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2017-2018 Graduate Catalog (As of 08-20-17) [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions

 

Public Administration
  

  • PUBA 640 Leadership and Decision Making (3)

    This course examines leadership and decision making by identifying the environment of decision making, the techniques and characteristics of leadership styles and decision making approaches.
    Course Frequency: Occasional
  

  • PUBA 650 Essential Elements of Nonprofit Administration (3)

    This course orients students to the history, values, and issues of the third sector in American society; and to the leadership and management challenges peculiar to the administration of non-profit organizations. The latter includes board relations, fundraising, program advocacy and lobbying, legal frameworks, human resource management in volunteer settings, financial management and grants administration.
    Prerequisite(s): Completion of one semester in the M.P.A. program preferred.
    Course Frequency: Fall
  

  • PUBA 651 Research and Management in Environmental Organizations (3)

    This course examines the conduct and use of applied research in environmental organizations. Topics include the role of scientific information in policy definition and administration, the use and misuse of research data, the prospects for meaningful program evaluation and policy learning, and the influence of alternative organizational structures on the use of information.
    Course Frequency: Spring
    Cross-Listing: EVSS 651  
  

  • PUBA 654 Human Resource Management for Non-Profit Organizations (3)

    This course examines the human resource development issues for non-profit organizations. Personnel play a vital role in the non-profit sector. Distinctively, this sector is dependent not only upon a core group of salaried employees, but upon a voluminous network of volunteers. There are specific issues including training, development, and leadership, which take on unique characteristics in the non-profit sector. The course will center on the executive director’s role in the success of shaping, managing and leading the organization.
    Course Frequency: Occasional
  

  • PUBA 655 Nonprofit Capacity Building (3)

    The course will examine the current research on capacity building for nonprofits and its applicability. Students will investigate the components that contribute to an organization’s effectiveness and sustainability over time and tools and approaches utilized by nonprofits to adapt and thrive in the midst of a rapidly changing environment.
    Course Frequency: Spring
  

  • PUBA 656 Fundraising and Marketing for Nonprofits (3)

    This course examines the development cycle and how nonprofits structure their giving and marketing programs. In addition to annual, major, and planned giving, the class will look at capital campaigns, the roles of boards and volunteers, grant writing, corporate and foundation giving, using technology and ethics and accountability.
    Course Frequency: Occasional
  

  • PUBA 660 Contemporary Perspectives on Arts Management (3)

    This course will focus on the role of non-profit arts and cultural institutions, and the artists and managers that lead them. By examining the rapid changes occurring in the performing and visual arts management field, as well as the humanities, and analyzing the impact of these changes within the public domain, the course also seeks to encourage interested students to pursue careers in this dynamic profession.
    Course Frequency: Fall
  

  • PUBA 661 Advanced Arts Management (3)

    This course will involve students in the examination, analysis and involvement in applied experiences with non-profit arts and cultural organizations. Students will produce case studies in a variety of topical areas in arts administration that examine the resources, leadership, collaboration, skills, critical issues and practices of managers of select non-profit arts and cultural organizations in Charleston and the Tri-County region.
    Course Frequency: Spring
  

  • PUBA 662 Cultural Administration and Applied Research At the Avery (3)

    This course is the first course of its kind that uses the Avery Research Center for African American History and Culture as a laboratory to expose the students to what the Center does to serve the needs of a diverse market and constituency base. Through practical and service learning experiences, students will examine issues germane to public administration and education, arts administration and cultural management.
    Course Frequency: Occasional
  

  • PUBA 663 Arts and Technology (3)

    Artists have always experimented with emerging technologies, but in recent decades the field of Arts & Technology has emerged as a dynamic and historically significant artistic practice. Discover the opportunities new technologies offer to arts managers; initiatives at the convergence of art and technology and the impact of technology and the arts on culture. Examine and conceptualize the themes of new media, sound art, moving images, the media artist, cyber culture and intellectual property issues.
    Course Frequency: Fall
  

  • PUBA 664 Arts Education (3)

    This course will examine current trends in arts education. Dealing primarily from an administrative viewpoint, the course will focus on government funding (local, state, and national), arts education organizations, specific pilot programs and individual teaching situations. Although developed initially for the administrator, the course should prove equally valuable to the educator.
    Course Frequency: Spring
  

