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CSE 365 Practicum in Special Education
Credit, three hours.
The overall goal of the practicum experience is for students to participate in field placement in which they will have hands-on opportunities to interact with students with disabilities. During this practicum, students may participate in classroom activities and interact with special, general, and para educators in a collaborative manner. Students will explore and evaluate instructional approaches and identify learner supports aligned with academic objectives. Students will observe and discuss assessment and identification procedures of eligibility and participate in or explore the development, monitoring, and evaluation of IFSP/IEP/ITPs. Students will assist and teach individual, small, and large groups as assigned by the cooperating teacher/mentor. Students will develop a focus student portfolio and conduct an adaptive behavior plan to include a functional behavioral analysis including data collection, a behavior/academic intervention plan (goals/objectives/strategies), and assessments for the purpose of improving student academic or behavioral needs as determined by the functional behavioral analysis. A minimum of 20 field experience hours are required for this course. Prerequisite(s): TE 304, TE 305, CSE 326, and admission into Teacher Education Program
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TE 201 Foundations of Education
Credit, three hours.
Involves the prospective teacher in the issues of schooling and education and elucidates the skills and knowledge needed to be a successful professional. Orients the student to teaching and to the school as a social and educational institution. Requires professional field experiences in school settings. A test fee will be added as a Course Fee to billing.
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TE 212 Early Numeracy for Early Childhood and Elementary Education
Credit, three hours.
This course is designed to address the core concepts of teaching and learning mathematics during the early years. Foundational concepts of math, how to implement them in early childhood education, and developmentally appropriate practices are the focus of this course. Building early foundations for mathematical understanding is emphasized. Big ideas of early childhood numeracy covered in this course include: sets, pattern and regularity, number, counting, operations, measurement, data analysis, shapes, and spatial thinking. A total of 12 field experience hours are required for this course.
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TE 297 Study in Selected Topics
Credit, one to six hours.
Courses offered to provide opportunities for competent students to study in areas of interest other than those elsewhere defined. This series is primarily a classroom function, either seminar or lecture, permitting flexibility in course offerings.
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TE 298 Study in Selected Topics
Credit, one to six hours.
Courses offered to provide opportunities for competent students to study in areas of interest other than those elsewhere defined. This series is primarily a classroom function, either seminar or lecture, permitting flexibility in course offerings.
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TE 300 Working with Parents
Credit, three hours.
Focuses on rationale for parent involvement in classrooms and on teacher roles in working with parents. Strategies, processes, and programs are examined.
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TE 301 Human Growth and Development
Credit, three hours.
Provides the student an overview of human growth and development across the life span. Areas of study include the physical, cognitive, emotional, and social development of the individual across the lifespan. Emphasis is on the historical, sociological and psychological foundations of learning with respect to human growth and development.
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TE 304 Introduction to Exceptional Children and Youth
Credit, three hours.
Introduces and surveys areas of exceptionality. Emphasizes cause and effect relationship relating to exceptional children in the classroom. Requires professional field experiences in school settings.
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TE 305 Principles and Ethics of Teaching in the Elementary School
Credit, three hours.
Emphasizes the psychological and ethical foundations of education relating to learning and teaching principles and ethics, and design, development, and implementation of media materials for reinforcement of these principles. Surveys the total early childhood and elementary school program. Students must successfully complete this course before enrolling in restricted courses. A test fee will be added as a Course Fee to billing. Prerequisite(s): TE 201 (WI)
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TE 306 Principles and Ethics of Teaching in Secondary Schools
Credit, three hours.
Emphasizes the psychological and ethical foundations of education relating to learning and teaching principles and ethics, and the design, development, and implementation of media materials for reinforcement of these principles. Surveys the total secondary school program. Students must successfully complete this course before enrolling in restricted courses. A test fee will be added as a Course Fee to billing. Prerequisite(s): TE 201 (WI)
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TE 309 Methods of Teaching Social Studies
Credit, three hours.
