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CJ 440 Comparative Criminal Justice Systems
This course introduces the criminal justice student to foreign criminal justice systems and the techniques with which it is appropriate to make comparisons. Credit(s): 3
Prerequisite(s): CJ 101
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CJ 450 Senior Experience
This course instructs students on the creation and
completion of a project in the field of criminal
justice and prepares them to take professional
advantage of their criminal justice studies.
Students will primarily work on a team project.
In addition, students will acquire the skills to
prepare a portfolio and to create, seek and
utilize both academic and professional
opportunities in the criminology and criminal
justice field.
Credit(s): 3
Prerequisite(s): Junior standing and minimum GPA of 2.5.
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CJ 477 Issues in Criminal Justice
A seminar on selected topics in the administration of criminal justice. Credit(s): 3
Prerequisite(s): Senior standing as a Criminal Justice major
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CJ 495 Topics in Criminal Justice
Investigation of specific topics or issues in the field of criminal justice. Credit(s): 3
Prerequisite(s): CJ 101 and junior standing
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CJ 499 Guided Independent Study
This course allows guided individualized study of a particular area in Criminal Justice as agreed by the student and instructor. An outline of the proposed study content, learning activities and evaluation methods must be submitted to the instructor for approval prior to enrollment. This course may be retaken for additional credit. Credit(s): 1 to 3
Prerequisite(s): CJ 101
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DA 111 Modern Dance I
This course for dance majors (and others with instructor’s permission) involves the development of skill, knowledge, and appreciation of modern dance through the study of fundamental techniques and other movement experiences. Through these processes, students develop an understanding of the technical and artistic foundations necessary for performance, choreography and teaching. Credit(s): 2
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DA 112 Modern Dance II
This course for dance majors (and others with instructor’s permission) involves the development of skill, knowledge, and appreciation of modern dance through the study of fundamental techniques and other movement experiences. Through these processes, students develop an understanding of the technical and artistic foundations necessary for performance, choreography and teaching. Credit(s): 2
Prerequisite(s): DA 111
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DA 121 Ballet I
This course for dance majors (and others with instructor’s permission) involves the development of skills, knowledge and appreciation of ballet through the study of fundamental techniques and movement vocabulary. Through these processes, students develop an understanding of the technical and artistic foundations necessary for performance, choreography and teaching. Credit(s): 2
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DA 122 Ballet II
This course for dance majors (and others with instructor’s permission) involves the development of skills, knowledge and appreciation of ballet through the study of fundamental techniques and movement vocabulary. Through these processes, students develop an understanding of the technical and artistic foundations necessary for performance, choreography and teaching. Credit(s): 2
Prerequisite(s): DA 121
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DA 131 Jazz I
This course for dance majors (and others with instructor’s permission) develops skills, knowledge and appreciation of jazz dance through the study of fundamental techniques and both contemporary and musical theatre styles. Through these processes, students develop an understanding of the technical and artistic foundations necessary for performance, choreography and teaching. Credit(s): 2
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DA 132 Jazz II
This course for dance majors (and others with instructor’s permission) develops skills, knowledge and appreciation of jazz dance through the study of fundamental techniques and both contemporary and musical theatre styles. Through these processes, students develop an understanding of the technical and artistic foundations necessary for performance, choreography and teaching. Credit(s): 2
Prerequisite(s): DA 131
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DA 143 Freshman Seminar
This seminar, offered for freshman/first-year dance majors only, focuses on integrating new students into the Conservatory community and developing skills for academic and professional success. Topics will include studio, audition, rehearsal and performance etiquette, production responsibilities, career development strategies, arts advocacy and community engagement. Credit(s): 1
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DA 152 Contemporary Partnering
This course is an exploration of contact improvisation and contemporary partnering skills. Credit(s): 1
Corequisite(s): Concurrent enrollment in DAPE 152 (or previous coursework in contact improvisation)
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DA 191 Pilates Mat
This course is designed for students to develop an understanding of Pilates’ 6 Principles and physical mastery of the 34 Pilates Mat exercises. The material presented will cover the specific benefits of the Pilates method as it applies to cross training for dance and the professional performer/athlete. Credit(s): 1
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DA 192 Pilates Mat II
This course offers continued study of Pilates’ 6 Principles and the 34 Pilates Mat exercises, focusing on advanced level skill development through the addition of props (bands, balls and ring techniques), as well as more advanced variations of the traditional mat exercises. Emphasis is placed on continued mastery of physical skills at a sustained pace, providing increased cardiovascular wellness benefits and cross-training for the professional performer/athlete. Credit(s): 1
