    Senior capstone course in Sport Management. Analysis of current issues and problems in the sport industry with discussion of their relevance and importance to the sport management professional. Development of professional portfolio, synthesizing work completed in Sport Management core courses. Survey of the job search process, with attention paid to cover letter and resume development and interviewing skills.

    Note: Required course for Sport Management majors.

    Credits: 2

    Prereq: SSSM 4000
  
  • STAT 1150 - Principles of Statistics

    Introduction to the vocabulary, concepts, and presentation of statistics as applied to business, education, and science. Topics include: exploring data and describing patterns, sampling and experimentation, planning and conducting a study, normal and sampling distributions, regression analysis, and statistical inference. The course will implement the use of technology as a catalyst for critical thinking.

    Credits: 3

    Prereq: MATH 0101 or placement
    Lecture hours: 3
    General Education Program Course GEP
  
  • STAT 1150A - Principles of Statistics Plus

    This course is a principles of statistics course designed for students who are in need of some beginning algebra remediation. This course is an introduction to the vocabulary, concepts, and presentation of statistics as applied to business, education, and science. Topics include: exploring data and describing patterns, sampling and experimentation, planning and conducting a study, normal and sampling distributions, regression analysis, and statistical inference. The course will implement the use of technology as a catalyst for critical thinking. Students cannot receive credit for both STAT 1150 and STAT 1150A.

    Credits: 3

    Prereq: Placement and Instructor Permission
    Coreq: MATH 0115A
    Lecture hours: 3
  
  • STAT 1800 - Business Statistics

    This course introduces students to statistical methods by focusing on statistics and its applications from a business perspective.  Statistical literacy and the development of statistical thinking using real data are emphasized.  Topics include: organizing and summarizing categorical and quantitative data using descriptive and graphical methods, estimation, and hypothesis testing.  The course will implement the use of technology as a catalyst for critical thinking.

    Credits: 5

    Prereq: MATH 1200
    Lecture hours: 5
    Course/lab fee: $
    General Education Program Course GEP
  
  • STAT 2500 - Statistics 1

    The focus of this course is to introduce students in engineering, computer science, and mathematics to the fundamental concepts of descriptive statistics, probability, normal distributions, sampling distributions, inferential techniques, and regression analysis.

    Credits: 3

    Prereq: MATH 2110
    Lecture hours: 3
    Course/lab fee: $
    General Education Program Course GEP
  
  • STAT 3500 - Statistics 2

    This course is a continuation of MATH 1150, Principles of Statistics or MATH 2250, Statistics 1. The topics of this course will include: hypothesis testing (including the difference of independent and dependent sample means), confidence intervals, power analysis and effect size, ANOVA, Chi-Square, and multiple regression.

    Credits: 3

    Prereq: MATH 2500 or Instructor Approval
    Lecture hours: 3
    Course/lab fee: $
  
  • STAT 3510 - Mathematical Statistics I

    This is a first course in a two-course sequence on mathematical statistics. Topics for this course include exploratory data analysis, probability, sampling distributions, resampling methods (permutation tests and bootstrap intervals), and classical methods of estimation (point estimation and interval estimation). The course will implement the use of statistical software package for the analysis of real-world data sets.

    Credits: 3

    Prereq: STAT 2500 and MATH 3610
    Lecture hours: 3
    Course/lab fee: $
  
  • STAT 3520 - Mathematical Statistics II

    This course is a continuation of STAT3510. Topics include statistical hypothesis testing, linear models, nonparametric methods, and Bayesian Statistics. The course will implement the use of a statistical software package for the analysis of real-world data sets.

    Credits: 3

    Prereq: STAT 3510
    Lecture hours: 3
    Course/lab fee: $
  
  • STEM 1001 - Computer Programming Fundamentals

    Digital computers (including PC’s, cell phones, tablets, and embedded systems) obtain the instructions they follow from computer programs. Most computer programs are created by people, and these people are called programmers. This course teaches the fundamentals of computer programming, and no previous computer programming experience is assumed. The course runs for 8 weeks, and it is 100% online.

    Credits: 1.5

    Lecture hours: 2
    Lab hours: 3
    Course/lab fee: $
  
  • THAR 1000 - Introduction to Theater

    Survey of development of theater from classical to modern times, emphasizing the artists and craftspersons of the theater and their contributions to its development.

    Credits: 3

    Course/lab fee: $
    General Education Program Course GEP
  
  • THAR 1001 - Musical Theatre Workshop I

    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.
     

    Note: Program requires a minimum of 12 credits.

    Credits: 3

    Prereq: THAR 1211, Musical Theatre Majors Only or Instructor Permission
    Lecture hours: 3
    Course/lab fee: $
  
  • THAR 1211 - Acting 1

    Studio acting class with emphasis on the development of fundamental acting techniques.

    Note: Required course for minors.

    Credits: 3

    Course/lab fee: $
  
  • THAR 1311 - Stagecraft

    Basic principles and techniques of backstage production, including stage scenery, lighting, props, costumes and sound.

    Note: Required course for minors.

    Credits: 3

    Course/lab fee: $
  
  • THAR 1411 - Theater Practicum

    Supervised practice in the areas of acting, stage management and technical operations as related to producing theatrical productions.  Required 4 hours.

    Note: Required course for minors. Repeatable for maximum of 8 hours.

    Credits: 1

    Prereq: Faculty consent required.
  
  • THAR 1511 - Theatrical Makeup

    An introduction to the basic techniques and applications of facial makeup and its relationship to the development of a character for presentation on the theatrical stage.

    Note: Class size limits: 8 seats.