  • PUBA 701 Capstone Seminar (3)

    The capstone seminar is designed to be a culminating experience that helps the student integrate knowledge and skills acquired throughout the program. Students engage in applied research.
    Prerequisite(s): Completion of all M.P.A. core courses and at least 30 semester hours or permission of the instructor or M.P.A. director.
    Course Frequency: Fall and Spring
  

  • PUBA 705 Managing Public/Private Partnerships (3)

    A shift in the social sector demands a reliance on private partnerships to provide public and nonprofit services. This course will provide an overview of these partnerships, study organizational models, and examine both public and nonprofit success stories leaving the student with a fresher perspective on public and nonprofit management.
    Course Frequency: Occasional
  

  • PUBA 706 Economic Theory for Policy Analysis (3)

    This course develops and applies microeconomic models and theories to the analysis of contemporary public sector issues. Attention is given to the conceptual and practical problems associated with resource allocation decisions given conflicts between efficiency and equity and limited information.
    Course Frequency: Occasional
    Cross-Listing: EVSS 601 
  

  • PUBA 710 Thesis (3)

    In order to complete the thesis requirement a student must have a core MPA faculty member as their advisor along with a committee of three other faculty. In order to register for thesis hours, the student must develop an independent study contract with their advisor containing an agreed upon research proposal and timeline. The final thesis must adhere to all the guidelines set forth in the Graduate School’s Thesis Manual.
    Course Frequency: Occasional
    Repeatable: For up to 6 credit hours.
  

  • PUBA 711 Independent Study (1-3)

    Individual study of an agreed-upon topic under the direction of a core MPA faculty member, following a course of reading and other requirements proposed by the student and established by negotiation with the graduate faculty member.
    Course Frequency: Occasional
    Repeatable: For up to 6 credit hours.
  

  • PUBA 720 The Practice of Public Administration (3)

    The world of the practicing manager is complex. Making decisions with often severe limits on resources and time means that managers must consider various aspects of management - personnel, legal accountability, resource management and ethics - in rapidly changing contexts. This seminar addresses these complexities by exploring particular cases in depth.
    Prerequisite(s): Completion of 15 hours of core courses or permission of the instructor.
    Course Frequency: Occasional
  

  • PUBA 777 Internship (3)

    A supervised field experience in which the student observes and participates in the functioning of a public sector or other nonprofit organization for at least 15 weeks. Graded on a satisfactory/unsatisfactory basis.
    Prerequisite(s): At least 15 credits earned in the M.P.A. program. Permission of the M.P.A. director required.
    Course Frequency: Occasional
  

  • PUBA 900 Continuous Research Enrollment (1-9)

    Students who are nearing the end of their coursework for their degree and who have begun work on their master’s thesis topic may need to utilize the Continuous Research Enrollment course to maintain a suitable level of enrollment for their programs. Linked directly to students’ research on a thesis topic and must be considered as a progress report toward that end when graded by the thesis advisor. The course will be graded on a pass-fail basis.
    Prerequisite(s): Form submission and program approval.
    Course Frequency: Occasional
    Repeatable: May be repeated when taken within the program’s time limit requirements.
    Restriction: Continuous Research Enrollment hours cannot be used as part of a program of study towards a degree. Continuous Research Enrollment hours may not be taken in lieu of thesis hours, but may be taken in combination with thesis hours, if no additional hours are available or necessary.

Science and Math for Teachers
  

  • SMFT 510 Introduction to Problem Solving (3)

    A course designed primarily for elementary and middle-level teachers to investigate mathematics topics through problem-solving activities. Topics covered will include numeric and algebraic concepts and operations; patterns, relationships and functions; geometry and spatial sense and measurement. The NCTM Standards, NCTM Addenda Series and the South Carolina Mathematics Curriculum Framework will serve as a basis for the nature and content of activities. Graduate credit only.
    Course Frequency: Every Other Spring
  

  • SMFT 511 Introduction to Probability and Statistics (3)