Prerequisite(s): Successful completion of DA 191
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DA 211 Modern Dance III
This course for dance majors (and others with instructor’s permission), offers continued exploration in movement and motion and further develops skills and knowledge of modern dance technique, with emphasis on performance skills. Through these processes, students develop an understanding of the technical and artistic foundations necessary for performance, choreography and teaching. Credit(s): 2
Prerequisite(s): DA 112
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DA 212 Modern Dance IV
This course for dance majors (and others with instructor’s permission), offers continued exploration in movement and motion and further develops skills and knowledge of modern dance technique, with emphasis on performance skills. Through these processes, students develop an understanding of the technical and artistic foundations necessary for performance, choreography and teaching. Credit(s): 2
Prerequisite(s): DA 211
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DA 221 Ballet III
This course for dance majors (and others with instructor’s permission), offers continued training with emphasis on increasing technical proficiency of technical skills and knowledge of the art form. Through these processes, students develop an understanding of the technical and artistic foundations necessary for performance, choreography and teaching. Credit(s): 2
Prerequisite(s): DA 122
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DA 222 Ballet IV
This course for dance majors (and others with instructor’s permission), offers continued training with emphasis on increasing proficiency of technical skills and knowledge of the art form. Through these processes, students develop an understanding of the technical and artistic foundations necessary for performance, choreography and teaching. Credit(s): 2
Prerequisite(s): DA 221
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DA 231 Jazz III
This course for dance majors (and others with instructor’s permission), is a continuation of the study of technique in the jazz style, with emphasis on increasing proficiency of technical and performance skills, as well as knowledge of the art form. Through these processes, students develop an understanding of the technical and artistic foundations necessary for performance, choreography and teaching. Credit(s): 2
Prerequisite(s): DA 132
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DA 232 Jazz IV
This course for dance majors (and others with instructor’s permission), is a continuation of the study of technique in the jazz style, with emphasis on increasing proficiency of technical and performance skills, as well as knowledge of the art form. Through these processes, students develop an understanding of the technical and artistic foundations necessary for performance, choreography and teaching. Credit(s): 2
Prerequisite(s): DA 231
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DA 241 Dance Composition I
This course for dance majors (and others with instructor’s permission), presents basic elements and principles of composing movement for dance. Simple compositional forms for the solo performer are stressed. Technology skills that support choreographic creativity are developed. A repertoire of questioning strategies in literal, interpretive, critical and evaluative thinking is developed in both oral and written formats. This course develops a foundation of knowledge, skills and processes for choreography appropriate to dance performance and teaching. Credit(s): 2
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DA 242 Dance Composition II
This course for dance majors (and others with instructor’s permission) presents basic elements and principles of composing movement for dance. Simple compositional forms for the solo performer are developed into duet and trio structures. Technology skills that support choreographic creativity are developed. A repertoire of questioning strategies in literal, interpretive, critical and evaluative thinking is developed in both oral and written formats. This course develops a foundation of knowledge, skills and processes for choreography appropriate to dance performance and teaching. Credit(s): 2
Prerequisite(s): DA 241
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DA 260 Movement and Dance for Children
Methods and materials appropriate to teaching creative movement for children are presented in this course. Pedagogical content and movement activities address a variety of ages and developmental levels and include individual, cooperative and team activities, as well as elementary folk and social dance forms. Students develop instruction procedure and materials utilizing a variety of teaching resources, including the Virginia Standards of Learning, and gain practical experience in classroom management and communication skills. Credit(s): 3
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DA 262 Techniques for Teaching Dance
This course offers an overview of principles and methodologies appropriate to the teaching of dance. Students will prepare goal-specific lesson plans, analyze technique principles and develop evaluation tools. Strategies for addressing developmental levels, exceptional students and related issues are discussed. Technology resources appropriate to teaching are identified and examined. Supervised teaching experiences provide opportunities to develop effective classroom management techniques and communication skills while employing a variety of teaching methods. Assignments develop critical and evaluative thinking and a familiarity with the Virginia Standards of Learning and a variety of other teaching resources. Credit(s): 3
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DA 291 Pilates Mat Teacher Training I
This course is designed for students to develop mastery of Pilates’ 6 Principles, The Pilates Lab 5 Principles, the 34 Pilates Mat exercises and modifications in preparation for a Pilates Mat Teacher Training Completion Certificate. Contraindications for pregnancy, diabetes and orthopedic conditions will be covered as well as use of Magic Circle, Foam Roller and Theraball props. This course may be taken to fulfill dance technique elective credits. A minimum grade is required for students who wish to proceed to DA 292 Pilates Mat Teacher Training II, to complete the Pilates Mat Teacher Training Completion Certificate. Consult with the instructor for details. Credit(s): 2
