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DAN 243 - Performance II (2)
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Department Chair Update Audits Not Allowed
Offering Terms Fall Only
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DAN 244 - Performance II (2)
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Department Chair Update Audits Not Allowed
Offering Terms Spring Only
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DAN 270 - Improvisation II (1)
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Continuation of DAN 170 , focusing on Contact Improvisation. Allow Audit
Type of PRE-REQ DAN 170 Previous Enrollment Required
Offering Terms Spring Only
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DAN 281 - Tap I (1)
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A survey of varied tap styles from both a historical and contemporary perspective with emphasis on musical theater. Beginner/ intermediate. Allow Audit
Offering Terms Fall Only
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DAN 282 - Tap II (1)
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Continuation of DAN 281 . Intermediate/ advanced. Allow Audit
Offering Terms Spring Only
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DAN 295 - Costume for Dance I (2)
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An introduction to basic costuming for dance that explores costume design, fabric and materials and basic sewing techniques; including practical design application for dance costumes and creative elements for basic to intermediate projects. Allow Audit
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DAN 300 - Dance Production I (2)
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This course will guide a student through the administrative needs, grant writing requirements and the promotional elements associated with running a dance company or self-producing an artistic product. Audits Not Allowed
Offering Terms Fall Only
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DAN 301 - Dance Production II (2)
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This course provides an overview of technical lighting and sound production as well as event management elements including box office and marketing. Audits Not Allowed
Offering Terms Spring Only
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DAN 345 - Dance Ministry (2)
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Students will gain instruction and training to design dances, text and other materials necessary for ministry, worship services, workshops, and outreach. Audits Not Allowed
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DAN 351 - Pilates Reformer (1)
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The Reformer is uniquely designed equipment invented by Joseph Pilates. This course will utilize Reformers to implement a physical fitness system that increases strength and flexibility through dynamic range of motion and focuses on developing core muscles, increasing coordination, and improving balance through awareness of breath, proper form, and efficient movement patterns. Allow Audit
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DAN 360 - Dance History I (World Cultural Dance) (3)
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This course surveys dance in world cultures, with an emphasis on social, historical, cultural, and religious contexts. The redemptive value of dance is explored from a Christian worldview. Audits Not Allowed
Offering Terms Fall Only
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DAN 361 - Dance History II (Western Concert Dance and Practices) (3)
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This course explores the ways that Western concert and social dance traditions in the twentieth and twenty-first centuries reflect and enact cultural values and identities. Particular attention is given to the ways American choreographers construct national identities through dance. Audits Not Allowed
Offering Terms Spring Only
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DAN 375 - Dance Pedagogy (2)
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Must be currently enrolled in a Level I (or higher) Technique course. A study of the principles, techniques and materials of teaching creative dance in studios, recreation departments and k-12 public education. Includes supervised teaching experiences. Audits Not Allowed
Offering Terms Fall Only
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DAN 390 - Independent Study (1-3)
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An opportunity for students to pursue special artistic projects, research and academic study under faculty supervision. Audits Not Allowed
Crs Var Cred Increment: 1
PRE-REQ REQ or RECOMMENDED: Take 53 hours. Previous Enrollment Recommended
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DAN 395 - Costume for Dance (2)
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Costume Construction for Dance is an introduction to the principles of costume construction including pattern layout, cutting, and sewing for intermediate projects with an emphasis on approaches and materials pertaining to dance costuming. Audits Not Allowed
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DAN 400 - Senior Project (3)
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Culminating process in coordination with and upon approval of dance faculty. The project may include research, performance, choreography, production, or a combination of these. This course should be taken in fall and spring of senior year. Audits Not Allowed
Type of PRE-REQ Senior Standing
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DAN 401 - Dance Kinesiology (3)
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A course for dance majors that covers the basic principles of human anatomy and kinesiology and their applications within the context of dance training and practice. Emphasis is placed on anatomical analysis, conditioning principles and injury prevention, with special attention given to application of information to technique class, rehearsal, choreography and individual anomalies. Students will be encouraged to mindfully integrate their learning in this course with their concurrent work in dance technique and performance. Audits Not Allowed
