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Sociology (SOC) |
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SOC 100 - Introduction to Sociology Common Course Number & Description
Comprehensive study of society, with analysis of group life, and other forces shaping human behavior.
3 semester hours
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SOC 150 - Social Problems Common Course Number & Description
A study of present day problems in contemporary societies, such as racism, sexism, ageism, alcoholism, drug addiction, physical and mental health, war and environmental issues - their significance and current policies and action.
3 semester hours
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SOC 151 - Social Issues in Sustainability Unique Course
This course examines issues of sustainability that include social impacts on the environment, inequality, consumption and waste, urbanization, violence, and issues of health and well-being.
3 semester hours
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SOC 201 - Introduction to Criminal Justice Common Course Number & Description
Overviews the criminal justice institutions involved in the operations of criminal law including the police, the attorney, the bail system, the trial, the guilty plea, sentencing, corrections and an analysis of criminal law in terms of why certain kinds of conduct are criminal in our society.
Cross-listed: (Also offered as CJUS-201)
3 semester hours
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SOC 225 - American Indian Women Unique Course
This will be a study of the historical importance of Indian women and their significance in the modern world.
Cross-listed: (Also offered as AIS 225)
3 semester hours
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SOC 291 - Independent Study Common Course Number & Description
Includes directed study, problems, readings, directed readings, special problems and special projects. Students complete individualized plans of study which include significant one-on-one student-teacher involvement. The faculty member and students negotiate the details of the study plans. Enrollments are usually 10 or fewer students. Meetings depending upon the requirements of the topic.
1 to 4 semester hours
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SOC 292 - Topics Common Course Number & Description
Includes current topics, advanced topics and special topics. A course devoted to a particular issue in a specified field. Course content is not wholly included in the regular curriculum. Guest artists or experts may serve as instructors. Enrollments are usually of 10 or fewer students with significant one-on-one student/teacher involvement.
1 to 4 semester hours
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SOC 307 - Research Methods I Common Course Number & Description
The research process; selection and formulation of research problems; concepts, propositions and scientific theories; elementary research design; data collection procedures and computer applications. Course research projects when possible.
3 semester hours
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SOC 308 - Research Methods II Common Course Number & Description
Method for data manipulation and presentation; discussion of principles for selection of analysis techniques; index and scale construction; tabular presentation and interpretation; and oral and written report development.
3 semester hours
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SOC 326 - Mediation and Conflict Resolution Unique Course
This course is a study of the causes, characteristics, dynamics and intervention processes associated with both interpersonal and international conflict.
PreRequisite: SOC 100
3 semester hours
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SOC 330 - Self and Society Common Course Number & Description
A social psychological exploration of the factors linking self and society, with an examination of the social construction of reality.
PreRequisite: SOC 100 or SOC 150
3 semester hours
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SOC 350 - Race and Ethnic Relations Common Course Number & Description
A survey of contemporary ethnic and racial groups and selected minorities in South Dakota, the United States and other countries; special attention will be given to sociological concepts and theories relevant to intergroup dynamics, social structures, and communication.
3 semester hours
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SOC 351 - Criminology Common Course Number & Description
Focuses on theories of crime, juvenile delinquency and justice, laws, systems of criminal behavior, victimization, and corrections.
PreRequisite: SOC 100 or SOC 150
3 semester hours
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SOC 355 - Sociology of the Mass Media Unique Course
This course examines the history and function of the mass media including how it shapes culture, influences social life and affects how we see ourselves and others both in the United States and around the world.
PreRequisite: SOC 100
3 semester hours
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SOC 356 - Sociology of Religion Common Course
This course examines religion in a social context by analyzing religious beliefs, practices, and organizations from a sociological perspective. The primary focus is on religion in contemporary American society.
PreRequisite: SOC 100
3 semester hours
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SOC 380 - Sociology of Life Cycles Unique Course
This course is a study of the different stages of the life cycles of humankind with particular emphasis on adulthood and aging.
PreRequisite: SOC 100
3 semester hours
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SOC 382 - The Family Common Course Number & Description
Focus is on the development and maintenance of the family as a social institution with emphasis on comparative family systems and the contemporary American family from the standpoint of social class, ethnic background and family crises.
