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2014-2015 Undergraduate Catalog [Archived Catalog]

Courses

 
  

  • SPED 413 - Serve Students with Severe Disabilities (C)

    This course is the study of instructional strategies, materials and equipment specific to the instruction of students with cognitive disabilities, developmental disabilities and severe disabilities.

    Note
    (C) denotes common course

    Credits: 2-3


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  • SPED 417 - Vocational-Transitional Programming (C)

    This course presents knowledge and skills regarding vocational and transition planning and programming, including an overview of internal and community resources such as rehabilitation services and interagency services.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Course prerequisite: SPED 100 or 300

    Note
    (C) denotes common course

    Credits: 2-3


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  • SPED 420 - K-12 Curriculum & Instructional Strategies (C)

    Curriculum and individual education program development for special class teachers including strategies and materials at the K-12 level.

    Note
    (C) denotes common course

    Credits: 2-3


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  • SPED 426 - Advanced Methods and Materials for Secondary Students with Disabilities

    Advanced instructional practices and materials in the education and vocational preparation of individuals with special needs at the secondary level.

    Credits: 2


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  • SPED 428 - American Sign Language I

    Development of nonverbal/visual gestural communication, a basic vocabulary of about 1000 signs, a basic knowledge of and skill in use of conversational sign language. Introduction to deaf culture as it relates to use of manual communication.

    Credits: 3


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  • SPED 430 - Assessment of Persons with Disabilities

    Administration, scoring, and basic interpretation of norm-referenced achievement tests used in special education settings.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Course prerequisites: SPED 100 and 260 and 350 and 370

    Credits: 3


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  • SPED 431 - Identification and Assessment in Special Education (C)

    The course covers the development, selection, administration and interpretation of assessment instruments and strategies used to determine whether students have a disability and require special education or related services and to evaluate their level of performance to develop and monitor progress on individual education programs.

    Note
    (C) denotes common course

    Credits: 2-3


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  • SPED 432 - Methods and Materials for LD K-12 (C)

    This course covers the study of instructional strategies, materials, and equipment specific to the instruction of students with learning disabilities. The course includes the selection, adaptation and use of commercial and teacher-made media and materials, as well as adaptations and accommodations of the environment, equipment, and methodologies appropriate for students with learning disabilities.

    Note
    (C) denotes common course

    Credits: 2-3


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  • SPED 441 - Inclusive Methods for Diverse Learners (C)

    This course addresses roles and responsibilities of special and general educators as they instruct individuals with special needs and individuals from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds. The major focus of the course is to identify research-based practices, such as collaboration, differentiation, and Response to Intervention (RTI) practices, designed to promote achievement of diverse students in contemporary classrooms. 

    Note
    (C) denotes common course

    Credits: 2


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  • SPED 460 - Family Systems and Professional Collaboration (C)

    This course covers the collaboration and communication skills necessary to work within family systems and the use of resources and services supporting birth through lifespan services, multidisciplinary team functioning, and the placement committee processes.

    Note
    (C) denotes common course

    Credits: 2-3


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  • SPED 488 - Student Teaching in Special Education (C)

    Supervised placement in a special education classroom. Students assume full responsibility for planning, instruction, evaluation, and classroom management during their experience.

    Note
    Registration Restriction: Instructor Consent

    (C) denotes common course

    Credits: 1-16


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  • SPED 490 - Seminar (C)

    A highly focused and topical course. The format includes student presentations and discussions of reports based on literature, practices, problems, and research. Seminars may be conducted over electronic media such as Internet and are at the upper division or graduate levels. Enrollment is generally limited to fewer than 20 students.

    Note
    (C) denotes common course

    Credits: 1-3


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  • SPED 491 - Independent Study (C)

    Includes directed study, problems, readings, directed readings, special problems and special projects. Students complete individualized plans of study which include significant one-on-one student/teacher involvement. The faculty member and students negotiate the details of the study plans. Enrollments are usually 10 or fewer students. Meetings depending upon the requirements of the topic.

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    (C) denotes common course

    Credits: 1-3


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  • SPED 493 - Workshop (C)

    Special, intense sessions in specific topic areas. Approximately 45 hours of work is required for each hour of credit. Workshops may vary in time range but typically use a compressed time period for delivery. They may include lectures, conferences, committee work, and group activity.