The course explores the philosophy, content, and teaching methods and materials related to teaching social studies in the PK-6 classroom. An emphasis will be placed on design and development of instruction that includes interdisciplinary teaching and universal design for learning principles. The course requires professional field experiences in an approved school setting. Prerequisite(s): TE 305 ; admission into a teacher education program.
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TE 311 Methods of Teaching Literacy and Language Essentials in Early Childhood, Elementary, and Collaborative K-6 Classrooms
Credit, three hours.
Emphasizes appropriate grade level content and skills for teaching communication skills thorugh the interrelationship of speaking, listening, reading, writing, and spelling for Early Childhood, Elementary, and Collaborative K-6 classroom settings. Requires professional laboratory experiences in school settings. Prerequisite(s): TE 305 , admission into a teacher education program.
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TE 312 Methods of Teaching Mathematics
Credit, three hours.
Emphasizes content and skills for the teaching of mathematics through the interrelationship of theory and practice. Stresses mathematics as one component in students’ developing abilities to solve problems. Requires professional field experiences in school settings. Prerequisite(s): TE 305 , TE 212 ; admission into a teacher education program.
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TE 313 Composition and Research for Teachers
Credit, three hours.
Emphasizes the basic techniques and mechanics involved in the writing process (composition). Includes a study of APA research style as provided in the Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association.
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TE 314 Books for Children and Youth
Credit, three hours.
Considers the characteristics of appropriate literature for children and youth, exemplary authors and illustrators, and the place of children’s literature in the school program.
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TE 317 Writing Instruction for Teachers
Credit, three hours.
Develops a program to encourage, stimulate, and develop children’s writing skills. Begins with invented spelling and continues through sentence, paragraph, and composition, using the writing process approach.
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TE 318 Observing and Recording Child Behavior
Credit, three hours.
Explores principles of observing and interpreting child behavior. Emphasizes typical patterns of development as well as genetic and environmental influences. Utilizes a variety of observational instruments and methods. (WI)
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TE 320 Storytelling, Puppetry, and Creative Drama for Children
Credit, three hours.
Emphasizes principles and techniques for constructing puppets, developing story presentation materials, writing scripts, producing puppet shows, and storytelling.
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TE 322 The Inclusive Classroom
Credit, three hours.
The course explores the philosophy, content, and teaching methods and materials in the inclusive classroom and emphasizes concept development. The course explores educational and behavioral adaptations for exceptional children in the general education classroom. In addition, it explores the collaborative teaching relationship between the general and special education teaching. The course requires professional field experiences in an approved school setting. The course will rely on use of technology during class and for assignments. Prerequisite(s): TE 304 , TE 305 .
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TE 331 Techniques of Grammar
Credit, three hours.
An advanced study of various writing techniques and grammatical principles. The course will include practical applications of writing, editing, and advanced grammar in academic composition, as well as the mass media. It will include assignments that consider the Christian ethic and its application to the issues of current interest, as well as how the Christian ethic informs the writer who is concerned with the effects of the printed word on his or her society. Cross-listed as: EN 331 Prerequisite(s): EN 101 , EN 102 and three additional semester hours in English above the freshman level.
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TE 333 Education Law and Ethics
Credit, three hours.
Provides a study of the legal aspects of teaching and teachers’ and students’ rights from a practical and application standpoint. Also, the many issues surrounding teacher ethics will be intertwined in the course.
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TE 348 Integrating the Arts in HPE, ECE & ELEM
Credit, three hours.
This course explores theory and methods on the nature and determinants of creativity, aesthetics, health, and human movement through guided movement experiences in preschool and elementary age children as well as methods for developing these traits. Emphasis is placed upon fostering creativity through an interdisciplinary and integrative approach with special emphasis on the integration of dance, music, theatre, visual arts, health, and physical education across the curriculum. Instruction and practice of locomotor and non-locomotor skills, manipulative skills, basic rhythmical activities, healthy lifestyles, and everyday living skills will be emphasized.
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TE 372 Introduction to Teaching English as a Second Language
Credit, three hours.