Type of PRE-REQ Complete DAN 185 Previous Enrollment Required
Offering Terms Fall Only
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DAN 411 - Careers in Dance (2)
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The course orients the student to skills needed to pursue and manage a professional career in dance and/or allied professions and addresses choices and character from a biblical worldview. Includes surveying the professional world of dance, where, how and when to seek employment, self-marketing, dance resumes, dance reels, auditioning, interviewing and other necessary preparations for a career in dance or related fields. Audits Not Allowed
Offering Terms Spring Only
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DAN 450 - Dance Internship (1-3)
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This course is designed to give the student practical experience in either conducting a specific research project or in a professional position within an approved private firm or public agency. May combine work in residence with a dance company or ministry entity, site visitations to various facilities in pursuit of a particular preapproved topic, or a combination of documented experiences in the field. This course is open only to junior and senior dance majors. The internship may be repeated once and is graded on a pass or fail basis. Audits Not Allowed
Crs Var Cred Increment: 1
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DAN 460 - Dance and Technology (2)
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Through lecture and lab, students will gain basic information and skills to utilize current technology to enhance learning, creating, researching, presenting, marketing, documenting and teaching dance. Areas highlighted are: audio, photography, video, projection/instillation, and internet/web design. (Fall only) Audits Not Allowed
Offering Terms Fall Only
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DAN 470 - Choreography (2)
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Study of choreographic forms and structures, musical forms, components of dramatic and stylistic forms. Includes choreographic project. Audits Not Allowed
PRE-REQ REQ or RECOMMENDED:
DAN 170 Previous Enrollment Required
DAN 270 Previous Enrollment Required
DAN 370 Previous Enrollment Required
DAN 371 Previous or Concurrent Enrollment Required
Offering Terms Fall Only
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DAN 471 - Choreography With the Camera (2)
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This course combines lecture and lab to allow students to learn and explore principles and theories of choreography and filmmaking through the process of designing, producing, choreographing, directing, and editing screendances. Audits Not Allowed
PRE-REQ REQ or RECOMMENDED:
DAN 170 Previous or Concurrent Enrollment Required
DAN 270 Previous or Concurrent Enrollment Required
DAN 370 Previous or Concurrent Enrollment Required
DAN 371 Previous or Concurrent Enrollment Required
DAN 460 Previous Enrollment Required
Offering Terms Fall Only
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DAN 490 - Special Topics in Dance (1-3)
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This course covers selected areas not studied extensively in other dance related courses and may be repeated for different topics. Allow Audit
Crs Var Cred Increment: 1
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DAN 500 - Arts Administration (3)
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Advanced study of the models and methods for dance management, including grant writing and arts advocacy Audits Not Allowed
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DAN 501 - Kinesiology (3)
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Advanced study of kinesiological principles, including designing classes for injury prevention, conditioning, etc. Audits Not Allowed
PRE-REQ REQ or RECOMMENDED: Take DAN 503 . Concurrent Enrollment Required
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DAN 502 - Dance Production (3)
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Advanced study of production elements, including lighting, staging, costume design, etc. Audits Not Allowed
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DAN 503 - Dance Kinesiology Lab (1)
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Advanced study of kinesiological principles, including designing classes for injury prevention, conditioning, etc. Audits Not Allowed
PRE-REQ REQ or RECOMMENDED: Take DAN 501 . Concurrent Enrollment Required
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DAN 511 - Seminar (1)
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Introduction to advanced studies in dance. Audits Not Allowed
Offering Terms Fall Only
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DAN 543 - Performance (1-2)
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Performance in faculty and guest artist works. May be repeated for additional credit. Audits Not Allowed
Crs Var Cred Increment: 1
Offering Terms Fall Only
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DAN 544 - Performance (1-2)
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Performance in faculty and guest artist works. May be repeated for additional credit. Audits Not Allowed
Crs Var Cred Increment: 1
Offering Terms Spring Only
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DAN 545 - Dance and Christian Ministry (3)
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Advanced study of the methods and models for integrating dance in Christian ministry contexts. Audits Not Allowed
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DAN 550 - Apprenticeship (1-3)
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A practical means by which graduate students can receive concentrated mentorship in an area of interest, such as teaching, choreography, arts administration, etc. Audits Not Allowed
Crs Var Cred Increment: 1
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DAN 560 - Dance Technology (3)
GR
