THR 110. Introduction to Theater and Drama. Designed to expose the student to the physical, spiritual, political and psychological roots of theater and drama, ancient and contemporary, studied through selected plays, theater forms, readings and activity. (3)
THR 111. Introduction to Acting. An initial course for the beginning student with no prior formal training in acting; emphasis on gaining self-awareness, relaxation, and freedom of self on stage; work encompasses theater games, voice and body exercises, improvisations, and selected scene work. A class production evening is required.(3)
THR 136. Theater Production I. Introduction to the various aspects of play production, including set construction, lighting, costuming and stage management, through class participation in play production. (3)
THR 211. Acting I. Continuation of Intro to Acting. Emphasis on acting techniques in the creation of a role. Students are expected to audition for at least one theater production and to perform in a final class production. Prerequisite: THR 111 or Permission of instructor.
THR 212. Theater Production II - Backstage. Includes theory, design, history, and construction of costumes and scenery and lighting. Prerequisite: one semester of THR 136 or Permission of instructor. (3)
THR 215. Rehearsal and Performance. Cast and crews directly involved in university production for credit. May be repeated twice toward graduation, more often for non-graduate credit (may be repeated for a maximum of 9 credit hours). (3)
THR 250. Storytelling. A course that investigates the techniques of the art of telling stories from the Classical, Native American and Folkloric traditions. Students research, analyze, and perform stories from a variety of sources. A performance evening is required. (3)
THR 310. The Art of Watching Films. By concise introductions, film screening, class discussions and critical analysis, this course provides a series of models of great acting, directing, and design performances on film for the benefit of students interested in performance and technique of cinematic art. (3)
THR 311. Acting II. Emphasis on scene work in plays from classic to contemporary. A performance final is required. Prerequisite: THR 211 or Permission of instructor. (3)
THR 325. Classroom Theater. A study of methods which use the theatrical technique to reinforce classroom instruction; workshop in creative dramatics; theory and practice in selecting, adapting, and staging plays for children. Prerequisite: at least one semester of THR 136. (3)
THR 336. Playwriting. Analysis of and writing in the play form; reading in dramatic literature and criticism to provide interpretive and analytical background. Class readings aid the playwright in achieving confidence and accuracy in dialogue and development of dramatic action. Prerequisite: THR 110. (3)
THR 386. History of the Theater. A historical survey of theater and drama from ancient times to today. Various cultures and traditions are integrated. Prerequisite: THR 110. (3)
THR 414. Play Direction. A basic directing course designed to explore and make use of the elements of directing through lectures, discussion, and practical work. Each student will direct scenes for presentation before a live audience as a final project. Prerequisites: THR 110, THR 211 and Permission of instructor. (3)
THR 450. Secondary Teaching Methods. Prerequisite: Junior or Senior status and Permission of instructor. (3)
THR 485. Directed Study in Theater. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor. (1-3)
THR 490. Applied Research. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor. (1-3)
THR 495. Tutorial Readings. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor. (1-3)
VOCE 403. Introduction to Vocational Education. Historical and philosophical perspectives of Vocational Education. Teacher competencies, employment opportunities and certification requirements for technology education. Integration of technology and academic curricula and an introduction to Tech Prep. (3) (Fall only)
VOCE 408. Laboratory Procedures and Safety. Advanced skill development in common laboratory procedures related to tool and equipment maintenance and repair. Safety considerations will be integrated throughout the course. (4) (Spring only)
VOCE 409. Observation/Vocational Education. An opportunity for the Vocational Education major to become acquainted with classroom and laboratory instruction from a real world perspective. (2) (Fall and Spring)
VOCE 415. Competency Development for Vocational Educators. Instruction to develop or refine proficiency in computer utilization, math skills and communication practice to assure a sound knowledge and ability base in the foundations of vocational education. (3) (Spring only)
VOCE 432. Interactions and Strategies for Vocational Education. An introduction to budgeting, proposal development, professional organizations, school law and curriculum development. Community, school and student relations, to include development of report, discipline and advisory committees. (3) (Fall only)
VOCE 475. Vocational Teaching Methods. Methods of teaching and techniques which are specific to Vocational Education. Operation and maintenance of laboratory facilities, technical testing, demonstrations, career counseling, record keeping, budgeting, procurement, liability, student safety public relations and utilization of advisory committees will be among topics covered. (4) (Spring Only)
VOCE 493. Teacher Training in Vocational Education (Secondary). Professional experiences in directed teaching provided in selected secondary centers under supervising teachers (9) (Fall and Spring)
VOCE 496. Teacher Training in Vocational Education (Post-Secondary). Professional experiences in directed teaching provided in selected post-secondary centers under supervising teachers (9) (Fall and Spring)
WELL 162. Personal and Community Wellness Education. Major areas of wellness information needed for intelligent decision-making about health, including consumer behavior in relation to personal practices and attitudes; the use of community resources to promote and maintain health, chronic diseases and diseases and disorders; physical fitness and ecology. (3)
WELL 200. Early Childhood Nutrition. Nutrition as it pertains to growth, development and total well-being of young children; emphasizes federal food program requirements. (3)
WELL 262. Introduction to Wellness Education. Philosophical foundations, expectations, and opportunities for service within the health education profession. (3)
WELL 300. Nutrition/Diet Therapy. A state of optimum health requires a diet that contains adequate amounts of necessary nutrients. This course will present principles of nutrition through the study of human metabolism. Emphasis will be on the constraints placed on an individual with certain disease states. The course will include information about the role of diet as a therapeutic modality and the importance of assisting patients to modify diets. Prerequisite: CHEM 121 and one semester of Anatomy and Physiology 255. (3)
WELL 361. Introduction to Community Wellness. Various components of community health education programs and the means to develop a content base for utilization of the programs. (3)
WELL 362. Curriculum in Wellness Education. General curriculum models and basic principles of curriculum development; specific planning of sequential and comprehensive wellness curricula. (3)
WELL 450. Wellness Education Methods and Materials. Teaching orientation with emphasis on observation, planning, classroom practices and strategies; study of instructional problems and their resolution. (3)
WELL 460. Wellness Program Planning and Evaluation. Grantsmanship skills as they pertain to health education; includes a demonstration of these skills in the development of a mock grant proposal as the final project at the end of the course. (3)
WELL 464. Substance Use/Abuse. Basic information about various drugs, their physiological action on the body, and psychological effects. (3)
WELL 465. Wellness of the Aging. A study of gerontology with emphasis on the physical, mental, and social health of the aged, and a survey of existing community agencies that deal in services for the aged. (3)
WELL 470. Human Sexuality. Covers anatomical, physiological, and ethical components related to human sexuality. (3)