A survey of cross-cultural English teaching locally and globally, addressing cultural, academic, and ministry issues related to ESL. Students are introduced to the foundational principles and hands-on practices of English as a Second Language in meeting the educational, social, and spiritual needs of international students, refugees, and immigrants. Cross-listed as: CST 372 Fall
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TE 373 Teaching English as a Second Language Research
Credit, three hours.
A research-driven investigation into instructional literature, technologies, certification programs, and placement agencies in the field of teaching English as a Second Language. Spring
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TE 374 Teaching English as a Second Language Leadership
Credit, three hours.
An in-depth study of the historical, philosophical, legal, and practical issues related to administering an ESL program. Fall
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TE 375 Teaching English as a Second Language Curriculum
Credit, three hours.
This course provides practical experience in the development of learning objectives, lesson plans, classroom delivery, and assessments for the ESL teacher. Spring
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TE 376 Teaching English as a Second Language Methods
Credit, three hours.
Builds upon all previous coursework in the TESL Minor to prepare the student for observing and participating in local, state domestic, or international ESL settings. There is a course fee for this class. Fee will be determined by the placement location (local, state, domestic, or international setting). Fall
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TE 377 Teaching English as a Second Language Practicum
Credit, three hours.
The practicum consists of a semester of supervised ESL teaching in an approved institution. All aspects of ESL teaching will be assessed, including cultural knowledge and sensitivity, lesson development delivery, and classroom management. The practicum will conclude with a supervisor evaluation and student survey. There is a course fee for this class. Fee will be determined by the placement location (local, state, domestic, or international setting). Spring or summer
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TE 380 Teaching the Young Child
Credit, three hours
This course emphasizes an integrated approach to early childhood curriculum development ofr young children. Students will gain an understanding of how to integrate early childhood pedagogy and content knowledge to design thematic curriculum. Activity planning, teaching methods, material selection, assessment techniques, and multi-modal engagement strategies to effectively implement an early childhood curriculum will be emphasized. Field experience hours in an approved early childhood setting are required.
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TE 382 Child Guidance in Early Childhood
Credit, three hours
This course explores theoretical foundations of guiding young children in developing positive social skills and emotional self-regulation. Emphasis is placed on best practices for ensuring a positive learning environment to minimize future social and behavioral difficulties. Organization of time, materials, and classroom space will be discussed. This course requires field experience hours in an approved early childhood setting.
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TE 383 Language and Literacy Development
Credit, three hours
This course addresses early literacy foundations, oral language structures and stages of development, and developmental sequences of phonological awareness. Instructional strategies and intentional teaching activities will be examined. Students will develop an understanding of appropriate learning centers and engaging activities that support the development and learning of preschool-age children. This course requires field experience in an approved early childhood setting.
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TE 400 Methods of Teaching Science
Credit, three hours.
Explores the philosophy, content, methods, and materials utilized in the teaching of science. Emphasis placed on student participation and the scientific method. Requires professional field experiences in school settings. Prerequisite(s): TE 305 and admission into the teacher education program.
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TE 403 History and Philosophy of Education
Credit, three hours.
Involves the prospective teacher in real issues of schooling and education. Topics include current trends and problems; the development of a personal philosophy of education; classroom management; coping skills; and other relevant issues.
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TE 405 Education and Technology
Credit, three hours.
Emphasizes pre-service teachers’ use of technology in the development of problem-solving processes with students in their classrooms. Concepts and skills help develop a more integrated approach to skills improvement throughout the teaching and learning process. The major emphasis of this course is facilitating learning through instructional and technological integration. Requires professional field experience in a school setting. Prerequisite(s): TE 305 or TE 306 .
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TE 406 Early Childhood Curriculum
Credit, three hours.
Surveys principles, programs, theories, strategies, developmentally appropriate practices, curricula, and organization in early childhood education. Includes historical, philosophical, psychological, and sociological foundations of early childhood education. Requires professional field experiences in a school setting. Prerequisite(s): TE 305 Corequisite(s): TE 455 (one hour) (WI)
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TE 409 Problems in Education
Credit, three hours.
Provides an intensive study of contemporary problems in education and a review of pertinent research relating to these problems. Intensive reading and action research required. (WI)
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TE 410 Developmentally Appropriate Practice in Early Childhood Education
Credit, three hours.