Prerequisite(s): One semester of college level anatomy (BIO 231 or BIO 232 ) approved by the instructor
Corequisite(s): Concurrent enrollment in DA 191 Pilates Mat
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DA 292 Pilates Mat Teacher Training II
This course is designed for students to further develop mastery of Pilates’ 6 Principles, The Pilates Lab 5 Principles, the 34 Pilates Mat exercises and modifications in preparation for a Pilates Mat Teacher Training Completion Certificate, which will be granted at the end of the semester provided the minimum grade is attained. Contraindications for pregnancy, diabetes and orthopedic conditions will be covered as well as use of Magic Circle, Foam Roller and Theraball props. Emphasis will be placed on the observation of other student teachers, preparing and teaching lessons in preparation for a career in teaching Pilates Mat. Certificate students must have earned a minimum grade in DA 291. Consult with instructor for details. This course may be taken to fulfill dance technique elective credits. Credit(s): 1
Prerequisite(s): DA 291 Pilates Mat Teacher Training I
Corequisite(s): Concurrent enrollment in DA 191 Pilates Mat
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DA 311 Modern Dance V
This course offers continued study of modern dance technique for the advanced student emphasizing the attainment of technical proficiency, high quality performance skills and increased knowledge about the art form. Through these processes, students develop an understanding of the technical and artistic foundations necessary for performance, choreography and teaching. Credit(s): 2
Prerequisite(s): DA 212
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DA 312 Modern Dance VI
This course offers continued study of modern dance technique for the advanced student, emphasizing the attainment of technical proficiency, high quality performance skills and increased knowledge about the art form. Through these processes, students develop an understanding of the technical and artistic foundations necessary for performance, choreography and teaching. Credit(s): 2
Prerequisite(s): DA 311
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DA 321 Ballet V
This course offers continued study of ballet for the advanced student, emphasizing the attainment of technical proficiency, high quality performance skills and increased knowledge about the art form. Through these processes, students develop an understanding of the technical and artistic foundations necessary for performance, choreography and teaching. Credit(s): 2
Prerequisite(s): DA 222
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DA 322 Ballet VI
This course offers continued study of ballet for the advanced student, emphasizing the attainment of technical proficiency, high quality performance skills and increased knowledge about the art form. Through these processes, students develop an understanding of the technical and artistic foundations necessary for performance, choreography and teaching. Credit(s): 2
Prerequisite(s): DA 321
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DA 323 Pointe
This course is a study in classical pointe technique for the ballet dancer and includes training exercises for strength development. Advanced dancers may study ballet variations and pas de deux drawn from the classical repertoire. Credit(s): 1 or 2
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DA 331 Jazz V
This course for dance majors (and others with instructor’s permission) offers continued study of jazz dance for the advanced student with emphasis on attaining technical proficiency, high quality performance skills, and increased knowledge about the art form. Through these processes, students develop an understanding of the technical and artistic foundations necessary for performance, choreography and teaching. Credit(s): 2
Prerequisite(s): DA 232
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DA 332 Jazz VI
This course for dance majors (and others with instructor permission) offers continued study of jazz dance for the advanced student with emphasis on attaining technical proficiency, high quality performance skills, and increased knowledge about the art form. Through these processes, students develop an understanding of the technical and artistic foundations necessary for performance, choreography and teaching. Credit(s): 2
Prerequisite(s): DA 331
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DA 341 Dance Composition III
This course offers further exploration in composing duets, trios, quartets and large group pieces and emphasis on exploring spatial designs and rhythmic variations for group works. Technology skills that support choreographic creativity are developed. Ethical and legal issues relating to technology and copyright are discussed with regard to their impact on choreography, reconstruction and performance. This course further develops a foundation of knowledge, skills and processes appropriate for dance performance and teaching. Credit(s): 2
Prerequisite(s): DA 242
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DA 342 Dance Composition IV
This course offers further exploration in composing duets, trios, quartets and large group pieces and emphasis is placed on exploring spatial designs and rhythmic variations for group works. Technology skills that support choreographic creativity are developed. Ethical and legal issues relating to technology and copyright are discussed with regard to their impact on choreography, reconstruction and performance. This course further develops a foundation of knowledge, skills and processes appropriate for dance performance and teaching. Credit(s): 2
Prerequisite(s): DA 341
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DA 351 Dance Production I
