Courses listed in this catalog are subject to change through normal academic channels. New courses and changes in existing coursework are initiated by respective departments or programs. Courses numbered 100–199 are primarily for freshmen; 200–299 for sophomores; 300–399 for juniors; 400–499 for seniors. Courses with numbers preceded by zeros represent courses that will appear on the transcript but are not applicable toward graduation requirements.
Special Topics
Courses on topics of interest to sport science and leadership students offered on the basis of need, interest, or timeliness. Prerequisites as determined by the instructor. Restricted to students with junior or senior…
Foundations of Servant Leadership
The course is an orientation to the foundations of Servant Leadership. Students will explore Servant Leadership in the context of leadership theory and will develop skills in communication and storytelling, ethical…
Special Topics
Courses on topics of interest to students in a particular discipline offered on the basis of need, interest, or timeliness. See registrars office current class schedules Web page for current semester descriptions.…
Experiential Learning: Internship
Experiential Learning: Internship (12 Credits) Non-classroom experiences in the field of business. Placements are generally off-campus, and may be full-or part-time, and with or without pay. Credit for experiences must…
Independent Study
Individual and independent reading, research, and writing under the guidance of a School of Business faculty member. Refer to the academic policy section for independent study policy. A written learning contract must be…
The foundations of the servant leadership movement originated in the writings of Robert K. Greenleaf. The ideas are both ancient and contemporary. Servant Leadership is meaningful, ethical, and practical, in its theory…
Students will study the underlying philosophical foundation of servant leadership, the ethical consequences of this type of leadership, and practical ways to bring about change in organizational culture through leading…
Contemplative Leadership
All leaders need to be able to create space for reflection and contemplation. These are skills and disciplines which can be taught and learned to create self-awareness, focus, and clarity.
Servant leadership is not just a theory; it is a practice. To understand the practice, this course focuses on case studies of servant leadership. In addition to their examination of existing cases, students develop…
Franciscan Servant Leadership
St. Francis and St. Clare of Assisi were ordinary people who became extraordinary leaders in their community, their church, and their world through lives of prayer and service. We will use their lives as a prism to…
This course develops servant leaders using strategic core values of mission, vision and virtues to build people and inspire communities. Students will apply servant leadership concept of foresight to develop talents and…
Creating Community
Servant leaders understand that their primary role is to help develop and maintain health relationships within their social groups and/or organizations. This course will examine the principle characteristics of health…
Special Topics
Special topics courses of variable credit are developed depending on participant need and interest. Some special topics courses have been: Mentoring & Leadership; and Empathy & Imagination. May be repeated for…
Experiential Learning: Internship
Experiential Learning: Internship (12 Credits) Non-classroom experiences in the field of business. Placements are generally off-campus, and may be full-or part-time, and with or without pay. Credit for experiences must…
Independent Study
Individual and independent reading, research, and writing under the guidance of a faculty member. Refer to academic policy section for independent study policy. May be repeated for credit. Restricted to students with…
Building a Servant Led Culture
A sustainable servant led culture can be studied, analyzed, and created through the study of artifacts, the stories, and the ritual celebrations of the organization or community. Servant leaders are ritual leaders in…
Appreciation of Theatre
This general course includes an examination of all aspects of theatre for the purpose of achieving a greater understanding of play production and an appreciation of the work of theatre artists. AE
Acting I: Fundamentals
This course explores the practical "nuts and bolts" of acting. Students will be challenged to expand their expressive potential as they exercise body, voice and imagination through improvisation, physical and vocal work…
Fundamentals of Technical Theatre
This fundamental skills course is designed to acquaint students with theatre production spaces, practicum protocol, and the efficient use of shop and stage equipment. Additionally, this course will prepare students with…
Theatre Practicum
This course is a hands-on learning experience in theatre production. Students will gain practical skills and essential knowledge of what it takes to mount a production for the stage by working in various production…
Voice and Movement
This practical performance laboratory explores the vocal and physical demands placed on the actor. Techniques are learned for gaining physical ease, and releasing tension to free the voice and body to become more…
Acting II: Fundamentals
This is a continuation of the acting skills development begun in Acting I. The course examines the fundamentals of the acting process through exercises and scene study designed to strengthen such skills as trust,…
Text Analysis
Through its focus on dramatic literature as a written art form, Text Analysis fulfills the goals of the Literary Analysis core by cultivating students ability to interpret how language, structure, and genre shape…
Stagecraft
This basic skills course is designed to acquaint students with safe and efficient use of shop and stage equipment. The development of skills for general scenic production and an understanding of materials, techniques,…
Costuming
An instruction and practical application of costuming skills are included in this course which focuses on an introduction to fashion history and the basic principles of costume design, familiarization with textiles and…