Focuses on developmentally appropriate activities for young children. Provides professional field experiences in approved school settings. Corequisite(s): TE 455
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TE 411 Methods of Teaching Reading in the Early Childhood, Elementary, and Collaborative K-6 Classrooms
Credit, three hours.
This course focuses on the study of developmental skills involved in the reading process with emphasis on a child development knowledge base, highlighting the importance of the reflection and use of a broad range of effective teaching strategies designed to promote positive outcomes for each child. Candidates must be able to correctly and effectively employ and teach proper literacy and language essentials and standards as they plan and implement instruction based on knowledge of students, learning theory, and curricular goals that foster early childhood, elementary, and collaborative K-6 students’ active engagement and the development of critical thinking and problem solving. Candidates must understand and use both formal and informal assessment strategies to strengthen instruction. This course requires a minimum of twenty (20) hours of field experience in an approved school setting. A test fee will be added as a Course Fee to billing. Prerequisite(s): TE 305 , admission into a teacher education program. Corequisite(s): TE 445 (one hour)
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TE 412 Classroom Management
Credit, three hours.
Focuses on skills and procedures needed to plan, organize, administer, implement, and maintain an effective classroom management program. Research relating to theories and approaches required. Prerequisite(s): TE 305 or TE 306 and admission into a teacher education program.
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TE 413 Literacy and the Young Child
Credit, three hours.
Examines factors that contribute to the young child’s developing literacy. Focuses on techniques for developing an integrated language program. Requires professional field experiences in school settings. Prerequisite(s): TE 305 , admission into a teacher education program.
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TE 417 Reading Improvement in the Content Areas
Credit, three hours.
Provides assessment and instructional strategies for the teaching of reading in content areas. Techniques for teaching word attack, comprehension, study, and rate of reading skills are emphasized. Requires professional field experiences in a school setting. A test fee will be added as a Course Fee to billing. Prerequisite(s): TE 305 or TE 306 , and admission into a teacher education program.
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TE 419 Diagnostic and Corrective Reading in the Early Childhood, Elementary, and Collaborative K-6 Classrooms
Credit, three hours.
This course emphasizes the benefits, procedures, and use of instruments for evaluating reading proficiency, determining individual reading difficulties and implementing programs for correction of reading problems. Candidates will practice responsible, ethical guidelines as they assess students from diverse populations, collaborate with professional colleagues, and develop multiple, appropriate teaching strategies that foster positive relationships and multiple, varied learning opportunities to assist in the development of critical thinking and self-efficacy. This course requires field experiences in approved school settings. Prerequisite(s): TE 305 and TE 411 or TE 413 , admission into a teacher education program.
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TE 421 Evaluation of Teaching and Learning
Credit, three hours.
Considers assessment practices, the preparation and use of informal objective and essay type tests; studies typical standardized tests; and introduces elementary statistical procedures. Requires professional field experiences in school settings. Prerequisite(s): TE 305 or TE 306 , and admission into a teacher education program.
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TE 422 Educational Psychology
Credit, three hours.
This course consists of a comprehensive survey of the various applications of psychology to the issues of human learning in the educational environment. Topics studied include dynamics of human behavior, student-teacher interaction, theories and methods of instruction, development, learning theory, motivation and classroom management, individual differences, and the evaluative process. In addition, this course will emphasize the principles of learning and teaching. Requires professional field experiences in a school setting. Prerequisite(s): TE 305 or TE 306 and admission to Teacher Education.
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TE 423 Student Teaching and Seminar
Credit, nine hours.
Teaching experiences are provided with children and youth through assignment to selected schools. The seminar provides opportunity for discussion, evaluation, and planning for improved teaching effectiveness. Teaching experiences are directed and supervised by an assigned cooperating teacher and university supervisor. Prerequisite(s): TE 305 or TE 306 , admission into a teacher education program Corequisite(s): TE 433
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TE 431 Independent Study
Maximum credit, eight hours.