    This course is designed primarily for elementary and middle-level teachers. The course will examine methods of statistical measurement and their uses and misuses in interpreting and describing data. The course also addresses variation, the underlying framework and application of basic probability distributions and inductive reasoning through probability. Graduate credit only.
    Course Frequency: Occasional
  

  • SMFT 514 Geometry for Elementary and Middle School Teachers (4)

    This course will investigate plane and geometric shapes, transformations, lines and coordinate geometry and measurement. Students will investigate geometric formulas, theorems and simple proofs through a hands-on approach that includes developing geometric constructions, making models and using technology.
    Course Frequency: Every Other Fall
  

  • SMFT 516 Applications Across the Mathematics Curriculum with Technology (3)

    This course, intended for practicing middle and secondary school teachers, explores applications of mathematics which use geometry, trigonometry, probability and statistics, networks, matrices and linear programming. We will develop practical classroom presentations of various applications, and integrate computer and graphing calculator activities into these classroom modules. Graduate credit only.
    Course Frequency: Every Other Spring
  

  • SMFT 518 Applications of Calculus for Teachers (4)

    A course designed primarily for secondary science and math teachers to investigate applications of calculus in science and technology. Topics will include a review of limits, derivatives and integration techniques, as well as applications to physics, geology, chemistry, biology and technology. Investigative labs, utilizing data collection, and interdisciplinary projects will be major components of the course.
    Prerequisite(s): One undergraduate calculus course and the student teaches secondary science or mathematics.
    Course Frequency: Occasional
  

  • SMFT 523 Earth Science for Teachers (4)

    This course will cover the fundamentals of earth science and its application to environmental issues. We will explore the history of Earth’s formation and the dynamic processes that continue to shape and alter the Earth’s surface. Discussion and hands-on activities will be geared toward the understanding of “how the Earth works,” Earth’s dynamic formation and metamorphosis and the interconnectedness of the solid Earth with the hydrosphere and atmosphere. Graduate credit only.
    Course Frequency: Occasional
  

  • SMFT 524 Space Science for Teachers (4)

    This course will consist of two components: astronomy and comparative planetology. Students will learn the physical properties of the solar system and the geological characteristics of the planets and moons within the context of the origin of the solar system. Astronomy will be used to develop an understanding of stellar evolution and composition of the cosmos. Students will use acquired conceptual knowledge to develop classroom activities appropriate for middle and high school students. Teaching methods will include a variety of teaching methods appropriate for middle and high school classroom.
    Course Frequency: Occasional
  

  • SMFT 537 Topics in Botany for Teachers (4)

    The course will focus on plant structure and physiology, with an emphasis on the flowering plants. The course will also cover the evolution of diversity in the plant kingdom, processes of growth, reproduction and development, and the basic principles of plant ecology. The course will integrate lecture, lab, field trips, and workshops to expand your knowledge of botany, and to help you translate information about botany into functional classroom activities.
    Course Frequency: Occasional
  

  • SMFT 538 Topics in Zoology for Teachers (4)

    This course will provide an introduction to animal diversity with emphasis on South Carolina species and their habitats. It will address the anatomy and physiology of animals. The fundamental concepts of genetics and evolution will be introduced through appropriate model organisms. Graduate credit only.
    Prerequisite(s): One year of college biology or permission of the instructor.
    Course Frequency: Every Other Spring
  

  • SMFT 540 Fundamentals of Physical Science (3)

    This course will provide the necessary strong physics background to science teachers through conceptual understanding and hands-on activities. The goals of this course are to prepare science teachers to teach physics from elementary to high school and solve problems with real world applications.
    Course Frequency: Occasional
  

  • SMFT 548 Atomic Theory of Matter From Lucretius to Quarks (3)

    This course looks at milestones in the development of atomic theory as a means to understand the basic concepts of modern theories of the nature of matter and as a means to convey the dynamic nature of model building in science. Data that led to the atomic theory, the concept of energy states of atoms, the discovery of elemental materials and proposals as to the nature of the nucleus will be explored.
    Prerequisite(s): One year of teaching high school chemistry, physics or physical science; or one year of college chemistry or physics; or permission of the instructor.
    Course Frequency: Every Other Fall
  