This course examines production principles of dance performance including production personnel and scheduling, lighting, staging, costuming, sound production and video techniques. Discussion of these topics will be combined with first-hand experience, as students assist in preparations for all scheduled dance performances. This course develops a foundation of knowledge, skills and processes appropriate for dance performance and teaching. Credit(s): 1
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DA 352 Dance Production II
This course is designed to acquaint students with dance production management. Topics include scheduling, budgeting and contractual requirements, publicity and box office management, program funding, and production week activities. Discussion of these topics is combined with first-hand experience, as students assist in preparations for all scheduled dance performances. This course develops a foundation of knowledge skills and processes appropriate for dance performance and teaching. Credit(s): 1
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DA 353 Dance Production III
This course is designed to provide students with advanced-level experience in dance production, planning and management. Students will serve as assistants to the production manager and artistic directors, gaining first-hand experience in the development of schedules, contracting personnel and working with a purchasing system for the acquisition of materials and supplies. Students take a more active leadership role during load-in, and may stage manage a mainstage concert, supervise backstage preparations or call cues for performance. Credit(s): 1
Prerequisite(s): DA 351
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DA 354 Dance Production IV
This course is designed to provide students with advanced-level experience in dance production planning and management, particularly in relation to front-of-the-house activities and publicity. Students take a more active leadership role during load-in, and may stage manage a mainstage concert, supervise backstage preparations or call cues for performance. Students may also assist with Outreach Programming, gaining first-hand touring management experience. Credit(s): 1
Prerequisite(s): DA 352
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DA 371 Dance Science: Kinesiology
This course offers an in-depth exploration of human anatomical structure and its relationship to dance movement. Emphasis is placed on understanding joint limitations, injury prevention, and application of knowledge to studio teaching. This course develops a foundation of knowledge, skills and processes appropriate for dance performance and teaching. Credit(s): 3
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DA 372 Dance Science: Biomechanics
This course offers continued study of anatomical structure in relation to dance movement, including the principles of physics that influence stability and mobility in the human body. Emphasis is placed on the creation of desired results in dance training through properly-directed effort and economy of movement. This course develops the foundation of knowledge, skills and processes appropriate for dance performance and teaching. Credit(s): 3
Prerequisite(s): DA 371
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DA 381 Dance and Music
This course is a seminar in music for the dance professional. Topics include selection criteria, rhythmic training, and score reading and working with dance musicians. Ethical and legal issues pertaining to the use of technology and copyright are examined within the context of the dance profession. This course develops the foundation of knowledge, skills and processes appropriate for dance performance, choreography and teaching. Credit(s): 2
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DA 386 Dance Ensemble
This course offers practical experience in performance and repertoire through intensive rehearsals and a variety of performance opportunities. Physical skills, professional discipline and artistic expression are developed through these processes to provide a foundation for future performance, choreography and teaching. Audition required. Credit(s): 1
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DA 443 Senior Concert and Seminar I
This is the final performance and choreographic project for all BFA Dance majors. This course may only be undertaken when the student is within 30 credit hours of graduation, with no more than 12 credit hours of technique requirements remaining to complete. The seminar focuses on fostering the creative process and providing production support while developing decision-making, problem-solving and oral/written communication skills. Appropriate technologies will be utilized to access and exchange information, facilitate creative processes and production management, and develop required documentation throughout the experience. Details of performance, choreographic and production requirements are stated in the Dance Division Handbook. Credit(s): 2
Prerequisite(s): DA 341 or DA 342
Corequisite(s): DA 311
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DA 444 Senior Concert and Seminar II
This course is the conclusion of the final performance and choreography project for all BA and BFA majors in the dance division. The seminar component of this course focuses on career management strategies for the entry-level dance professional and opportunities for continuing education in the field. Appropriate technologies will be utilized to access and exchange information, facilitate creative processes and production management, and develop required documentation throughout the experience. Credit(s): 2
Prerequisite(s): DA 443
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DA 471 History and Philosophy of Dance I
This course is a study of the development of Western theatrical dance, and how history and cultural trends have shaped it. Philosophical theories of dance as a performing art and the writings of contemporary critics are examined and discussed. Emphasis is placed on the development of an individual aesthetic base and developed through exposure to a wide variety of recorded resources. Independent reading, writing and research assignments develop comprehension, technology and oral/written communication skills. Credit(s): 3
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DA 472 History and Philosophy of Dance II This course is a continuation of DA 471 .