PreRequisite: SOC 100 or SOC 150
3 semester hours
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SOC 400 - Social Policy Common Course Number & Description
A review of social welfare legislation; current trends and issues in, and implementation and administration of, social policy in a variety of practice areas.
PreRequisite: SOC 100 or SOC 150
3 semester hours
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SOC 402 - Social Deviance Common Course Number & Description
This course examines the nature of negatively evaluated behaviors and the process by which customs, rules and normative structure of society are constructed.
PreRequisite: SOC 100 or SOC 150
3 semester hours
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SOC 403 - Sociological Theory Common Course Number & Description
This is an introduction to the classics in social theory, various schools of social thought, and modern developments in the discipline. It also covers the major ideas of the classical and modern theorists, the social environment in which they wrote, and the implications of their contributions.
PreRequisite: SOC 100 or SOC 150
3 semester hours
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SOC 421 - Indians of North America Common Course Number & Description
Provides prospective teachers and those interested in Indian people with a basic knowledge of Indian heritage and culture. Emphasis is placed on the Dakota Indians.
3 semester hours
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SOC 422 - Issues in Contemporary Indian Life Unique Course
An analysis of current American Indian life including inquiry into government policies, economics, and social adjustment to non-Indian society, and cultural changes as these relate to Indian citizens on and off the reservation.
Cross-listed: (Also offered as AIS 422)
3 semester hours
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SOC 423 - Social Stratification Common Course Number & Description
A study of the bases, varieties, changes, and consequences of systems of stratification. Major attention is directed to social class patterns in American society.
PreRequisite: SOC 100 or SOC 150
3 semester hours
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SOC 432 - Collective Behavior & Social Change Common Course Number & Description
A social psychological study of such phenomena as social unrest, milling, collective excitement, crowd behavior and mass movements.
PreRequisite: SOC 100 or SOC 150
3 semester hours
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SOC 440 - Urban Sociology Common Course Number & Description
A study of the urban community, focusing on its development, social structures and institutional patterns.
PreRequisite: SOC 100 or SOC 150
3 semester hours
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SOC 444 - Siouan Tribal Culture Unique Course
Examines the culture of the Siouan-speaking tribes of the northern plains using historical, anthropological, and linguistic approaches. The course focuses on the three divisions of the Sioux peoples, namely Dakota, Lakota, and Nakota. It also may include other Siouan-speaking tribes such as the Mandan, Omaha and Winnebago.
Cross-listed: (Also offered as AIS 444)
PreRequisite: AIS 257 or HIST 257
3 semester hours
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SOC 452 - Prisons and Penology Common Course Number & Description
A study of the history and theory of reformatory treatment of adult and juvenile offenders.
3 semester hours
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SOC 454 - Indian Community Organization & Development Unique Course
This will be a study of the theory and process of community development in Indian communities.
Cross-listed: (Also offered as AIS 454)
3 semester hours
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SOC 455 - Juvenile Delinquency Common Course Number & Description
A study of the youthful offender and the causes and consequences of delinquent behavior; preventive and rehabilitation programs are also discussed.
PreRequisite: SOC 100 or SOC 150
3 semester hours
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SOC 456 - Community Corrections Common Course Number & Description
An examination of the history of adult and juvenile treatment and punishment. Emphasis is upon contemporary community based treatment as well as traditional prison-based incarceration. The process of sentencing, particularly the role of the pre-sentence investigation (PSI) is covered. Special attention is devoted to internship and career possibilities in the corrections arena.
3 semester hours
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SOC 458 - Sociology of Aging Common Course Number & Description
A comprehensive study of the aged population in American society. Including discussions of socio-demographic changes, life course issues, relevant social policy, and cross-cultural comparisons.
PreRequisite: SOC 100
3 semester hours
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SOC 462 - Population Studies Common Course Number & Description
A study of human populations with respect to size, distribution, and structure, with emphasis on theories of population growth and decline, population policies, and impacts on the environment.
PreRequisite: SOC 100 or SOC 150
3 semester hours
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SOC 463 - Environmental Sociology Unique Course
This course examines how population growth, technology, and social organizations affect the natural environment and how the natural environment affects humans and their systems.