Advanced study of the theory and methods for the integration of dance and technology. Audits Not Allowed
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DAN 565 - Advanced Musical Concepts in Dance (2)
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Advanced study of music theory for dance practice and pedagogy Audits Not Allowed
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DAN 570 - Choreography I (3)
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Advanced choreographic theory and methods for graduate study. Includes choreographic project. Audits Not Allowed
Offering Terms Fall Only
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DAN 571 - Choreography II (3)
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Advanced solo and ensemble choreographic theory and methods for graduate study. Includes choreographic project. Audits Not Allowed
Type of PRE-REQ DAN 570 Previous Enrollment Required, DAN 570 Previous Enrollment Required
Offering Terms Spring Only
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DAN 576 - Pedagogy Lab (1)
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Advanced study of the theories and methodologies for dance instruction Audits Not Allowed
PRE-REQ REQ or RECOMMENDED: Take DAN 575 . Concurrent Enrollment Required
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DAN 580 - Philosophy of Dance (3)
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Advanced study of the theories and methodologies for the philosophical approach to dance with an emphasis on engagement of Christian worldview. Audits Not Allowed
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DAN 585 - Somatic Practices for Dance (2)
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An introduction to somatic methods and practices in dance technique and performance. Audits Not Allowed
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DAN 590 - Independent Study (1-3)
GR
A means by which graduate students can explore topics not offered in the standard program of study. Audits Not Allowed
Crs Var Cred Increment: 1
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DAN 591 - Special Topics (1-3)
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This course provides an opportunity for small groups of graduate students to pursue interests in topics not addressed in the core curriculum. Audits Not Allowed
Crs Var Cred Increment: 1
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DAN 600 - Graduate Dance Technique Practicum (0)
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Students must meet attendance requirements for a specified dance technique course throughout the semester. Students receive an S/U on their transcript for each semester of participation. This course requires approval by the Chair of Dance and may be repeated. Audits Not Allowed
PRE-REQ REQ or RECOMMENDED: Petition required from Department Chair
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DAN 643 - Performance (1-2)
GR
Performance in faculty and guest artist works. May be repeated for additional credit. Audits Not Allowed
Crs Var Cred Increment: 1
Offering Terms Fall Only
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DAN 644 - Performance (1-2)
GR
Performance in faculty and guest artist works. May be repeated for additional credit. Audits Not Allowed
Crs Var Cred Increment: 1
Offering Terms Spring Only
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DAN 650 - Apprenticeship (1-3)
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A practical means by which graduate students can receive concentrated mentorship in an area of interest, such as teaching, choreography, arts administration, etc. Audits Not Allowed
Crs Var Cred Increment: 1
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DAN 660 - Performance Media Techniques (2)
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Advanced study of composition techniques for dance technology. Audits Not Allowed
Offering Terms Fall Only
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DAN 662 - Research and Writing for Dance (3)
GR
Advanced study of research methodology and scholarly writing strategies, including fieldwork processes in data gathering, analysis and interpretation, and final write-up. Audits Not Allowed
Offering Terms Fall Only
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DAN 670 - Choreography III (3)
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Advanced study of the pedagogical processes for teaching choreography Audits Not Allowed
Type of PRE-REQ DAN 570 Previous Enrollment Required, DAN 571 Previous Enrollment Required, DAN 570 Previous Enrollment Required, DAN 571 Previous Enrollment Required
Offering Terms Fall Only
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DAN 671 - Improvisation for Performance (1)
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Advanced study of improvisational movement for performance Audits Not Allowed
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DAN 672 - Improvisation for Performance (1)
GR
Advanced study of improvisational movement for performance Audits Not Allowed
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DAN 680 - Critical Issues in Dance (3)
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Advanced study of dance criticism, including methodologies from poststructuralism, feminism, performance studies, gender studies, etc. Audits Not Allowed
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DAN 685 - Somatic Practices for Dance II (1)
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An introduction to somatic methods for dance pedagogy. Audits Not Allowed
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DAN 690 - Independent Study (1-3)
GR
A means by which graduate students can explore topics not offered in the standard program of study. Audits Not Allowed
Crs Var Cred Increment: 1
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DAN 691 - Special Topics (1-3)
GR
This course provides an opportunity for small groups of graduate students to pursue interests in topics not addressed in the core curriculum. Audits Not Allowed
Crs Var Cred Increment: 1
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DAN 700 - Thesis Project (1-3)
GR
