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.
Cooperative Learning Semester
Application of computer science principles to solve real world problems at an organization while earning a wage. Students are expected to work part-time during the semester under the supervision of a software engineer.…
Application of computer science principles to solve real world problems at an organization while earning a wage. Students are expected to work full-time during the summer under the supervision of a software engineer.…
Capstone Design Lab 1
Students work with a team to explore a realistic, open-ended and multifaceted case under the guidance of a faculty advisor. Students carry out and document solution exploration, solution refinement, and prototyping.…
Capstone Design Lab 2
Students work with a team to explore a realistic, open-ended and multifaceted case under the guidance of a faculty advisor. Students carry out and document solution exploration, solution refinement, and prototyping.…
Introduction to Dance Technques
A course that introduces students to the styles of jazz, ballet, and tap dance, developing body coordination, strength, flexibility. AE
Fundamentals of Dance
A course introducing students to styles of jazz, ballet, and tap dance for music theatre, theatre, and music majors and dance, theatre, and music theatre minors, beginning the development of strength, flexibility,…
Ballet I
A course for the student interested in deepening her or his ballet experience. The course will introduce ballet vocabulary and technical principles so that the student can begin to perform more complex movement…
Modern Dance I
The techniques and principles of modern dance styles from the early 1900s to the present will be introduced and explored. Prerequisite: 105 or 110. Restricted to music, music theatre, and theatre majors and dance, music…
Tap Dance I
For the beginning to intermediate level tap dancer, this course will cover the basic tap steps of this rhythmic dance form. Prerequisite: 105 or 110. Restricted to music, music theatre, and theatre majors and dance,…
Jazz Dance I
A continuing course in this distinctly American dance form with emphasis on use of the body as a rhythmic instrument. Prerequisite: 105 or 110. Restricted to music, music theatre, and theatre majors and dance, music,…
Musical Theatre Dance I
The technique and style of dances required for the musical theatre stage and storytelling through dance. Dance combinations will include various musical theatre styles. For the advanced beginning and intermediate dancer…
Special Topics
Courses on topics of interest to dance students offered on the basis of need, interest, or timeliness. Prerequisites as determined by the instructor. Restricted to students with freshman or sophomore standing. May be…
Experiential Learning: Internship
Advanced non-classroom experiences in the field of dance. Placements are off-campus, and may be full- or part-time, and with or without pay. Credit for experiences must be sought prior to occurance, and learning…
Independent Study
Independent reading and/or research under the guidance of a dance faculty member. Refer to the academic policy section for independent study policy. Independent study contract is required. Prerequisite: as determined by…
Dance Appreciation
This introductory, non-performance dance course provides the participant with an overview of dance history, style, form, and aesthetics, with the primary purpose of providing a greater understanding and appreciation of…
Ballet II
Intermediate studio practice in classical ballet technique with emphasis on ballet as a performing art. Prerequisite: 214. Restricted to music, music theatre, and theatre majors and dance, music, music theatre, and…
Modern Dance II
The techniques and principles of modern dance styles from the early 1900s to the present will be explored and further developed. Prerequisite: 220. Restricted to music, music theatre, and theatre majors and dance, music…
Tap Dance II
A continuing course for the intermediate level tap dancer, including more complex tap movements and techniques of this rhythmic dance form. Prerequisite: 230. Restricted to music, music theatre, and theatre majors and…
Jazz Dance II
Intermediate studio practice of jazz dance technique and style, including more complex exercises and combinations. Prerequisite: 250. Restricted to music, music theatre, and theatre majors and dance, music theatre,…
Dance Composition
The principles and processes of making dance will be studied through practical experience and the observation and analysis of choreographic works. Prerequisite: 105 or 110 and four of the following, DANC-120 or 210; 220…
Musical Theatre Dance II
A continuation of the study of the technique and style of dances required for the musical theatre stage and storytelling through dance. Dance combinations will include various musical theatre styles. Prerequisite: 270.…
Ballet III
Advanced studio practice in classical ballet technique. Special focus on Pointe work and preparing to begin Pointe work. Prerequisite: 314. Restricted to music, music theatre, and theatre majors and dance, music theatre…
Tap Dance III
An advanced level tap course focusing on complex movements and rhythm patterns. Prerequisite: 330. Restricted to music, music theatre, and theatre majors and dance, music theatre, theatre, and music minors. May be…
Special Topics
Courses on topics of interest to dance students offered on the basis of need, interest, or timeliness. Prerequisites as determined by the instructor. Restricted to students with junior standing or higher. May be…
Experiential Learning: Internship
Advanced non-classroom experiences in the field of dance. Placements are off-campus, and may be full- or part-time, and with or without pay. Credit for experiences must be sought prior to occurance, and learning…