    Note
    (C) denotes common course

    Credits: 1-9


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  • SPED 495 - Practicum (C)

    Applied, monitored and supervised, field-based learning experience for which the student may or may not be paid. Students gain practical experience; they follow a negotiated and/or directed plan of study. A higher level of supervision is provided by the instructor in these courses than is the case with field experience courses.

    Note
    (C) denotes common course

    Credits: 1-3


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  • SPED 498 - Undergraduate Research/Scholarship (C)

    Includes senior project and capstone experience. Independent research problems/project or scholarship activities. The plan of study is negotiated by the faculty/member and the student. Contact between the two may be extensive and intensive. Does not include research courses which are theoretical.

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    (C) denotes common course

    Credits: 0-12


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  • STAT 281 - Introduction to Statistics (C) [SGR #5]

    A study of descriptive statistics including graphs, measures of central tendency and variability and an introduction to probability theory, sampling and techniques of statistical inference with an emphasis on statistical applications.

    This course meets System General Education Requirement: SGR #5 

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Course prerequisite: MATH-102 MATH-104 MATH-115 MATH-120 MATH-121 MATH-123 or MATH-125

    Note
    (C) denotes common course

    Credits: 3


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  • STAT 381 - Introduction to Probability & Statistics (C)

    Introduction to probability theory, discrete and continuous distributions, sampling distributions and the Central Limit Theorem with general principles for statistical inference and applications of random sampling to hypothesis testing, confidence limits, and regression.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Course prerequisite: MATH 125 or Instructor consent

    Note
    (C) denotes common course

    Credits: 3


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  • STAT 411 - Simulation

    Topics include discrete simulation models, queuing theory, stochastic processes, design of simulation experiments, and simulation model validation. Laboratory component.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Course prerequisite: CSC 250

    Cross-listed: CSC 411

    Credits: 3


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  • STAT 475 - Operations Research

    An introductory overview of the field of operations research including topics from linear programming, simplex methods, network models, nonlinear programming, game theory, Markov Chains, introduction to dynamic programming, queing theory and simulation.

    Note
    Registration restriction: Introductory statistics course and one year of calculus or Instructor consent

    Cross-listed: CSC 475, MATH 475

    Credits: 3


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  • STAT 481 - Probability and Statistics

    An introduction to the core ideas in probability and statistics. Computation of probabilities using, for instance, counting techniques and Bayes’ rule. Introduction to discrete and continuous random variables, joint and conditional distributions, expectations, variance and correlation, random sampling from populations, hypothesis tests and confidence intervals, and least squares.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Course prerequisite: MATH 225

    Cross-listed: MATH 481

    Credits: 3


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  • STAT 485 - Theory of Statistics I

    Maximum likelihood estimators, interval estimators, tests of hypothesis, linear regression, distribution-free methods, and characteristic function distribution of random variables.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Course prerequisite: MATH 481 or STAT 481

    Cross-listed: MATH 485

    Credits: 3


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  • STAT 486 - Design of Surveys (C)

    Sampling methods such as simple random, stratified, cluster, multistage, transect, and adaptive cluster; methods of estimation and sample size determination; techniques for obtaining valid, reliable, and useful information from surveys.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Course prerequisite: MATH 381 or STAT 381 or 281

    Note
    (C) denotes common course

    Credits: 3


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  • STAT 487 - Regression Analysis

    The fundamentals of regression analysis. Newer and unconventional topics as well as standard topics. Extensive use of computer software packages will be made in the course.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Course prerequisite: STAT 281 or Instructor consent

    Credits: 3


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  • STAT 489 - Design of Experiments

    Methods of construction and analyzing designs for experimental investigations, concepts of blocking, randomization, and replication, factorials, multiple comparisons, model checking, and analysis of covariance.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Course prerequisite: STAT 281 or Instructor consent

    Credits: 3


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  • STAT 492 - Topics (C)

    Includes current topics, advanced topics and special topics. A course devoted to a particular issue in a specified field. Course content is not wholly included in the regular curriculum. Guest artists or experts may serve as instructors. Enrollments are usually of 10 or fewer students with significant one-on-one student/teacher involvement.