PreRequisite: SOC 100
3 semester hours
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SOC 471 - Medical Sociology Unique Course
This course provides an introduction to the field of medical sociology. It examines the social aspects and components of health, illness, patient-healthcare worker relationships and healthcare systems.
PreRequisite: SOC 100
3 semester hours
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SOC 480 - Sociology of Education Common Course Number & Description
An examination of educational systems from a sociological point of view. The social organization of the American public school and the relations between the school and the community are emphasized.
3 semester hours
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SOC 483 - Sociology of Gender Roles Common Course Number & Description
Female and male roles in relation to one another in a changing world are foci of this course. The nature of gender roles, their origin and maintenance, institutional features, and their variations over time and across cultures are examined.
PreRequisite: SOC 100 or SOC 150
3 semester hours
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SOC 484 - Political Sociology Unique Course
This course is designed to promote the scholarly understanding of a sociological interpretation of political phenomena.
3 semester hours
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SOC 491 - Independent Study Common Course Number & Description
Includes directed study, problems, readings, directed readings, special problems and special projects. Students complete individualized plans of study which include significant one-on-one student-teacher involvement. The faculty member and students negotiate the details of the study plans. Enrollments are usually 10 or fewer students. Meetings depending upon the requirements of the topic.
1 to 3 semester hours
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SOC 492 - Topics Common Course Number & Description
Includes current topics, advanced topics and special topics. A course devoted to a particular issue in a specified field. Course content is not wholly included in the regular curriculum. Guest artists or experts may serve as instructors. Enrollments are usually of 10 or fewer students with significant one-on-one student/teacher involvement.
1 to 3 semester hours
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SOC 494 - Internship Common Course Number & Description
Applied, monitored and supervised, field-based learning experience for which the student may or may not be paid. Student gain practical experience; they follow a negotiated and or directed plan of study. A higher level of supervision is provided by the instructor in these courses than is the case with field experience courses.
1 to 12 semester hours
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SOC 498 - Undergraduate Research/Scholarship Common Course Number & Description
Independent research problems/projects or scholarship activities. The plan of study is negotiated by the faculty member and the student. Contact between the two may be extensive and intensive. Does not include research courses which are theoretical.
3 semester hours
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Spanish (SPAN) |
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SPAN 101 - Introductory Spanish I Common Course Number & Description
Introduces the fundamental elements of Spanish sentence structure and vocabulary. Promotes speaking, listening and writing within a cultural context. Class work may be supplemented with required aural/oral practice outside of class.
4 semester hours
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SPAN 102 - Introductory Spanish II Common Course Number & Description
Introduces the fundamental elements of Spanish sentence structure and vocabulary. Promotes speaking, listening, and writing within a cultural context. Class work may be supplemented with required aural/oral practice outside of class.
PreRequisite: SPAN 101
4 semester hours
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SPAN 120 - Medical Spanish I Common Course Number & Description
Medical Spanish I will introduce students to anatomical vocabulary and medical terminology in Spanish as well as to culturally appropriate communication between health-care providers and patients. The students will systematically learn the elementary grammar structures, providing a linguistic base of knowledge. In addition, the curriculum will involve a community component. The course is intended for students with little or no prior knowledge of Spanish.
3 semester hours
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SPAN 201 - Intermediate Spanish I Common Course Number & Description
Students use previously learned elements of fundamental Spanish to improve speaking, reading, writing, and listening skills. Authentic materials promote the understanding of Hispanic culture.
PreRequisite: SPAN 102
3 semester hours
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SPAN 202 - Intermediate Spanish II Common Course Number & Description
Continuation of 201 with more emphasis on using grammar structures in an interactive way. Further study of the Hispanic world. Students planning to major or minor in Spanish are encouraged to take 212 concurrently.
PreRequisite: SPAN 201
3 semester hours
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SPAN 211 - Intermediate Oral Practice I Unique Course
This course provides the opportunity for students to practice acquired Spanish language and grammar skills at the intermediate level. The course develops Spanish oral proficiency and conversational strategies in a series of discussions dealing with social, cultural, language, literature and implements extensive speaking practice using everyday experiences that are of current interest throughout the Hispanic world. Activities focus on small group and pair work, as well as individual interviews and presentations. May be taken concurrently with SPAN 201 and SPAN 202.