A student with advanced standing may pursue an independent study or research project in the major area, with the approval of the advisor, instructor, and dean of the School of Education. Prerequisite(s): Completion of eighteen semester hours with a 3.00 GPA or higher in the major. (See independent study contract for requirements and details.)
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TE 432 Independent Study
Maximum credit, eight hours.
A student with advanced standing may pursue an independent study or research project in the major area, with the approval of the advisor, instructor, and dean of the School of Education. Prerequisite(s): Completion of eighteen semester hours with a 3.00 GPA or higher in the major. (See independent study contract for requirements and details.)
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TE 433 edTPA Professional Development Seminar
Credit, three hours.
edTPA is a performance assessment of readiness to teach. This portfolio assessment is designed with a focus on student learning. As a performance-based assessment, edTPA is designed to engage teacher candidates in demonstrating their understanding of teaching and student learning. In this class, pre-service candidates complete tasks and commentaries within a portfolio relevant to their program. A test fee will be added as a Course Fee to billing. Corequisite(s): TE 423
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TE 445 Early Childhood Internship
Credit, one hour.
Teaching experiences are provided with children ages 5-8 years old through assignment to selected schools. The internship provides opportunity for discussion, evaluation, planning, and assessment for improved teaching effectiveness. Teaching experiences are directed and supervised by an assigned cooperating teacher and a university supervisor. Prerequisite(s): Admission to Teacher Education; Corequisite(s): TE 311 , TE 312 , and TE 411
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TE 455 Pre-K Internship
Credit, one hour.
Teaching experiences are provided with children ages birth-4 years old through assignment to selected schools. The internship provides opportunity for discussion, evaluation, planning, and assessment for improved teaching effectiveness. Teaching experiences are directed and supervised by an assigned cooperating teacher and a university supervisor. Prerequisite(s): Admission to Teacher Education; Corequisite(s): TE 410
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TE 470 Secondary School Teaching: Concepts, Strategies, and Methods
Credit, two hours.
This course explores the use of strategies, methods, and materials pertinent for teaching in a middle or high school setting. The student will gain knowledge in working with adolescents and will develop skills in planning, organizing, and critical thinking - all essential components of successful secondary teaching. This course is offered only in the Spring academic period (semester). Requires professional field experiences in a school setting. Prerequisite(s): TE 306 , admission into a teacher education program, and students must also be enrolled in TE 471 , TE 472 , TE 473 , or TE 474 during the same academic period (semester). Failure to successfully complete one of these classes will prohibit a student from passing TE 470 .
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TE 471 Clinical Methods in Teaching Secondary School - English/Language Arts
Credit, one hour.
Students will observe, assist, tutor students, complete assignments, and teach lessons in an English/Language Arts classroom in a middle or high school setting under the direction of the regular classroom teacher and university supervisor. Students will be in the cooperating classrooms for field experience. Prerequisite(s): TE 306 , admission into a teacher education program, and students must be enrolled in TE 470 during the same academic period (semester). Failure to successfully complete TE 470 will prohibit a student from passing TE 471 as well.
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TE 472 Clinical Methods in Teaching Secondary School - Mathematics
Credit, one hour.
Students will observe, assist, tutor students, complete assignments, and teach lessons in a mathematics classroom in a middle or high school setting under the direction of the regular classroom teacher and university supervisor. Students will be in the cooperating classrooms for field experience. Prerequisite(s): TE 306 , admission into a teacher education program, and students must be enrolled in TE 470 during the same academic period (semester). Failure to successfully complete TE 470 will prohibit a student from passing TE 472 as well.
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TE 473 Clinical Methods in Teaching Secondary School - Science
Credit, one hour.
Students will observe, assist, tutor students, complete assignments, and teach lessons in a science classroom in a middle or high school setting under the direction of the regular classroom teacher and university supervisor. Students will be in the cooperating classrooThis course is offered only in the Spring academic period (semester). Prerequisite(s): TE 306 , admission into a teacher education program, and students must be enrolled in TE 470 during the same academic period (semester). Failure to successfully complete TE 470 will prohibit a student from passing TE 473 as well.