Credit(s): 3
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DA 495 Special Topics
This course is an investigation of a specialized topic within dance. Credit(s): 1, 2, or 3 credits dependent upon topic.
Prerequisite(s): will vary with topic
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DA 498 Culminating Project
This course is an independent instruction setting for preparation of a culminating project in dance studies, where the focus and development of ideas leads to research into a topic of the student’s choice. The culminating project results in a written document and an oral presentation of the student’s work in a public forum. Credit(s): 1 or 2
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DA 499 Individual Directed Research
This course allows for guided individualized study of projects in dance, which may be used to fulfill dance electives only. Projects must be approved by the associate dean for undergraduate studies and the division chair and/or program coordinator prior to registration. Credit(s): 1, 2 or 3 credits, dependent upon topic.
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DAPE 113 Modern Dance I
Designed for the non-dance major, this course involves the development of skill, knowledge and appreciation of modern dance through the presentation of fundamental techniques and other movement experiences. Credit(s): 1
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DAPE 114 Modern Dance II
Designed for the non-dance major, this course involves the development of skill, knowledge and appreciation of modern dance through the presentation of fundamental techniques and other movement experiences. Credit(s): 1
Prerequisite(s): DAPE 113
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DAPE 120 Foundations of Ballet Technique
Designed for the non-dance major, this course offers intensive training in the basic skills, knowledge and processes of ballet technique and vocabulary. Through these processes, students develop an understanding of the technical and artistic foundations necessary for performance, choreography and teaching. Credit(s): 3
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DAPE 123 Ballet I
Designed for the non-dance major, this course offers an introduction to the basic skills, knowledge and processes of ballet technique and vocabulary. Through these processes, students develop an understanding of the technical and artistic foundations necessary for performance, choreography and teaching. Credit(s): 1
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DAPE 124 Ballet II
Designed for the non-dance major, this course offers an introduction to the basic skills, knowledge and processes of ballet technique and vocabulary. Through these processes, students develop an understanding of the technical and artistic foundations necessary for performance, choreography and teaching. Credit(s): 1
Prerequisite(s): DAPE 123
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DAPE 133 Jazz I
Designed for the non-dance major, this course develops technical skills, knowledge and appreciation of jazz dance, technique and vocabulary. Through these processes, students develop an understanding of the technical and artistic foundations necessary for performance, choreography and teaching. Credit(s): 1
Prerequisite(s): DAPE 120
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DAPE 134 Jazz II
Designed for the non-dance major, this course develops technical skills, knowledge and appreciation of jazz dance, technique and vocabulary. Through these processes, students develop an understanding of the technical and artistic foundations necessary for performance, choreography and teaching. Credit(s): 1
Prerequisite(s): DAPE 133
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DAPE 135 Tap I
This course develops the skills, knowledge and appreciation of tap dance through the study of elementary rhythms, basic steps and terminology. Through these processes, students develop an understanding of the technical and artistic foundations necessary for performance, choreography and teaching. Credit(s): 1
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DAPE 136 Tap II
This course develops the skills, knowledge and appreciation of tap dance through the study of elementary rhythms, basic steps and terminology. Through these processes, students develop an understanding of the technical and artistic foundations necessary for performance, choreography and teaching. Credit(s): 1
Prerequisite(s): DAPE 135
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DAPE 152 Contact Improvisation
This course offers an exploration of contact improvisation skills, including weight-sharing and the immediacy of movement initiated by physical contact. Placement by audition is required for non-dance majors. Credit(s): 1
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DAPE 220 Dance Technique for Musical Theatre