    Note
    Registration restriction: Instructor consent

    (C) denotes common course

    Credits: 1-3


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  • SUST 201 - Sustainability and Society [SGR #3]

    This course will examine what is meant by the term sustainability and will assess how sustainability can be used as a framework to address complex societal issues including our food systems, social justice, and sustainable development.

    This course meets System General Education Requirement: SGR #3 

    Credits: 3


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  • SUST 203 - Sustainability and Science

    This course will examine how science seeks to answer questions and how it can be used to address sustainability-related issues including climate change as well as energy production and use.

    Credits: 3


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  • SUST 292 - Topics (C)

    A course devoted to a particular issue in a specified field. Course content is not wholly included in the regular curriculum. Guest artists or experts may serve as instructors. Enrollments are usually limited with significant one-on-one student-teacher involvement.

    Credits: 1-3


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  • SUST 321 - Earth Resources

    Comprehensive survey of earth resources including energy, metallic, nonmetallic, soil, and water resources. Consideration of origin of resources, their uses, their global distribution, and environmental issues surrounding their extraction and use.

     

    Cross-listed: ESCI 321

    Credits: 3


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  • SUST 392 - Topics (C)

    A course devoted to a particular issue in a specified field. Course content is not wholly included in the regular curriculum. Guest artists or experts may serve as instructors. Enrollments are usually limited with significant one-on-one student-teacher involvement.

    Credits: 3


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  • SUST 421 - Sustaining the Human Food Supply

    This course investigates the impact of agricultural production practices and dietary choices on the environment, human welfare, and the quantity and quality of food produced. Attention is given to the roles that individual choice, governmental policy, and corporations have on food systems from local to global scales.

    Credits: 3


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  • SUST 426 - Collapse of Societies

    Connecting archaeology’s study of the past to present day concerns, this course will examine materials and data on successful management practices of the past, including information on lasting agricultural and forestry practices. These insights will not only broaden our sense of what collapse means but also what sustainability can mean.

    Credits: 3


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  • SUST 427 - The Holocene

    This course focuses on the perspectives, methods, and data that archaeology and sustainability fields can bring to discussions of climate variation. We will consider the importance of paleoenvironmental data to archaeological research, the ways in which it can be used, and the various methods of recovering and analyzing such data to reconstruct human-environment interactions in the Holocene, the epoch that encompasses the past 10,000 years.

    Credits: 3


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  • SUST 428 - Sustainability and Urbanism

    The environmental challenges that present-day societies face, while pervasive and large-scale, are only the most recent set of consequences to emerge in a long history of human interaction with the environment. This course will examine, using case studies from around the world, how and why past human interactions with the environment developed the way they did in particular urban societies.

    Credits: 3


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  • SUST 489 - Sustainability Capstone

    Students will integrate their sustainability knowledge and skills to create a project related to their specific areas of expertise and/or interest. This course is designed for Sustainability majors in their final year of study.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Registration restrictions: Enrolled in Sustainability major and completed at least 75 credit hours.

    Credits: 2


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  • SUST 491 - Independent Study (C)

    Students complete individualized plans of study which include significant one-on-one student-teacher involvement. The faculty member and students negotiate the details of the study plans. Enrollments are usually 10 or fewer students. Meetings depend upon the requirements of the topic.

    Note
    (C) Denotes common course

    Credits: 1-3


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  • SUST 492 - Topics (C)

    A course devoted to a particular issue in a specified field. Course content is not wholly included in the regular curriculum. Guest artists or experts may serve as instructors. Enrollments are usually limited with significant one-on-one student-teacher involvement.

    Credits: 1-3


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  • SUST 494 - Internship (C)

    Applied, monitored, and supervised field-based learning experience for which the student may or may not be paid. Students gain practical experience; they follow a negotiated and/or directed plan of study. A higher level of supervision is provided by the instructor in these courses than is the case with field experience courses.

    Credits: 1-6


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  • SUST 496 - Field Experience (C)

    Applied, monitored, and supervised field-based learning experience for which the student may or may not be paid. Students gain practical experience; they follow a negotiated and/or directed plan of study established by the student, instructor, and field-based supervisor. Due to the presence of a field experience supervisor, a lower level of supervision is provided by the instructor in these courses than is the case with an internship or practicum course.

    Credits: 1-6


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  • SUST 498 - Undergrad Research/Scholarship (C)

    Independent research problems/projects or scholarship activities. The plan of study is negotiated by the faculty member and student. Contact between the two may be extensive and intensive. Does not include research courses which are theoretical.

