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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 271 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 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 343 Junior Seminar
This course is designed for junior dance majors to investigate current dance marketing practices and approaches that may be employed in the development and launch of their own professional social media dance presence. Over the semester, students will research, discuss, and write about a variety of dance marketing strategies, analyze websites and social media tactics employed by current dance companies, deepen oral and written communication skills around self-promotion and begin to construct a professional social media presence. Credit(s): 1
Prerequisite(s): Junior standing within the Bachelor of Arts in Dance (B.A.) or the Bachelor of Fine Arts in Dance (B.F.A) degree.
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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 153
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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, music listening analysis, rhythmic training, music creation 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): 3
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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): 2
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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 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): 1
Prerequisite(s): DA 443 or DA 343
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DA 453 Dance Lighting Design
This course is designed to support the creation and implementation of fully realized original lighting designs for Senior Dance Concert productions. Students in the course will employ all technical production skills gained in previous dance production coursework, and exercise creative decision-making and problem-solving skills throughout the collaborative process of mounting their capstone concerts. Credit(s): 1
Corequisite(s): Concurrent enrollment in DA 443 Senior Concert & Seminar I
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DA 472 History and Philosophy of Dance II This course is a continuation of DA 271 .
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 faculty and academic affairs 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): 1.5
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): 1.5
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 151 Movement Awareness
This class is designed to bring body awareness and embodied consciousness into how we move and interact within our daily activities and routines. The class will focus on different techniques for stretching, strengthening, flexibility and toning. Emphasis will be placed on proper alignment, use of breath, spatial awareness, movement efficiency and creativity. Credit(s): 1
Prerequisite(s): None.
Corequisite(s): None.
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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): 1.5
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): 1.5
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): 1.5
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): 1.5
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 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. Credit(s): 1.5
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. Credit(s): 1.5
Prerequisite(s): Senior standing
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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 433 Musical Theatre Dance Styles III
This course develops skills, knowledge and processes for the continued study of musical theatre dance repertoire. Emphasis is placed on performance of movement vocabulary for contemporary musicals, audition preparation, the development of character through choreography, and 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. Credit(s): 1.5
Prerequisite(s): DAPE 334
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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 201 Electronic Interface Design
This course covers the collection and analysis of data from physical sensors. Topics include construction, calibration and physics of measurement instruments and actuators; communication protocols; localization; beamforming; inspection and visualization of data; statistical modeling and analysis of sensor outputs; and decision-making. Students will assemble, test and program micrcontroler-based sensor systems. Applications include science, engineering, business, education and electronic art. Credit(s): 3
Prerequisite(s): DATA 101 or CSC 122
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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 207 and CSC 121
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DATA 401 Field Learning in Data Science
This is a capstone experience 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. 3 Credit(s): 3
Prerequisite(s): CSC 122
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 210 Introduction to Teaching
This class examines career possibilities and contemporary issues in education by examining the historical development of American public schools’ philosophical and sociological environments. Participants will
engage in field experiences to observe and examine public schools as cultural organizations where teachers work according to laws and regulations. Credit(s): 3
Prerequisite(s): None
Corequisite(s): None
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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 326 Language Arts Methods
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 reading and writing to include phonemic awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary development, the writing process and comprehension strategies for elementary and adolescent learners. The course includes field placement in an elementary or middle school.
Credit(s): 3
Corequisite(s): SED 433
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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
Prerequisite(s): EDU 310 and completed Teacher Education Candidacy Screening
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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 310 and completed Teacher Education Candidacy Screening.
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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 310 and completed Teacher Education Candidacy Screening
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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 310 and completed Teacher Education Candidacy Screening
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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 310 and completed Teacher Education Candidacy Screening.
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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): EDU 310 and completed teacher education candidacy screening
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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): EDU 310 and completed Teacher Education Candidacy Screening
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EDU 361 Methods of Teaching Social Studies
This course presents effective elementary and middle school teaching of social studies methods and management strategies for improving achievement, aligned with Virginia’s Standards of Learning, according to researched-based best practices for large group, small group or individualized instruction, and including students with diverse and/or special needs. The course includes field placement in area elementary/middle school. 3 Credit(s): 3
Prerequisite(s):
EDU 310 and completed Teacher Education Candidacy Screening
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EDU 375 Experiential Learning in Teacher Education
This course provides an opportunity to experientially study educational practices in varying settings. The seminar is designed to provide students with the opportunity to couple academic content with experiential learning in a location other than one with which they are familiar. This seminar includes preparatory classes, meetings with professors, lectures, meetings with organizational leaders in the location visited and concluding with a summative project. May be repeated up to three (3) times. Credit(s): 3
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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 446 International Education
This course is designed to contrast and compare educational programs in other countries with education in the United States. Special attention is given to administrative leadership, curriculum, faculty and student composition, legal structure and facilities. Credit(s): 3
Prerequisite(s): n/a
Corequisite(s): n/a
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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
EDU 310 and completed Teacher Education Candidacy Screening.