This course offers intensive training in the skills, knowledge and processes of ballet and jazz dance techniques. Emphasis is placed on development of movement vocabulary, performance skills, technical accuracy and injury prevention awareness. Through these processes, students develop an understanding of the technical and artistic foundations necessary for performance, choreography and teaching. Course is open to students from all majors, but an audition is required for placement. Credit(s): 3
Prerequisite(s): Placement by audition
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DAPE 223 Ballet III
Designed for the non-dance major, this course offers continued ballet training with emphasis on increasing technical proficiency and awareness of the art form. Credit(s): 1
Prerequisite(s): DAPE 124
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DAPE 224 Ballet IV
Designed for the non-dance major, this course offers continued ballet training with emphasis on increasing technical proficiency and awareness of the art form. Credit(s): 1
Prerequisite(s): DAPE 223
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DAPE 233 Jazz III
Designed for the non-dance major, this course offers a continuation of the study of technique in the jazz style with emphasis on performance skills. Credit(s): 1
Prerequisite(s): DAPE 134
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DAPE 234 Jazz IV
Designed for the non-dance major, this course offers a continuation of the study of technique in the jazz style with emphasis on performance skills. Credit(s): 1
Prerequisite(s): DAPE 233
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DAPE 235 Tap III
This course offers continued study of tap dancing, with emphasis on complex rhythms and advanced technical skills. Credit(s): 1
Prerequisite(s): DAPE 136
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DAPE 236 Tap IV
This course offers continued study of tap dancing, with emphasis on complex rhythms and advanced technical skills. Credit(s): 1
Prerequisite(s): DAPE 235
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DAPE 281 Movement for Musicians
This course facilitates greater sensitivity and expressivity for musicians. Students will engage in class discussion, experiential learning and reflective assignments designed to explore movement reeducation and cross-training through a variety of dance and movement techniques. Emphasis is placed on improving movement efficiency while cultivating the body-mind connection for enhanced expressivity and artistry. Enrollment is limited to Music Performance majors only. One credit. Credit(s): 1
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DAPE 333 Musical Theatre Dance Styles I
This course for musical theatre majors (and others
with permission of the instructor) develops
skills, knowledge and processes for the study of
musical theatre dance repertoire. Emphasis is
placed on performance of traditional movement
vocabulary for different historical time periods
and musical genres, developing a character
through choreography, and developing the
versatility
necessary for professional work. Through these
processes, students develop an understanding of
the technical and artistic foundations necessary
for performance, choreography, and teaching. This
course may be repeated for credit with instructor
approval. Junior standing only. One credit. Credit(s): 1
Prerequisite(s): Junior standing only
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DAPE 334 Musical Theatre Dance Styles II
This course for musical theatre majors (and others
with permission of the instructor) develops
skills, knowledge and processes for the study of
musical theatre dance repertoire. Emphasis is
placed on performance of movement vocabulary for
a variety of contemporary musicals, developing a
character through choreography and developing the
versatility and adaptability necessary for
professional work. Through these processes,
students develop an understanding of the
technical and artistic foundations necessary for
performance, choreography and teaching. This
course may be repeated for credit with instructor
approval. Junior standing only. One credit. Credit(s): 1
Prerequisite(s): Junior standing only
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DAPE 393 Social Dance Styles
This course explores the fundamentals of contemporary dance styles such as ballroom, folk dance, contra dance and country line dancing. Through these processes, students develop an understanding of the technical and artistic foundations necessary for performance, choreography and teaching. Credit(s): 1
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DAPE 495 Special Topics
This course is an investigation of a specialized topic within dance. Credit(s): 1, 2, or 3 credits dependent upon topic.
Prerequisite(s): will vary with topic
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DATA 101 Introduction to Data Analysis
This course is an introduction to the science of
data. Students will explore how data is
generated, gathered, stored and utilized to
influence all aspects of the world around them.