    Credits: 1-6


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  • TET 200 - Technology to Improve Learning

    This course will provide instruction in technology tools and skills designed to improve learning for professional and personal use. 

    Credits: 1-3


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  • TET 400 - Methods in Educational Technology & Media

    Methods and techniques of the use of educational technology and media in teaching.

    Credits: 1-3


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  • TET 435 - Technology in the Classroom

    This course provides hands on experience with technology resources to aid educators in planning and teaching in the classroom.

    Credits: 1


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  • TET 492 - Topics (C)

    Includes current topics, advanced topics and special topics. A course devoted to a particular issue in a specified field. Course content is not wholly included in the regular curriculum. Guest artists or experts may serve as instructors. Enrollments are usually of 10 or fewer students with significant one-on-one student/teacher involvement.  

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    (C) denotes common course

    Credits: 1-3


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  • THEA 100 - Introduction to Theatre (C) [SGR #4, IGR #2, G]

    Introductory course designed to enhance the student’s enjoyment and understanding of the theatrical experience. Play readings, films, and demonstrations acquaint the students with the history and techniques of the theatrical art.

    This course meets System General Education Requirement: SGR #4 
    This course meets USD Institutional Graduation Requirement: IGR #2 
    This course meets USD Graduation Requirement: Globalization/Global Issues Requirement [G] 

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    (C) denotes common course

    Credits: 3


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  • THEA 131 - Introduction to Acting (C) [SGR #4, IGR #2]

    Designed for the non-major interested in exploring acting as a means of improving communication skills and self-expression. Includes specific process for role development, text analysis, and opportunities to practice the craft and art of acting.

    This course meets System General Education Requirement: SGR #4 
    This course meets USD Institutional Graduation Requirement: IGR #2 

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    (C) denotes common course

    Credits: 3


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  • THEA 140 - Survey of Technical Theatre Production

    An introduction to the various aspects, language and common practices used “behind the scenes” of the theatrical production.  These areas include scenic, costumes, lighting, sound as well as other areas of technical theatre.  Students will experience each area in rotational throughout the semester. 

    Note
    Registration restriction: BFA Musical Theatre majors only

    Credits: 3


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  • THEA 141 - Technical Theatre I

    Introduction to the terminology, equipment, materials, and techniques for the construction and painting of stage scenery.

    Credits: 3


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  • THEA 142 - Technical Theatre II

    Advanced materials and techniques for construction of stage scenery.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Course prerequisite: THEA 141 or Instructor consent

    Credits: 3


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  • THEA 150 - Musical Theatre Class Voice I

    This course provides students with introductory vocal technique and repertoire knowledge in preparation for a career in musical theatre.  The course emphasizes breath control, diction, tone production, the Belt voice and compression resonation.  The course will aid students in building musical theatre repertoire and in preparing selections for auditions. 

    Note
    Repeatable to a max 2 credit hours


    Credits: 3


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  • THEA 151 - Musical Theatre Class Voice II

    This course builds upon work accomplished in Class Voice I.  Students develop their vocal technique further by deepening their experience with breath control and support, register work, the Belt voice and compression resonation.  Additional focus will be on building musical theatre repertoire and song interpretation using musical monologues.

    Note
    Registration restriction: BFA Musical Theatre majors only

    Repeatable to a max of 2 credit hours.

    Credits: 3


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  • THEA 181 - Fundamentals of Voice & Movement [IGR #2]

    An introduction to the study of the fundamental principles of voice production and movement for the actor. Alignment, centering, relaxation, coordination, and basic approaches to nonverbal communication will be explored.

    This course meets USD Institutional Graduation Requirement: IGR #2 

    Note
    Registration restriction: Theatre majors/minors or Instructor Consent

    Credits: 3


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  • THEA 201 - Film Appreciation (C) [SGR #4, IGR #2, G]

    This course explores the art of film and its impact on society. The student explores American and International cultures through the study of their films, filmmaking, and critical analysis.

    This course meets System General Education Requirement: SGR #4 
    This course meets USD Institutional Graduation Requirement: IGR #2 
    This course meets USD Graduation Requirement: Globalization/Global Issues Requirement [G] 

    Note
    (C) denotes Common Course

    Credits: 3


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  • THEA 210 - Musical Theatre Applied Voice 1

    This course is designed to provide private voice lessons for the musical theatre student.  The course will include intermediate foundations of vocal technique with further exploration of breathing and support mechanism, vowel purity and resonance focus. 