The culminating project of graduate level study, including thesis concert and supporting document. (May be taken up to nine hours.) A minimum grade of B- (80%) in DAN 700 Thesis I is required for students to progress to DAN 701 - Thesis Project (1-3) . Students earning a final grade of C+ (79%) or lower in DAN 700 Thesis I must repeat the course for credit. Audits Not Allowed
Crs Var Cred Increment: 1
PRE-REQ REQ or RECOMMENDED:
DAN 570 Previous Enrollment Required
DAN 571 Previous Enrollment Required
DAN 670 Previous Enrollment Required
Offering Terms Spring Only
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DAN 701 - Thesis Project (1-3)
GR
The culminating project of graduate level study, including thesis concert and supporting document. (May be taken up to nine hours.) Audits Not Allowed
Crs Var Cred Increment: 1
PRE-REQ REQ or RECOMMENDED:
DAN 570 Previous Enrollment Required
DAN 571 Previous Enrollment Required
DAN 670 Previous Enrollment Required
DAN 700 Previous Enrollment Required
Yearly Cycle Odd years only
Offering Terms Fall Only
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DAN 702 - Thesis Project (1-3)
GR
The culminating project of graduate level study, including thesis concert and supporting document. (May be taken up to nine hours.) Audits Not Allowed
Crs Var Cred Increment: 1
PRE-REQ REQ or RECOMMENDED:
DAN 570 Previous Enrollment Required
DAN 571 Previous Enrollment Required
DAN 670 Previous Enrollment Required
DAN 701 Previous Enrollment Required
Offering Terms Spring Only
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Education Students enrolled in ESL may receive up to 12 hours of foreign language credits for their total degree requirements. Permission to do so is granted through the Department of Foreign Languages and the English Department.
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EDU 102 - Lifequest (1)
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LifeQuest is an elective class for freshman that offers students the opportunity to further explore strengths and career. The course equips students to describe their strengths and related skills in writing and speaking communication. Students will continue to explore the concept of calling that was started in MOSAIC. Audits Not Allowed
Offering Terms Spring Only
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EDU 105 - Learning Strategies for Adults (3)
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A foundational course designed to develop skills essential to adult learner success within the foundations of a Christian liberal arts education. These skills include effective learning, reading, writing, speaking, and critical thinking across the curriculum. The student will also develop an understanding of what a Christian worldview means within the context of higher education. Audits Not Allowed
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EDU 106 - Foundations of Composition (3)
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This course is designed to reinforce the foundational skills for writing at the college level. Emphasis is on the writing process, including grammar, usage, and paragraph development, and on the reading process, including comprehension, accuracy, and vocabulary development. Analyzing ideas and beliefs from a Christian worldview is an integral part of this course. Audits Not Allowed
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EDU 110 - Blazer Foundations (1)
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Review of skills and knowledge needed for academic and career success. Emphasis will be placed on self-exploration, interpersonal skills, and professionalism. Audits Not Allowed
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EDU 111 - Active Learning (0)
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Active learning requires traditional students who are on academic or SAP warning or probation, or returning from suspension, to develop skills necessary for academic success at Belhaven University. Students will master goal setting, studies scheduling, time management, test-taking, note-taking, educational technology, research paper writing, etc. Audits Not Allowed
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EDU 200 - Intro to Education & Preteach Field Exp (3)
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A study of the historical, philosophical, and legal foundations for education, the role of the profession of teaching and of schools in a changing society. Includes field experiences in accredited schools representing a variety of classroom organization, methodology, grades and subject areas. Audits Not Allowed
Offering Terms Fall Only
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EDU 202 - Education Seminar (0)
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A required seminar session that meets once each semester and is required for all undergrad students enrolled and taking courses in the School of Education. This includes students as pre-candidates for the Teacher Education Preparation Program and/or for those candidates having been interviewed and admitted to the Teacher Education Preparation Program. Candidates involved in Clinical II - Internship Student Teaching are exempt from Education Seminar. The Education Seminar is designed for all Education majors to be informed of current education issues and decisions form the Mississippi Department of Education that may affect candidates’ plan of studies and other issues concerning teacher certification. At times professional educational leaders may be scheduled as guest speakers or panelist. Audits Not Allowed
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EDU 221 - Child Development (3)
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A study of the growth and development of the individual from conception through early adolescence, with emphasis on physical, perceptual, motor, cognitive, language, personality, and social development. Includes the use of the major concepts, principles, theories, and research related to the development of children and young adolescents in order to construct learning experiences to support the individual’s development. Audits Not Allowed
Offering Terms Spring Only