  • SMFT 555 Applications of Physics for Teachers: How Things Work (3)

    This course will develop an understanding and appreciation of the concepts and principles of physics by examining objects of everyday experiences. Items such as a microwave oven, vacuum cleaner or elevator will be explored for the physics that makes them work. Historical and social perspectives of science will also be discussed.
    Course Frequency: Every Other Fall
  

  • SMFT 637 Biotechnology (4)

    This course will cover approaches and techniques that are used in biotechnology. The structure of proteins and DNA will be reviewed and the importance of these molecules in biotechnology will be discussed. Techniques to be described in the course include gel electrophoresis, hybridization techniques and basic cloning techniques. Applications of these techniques will be discussed along with ethics issues raised by their use. Graduate credit only.
    Prerequisite(s): One year of college biology or one year of college chemistry or permission of the instructor.
    Course Frequency: Occasional
  

  • SMFT 639 Genetics and Molecular Biology for Teachers (3)

    The course will introduce teachers to content and methodology necessary to effectively teach genetics and molecular biology at the high school level. Many of the topics may be suitable (or can be modified) for the middle school classroom. Topics addressed in the course will include Mendelian and chromosomal genetics, evolutionary genetics, molecular biology (the path from gene to protein), biotechnology and the ethical implications of this new technology. Graduate students only.
    Prerequisite(s): One year of college biology
    Course Frequency: Every Other Spring
  

  • SMFT 645 The Physics of Force and Motion for Teachers (3)

    The laws of force and motion will be examined in a lecture, discussion and laboratory environment. Students will enhance their skills employing logical and mathematical techniques to solve problems, using appropriate scientific equipment from meter sticks to computers, and develop teaching methods suitable for the K-8 classroom. Graduate credit only.
    Course Frequency: Every Other Spring
  

  • SMFT 647 Determination of the Structure of Matter: Analytical Tools Employed Across the Science Curriculum (3)

    The interaction of matter and light allows chemists, physicists, biologists, astronomers and geologists to study the nature of matter. This course will investigate the application of absorption and emission spectroscopy across a broad range of the electromagnetic spectrum, X-ray crystallography, laser technology and remote sensing developments to explore the nature of matter from the atomic level to galaxies. Each topic introduced will be related to the 9-12th curriculum and to the South Carolina standards.
    Course Frequency: Every Other Fall
  

  • SMFT 670 Advanced Methods in Science and Mathematics (3)

    This is an advanced course in teaching science and mathematics. In this course students will study the elements necessary to help all learners achieve high-quality mathematics and science instruction, including the nature of science and mathematics, problem-based and inquiry methods of teaching, curriculum development, assessment, and lesson planning. The organization, content, and delivery of this course will focus on scientific processes, problem- and inquiry-based instruction, and the alliance of factual knowledge, procedural proficiency, and conceptual understanding.
    Course Frequency: Occasional
  

  • SMFT 690 Capstone Project Development (1)

    This course will teach development of research projects in an educational setting, the ethical conduct of research using human subjects, and preparation of proposals for the Institutional Review Board (IRB). It will include the Collaborative Institutional Training Initiative (CITI) training required for IRB approval. Students will write a capstone project proposal.
    Prerequisite(s): EDFS 632 
    Course Frequency: Fall
  

  • SMFT 697 Special Topics in Science Or Mathematics for Teachers (1-4)

    This is a one-semester course introduction to an advanced topic in science, integrated science or mathematics education.
    Course Frequency: Occasional
    Repeatable: For up to 8 credit hours.
  

  • SMFT 698 Independent Study (1-6)

    Independent study with coursework agreed upon between student and instructor.
    Course Frequency: Occasional
    Repeatable: For up to 6 credit hours.

Spanish
  

  • SPAN 590 Special Topics (3)

    Subjects to be announced. Course may be repeated for credit as topics change.
    Course Frequency: Occasional
    Repeatable: For up to 6 credit hours.
  