    Note
    Registration restriction: BFA Musical Theatre majors only.

    Repeatable to a maximum of 2 credit hours.

    Credits: 1


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  • THEA 211 - Musical Theatre Applied Voice 2

    This course is designed to provide private voice lessons for the student of musical theatre.  The course will include intermediate foundations of vocal technique and further exploration of breathing and support mechanism, vowel purity and resonance focus for musical theatre song interpretation. 

    Note
    Registration restriction: BFA Musical Theatre major only

    Repeatable up to 2 credit hours.

    Credits: 1


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  • THEA 231 - Acting I [SGR #4, IGR #2]

    This first course in the department’s professional acting sequence introduces the functions and techniques of the craft of acting. It establishes foundation approaches to developing fundamental performance tools through vocal, physical, and psychological exercises; to develop skill in text analysis for the actor; evolution through rehearsal and performance.

    This course meets System General Education Requirement: SGR #4 
    This course meets USD Institutional Graduation Requirement: IGR #2 

    Note
    Registration restriction: Theatre majors/minors or Instructor Consent

    Credits: 3


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  • THEA 232 - Acting II

    Continuation of THEA 231, emphasizing improvisation, script analysis, scene study and practice.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Course prerequisite: THEA 231 or Instructor consent

    Credits: 3


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  • THEA 240 - Stage Costuming (C)

    Introduction to the equipment, materials, and techniques of theatrical costuming. Includes practical projects in the use of stitching techniques, pattern making, fabric modification, and costume crafts.

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    (C) denotes common course

    Credits: 3


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  • THEA 243 - Make-Up (C)

    Principles of theatrical makeup techniques, including character analysis and practical application.

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    (C) denotes common course

    Credits: 3


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  • THEA 250 - Play Analysis (C)

    Study and application of principles of playscript analysis and production conceptualization.

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    (C) denotes common course

    Credits: 3


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  • THEA 260 - Film, Genre and Culture

    An exploration of film genres as they reflect and influence culture. This course will analyze film genre in relation to significant historical events and cultural trends. Special attention will be given to diverse perspectives through independent, international and issue films.

    Credits: 3


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  • THEA 280 - Ballet I

    This course introduces students to the fundamental techniques of classical ballet.

    Note
    Registration restriction: Instructor consent

    Credits: 2


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  • THEA 281 - Modern Dance I

    This course introduces students to the fundamental techniques of modern dance through a wide range of styles with emphasis on the study of time, space and energy as essential elements of dance.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Registration Restriction: Instructor permission required

    Credits: 2


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  • THEA 282 - Jazz Dance I (C)

    This course introduces students to the fundamental techniques of jazz dance through a wide range of styles.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Registration Restriction: Instructor permission required

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    (C) denotes Common Course

    Credits: 2


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  • THEA 283 - Voice Dynamics I

    Process-oriented work on all aspects of vocal production: articulation, projection, resonance, breathing, and relaxation techniques.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Course prerequisite: THEA 181 or Instructor consent

    Credits: 3


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  • THEA 284 - Voice Dynamics II

    A continuation of THEA 283; emphasizing advanced work on breathing, articulation, projection, resonance, and introductory work on stage dialect.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Course prerequisite: THEA 283 or Instructor consent

    Credits: 3


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  • THEA 285 - Movement Dynamics I

    Process-oriented work in movement fundamentals for the actor. Includes exploration of movement efficiency and ease as well as range of movement vocabulary. Application of movement choices for character development and ensemble work is emphasized.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Course prerequisite: THEA 181 or Instructor consent

    Credits: 3


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  • THEA 286 - Movement Dynamics II

    An introduction to and exploration of the use of neutral and character masks to enhance both the psycho-physical communication of the actor and the process of characterization.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Course prerequisite: THEA 285 or Instructor consent

    Credits: 3


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  • THEA 291 - Independent Study (C)

    Includes directed study, problems, readings, directed readings, special problems and special projects. Students complete individualized plans of study which include significant one-on-one student/teacher involvement. The faculty member and students negotiate the details of the study plans. Enrollments are usually 10 or fewer students. Meetings depending upon the requirements of the topic.