    Credits: 3

    Prereq: BFA Musical Theatre, or BIS Theatre students only, or permission of instructor.
    Lecture hours: 3
    Course/lab fee: $
  
  • THAR 2000 - The American Musical

    The study of the American Musical through its historical and developmental origins, focusing on the innovations, controversies, and technical advancements that have made the musical a driving force in American Theater.

    Credits: 3

    Prereq: THAR 1000 or Instructor permission
    Lecture hours: 3
    Course/lab fee: $
  
  • THAR 2002 - Musical Theatre Workshop II

    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.

    Note: Program requires a minimum of 12 credits.

    Credits: 3

    Prereq: THAR 1211, Musical Theatre Majors Only or Instructor Permission
    Lecture hours: 3
    Course/lab fee: $
  
  • THAR 2212 - Acting 2

    Studio acting class with emphasis on character and scene development, and text exploration.

    Credits: 3

    Prereq: THAR 1211 or instructor permission
    Course/lab fee: $
    General Education Program Course GEP
  
  • THAR 2232 - Movement Studies:Kendo

    Technique, practice and skill study of the Japanese martial art form.

    Note: Elective course for minors. May be repeated for credit.

    Credits: 1

  
  • THAR 2400 - Acting Styles

    The study of historical acting styles from the Greeks through Shakespeare, and the Commedia dell’ Arte to that of the Restoration.  Practical experience will be gained through performance.

    Credits: 3

    Prereq: THAR 2212 or Instructor Permission
    Lecture hours: 3
    Course/lab fee: $
  
  • THAR 2500 - Pulitzer Prize Drama

    A study of Theatre dramatic literature based upon the plays that have been awarded the Pulitzer Prize for Drama.

    Credits: 3

    Lecture hours: 3
    Course/lab fee: $
  
  • THAR 2999 - Special Topics in Theater

    A study of topics not otherwise available to students.

    Credits: 1-3

    Course/lab fee: $
  
  • THAR 3003 - Musical Theatre Workshop III

    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.

    Note: Program requires a minimum of 12 credits.

    Credits: 3

    Prereq: THAR 1211, Musical Theatre Majors Only or Instructor Permission
    Lecture hours: 3
    Course/lab fee: $
  
  • THAR 3111 - Theater History

    This course examines historical theater practices from the Greeks through the Renaissance, by investigating the relationship between the theater and the society of the times.

    Note: Elective course for minors.

    Credits: 3

    Prereq: THAR 1000 or Sophomore standing or instructor permission
  
  • THAR 3211 - Costume Design

    An introduction to the various aspects of dress and how it is modified and adapted to serve dramatic purpose on stage.  Practical aspects of designing, rendering and costume construction will be included in the course.

    Note: Class size limits: 8 seats.

    Credits: 3

    Prereq: BFA Musical Theatre, or BIS Theatre students only, or permission of Instructor.
    Lecture hours: 3
    Course/lab fee: $
  
  • THAR 3213 - Acting 3

    Studio class in advanced acting with emphasis on developing technique and performance styles.

    Note: Elective course for minors.

    Credits: 3

    Prereq: THAR 2212
    Course/lab fee: $
  
  • THAR 3321 - Lighting Studio

    Study and application of the qualities and functions of light applied to design.

    Note: Elective course for theater minors/support course for other majors.

    Credits: 3

    Prereq: THAR 1000
    Course/lab fee: $
  
  • THAR 3999 - Special Topics in Theater

    A study of topics not otherwise available to students.

    Credits: 1-3

    Course/lab fee: $
  
  • THAR 4004 - Musical Theatre Workshop IV

    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.

    Note: Program requires a minimum of 12 hours. May be repeatable for credit.

    Credits: 3

    Prereq: THAR 1211, Musical Theatre Majors Only, or Instructor Permission
    Lecture hours: 3
    Course/lab fee: $
  
  • THAR 4221 - Directing

    Principles and practices of directing for the stage, explored in a studio format.

    Credits: 3

    Prereq: THAR 3213 or Junior standing or Instructor permission
    Course/lab fee: $
  
  • THAR 4310 - Scene Design

    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.

    Credits: 3

    Prereq: Sophomore standing or instructor permission
    Course/lab fee: $
  
  • THAR 4311 - Stage Management

    Theory and practice of stage management as the organizational center of theatrical production.

    Note: Elective course for minors.

    Credits: 3

    Prereq: THAR 1000 and Sophomore standing.
  
  • THAR 4999 - Special Topics in Theater

    Study of various topics not otherwise available to students.

    Note: May be repeated for credit.

    Credits: 1-4

    Prereq: Instructor permission.
    Course/lab fee: $
  
  • UNIV 1000 - Develop Skills for Bridge Prog

    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.

    Credits: 1

    Prereq: Faculty consent required.
  
  • UNIV 1100 - First Year Experience: University Foundations

    This one credit course is an 8-week experience designed to assist a student’s transition to Shawnee State University with a focus on financial literacy, the major selection and declaration process, and the development of career plans.  This course is designed specifically for students with 30 credit hours or less.

    Credits: 1

    Lecture hours: 1
  
  • UNIV 1101 - Academic Development Skills

    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.

    Credits: 2

  
  • UNIV 1105 - Major Exploration and Career Planning

    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.

    Credits: 2

  
  • UNIV 1106 - Memory Techniques

    To teach students mnemonics techniques that will enable them to learn and remember information more effectively and become more self-confident in the process.

    Credits: 3

  
  • UNIV 1200 - First Year Seminar

    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.
     

    Credits: 1

    Prereq: UNIV 1101 -OR-
    Coreq: ENGL 1101 or ENGL 1102 -OR-
    Lecture hours: 2
 

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