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EDU 290 - Portfolio Development (1)
UG
This course is formatted to lead students through the development of a portfolio the end result of which will enable to earn academic credit for college-level learning that has been completed outside the traditional classroom setting. It is designed to assist learners in attaining their academic and career goals by validating their professional competencies through the writing of essays and demonstrating of academic principles gained through experience. Audits Not Allowed
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EDU 301 - Educational Psychology (3)
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A study of the teaching-learning process: the student behavior, research data, theory, and illustrations all concerned with actual classroom application of psychological principles. Audits Not Allowed
Type of PRE-REQ EDU 200 Previous or Concurrent Enrollment Required
Offering Terms Fall Only
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EDU 303 - The Language Arts and Skills (3)
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Emphasis on traditional grammar, speech, listening, written communications, creative and utilitarian writing, and on whole language integration with content areas. Audits Not Allowed
Type of PRE-REQ REA 323 Previous or Concurrent Enrollment Required, REA 325 Previous or Concurrent Enrollment Required
Offering Terms Fall Only
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EDU 304 - Social Sciences for Children (3)
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A survey of the social sciences taught in K-8, with special attention given to geography, history, and civics. Audits Not Allowed
Offering Terms Fall Only
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EDU 307 - Science, P.E. & Hlth for Children (3)
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The subject matter, materials, and methods of teaching science and health in the elementary school. Audits Not Allowed
Offering Terms Spring Only
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EDU 308 - Mathematics for Children (3)
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An introduction to the subject matter, materials, and methods of teaching modern mathematics in the elementary school. Audits Not Allowed
Offering Terms Fall Only
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EDU 309 - Effective Classroom Management & Learnin (3)
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Intended to provide theories on various models of discipline, classroom management styles and student motivation. The focus will be on understanding and managing diverse student populations. Emphasis will be placed on the development of a personal system of discipline reflective of the needs, traits and social realities of the school and community. Focus is on providing practical application of strategies to establish effective classroom organization and for managing and monitoring student behavior for improved learning opportunities. Audits Not Allowed
Offering Terms Spring Only
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EDU 331 - Planning, Assessment, and Data Analysis (3)
UG
This course is intended to provide pre-service teachers with the principles and techniques necessary to develop sound instructional lesson plans and assessments. The primary focus of the course will be on assessment techniques, administering classroom evaluations, analyzing classroom assessment data, and describing the roles planning and assessment have in daily classroom practice. The use and interpretation of standardized tests will also be discussed, as well as ethical issues related to assessment. Audits Not Allowed
Offering Terms Fall Only
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EDU 335 - Creative Arts in Education (3)
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This course will provide Elementary Education majors the necessary skills to successfully integrate the arts (music, art, movement, and drama) into all aspects of instruction. Emphasis will also be placed on the importance of the arts across the curriculum as a means for communication, inquiry, and insight among elementary students. Performing arts majors may also take the course. Audits Not Allowed
Type of PRE-REQ EDU 200 Previous or Concurrent Enrollment Required
Offering Terms Fall Only
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EDU 342 - The Exceptional Learner (3)
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A study of the child whose development follows atypical patterns. This would include all children eligible for special education placement: the mentally retarded, the gifted, the physically and behaviorally handicapped, the visually and hearing impaired, the learning disabled, the speech and language impaired, and autistic children. Students visit several local agencies in order to become more familiar with exceptional children and services available for these children. Audits Not Allowed
Offering Terms Spring Only
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EDU 390 - Special Topics in Education (1)
UG
Varied topics; may be repeated for credit. Audits Not Allowed
PRE-REQ REQ or RECOMMENDED: Petition required from Department Chair
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EDU 400 - Clinical Practice I: Internship/Methods (6)
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Observation with some teaching throughout a semester in an accredited elementary or middle school, supported by seminars and conferences between students and the college supervisor. A study of methods, techniques and procedures observed in elementary schools while in the field, with special emphasis on curriculum development and various assessment instruments. Includes field experiences in designated schools. Audits Not Allowed
Type of PRE-REQ Complete 89 credits. Previous Enrollment Required
Offering Terms Fall Only
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EDU 401 - Clinical Pract II: Intern/Student Tch (10)
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Teaching and observation throughout a semester in an accredited elementary school, supported by required seminars and conferences between candidates and the School of Education supervisor. Audits Not Allowed