PreRequisite: SPAN 102
3 semester hours
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SPAN 291 - Independent Study Common Course Number & Description
Includes directed study, problems, readings, directed readings, special problems and special projects. Students complete individualized plans of study which include significant one-on-one student-teacher involvement. The faculty member and students negotiate the details of the study plans. Enrollments are usually 10 or fewer students. Meetings depending upon the requirements of the topic.
1 to 5 semester hours
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SPAN 301 - Spanish Conversation & Composition I Unique Course
SPAN 202 or equivalent is required. The course is designed to develop knowledge of cultures of the Spanish-speaking world and to improve proficiency in speaking and writing through the study of advanced grammar, classroom discussion, independent research, and composition writing.
PreRequisite: SPAN 202
3 semester hours
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SPAN 302 - Spanish Conversation & Composition II Unique Course
SPAN 301 or equivalent is required. The course is designed to develop knowledge of cultures of the Spanish-speaking world and to improve proficiency in speaking and writing through the study of advanced grammar, classroom discussion, independent research, and composition writing.
PreRequisite: SPAN 301
3 semester hours
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SPAN 304 - The Structure of Spanish Unique Course
The course offers intensive examination of Spanish grammatical structure. Students develop analytical skill and control for grammatical accuracy in written and spoken expression.
PreRequisite: SPAN 202
3 semester hours
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SPAN 455 - Applied Translation in Spanish Unique Course
The course provides Spanish translation experience within a community context, focusing on translation theory, intensive skill development and civic interaction.
PreRequisite: SPAN 302 or SPAN 304 or SPAN 444
3 semester hours
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SPAN 490 - Seminar Common Course Number & Description
A highly focused, and topical course. The format includes student presentations and discussions of reports based on literature, practices, problems, and research. Seminars may be conducted over electronic media such as internet and are at the upper division or graduate levels. Enrollment is generally limited to fewer than 20 students.
1 to 3 semester hours
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SPAN 491 - Independent Study Common Course Number & Description
Includes directed study, problems, readings, directed readings, special problems and special projects. Students complete individualized plans of study which include significant one-on-one student-teacher involvement. The faculty member and students negotiate the details of the study plans. Enrollments are usually 10 or fewer students. Meetings depending upon the requirements of the topic.
1 to 6 semester hours
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SPAN 492 - Topics Common Course Number & Description
Includes current topics, advanced topics and special topics. A course devoted to a particular issue in a specified field. Course content is not wholly included in the regular curriculum. Guest artists or experts may serve as instructors. Enrollments are usually of 10 or fewer students with significant one-on-one student/teacher involvement.
1 to 3 semester hours
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SPAN 494 - Internship Common Course Number & Description
Applied, monitored, and supervised field-based learning experience for which the student may or may not be paid. Students gain practical experience; they follow a negotiated and/or directed plan of study. A higher level of supervision is provided by the instructor in these courses than is the case with field experience courses.
1 to 3 semester hours
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Special Education (SPED) |
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SPED 100 - Intro to Persons with Exceptionalities Common Course Number & Description
A survey of the various exceptionalities and implications of education; the history and philosophy of special education; and state and federal legislation affecting special education.
3 semester hours
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SPED 406 - Introduction to Assistive Technology Unique Course
An examination of best practices and state-of-the-art Assistive Technology (AT) devices, including Augmentative Communication, Technology Access, and Environmental Control/Modification. This course will address both lo-tech and hi-tech strategies for supporting individuals with disabilities for communication and independent living. Future special educators will become familiarized with AT devices and practices they are likely to encounter in their classrooms.
Cross-listed: SPED-506
Registration Restriction: Admitted to Teacher Education
2 semester hours
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SPED 410 - Behavior Management of Exceptional Children Common Course Number & Description
This course covers the development and implementation of positive behavior management including interventions, strategies, and supports as appropriate for individual students with disabilities.
Registration Restriction: Admitted to Teacher Education
3 semester hours
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SPED 413 - Serving Students with MR, DD, and Severe Disabilities Common Course Number & Description
This course is the study of instructional strategies, materials and equipment specific to the instruction of students with mental retardation, developmental disabilities, and severe disabilities.