  • SPAN 614 Topics in Spanish Culture and Civilization (3)

    An intensive exploration and analysis of the culture of Spain through the study of selected topics in history, science, philosophy, the arts and popular culture. Such topics will be approached through the study of primary and secondary texts, artistic works and through film. The goal of this course is to prepare teachers to incorporate and adapt a wide variety of cultural aspects of Spain into their lesson plans as well as to provide an understanding of central aspects of post-1700s Spain.
    Course Frequency: Occasional
  

  • SPAN 615 Topics in Latin American Culture and Civilization (3)

    An Intensive exploration and analysis of Spanish- American culture and civilization through the study of selected topics in history, film, the arts and popular culture. This course prepares teachers to incorporate and/or adapt cultural aspects that are appropriate for middle and high school curricula.
    Course Frequency: Occasional
  

  • SPAN 624 Us Latinos/As Literatures and Cultures (3)

    An in-depth study of topics in U.S. Latino/a literature and culture focusing on Mexican- Americans, Puerto Ricans and Cuban-Americans. Content includes history, literacy production and cultural manifestations within contemporary theoretical concepts.
    Course Frequency: Occasional
  

  • SPAN 630 Seminar in Hispanic Studies (3)

    An in-depth study of topics in Hispanic literature, linguistics and/or cultures. This course may be repeated for additional credit, as the topics change.
    Course Frequency: Occasional
  

  • SPAN 655 Tyranny in Spanish American Film and Literature (3)

    An insightful view of the Southern Cone’s recent political history as seen through representative works of contemporary Spanish American literature and film.
    Course Frequency: Occasional
  

  • SPAN 671 Youth Literature in Spain (3)

    New directions in analyzing youth literature in Spain. Attention is devoted to such topics as the treatment of death, race, and drugs in literature at the turn of the century. Students will explore the questions of identity posed in each work covered.
    Course Frequency: Occasional
  

  • SPAN 681 Spanish Linguistics for Language Teachers (3)

    This course examines topics in Spanish Linguistics and the acquisition of Spanish as a foreign language. Particularly, we examine the phonology, morphology, syntax, semantics, pragmatics, sociolinguistics, and language variation applied to the teaching and learning of Spanish. It provides linguistics background to language teachers, enabling them to function as knowledgeable language professionals.
    Prerequisite(s): Acceptance into the M.Ed. in Languages Program with Spanish Emphasis.
    Course Frequency: Occasional
  

  • SPAN 682 Spanish Oral Proficiency (3)

    Emphasis is on practical activities designed to increase students’ level of proficiency and their understanding of the ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines. Assignments focus on analyzing oral skills, diagnosing problem areas, and on applying proficiency strategies to personal and professional needs.
    Course Frequency: Occasional

Teacher Education
  

  • TEDU 536 Using Instructional Technology in Problem Based Learning (3)

    This course will combine students’ previous experiences using technology with current classroom technologies within a Problem-Based Learning (PBL) environment. Emphasis will be on technologies available through hardware as well as services on the World Wide Web and those will be incorporated in students’ future classrooms using teaching best practices.
    Course Frequency:

Teaching, Learning, and Advocacy
  

  • MTLA 601 Class, Race and Gender in Education (3)

    This course examines contemporary significance of race/ethnicity, class and gender on the educational experience. Drawing on history, sociology, anthropology, philosophy and public policy, it considers the way public educational institutions empower individuals while reproducing social inequalities. Candidates critically examine their own educational experiences in relationship to class, race and gender.
    Course Frequency: Occasional
  

  • MTLA 602 Policies and Issues in Contemporary Education (3)

    This course examines current issues and policies that impact students, teachers, the teaching profession and public schools. Focusing primarily on issues and policies in the United States, students learn to analyze them within a domestic and international context. The course introduces students to the public policy process, exploring how policies are initiated, written, enacted, and implemented, and the role of teachers, parents, and advocates in this process.
    Course Frequency: Occasional
  

  • MTLA 603 Family and Community Involvement (3)

    This course is designed to help advanced level candidates better understand the benefits of school, family, and community involvement. Candidates examine settings where this involvement positively impacts student learning, and design and implement a variety of involvement strategies.
    Course Frequency: Occasional
  

  • MTLA 605 Instructional Foundations and Assessments of Early Literacies Learners (3)