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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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SED 433 Reading and Language Acquisition
This course is designed to develop skills that impart a thorough understanding of the complex nature of language acquisition and reading for all learners. Students will become aware of the developmental processes of language and study the sequential phases of language development. This course will assist these students in understanding the use of reading and writing as a vehicle for learning. Skills designed to impart an understanding of comprehension; including a repertoire of questioning strategies, summarizing and retelling skills, and strategies in literal, interpretive, critical, and evaluative comprehension will be studied. The course will involve the students at several levels. A balance of realistic and practical issues in methodology, theory, research and historical perspective will be included. A Field Experience required for this course. Credit(s): 3
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SED 437 Instructional Strategies in Mathematics
This course is designed to develop knowledge and skills related to the application of service deliver, curriculum and instruction of students with disabilities in the general mathematics curriculum K-12. Students develop and use curriculum-based and standardized mathematics assessments to conduct ongoing evaluations to determine student needs as they relate to the general mathematics curriculum. Students model and directly teach a variety of mathematics instructional strategies to address calculations, reasoning and problem-solving skills. Instructional practices and interventions are aligned with the Virginia Standards of Learning and state assessments. Students demonstrate best practices in collaborative practice and in the use of assistive and instructional technologies to promote learning and independence for students with disabilities. A Field Experience is required for this course. Credit(s): 3
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SED 465 Foundations/Legal/Medical Aspects of Special Education
This course serves as an introductory course for students seeking an add-on endorsement in special education K-6. It is designed to increase knowledge and develop skills involving the foundations, legal, and medical aspects of special education. The course reviews the history of special education and the current processes for providing services from early childhood through transition to adulthood. Students learn the legal and medical aspects related to education including etiology, treatment, and educational approaches with an emphasis on teaching students included in each of the 14 IDEA categories of characteristic exceptionalities. Credit(s): 3
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SED 467 Special Education Instruction, Behavior
This course provides an overview and examines the foundational factors of instruction, assessment and evaluation related to best special education practices for applying and synthesizing these factors related to the realm of a special education program. This course also focuses on various aspects of human behavior and is designed to prepare both current and future general and special education teachers with knowledge and skills to effectively manage and promote pro-social skills of students who present challenging behaviors - both those with and without disabilities. Specific focus is aimed at an understanding and application of classroom and behavior management techniques along with individual intervention strategies. A Field Experience is required for this course. Credit(s): 3
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SED 473 Curriculum, Instruction and Service Delivery
This course is designed to provide participants with skills in planning, developing and implementing programs for diverse learners. The course addresses classroom organization, development, and implementation of individual educational programs [IEPs] group instruction, curriculum strategies and adaptations for teaching content area materials to students with diverse backgrounds and abilities. A Field Experience is required for this course. Credit(s): 3
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SED 475 Transitions for Students with Disabilities
This course examines trends, and procedures used to prepare students for successful transitions throughout the educational experience. This includes postsecondary education/training, career development, life skills, community experiences and resources, self-advocacy skills, guardianship and a variety of legal considerations. A Field Experience is required for this course. Credit(s): 3
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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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ENG 117 Introduction to Creative Writing
This course introduces students to basic approaches toward the writing of fiction, poetry, drama and hybrid genres. Together we will explore various modes of creative composing, as well as engage with readings, group discussions and focused writing activities in order to supplement these explorations. Students will study and learn to practice the craft of writing by examining works of established, published writers. Through deep reflection, students will develop an individualized writing practice with the aim of producing original manuscripts. Finally, all class participants will learn to offer and receive generative, constructive feedback of these original manuscripts through both class-wide and small-group workshops. Credit(s): 3
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ENG 120 Literary Magazine Production I
This course provides hand-on experience in the
production of the university student literary
magazine, Avalon. This includes acquisitions,
submissions, selection, editing, layout,
production, budgeting, advertising and promotion.
Students will function as contributors, producing
content for submission and providing input into
the editorial process, such as by evaluating
submissions, as well as assisting with the layout
and design of the magazine. May be repeated once
for credit. One credit hour. Credit(s): 1
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ENG 201 Advanced Essay
This course provides instruction and practice in writing substantial essays of varied types: personal, expository, persuasive and literary. Credit(s): 3
Prerequisite(s): Earned grade of “C-” or better in ENG 101
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ENG 209 Writing About Literature
This course provides an introduction to the discipline of literary studies, including the vocabulary of literary analysis and theory, and methods of interpreting, researching and writing about literature. Credit(s): 3
Prerequisite(s): Earned grade of “C-” or better in ENG 101
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ENG 210 Modern Grammar
This course is an intensive study of the terminology and function of grammar. Beginning with the eight parts of speech, the course goes through complex forms such as absolutes, clauses and gerundives. The course concludes with a survey of modern theories of linguistics. Credit(s): 3
Prerequisite(s): Earned grade of “C-” or better in ENG 101
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ENG 220 Literary Magazine Production II
This course provides hand-on experience in the
production of the university student literary
magazine, Avalon. This includes acquisitions,
submissions, selection, editing, layout,
production, budgeting, advertising and promotion.
Students will function as assistant editors,
producing content for submission and providing
input into the editorial process, such as by
evaluating submissions, as well as assisting with
the layout and design of the magazine and
developing promotional materials.Prerequisites:
ENG 120,or a C-in ENG 101 and sophomore
standing.May be repeated once for credit. One
credit. Credit(s): 1
Prerequisite(s): ENG 120,or a C-in ENG 101 and sophomore
standing
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ENG 230 World Literature
This course introduces students to key works of literature from around the world, with primary emphasis on regional literatures from outside the United States and Western Europe. Credit(s): 3
Prerequisite(s): Earned grade of “C-” or better in ENG 101
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ENG 263 British Literature I
This course introduces students to key works of British literature prior to the 18th century. Credit(s): 3
Prerequisite(s): Earned grade of “C-” or better in ENG 101
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ENG 264 British Literature II
This course introduces students to key works of British literature from the 18th century to the present. Credit(s): 3
Prerequisite(s): Earned grade of “C-” or better in ENG 101
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ENG 283 American Literature I
This course introduces students to key works of American literature prior to 1865. Credit(s): 3
Prerequisite(s): Earned grade of “C-” or better in ENG 101
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