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TE 474 Clinical Methods in Teaching Secondary School - Social Science
Credit, one hour.
Students will observe, assist, tutor students, complete assignments, and teach lessons in a social science classroom in a middle or high school setting under the direction of the regular classroom teacher and university supervisor. Students will be in the cooperating classrooms for field experience. Prerequisite(s): TE 306 , admission into a teacher education program, and students must be enrolled in TE 470 during the same academic period (semester). Failure to successfully complete TE 470 will prohibit a student from passing TE 474 as well.
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TE 497 Study in Selected Topics
Credit, one to six hours.
Courses offered to provide opportunities for competent students to study in areas of interest other than those elsewhere defined. This series is primarily a classroom function, either seminar or lecture, permitting flexibility in course offerings. Prerequisite(s): Admission into a teacher education program.
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TE 498 Study in Selected Topics
Credit, one to six hours.
Courses offered to provide opportunities for competent students to study in areas of interest other than those elsewhere defined. This series is primarily a classroom function, either seminar or lecture, permitting flexibility in course offerings. Prerequisite(s): Admission into a teacher education program.
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TE 504 Introduction to Exceptional Children and Youth
Credit, three hours.
Introduces and surveys areas of exceptionality. Emphasizes cause and effect relationships relating to exceptional children in the classroom. Provides professional laboratory experiences in school settings. Lecture Cross-listed as: TE 304 Prerequisite(s): TE 525
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TE 505 Computer-Based Technology
Credit, three hours.
This course emphasizes the interdependence of technology with educational systems in a historical and social context. It provides opportunities for the acquisition of knowledge of computer and telecommunication software systems in educational settings. This course also facilitates skill development using word process, spreadsheet and database, and presentation software programs. Lecture Cross-listed as: TE 405 Prerequisite(s): TE 525
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TE 508 Instructional Technologies for the Early Childhood and Elementary Classroom
Credit, three hours.
This course emphasizes instructional technologies and the integration of those technologies in lessons taught in the early childhood and elementary classroom. Students will focus on the instructional design process including analysis, design, development, implementation, and evaluation. Students will research a variety of instructional design models that support technology integration and apply one of those models when designing instruction.
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TE 509 Strategies for the Inclusive Classroom
Credit, three hours.
The focus of this course is planning for students with diverse needs, identifying learner supports, and monitoring students within inclusive classroom settings. Additional emphasis will be on the effective use of differentiated instruction, interventions, and collaborative strategies to increase student engagement in the general education classroom. This course will rely on the use of technology during class and for assignments. Prerequisite(s): TE 525
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TE 510 Curriculum Development
Credit, three hours.
Provides a study of the nature of curriculum; examination of factors affecting curriculum; and the relation of design, implementation, and evaluation to curriculum development. On-line class.
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TE 511 Contemporary Issues in Teaching
Credit, three hours.
A study of issues in education. A research-based course emphasizing critical examination of contemporary issues and various proposals for improving American education in the 21st century.
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TE 517 History of Education
Credit, three hours.
Provides a comprehensive study of the history of education with emphasis on American education.
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TE 519 The Law and the Schools
Credit, three hours.
Provides a study of constitutional and common law as they pertain to educational issues in the United States.
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TE 520 Evaluation and Research in Education
Credit, three hours.
Designed to develop skills for evaluating current research procedures and results in education with an emphasis on APA writing style guidelines. A test fee will be added as a Course Fee to billing.
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TE 523 Internship
Credit, three hours.
Full-time teaching experiences are provided with early childhood and/or elementary pupils through assignment in selected schools. Experiences will progress gradually to the exercise of full responsibility of the teacher for at least twenty days. Teaching experiences are directed and supervised by a cooperating teacher and college supervisor. A seminar is provided for discussion, planning, and evaluation. Cross-listed as: TE 423 Corequisite(s): TE 533
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TE 525 Curriculum and Teaching in the Elementary School
Credit, three hours.
This course emphasizes the psychological and ethical foundations of eduation relating to learning and teaching principles and ethics, and the design, development, and implementation of media materials for reinforcement of these principles. (WI) A test fee will be added as a Course Fee to billing. Lecture.