    This course extends students’ understanding of teaching and assessing Pre-K-Grade 3 foundational and new literacies related to reading, writing, listening, speaking, viewing and designing. Students will explore current theories, research, instructional practices, and assessments for teaching and learning with print and non-print texts, tools, and practices significant to early childhood literacies development.
    Course Frequency: Occasional
  

  • MTLA 606 Teacher as a Member of the Professional Community (3)

    Candidates explore the role of teacher leadership in effecting change. They explore change theory and develop strategies needed to change agents at multiple levels, e.g., building on sound instructional practices, collaboration, teamwork, peer coaching, and mentoring. They learn to strengthen community and family partnerships and communicate across diverse spheres.
    Prerequisite(s): Admission to graduate program Learning and Advocacy
    Course Frequency: Occasional
  

  • MTLA 607 Teachers as Advocates for Children and Youth (3)

    This course explores the effect of policy on the lives and learning of children and youth. It turns this understanding toward advocating for better school and classroom experiences for children and youth. Candidates examine their own practice as well as policies and procedures through the lens of advocacy.
    Course Frequency: Occasional
  

  • MTLA 648 Teaching Content Area and Disciplinary Literacies (3)

    A course focusing on the theories, research, and instructional practices of teaching literacies within disciplines and across disciplines. This course provides in-depth examinations of language and literacies development across age spans and connects instructional tools and strategies for print-based and multimodal literacies.
    Course Frequency: Every Other Fall
  

  • MTLA 663 Texts and Tools for Consuming and Producing Literacies (3)

    Students will explore children’s and adolescents’ print-based, visual, oral and digital texts and contexts that support literacies learning. Students will draw upon these texts as models for writing and designing. A variety of popular and academic genre, formats and online tools relevant to interdisciplinary curriculum and instruction will be included.
    Course Frequency: Occasional
  

  • MTLA 665 Literacies, Identities, and Pop Culture (3)

    This course examines relations between literacies, pop culture, and identities in education. Topics include definitions and uses of pop culture (including digital media) and theories of identities and connections to mass media, cultural studies, media literacy education and to critical literacies. Strategies for culturally relevant pedagogy using literacies standards will be covered.
    Course Frequency: Occasional
  

  • MTLA 667 Issues and Trends in Literacies Education and Advocacy (3)

    This course traces US historical developments of foundational and contemporary literacies. It examines literacies theories that impact definitions of texts and of literacy practices. It explores recurring themes in literacies education and advocacy through politics, major advocates of literacies education, and policies that impact assessments and instructional locally, nationally, and globally.
    Course Frequency: Occasional
  

  • MTLA 668 Curriculum: Foundations, Principles, Issues and Applications (3)

    The course explores the theories, issues, and practices of curriculum studies highlighting economic, historical, political, and social forces and debates that influence contemporary issues in curriculum. It involves a critical exploration of educational phenomena within and beyond the scope of schools, with a focus on power relations and social justice issues.
    Course Frequency: Occasional
  

  • MTLA 671 Introduction to Project-Based Learning (3)

    This course is designed to introduce students to the theory behind Project Based Learning (PBL) and the basics of designing, delivering, and assessing PBL that supports student attainment of core academic content. The course demonstrates 21st century skill necessary for success including personal agency, critical/analytical thinking, collaboration, communication, and technological proficiency.
    Course Frequency: Occasional
  

  • MTLA 672 Applications of Project-Based Learning in Curriculum and Instruction (3)

    This course is designed to give teachers the experiences required to plan, create, and integrate instructional methodologies and technology within PBL units that supports the achievement of students with diverse needs. Teachers will design and integrate activities that promote critical thinking, problem solving, and collaboration.
    Prerequisite(s): MTLA 671  
    Course Frequency: Occasional
  

  • MTLA 674 Practicum in Project-Based Learning (3)

    This practicum course is designed to provide teacher/practitioners with opportunities to demonstrate their knowledge, skills, and dispositions for implementing PBL into the regular classroom setting. The course will consist of four, monthly on-campus seminars, some online instruction, and at least two field-based observations of teaching/PBL implementation.
    Prerequisite(s): MTLA 671 , MTLA 672  
    Course Frequency: Occasional
  