Students will be provided opportunities to gather
data of personal interest and relevant to social
responsibility for analysis. Students will
perform statistical analysis on clean data while
learning basic techniques using leading-edge data
software. Credit(s): 3 Credit(s): 3
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DATA 301 Data Mining and Pattern Discovery
As an introductory course on data mining, this
course provides theoretical and practical
coverage of data mining topics and introduces the
key concepts, principles, algorithms, and systems
of data mining, including, but not limited to
data warehousing and data preprocessing
techniques, data mining techniques for
classification, and evaluation of patterns mined
from data. Major components of data
classification, association and sequence analysis
will be a focus. Credit(s): 3
Prerequisite(s): MATH-208 and CSC-121
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DATA 302 Field Learning in Data Science
This is a project-based course pairing students with industry partners to provide students the opportunity to contextualize what they have learned in preceding data analysis coursework. Topics will include the application of advanced data mining, data ethics and reproducible research. Students will utilize skills from previous courses to map a general question to a statistical framework, access and manipulate raw data, discover patterns, analyze, model and summarize findings. Credit(s): 3
Prerequisite(s): CSC 122 and DATA 301
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EC 211 Principles of Macroeconomics
Principles and problems of macroeconomics: national income, employment, inflation, economic growth, monetary and fiscal policy, interest rates, international economics and alternative economic systems. Credit(s): 3
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EC 212 Principles of Microeconomics
Principles and problems of microeconomics: price, value and distribution, and economic decision making under different market structures. Emphasis is placed on the efficient allocation of resources by firms and owners of the factors of production. Credit(s): 3
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EC 311 Intermediate Macroeconomics
This course provides intermediate-level analysis of the determination of economic aggregates, including national income, employment, inflation and economic growth. This course will focus on both theory and applications. The roles of monetary and fiscal policy, private sector shocks and the transmission of the same via the financial sector. Credit(s): 3
Prerequisite(s): BA 203 or MATH 207 , and EC 211
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EC 312 Intermediate Microeconomics
This course provides intermediate-level analysis of the determination of price, resource allocation and income distribution in different market structures as these may be affected by taxes and subsidies and other interventions. This course will focus on both theory and applications. Credit(s): 3
Prerequisite(s): BA 203 or MATH 207 , and EC 212
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EC 340 Moral Foundations of Free Enterprise
A junior level course in moral foundations of a private property, free market-oriented economy. Develops what would be moral based on an examination of the behaviors that promote the flourishing of life of among egoistic agents acting in community. Topics cover the social evolution of law, property and contract, honest dealing and reputation, personal integrity, tolerance of others and compassion, and the challenges posed by the abundance made possible by economic freedom in undermining these moral principles. Extensive use of seminar and experience-based learning. Credit(s): 3
Prerequisite(s): Sophomore-level standing and at least one business or economics course
Corequisite(s): ECLB 340
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EC 350 Money and Banking
An examination of money, credit, and banking, and of monetary policy. Topics include money and inflation, the determination of interest rates, bank management and lending, and bank safety and regulation. Credit(s): 3
Prerequisite(s): EC 211 and EC 212
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EC 450 International Economics
An examination of international trade and economic development. Topics include trade policy, international monetary regimes, the determination of exchange rates, and international capital flows. Credit(s): 3
Prerequisite(s): EC 211 and EC 212
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EC 471 Healthcare Economics
This course provides an overview of the issues in health economics and identifies challenges facing the American healthcare industry today. It is designed for students with sufficient knowledge in consumer and producer theories. Applying microeconomic principles, we examine the structure of healthcare delivery and its financing, demand for healthcare, the role and types of insurance, government regulations and healthcare reform. At issue is how healthcare markets contrast with other markets in the economy. Credit(s): 3
Prerequisite(s): EC 212 and BA 302 (or MATH 208 )
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EDU 310 The Teaching Profession
This course is designed to develop an understanding of the historical, social and philosophical foundations underlying the role, development and organization of U.S. public education and instructional design based on assessment data. Legal status of teachers and students, including federal and state laws and regulations, school as an organizational culture and contemporary issues in education are addressed. In practica, students observe and participate in limited ways in the activities of the school. Credit(s): 3
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EDU 322 Creative Arts
This course is designed to prepare elementary school classroom teachers to help children develop creativity. The basic objective of the course is to give the prospective elementary teacher knowledge of current methods and materials which can be used to enrich music and art experiences in the classroom. Credit(s): 2
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EDU 324 Integrated Language Arts
This course presents an overview of curriculum and instruction in the elementary and middle school language arts programs. This course integrates current theory and research in language development, reading methods and diagnostic procedures with specific methods for teaching reading, writing, spelling, grammar, listening and speech in the PreK-6 and 6-8 classroom. Skills in this area are designed to impart a thorough understanding of the complex nature of language acquisition and reading, to include phonemic awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary development and comprehension strategies for elementary and adolescent learners. Credit(s): 6