Registration Restriction: Admitted to Teacher Education
3 semester hours
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SPED 417 - Vocational-Transitional Programming Common Course Number & Description
This course presents knowledge and skills regarding vocational and transition planning and programming, including an overview of internal and community resources such as rehabilitation services and interagency services.
PreRequisite: SPED 100 or SPED 300
3 semester hours
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SPED 420 - Curriculum & Instructional Strategies K-12 Common Course Number & Description
Curriculum and individual education program development for special class teachers including strategies and materials at the K-12 level.
Registration Restriction: Admitted to Teacher Education
3 semester hours
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SPED 431 - Identification and Assessment in Special Education Common Course Number & Description
The course covers the development, selection, administration and interpretation of assessment instruments and strategies used to determine whether students have a disability and require special education or related services and to evaluate their level of performance to develop and monitor progress on individual education programs.
Registration Restriction: Admitted to Teacher Education
3 semester hours
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SPED 432 - Methods and Materials for LD K-12 Common Course Number & Description
This course covers the study of instructional strategies, materials, and equipment specific to the instruction of students with learning disabilities. The course includes the selection, adaptation and use of commercial and teacher-made media and materials, as well as adaptations and accommodations of the environment, equipment, and methodologies appropriate for students with learning disabilities.
Registration Restriction: Admitted to Teacher Education
3 semester hours
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SPED 435 - Characteristics and Exceptionalities of Adolescents Unique Course
This course serves as an introduction to the characteristics and exceptionalities of adolescents and is required for all middle and secondary education majors. The student will learn to understand the major influences on adolescent development and behavior including biological, cultural, peer, and family conditions as well as how educational programming practices aid adolescents in the development process. In addition, students will identify intellectual and developmental disabilities, speech and hearing disabilities, other health impairments, and giftedness. Finally, students will study local, state, and national administrative and legislative provisions that support adolescents with these characteristics.
PreRequisite: PSYC 101
3 semester hours
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SPED 453 - Introduction to Autism Spectrum Disorders Unique Course
This course provides an overview of Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) across the lifespan - from infancy through adulthood. This includes an historical view of ASD, characteristics of individuals with the diagnosis, legal implications, and the impact on families. This course also provides an in-depth look at different behavioral and educational strategies that guide the instruction of students with ASD. Lo-tech and hi-tech assistive technology strategies will also be addressed. Future educators will gain an understanding of key concepts related to the education of, and lifelong considerations for, individuals with ASD.
Cross-listed: SPED-553
Registration Restriction: Admitted to Teacher Education
3 semester hours
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SPED 460 - Family Systems and Professional Collaboration Common Course Number & Description
This course covers the collaboration and communication skills necessary to work within family systems and the use of resources and services supporting birth through lifespan services, multidisciplinary team functioning, and the placement committee processes.
3 semester hours
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SPED 485 - Special Education Law Common Course Number & Description
An overview of the historical background of special education law, current issues, trends, and a critical analysis of local, state, and national laws regulating special education.
Registration Restriction: Admitted to Teacher Education
2 semester hours
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SPED 488 - Student Teaching in Special Education Common Course Number & Description
Supervised placement in a special education classroom. Students assume full responsibility for planning, instruction, evaluation, and classroom management during their experience.
1 to 16 semester hours
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SPED 491 - Independent Study Common Course Number & Description
Includes directed study, problems, readings, directed readings, special problems and special projects. Students complete individualized plans of study which include significant one-on-one student-teacher involvement. The faculty member and students negotiate the details of the study plans. Enrollments are usually 10 or fewer students. Meetings depending upon the requirements of the topic.
1 to 3 semester hours
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SPED 492 - Topics Common Course Number & Description
Includes current topics, advanced topics and special topics. A course devoted to a particular issue in a specified field. Course content is not wholly included in the regular curriculum. Guest artists or experts may serve as instructors. Enrollments are usually of 10 or fewer students with significant one-on-one student/teacher involvement.