  • MTLA 678 Instruction and Assessment of Older Literacies Learners (3)

    Examination of all processes involved in literacy, speaking, listening, reading, writing, viewing and thinking. Specifically, this course is designed to push your thinking to analyze critically how older learners are and become “literate” in traditional and non-traditional educational settings. This course views literacy as a life-long process.
    Course Frequency: Occasional
  

  • MTLA 702 Research and Development Project (3)

    An in-depth study of an individually chosen topic, which is planned and completed under the guidance of the student’s advisor and submitted for review by the graduate faculty.
    Course Frequency: Fall and Spring
  

  • MTLA 706 Special Topics in Education (3)

    Study of a particular subject or theme in education applicable to teaching, learning, or advocacy. Special topics courses may include on-campus courses, study abroad experiences, and domestic internships outside of conventional P-12 classrooms.
    Course Frequency: Occasional
    Repeatable: For up to 12 credit hours.
  

  • MTLA 711 Meeting the Needs of Diverse Learners in P-12 Schools and Classrooms (3)

    This course is designed to improve general and special educators’ ability to teach all students within schools (P-12) that are increasingly more diverse in regards to race, class, gender, home language, sexuality, and ability. This course addresses the root causes of the persistence of achievement gaps between groups of students (racial/ethnic, socioeconomic, linguistic, exceptionalities) and provides opportunities for teachers to deepen their understanding of the students they teach, learn new strategies for culturally relevant and inclusive pedagogy, and develop skills to work with systems and policies that affect children and youth.
    Course Frequency: Occasional

Theatre
  

  • THRE 610 Theatre for Youth Literature (3)

    This course will survey appropriate theatre literature for use in the K-12 classroom, with students creating a catalog of production/performance information/analysis for future reference. The course will also include the history, literature, theory, and current practices in the field.
    Prerequisite(s): Two semesters of undergraduate coursework in theatre literature or permission of instructor.
    Course Frequency: Occasional
  

  • THRE 611 Design with Schools in Mind (3)

    This course will expose students to advanced principles and give practical experience in both design and construction within the K12 school theatre setting with emphasis on safety and organization of student workers and volunteers. Lecture and laboratory work on departmental productions and fieldwork will be a part of the course.
    Course Frequency: Occasional
  

  • THRE 612 Advanced Acting and Directing Techniques for the K12 Teacher (3)

    Advanced concepts of the acting/directing process, including script analysis, staging practices, director/designer communications, production organization, and rehearsal techniques. The semester will culminate in a program of student-directed projects.
    Prerequisite(s): Two semesters of acting and one semester of directing at the undergraduate level or permission of instructor.
    Course Frequency: Occasional
  

  • THRE 690 Independent Study in Theatre (1-3)

    To provide in-depth, individualized study in an area of theatre appropriate to the needs and degree plan of the graduate student.
    Prerequisite(s): Permission of the instructor.
    Course Frequency: Occasional
    Repeatable: For up to 6 credit hours.
  

  • THRE 704 Trends and Issues in Performing Arts Education: Theatre (3)

    A review of current critical issues and trends in performing arts education as these relate to local, state, and national education agencies and the education of children and youth in PK-12 public schools.
    Prerequisite(s): Admission into the Performing Arts, M.A.T. program or an undergraduate degree in a relevant field (dance, art, music, theatre) and permission of the instructor.
    Course Frequency: Occasional
  

  • THRE 710 Foundations Preschool and Elementary Theatre Education Methods (3)

    This course will introduce content, organization and management skills of preschool and elementary theatre programs and teaching methodologies appropriate to Preschool/K5. Course content will include fieldwork.
    Course Frequency: Occasional
  

  • THRE 711 Middle and Secondary Theatre Education Methods (3)

    Organization and management of repertoire, programming considerations, and teaching methodology appropriate to Middle School/Junior High/High School students. Course content will include fieldwork.
    Course Frequency: Occasional
  

  • THRE 712 Community and the Theatrical Classroom (3)

    This course will explore ways theatre can be extended into the community through applied theatre techniques connecting diverse programs, ages and cultures. Course content will include projects within the community.
    Course Frequency: Occasional
 

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