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TE 533 edTPA Professional Development Seminar
Credit, three hours.
edTPA is a performance assessment of readiness to teach. This portfolio assessment is designed with a focus on student learning. As a performance-based assessment, edTPA is designed to engage teacher candidates in demonstrating their understanding of teaching and student learning. In this class, pre-service candidates complete tasks and commentaries within a portfolio relevant to their program. A test fee will be added as a Course Fee to billing. Cross-listed as: TE 433 Corequisite(s): TE 523
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TE 582 Child Guidance, Social, and Emotional Development in Early Childhood
Credit, three hours
This course explores various theories of child guidance and the practical application of each. It provides developmentally appropriate methods for guiding young children and effective strategies and suggestions for preventing and handling classroom discipline issues. Positive discipline strategies for dealing with violence, aggression, anger, and stress will be explored. Emphasis is placed on positive guidance principles and techniques, family involvement, cultural influences, and helping children become self-responsible, competent, independent, and co-operative learners. Research and application are major components of this course. Practical application through direct participation with children is required through experiences in the field of early childhood education.
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TE 583 Advanced Language and Literacy for Young Children
Credit, three hours
This course addresses early literacy foundations, oral language structures and stages of development, and developmental sequences of phonological awareness. Instructional strategies and intentional teaching activities will be examined. Students will develop an understanding of appropriate learning centers and engaging activities that support the development and learning of preschool-age children. This course requires field experience in an approved early childhood setting.
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TE 597 Evaluation of Teaching and Learning
Credit, three hours.
The focus of this course is developing formative and summative assessment practices that inform and guide instruction. Emphasis is placed on developing competencies in creating different types of test formats in order to create valid and reliable assessment procedures. Effective assessment development and implementation is the first step toward data-based decision making that guides instruction in order to meet the needs of diverse learners. Prerequisite(s): TE 525
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TE 598 Comprehensive Examination/Portfolio
Credit, none (no hours).
Constitutes an integrated comprehensive examination of the M.A. in Education Programs. It consists of a written examination and is graded as either “Pass” or “Fail”. Students in the traditional fifth-year M.A. program in education are also required to successfully complete and submit a portfolio that includes Alabama State Department of Education mandated technology standards.
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TH 103 Dramatic Production Participation
No credit (S or U).
Laboratory experience that involves all aspects of producing theatrical performances.
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TH 104 Dramatic Production Participation
No credit (S or U).
Laboratory experience that involves all aspects of producing theatrical performances.
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TH 106 Beginning Ballet
Credit, one hours.
Principles, techniques and body alignment for ballet.
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TH 107 Beginning Tap
Credit, one hour.
Basic principles, styles and steps of tap dancing.
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TH 108 Beginning Jazz
Credit, one hour.
Principles, techniques and different styles of jazz dancing.
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TH 110 Stage Movement
Credit, two hours.
This course is an intermediate movement, alignment, and movement sequencing section, designed for theatre students to rehearse and define movement skills. Cross-listed as: TH 510 TH 710
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TH 111 Stagecraft
Credit, three hours.
This class will be an introductory course to the language and practical application of the field of stagecraft. The student will study paint techniques as well as proper terminology and use of tools. There will be 2-3 small class projects where they will use the techniques and skills they have learned.
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TH 136 Acting I
Credit, three hours.
Principles and techniques of acting as applied to the theatre, including improvisation, pantomime, theatre games and other exercises that develop creative awareness.
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TH 203 Dramatic Production Participation
No credit (S or U).
Laboratory experience that involves all aspects of producing theatrical performances.
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TH 204 Dramatic Production Participation
No credit (S or U).
Laboratory experience that involves all aspects of producing theatrical performances.
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TH 205 Advanced Ballet
Credit, one hour.
Advanced principles, techniques and body alignment for ballet. Prerequisite(s): TH 106 or permission from instructor for years of previous dance lessons.
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TH 207 Advanced Tap
Credit, one hour.