1 to 4 semester hours
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SPED 495 - Practicum Common Course Number & Description
Applied, monitored and supervised, field-based learning experience for which the student may or may not be paid. Students gain practical experience; they follow a negotiated and or directed plan of study. A higher level of supervision is provided by the instructor in these courses than is the case with field experience courses.
1 to 2 semester hours
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Social Science (SS) |
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SS 350 - Introduction to Research Methods Unique Course
This course is an examination of the social research methods in the social sciences. Certain phases of the course require general math skills. The course will enable students to develop the skills required to design and execute a quality research project.
3 semester hours
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SS 491 - Independent Study Common Course Number & Description
Students complete individualized plans of study which include significant one-on-one student-teacher involvement. The faculty member and students negotiate the details of the study plans. Enrollments are usually ten (10) or fewer students. Meeting depending upon the requirements of the topic.
1 to 3 semester hours
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SS 494 - Internship Common Course Number & Description
Applied, monitored and supervised, field-based learning experience for which the student may or may not be paid. Students gain practical experience; they follow a negotiated and or directed plan of study. A higher level of supervision is provided by the instructor in these courses.
1 to 16 semester hours
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Theatre (THEA) |
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THEA 100 - Introduction to Theatre Common Course Number & Description
Introductory course designed to enhance the student’s enjoyment and understanding of the theatrical experience. Play readings, films, and demonstrations acquaint the students with the history and techniques of the theatrical art.
3 semester hours
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THEA 131 - Introduction to Acting Common Course Number & Description
Designed for the non-major interested in exploring acting as a means of improving communication skills and self -expression. Includes specific process for role development, text analysis, and opportunities to practice the craft and art of acting.
3 semester hours
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THEA 241 - Stagecraft Common Course Number & Description
Theory and practical experience in theatre production. Lab work on two major theatre productions.
3 semester hours
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THEA 243 - Make-Up Common Course Number & Description
Principles of theatrical makeup techniques, including character analysis and practical application.
3 semester hours
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THEA 270 - History of World Cinema Unique Course
This course will focus on the study of communication through the medium of film. It will investigate the historical development and the social and cultural impact of film. Students will explore the medium of film as a distinctive art form and recognize the intricacies of cinematography, direction, screenplay, style, and genre. Using the distinctive language of film, student will critically examine stylistic differences in representative foreign as well as domestic films.
3 semester hours
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THEA 291 - Independent Study Common Course Number & Description
Includes directed study, problems, readings, directed readings, special problems and special projects. Students complete individualized plans of study which include significant one-on-one student-teacher involvement. The faculty member and students negotiate the details of the study plans. Enrollments are usually 10 or fewer students. Meetings depending upon the requirements of the topic.
1 to 3 semester hours
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THEA 292 - Topics Common Course Number & Description
Includes current topics, advanced topics and special topics. A course devoted to a particular issue in a specified field. Course content is not wholly included in the regular curriculum. Guest artists or experts may serve as instructors. Enrollments are usually of 10 or fewer students with significant one-on-one student/teacher involvement.
1 to 4 semester hours
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THEA 344 - Fundamentals of Design Unique Course
The Fundamentals of Design course is an exploration of scenic, costume, lighting, and sound design. This course studies the theories and techniques of design for the stage, and the theory behind the design process. How theatrical design interprets themes and moods of a play, as well as identification of period and place.
3 semester hours
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THEA 351 - Directing Common Course Number & Description
Introduction to the techniques and concerns of the stage director, including composition, movement, and tempo-rhythm. Script analysis and scene presentation form the core of the course.
3 semester hours
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THEA 361 - Literature and History of the Theatre I Common Course Number & Description
Literature and History of the Theatre I is a comprehensive study of the patterns of development in theatre arts, and consideration of the social, political, and economic conditions in which theatre has functioned. Lectures and class discussions will concentrate on literature and history from primitive man through the Realistic period.
3 semester hours
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THEA 364 - Literature and History of the Theatre II Common Course Number & Description
Literature and History of the Theatre II is a comprehensive study of the patterns of development in theatre arts, and consideration of the social, political, and economic conditions in which theatre has functioned. Lectures and class discussions will concentrate on literature and history from the Realistic period through Modern periods.