    Note
    (C) denotes common course

    Credits: 1-3


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  • THEA 305 - World Cinema: Film and Culture [G]

    Through the viewing and discussion of films from many cultures, students will gain insight into the complexities and similarities of the human experience. Comparing U.S. and international film perspectives allow the student to understand how the film medium reflects and shapes society.

    This course meets USD Graduation Requirement: Globalization/Global Issues Requirement [G] 

    Credits: 3


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  • THEA 310 - Musical Theatre Applied Voice 3

    This course is designed to provide private voice lessons for the student of musical theatre.  The course will include intermediate foundations of vocal technique with specialized passagio work and strengthening of the upper register.  It also includes further exploration of musical theatre song interpretation with repertoire from 1927 to 1959.

    Note
    Registration restriction: BFA Musical Theatre majors only.

    Repeatable to a maximum of 2 credit hours

    Credits: 1


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  • THEA 311 - Musical Theatre Applied Voice 4

    This course is designed to provide private voice lessons for the musical theatre student.  The course will include intermediate foundations of vocal technique with specialized passagio work and strengthening of the upper register.  It also includes further exploration of musical theatre song interpretation with repertoire from 1959 to 1987. 

    Note
    Registration restriction: BFA Musical Theatre major only

    Repeatable to a maximum of 2 credit hours.

    Credits: 1


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  • THEA 331 - Acting III

    Extensive work on releasing tension, developing concentration, and training the actor’s sensory and emotional instrument for integration into scene work.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Course prerequisite: THEA 232 or Instructor consent

    Credits: 3


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  • THEA 332 - Acting IV

    A continuation of THEA 331; intermediate study of acting techniques; scene study and practice.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Course prerequisite: THEA 331 or Instructor consent

    Credits: 3


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  • THEA 335 - Acting: Musical Theatre

    This course focuses on the study and practice of analysis and of psychological, physical, and vocal approaches to the performance of musical theatre texts.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Course prerequisite: THEA 331

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    Registration restriction: Instructor consent

    Credits: 3


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  • THEA 350 - Film History [G]

    The history of film from its early beginnings in the late nineteenth century through the current day. Students will gain insight into the evolution of popular culture as well as film art. This course will view the development of film structure and technology from an international perspective.

    This course meets USD Graduation Requirement: Globalization/Global Issues Requirement [G] 

    Credits: 3


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  • THEA 351 - Directing (C)

    Introduction to the techniques and concerns of the stage director, including composition, movement, and tempo-rhythm. Script analysis and scene presentation form the core of the course.

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    (C) denotes common course

    Credits: 3


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  • THEA 380 - Ballet II

    A continuation of the study of the techniques of classical ballet developing student skills through intermediate level vocabulary and combinations. 

    Note
    Registration restriction: Permission of instructor

    Credits: 2


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  • THEA 381 - Tap Dance I (C)

    This course introduces students to the fundamental techniques of tap dance through a wide range of styles.

    Note
    Registration restriction: Instructor consent
    (C) denotes common course

    Credits: 2


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  • THEA 382 - Jazz Dance II

    A continuation of the study of the techniques of jazz dance developing student skills through intermediate level vocabulary and combinations.

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    Registration restriction: Permission of instructor

    Credits: 2


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  • THEA 383 - Ballroom Dance

    This course introduces students to the techniques of ballroom dance through a wide range of styles.

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    Registration restriction: Instructor consent

    Credits: 2


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  • THEA 385 - Dance-Musical Theatre Styles (C)

    This course provides students with the opportunity to apply their dance technique to the musical theatre repertoire by working with a variety of styles within the spectrum of musical theatre dance. May be repeated to a maximum of 4 credit hours

    Note
    Registration restriction: Instructor consent
    (C) denotes common course

    Credits: 2


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  • THEA 401 - Performance Theatre Studio

    Intensive study of selected areas in theatre practice (acting, directing, dance, design, playwriting, technical production, etc.). Topic varies. May be repeated.

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    Registration restriction: Instructor consent

    Credits: 1-3


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  • THEA 403 - Design/Technical Theatre Studio (C)

    Intensive study of selective areas in design and technical theatre production.  Topics vary. Repeatable.