Advanced principles, styles and steps of tap dancing. Prerequisite(s): TH 106 or permission from instructor for years of previous dance lessons.
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TH 208 Advanced Jazz
Credit, one hour.
Advanced principles, techniques and different styles of jazz dancing. Prerequisite(s): TH 108 or permission from instructor for years of previous dance lessons.
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TH 211 Stage Management
Credit, two hours.
Students will learn how to stage manage a production. The student will learn how to create the necessary paperwork, how to format communication addressed to the company from the director, as well as how to call and run a show. It will also include a lab element in which they are an Assistant Stage Manager either for the Musical, Opera, Mainstage Play, and/or the Easter or Christmas Concert.
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TH 212 Introduction to Design
Credit, three hours.
Students will be exposed to the language and history of design and how that applies to theatre. It will include two design pieces. One of these will be a piece based on a favorite text or song allowing them to explore design that is influenced by a written text. The second piece will be a paper project for a specific play and can be either scenery, costumes, or digital media and sound.Students will be exposed to the language and history of design and how that applies to theatre. It will include two design pieces. One of these will be a piece based on a favorite text or song allowing them to explore design that is influenced by a written text. The second piece will be a paper project for a specific play and can be either scenery, costumes, or digital media and sound.
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TH 213 History of Musical Theatre
Credit, two hours.
A study of the evolution of American musical theatre from the 20th century to the present, its landmark productions, songs and its place within the history of Western Music. Cross-listed as: MU 213
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TH 236 Acting II
Credit, three hours.
Theory and techniques in character analysis development and the process of creating a role through scene study. Prerequisite(s): TH 136
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TH 240 Dialects and Spoken Voice I
Credit, one hour.
A study in the techniques of vocal adjustments to take on dialects from different regions, nationalities, and backgrounds for the use in theatrical performance. Advanced vocal technique and preparation.
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TH 245 Improvisation for Theatre
Credit, three hours.
This course offers a student a chance to gain experience in techniques of theatrical improvisation, and its application to rehearsal processes, as well as an opportunity to perform Improv Comedy in a live audience setting. A study of different improv approaches, techniques, and perspectives will enhance the practical experiences. Prerequisite(s): TH 136 .
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TH 285 Dramatic Literature Theory and Critic I
Credit, three hours.
An investigation of dramatic structure and analysis. Specific emphasis is placed on analysis from the perspective of the director, the actor, and the designer. This course is also designed to introduce students to several major plays in the history of dramatic literature. Prerequisite(s): EN 101 and EN 102 .
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TH 297 Study in Selected Topics
Credit, one to six hours.
Courses offered to provide opportunities for students to study in areas of interest other than those elsewhere defined. This series is primarily a classroom function, either seminar or lecture, permitting flexibility in course offerings.
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TH 298 Study in Selected Topics
Credit, one to six hours.
Courses offered to provide opportunities for students to study in areas of interest other than those elsewhere defined. This series is primarily a classroom function, either seminar or lecture, permitting flexibility in course offerings.
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TH 303 Dramatic Production Participation
No credit (S or U).
Laboratory experience that involves all aspects of producing theatrical performances.
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TH 304 Dramatic Production Participation
No credit (S or U).
Laboratory experience that involves all aspects of producing theatrical performances.
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TH 305 Script Writing
Credit, two hours.
The course will explore the development of story ideas that originate from improvisational exercises and the manner in which to develop a pre-existing story idea. This class will culminate with each student writing a one-act play.
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TH 315 Auditioning in the Global Musical Theatre Marketplace
Credit, two hours.
This course will prepare students for real-life audition experiences in the two most prominent places of Musical Theatre employment; the United States and Europe. Using the most up-to-date industry expectations and standards as guidelines, students will learn how to create excellent mission statements, resumes, headshots, images, websites, repertoire choices and networking skills pertinent to both the United States and Europe. Cross-listed as: TH 515 . Prerequisite(s): TH 136 and TH 236
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TH 321 Theatrical Makeup
Credit, three hours.
Basic principles and application of stage make-up including aging, beards, animals and clowns.
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