3 semester hours
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THEA 395 - Practicum Common Course Number & Description
Applied, monitored and supervised, field based learning experience for which the student may or may not be paid. Students gain practical experience. They follow a negotiated and or directed plan of study. A higher level of supervision is provided by the instructor in these courses than is the case with field experience.
3 semester hours
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THEA 450 - Senior Capstone Project Unique Course
Integrate the student’s theatrical experience and studies during their tenure at Black Hills State University. Students will propose a specific project, to the theatre faculty, which is intended to be a culmination of all previous study expressed in a specific area of emphasis.
3 semester hours
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THEA 455 - Advanced Acting Common Course Number & Description
Textual analysis, movement and acting styles for the theatre.
3 semester hours
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THEA 490 - Seminar Common Course Number & Description
A highly focused, and topical course. The format includes student presentations and discussions of reports based on literature, practices, problems, and research. Seminars may be conducted over electronic media such as internet and are at the upper division graduate levels. Enrollments in generally limited to fewer than 20 students.
1 to 3 semester hours
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THEA 491 - Independent Study Common Course Number & Description
Includes directed study, problems, readings, directed readings, special problems and special projects. Students complete individualized plans of study which include significant one-on-one student-teacher involvement. The faculty member and students negotiate the details of the study plans. Enrollments are usually 10 or fewer students. Meetings depending upon the requirements of the topic.
1 to 6 semester hours
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THEA 492 - Topics Common Course Number & Description
Includes current topics, advanced topics and special topics. A course devoted to a particular issue in a specified field. Course content is not wholly included in the regular curriculum. Guest artists or experts may serve as instructors. Enrollments are usually of 10 or fewer students with significant one-on-one student/teacher involvement.
1 to 5 semester hours
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THEA 494 - Internship Common Course Number & Description
Applied, monitored and supervised, field-based learning experience for which the student may or may not be paid. Students gain practical experience. They follow a negotiated and or directed plan of study. A higher level of supervision is provided by the instructor in these courses than is the case with field experience.
1 to 16 semester hours
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THEA 495 - Practicum Common Course Number & Description
Applied, monitored and supervised, field-based learning experience for which the student may or may not be paid. Students gain practical experience, they follow a negotiated and or directed plan of study. A higher level of supervision is provided by the instructor in these courses than is the case with field experience.
1 semester hours
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Tourism/Hospitality Management (THM) |
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THM 100 - Introduction to Tourism & Hospitality Management Unique Course
Philosophical study of the basic components of the tourism and hospitality industry from a historical, social, philosophical and, psychological perspective. It includes the study of the industry from regional, state, national and international perspectives.
3 semester hours
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THM 200 - Convention, Meetings, & Event Planning Unique Course
Students are provided with an in-depth view of convention/meetings planning, including types of meetings, exhibition and trade shows, convention organizations, and contracted agreements. Students may be required to attend specific conventions and trade shows to enhance their working knowledge of convention/meeting functions.
3 semester hours
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THM 294 - Internship Common Course Number & Description
Applied, monitored, and supervised field-based learning experience for which the student may or may not be paid. Students gain practical experience; they follow a negotiated and/or directed plan of study. A higher level of supervision is provided by the instructor in these courses than is the case with field experience courses.
3 semester hours
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THM 296 - Field Experience Common Course Number & Description
Applied, monitored and supervised, field-based learning experience for which the student may or may not be paid. Students gain practical experience; they follow a negotiated and or directed plan of study established between the student, instructor and field experience supervisor. Due to the presence of a field experience supervisor, a lower level of supervision is provided by the instructor in these courses than is the case with an Internship or Practicum course.
1 to 3 semester hours
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THM 310 - Restaurant Management Unique Course
In this study of institutional food procedures, sources of supply and methods of delivery will be studied. Topics will include determination of food costs, preparation, and equipment requirements; organization of the kitchen staff; inventory control and yield-testing techniques; and food and beverage cost controls.
3 semester hours
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THM 320 - Lodging Management Unique Course
This course will be an examination of the basic management functions of planning, budgeting, controlling, staffing, and operating a lodging operation. Areas of study include front-of-the house operations, back-of-the-house procedures, property marketing, hotel/motel management information systems, and legal practices and consideration.
3 semester hours
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