    Note
    (C) denotes common course

    Credits: 3


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  • THEA 410 - Musical Theatre Applied Voice 5

    This course is designed to provide advanced level private voice lessons for the student of musical theatre.  The course will include advanced work in mask resonance and compression, tone quality production, back breathing and sub-thoracic support systems for safe Belting in extreme musical theatre repertoire.  It also includes further exploration of musical theatre song interpretation with repertoire from 1987 to present. 

    Note
    Registration restriction: BFA Musical Theatre majors only.

    Repeatable to a maximum of 2 credit hours.

    Credits: 1


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  • THEA 411 - Musical Theatre Applied Voice 6

    This course is designed to provide advanced level private voice lessons for the student of musical theatre.  The course will include advanced work in mask resonance and compression, tone quality production, back breathing and sub-thoracic support systems for safe Belting in extreme musical theatre repertoire. It also includes further exploration of musical theatre song interpretation with repertoire from the past 10 years. 

    Note
    Registration restriction: BFA Musical Theatre majors only.

    Repeatable to a maximum of 2 credit hours

    Credits: 1


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  • THEA 413 - Shakespeare I [W]

    Background of and close readings of the major comedies.

    This course meets USD Graduation Requirement: Writing Intensive Requirement [W]  

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Course prerequisite: 6 hours from ENGL 221 or 222 or 241 or 242

    Note
    Studies of the comedies and their background

    Cross-listed: ENGL 431

    Credits: 3


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  • THEA 414 - Shakespeare II [W]

    Background of and close readings of the major tragedies.

    This course meets USD Graduation Requirement: Writing Intensive Requirement [W]  

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Course prerequisite: 6 hours from ENGL 221 or 222 or 241 or 242

    Note
    Studies of the tragedies and their background.

    Cross-listed: ENGL 432

    Credits: 3


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  • THEA 421 - Tap Dance II

    A continuation of the study of the techniques of tap dance developing student skills through intermediate level vocabulary and combinations.

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    Registration restriction: Permission of instructor

    Credits: 2


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  • THEA 431 - Acting: Period Styles

    This course focuses on the study and practice of analysis and of psychological, physical, and vocal approaches to the performance of playscripts in major nonrealistic styles, from Greek tragedy to modern experimentation (excluding Shakespeare).

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Course prerequisite: THEA 331 or Instructor consent

    Credits: 3


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  • THEA 432 - Acting: Shakespeare

    This course focuses on the study and practice of analysis and of psychological, physical, and vocal approaches to the performance of Shakespearean texts.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Course prerequisite: THEA 332 or Instructor consent

    Credits: 3


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  • THEA 433 - Studies of Shakespeare

    Study of Shakespeare’s works, other than comedies and tragedies.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Course Prerequisites: Six hours from ENGL 221 or 222 or 241 or 242 or instructor consent.

    Cross-listed: ENGL 433

    Credits: 3


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  • THEA 435 - History of American Musical Theatre (C)

    History and development of American musical theatre from 1866 to the present.

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    (C) denotes common course

    Credits: 3


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  • THEA 439 - Auditioning

    Theory and practice of actor auditioning for stage, film, and video; resume writing and job-finding strategies for actors.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Course prerequisite: THEA 431 or Instructor consent

    Credits: 3


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  • THEA 441 - Scene Design (C)

    Principles and practices of scenic design, including the scenic image, movement patterns, color, form, and rendering techniques.

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    (C) denotes common course

    Credits: 3


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  • THEA 442 - Advanced Scene Design

    Advanced problems in scene design, emphasizing multi-set and classical drama. May be repeated to a maximum of six hours.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Course prerequisite: THEA 441 or Instructor consent

    Credits: 3


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  • THEA 443 - Costume Design (C)

    Principles and practices of costume design, including the fundamentals of play analysis as applied to character statement, historical research, and rendering technique.

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    (C) denotes common course

    Credits: 3


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  • THEA 444 - Advanced Costume Design

    Advanced problems in costume design, emphasizing further exploration of design aesthetics, character progression, historical detail, and presentation.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Course prerequisite: THEA 443 or Instructor consent

    Credits: 3


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  • THEA 445 - Lighting (C)

    Basic principles and practices of lighting design, including basic electricity, script analysis, color, and directionality.

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    (C) denotes common course

    Credits: 3


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