Type of PRE-REQ For education majors, complete EDU 400 . For music education majors. complete MUS 352 & MUS 397 . Previous Enrollment Required, Complete 100 credits. Previous Enrollment Required
Offering Terms Spring Only
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EDU 500 - Mat Orientation Seminar (0)
GR
All candidates admitted to the Masters of Arts in Teaching (MAT) program are required to enroll in this Orientation Seminar. It is a pre-request linked to the first two courses taken in the program: EDU 506 - Classroom Management and Organization (3) and EDU 501 - Measurement and Evaluation Strategies (3) . The Seminar is delivered continuously online and is a no cost, non-credit, Past/Fail course. The Master of Arts Orientation Seminar is designed to provide new candidates to the Master’s program with the information regarding the process to obtaining the Mississippi Alternate Teacher License, a general orientation and expectations of the program, an explanation of the dispositions and the characteristics of an adult learner becoming a professional educator. A review of the Graduate School of Education Handbook as well as a review of the APA expectations in the writing style formatting of candidate work will be presented as outlined in the Belhaven Graduate School of Education’s Quick Reference Style and Formatting Guide Audits Not Allowed
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EDU 501 - Measurement and Evaluation Strategies (3)
GR
A study of assessment and evaluation theory based on developmental criteria from cognitive, social, language, motor, and affective domains. Students use strategies for analyzing both group performance and individual needs using authentic and ecological measures. Theoretical foundations for evaluation are applied to a practicum experience at one of four levels of licensure: primary, elementary, middle, and secondary. Audits Not Allowed
Type of PRE-REQ EDU 506 Previous Enrollment Required
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EDU 502 - Teacher Residency I (3)
GR
Supervised internship which provides an emphasis on the application of principles and theories of education using field-based experiences. Audits Not Allowed
PRE-REQ REQ or RECOMMENDED: Petition required from Department Chair
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EDU 503 - Teacher Residency II (3)
GR
A study of the foundations of school law, social and cultural aspects of the school setting. Includes applications in the field. Students must submit a Dimensions of Learning Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to be able to register for this course. Audits Not Allowed
PRE-REQ REQ or RECOMMENDED: Petition required from Department Chair
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EDU 506 - Classroom Management and Organization (3)
GR
Emphasis on the development of strategies for establishing effective classroom organization and for managing and monitoring student behavior. Strategies encourage the intellectual, personal, and moral development of students. Audits Not Allowed
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EDU 600 - MED Orientation Seminar (0)
GR
All candidates admitted to the Masters of Education (M.Ed.) and the Masters of Education in Reading and Literacy (M.Ed.-R/L) programs are required to enroll in this Orientation Seminar. It is is a pre-request linked to the first six hours taken in the program. The Seminar is delivered continuously online and is a no cost, non-credit, Past/Fail course. The Master of Education Orientation Seminar is designed to provide all candidates in the M.Ed. and M.Ed.-R/L programs with the information regarding a general orientation and expectations of the program, an explanation of the dispositions and the characteristics of adult learners as professional educators. A review of the Graduate School of Education Handbook as well as a review of the APA expectations in the writing style formatting of candidate work will be presented as outlined in the Belhaven Graduate School of Education’s Quick Reference Style and Formatting Guide. The online Seminar also addresses the plan of study and expectations of the capstone process Audits Not Allowed
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EDU 602 - Psychology of the Exceptional Child (3)
GR
A study of the child who follows atypical patterns. Includes assessment practices and teaching techniques applicable to students with various disabilities. Audits Not Allowed
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EDU 607 - Teaching Math and Science: STEM (3)
GR
This course is a study of current research and methodology for teaching mathematics and science in the elementary school. The course is designed to teach candidates procedures, methodology, and pedagogy for teaching elementary math and science with an emphasis placed on incorporating the current National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM) principles and standards, the National Science Teachers Association (NSTA) standards, and the Mississippi College and Career Readiness Standards (CCRS) in the classroom. Audits Not Allowed
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EDU 610 - Research Methods & Procedures (3)
GR
An introduction to educational research methodologies that are used to improve instructional decision-making. Research techniques are applied to classroom situations with an introduction to descriptive and inferential statistics. Audits Not Allowed
Type of PRE-REQ EDU 600 Previous or Concurrent Enrollment Required
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EDU 612 - Curriculum Planning & Organization (3)
GR
The development, analysis, and evaluation of the school curriculum with emphasis upon input from the school and community and current research. Audits Not Allowed
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EDU 621 - Assessing Student Learning (3)
GR
An exploration of instructional assessment measures: traditional assessment, norm/criterion-referenced testing, and alternative assessment (performance, portfolio, and product). Audits Not Allowed
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