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EDU 325 Children’s Literature
An introduction to the various types of literature for children and the methods for evaluating and selecting literature to meet the interests and needs of individual children in the elementary school. Credit(s): 3
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EDU 336 Reasoning Skills I: Science
Students will examine science education at the elementary school level from philosophical, historical and a current and practical perspective. Must submit evidence of Praxis I score that satisfies licensure regulations for the Commonwealth of Virginia. Credit(s): 3
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EDU 337 Reasoning Skills II: Mathematics
Students will examine mathematics education at the elementary school level from a philosophical, historical, and a current and practical perspective. Must submit evidence of Praxis I score that satisfies licensure regulations for the Commonwealth of Virginia. Credit(s): 3
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EDU 343 Methods and Assessments in Middle and Secondary Schools
Students will study and implement effective middle and secondary school teaching methods and assessments for improving achievement, aligned with Virginia’s Standards of Learning, according to research-based best practices for large group, small group, or individualized instruction and including students with diverse and/or special needs. Course includes field practicum in area school. Credit(s): 3
Prerequisite(s): EDU 301 and acceptance into teacher education program
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EDU 344 Methods and Management in Middle and Secondary Schools
Students will study and implement effective middle and secondary school teaching methods and management strategies for improving achievement, aligned with Virginia’s Standards of Learning, according to research-based best practices for large group, small group or individualized instruction and including students with diverse and/or special needs. Course includes field placement in area middle/secondary school. Credit(s): 3
Prerequisite(s): EDU 301 and acceptance into teacher education program
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EDU 345 Methods and Management in Elementary and Middle Schools
Students will study and implement effective elementary and middle school teaching methods and management strategies for improving achievement, aligned with Virginia’s Standards of Learning, according to research-based best practices for large group, small group or individualized instruction and including students with diverse and/or special needs. Course includes field placement in area elementary/middle school. Credit(s): 3
Prerequisite(s): EDU 301 and acceptance into teacher education program
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EDU 346 Methods and Assessments in Elementary and Middle Schools
Students will study and implement effective elementary and middle school teaching methods and assessments for improving achievement, aligned with Virginia’s Standards of Learning, according to research-based best practices for large group, small group or individualized instruction and including students with diverse and/or special needs. Course includes field placement in area elementary/middle school. Credit(s): 3
Prerequisite(s): EDU 301 and acceptance into teacher education program
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EDU 348 Curriculum and Instruction PreK-6
This course focuses on principles of learning, application of pedagogical skills in PreK-6 settings and selection and use of materials including technology. Research-based best practices for large group, small group, individualized instruction and students with diverse and/or special needs are discussed. This course includes a practicum placement in an area school. This course meets the requirements for PreK-6 initial teacher licensure as outlined by the Virginia Department of Education. Credit(s): 3
Prerequisite(s): Entry into Teacher Education Program
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EDU 349 Curriculum and Instruction Middle/Secondary
This course focuses on principles of learning, application of pedagogical skills in middle and secondary settings and selection and use of materials including technology. Research-based best practices for large group, small group, individualized instruction and students with diverse and/or special needs are discussed. This course includes field practicum in an area school. This course meets the requirements for middle/secondary initial teacher licensure as outlined by the Virginia Department of Education. Credit(s): 3
Prerequisite(s): Entry into Teacher Education Program
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EDU 441 Student Teaching in the Middle and Secondary Schools
Observation and participation in the teaching of students at the middle and/or secondary levels in area schools. Assignments to specific schools will be made by Shenandoah University faculty in cooperation with the administrators of the schools systems. Credit(s): 9
Prerequisite(s): EDU 343 and EDU 344 Must submit evidence of Praxis II score that satisfies licensure regulations for the Commonwealth of Virginia
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EDU 461 Student Teaching in Elementary and Middle Schools
Observation and participation in the teaching of students at the elementary or middle school level in area schools. Assignments will be made by Shenandoah University faculty in cooperation with the administrators of the school systems. Credit(s): 9
Prerequisite(s): EDU 345 and EDU 346 Must submit evidence of Praxis II and RVE scores that satisfy licensure regulations for the Commonwealth of Virginia
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EDU 499 Directed Study
This course provides learners with specific
topical learning experiences. These experiences
are to be individually designed and appropriate
to the learners’ academic goals. They are to
offer the learner an appropriate mixture of
experiential, creative, technical, and/or
scholarly learning within a narrowly defined area
of inquiry. This study is to be taken under the
supervision of the program faculty advisor. May
be repeated for additional learning experiences.
Credit(s): 1, 2, 3
Prerequisite(s): Junior or senior standing
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ENG 101 Composition
This course provides instruction and practice designed to increase competence in communication, with primary emphasis on expository writing. Credit(s): 3
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