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The Bachelor of Science in Interdisciplinary Studies allows students to combine two areas of study into one degree. The different areas of study are tied together by a specifically designed interdisciplinary core. The interdisciplinary options also include a specifically designed degree plan for students interested in pre-med, pre-physician assistant, or pre-law.
More than ever, professional employers and many post-baccalaureate academic programs seek graduates who have diverse backgrounds in the liberal arts and the skills to think critically, communicate effectively, and perform a broad range of tasks. For this reason, the diversity of a degree in Interdisciplinary Studies uniquely prepares students for a number of different career and vocational pursuits. With the right combination of concentrations, the degree plan is especially designed for students interested in preparing for medical school, law school, or graduate school in philosophy, religion, theatre, or other liberal arts fields.
In addition, this degree plan offers students with professional interests an opportunity to develop a broad intellectual resource base as well as the reasoning, speaking, and writing skills sought by many employers.
Courses required for a minor cannot concurrently apply toward courses within the degree core, major, concentration, or track. With department approval, students may use other courses, within the area of study, to substitute duplicate requirements.
At least 50% of a student’s minor core requirements must be earned at Rochester College. Rochester College only awards minors listed in this catalog.
Art Minor – Requires 12 hours from ART 1413 or 1423, ART 2413, ART 4123, and PHI 4413 and 6 hours selected from ART 2213 (repeatable), ART 2233, ART 3213 (repeatable), ART 3313, and ART 4123 (repeatable), and JRN 2883.
Honors Leadership Minor – Requires 9 Honors credits in LDR 3653, SEN 2013, and THL 2013; 6 hours from HON 2014, 2113, 2213, 2314, 3113, or 3213; and 3 hours from an honors contract selected from the following courses: BUS 3003, COM 2223, JRN 4333, JRN 4313, LDR 3713, LDR 3633, SEN 3003, or SMG 4253 with a minimum of 9 upper division hours.
Humanities Minor – Requires 6 hours from COM or ENG; 6 hours from ART, FLM, MUS, or THE; 6 hours from GEO, HIS, INS, PHI, or POS with a minimum of 9 upper division hours.
International Studies Minor – Requires participation in one of Rochester College’s international programs through Global Educational Opportunities (GEO); at least 6 hours of the same foreign language; at least 6 hours of liberal arts courses taken in a GEO international program; 3 hours (which cannot overlap with one’s IDS core, major core, or the general education core) from BIB 4123, BUS 3033, COM 3533, HIS 3313, 3323, 4323; 3 hours (which cannot overlap with one’s IDS core, major core, or the general education core) from ENG 2413, 4413, GEO 3113, HIS 3423, MIN 2401/2/3, MUS 3333, PHI 3043, 3923.
*Students with AP credit in Calcululs must take 6 hours of the following: MAT 2233, 2413, 3303, or 4653.
*If student passes music theory placement exam, MUS 1221/1223 or any THE 2000 or above can be used to replace MUS 1041 and 1203 in the degree plan.
Note: MGT 2603 Principles of Management, PDS 2001, and PDS 3001 are waived for non-business majors.
Creating convincing images on paper using graphite. Attention given to technique, process, and composition. Instruction in graphite media and paper. Course fee.
Explores a wide range of various drawing media, including mixed media and collage. Attention given to technique, process, and composition. Instruction in various media and paper. Course fee.
An introduction to the visual arts that helps students understand and appreciate a range of media, artists, movements, and periods in history. Includes basic concepts and terminology associated with visual literacy and encourages students to develop judgment in art analysis and criticism.
This course will present an introductory exploration and experience to the field of art therapy. It will introduce the theory, history, principles and practices of art therapy. The interface between art and various theories of psychotherapy will be explored, including applications of art therapy techniques and ethical practices for selected client populations. The course will include concepts of creativity, symbol, and metaphor. Through reading, writing, exam, and lecture, discussion, experiential exercises, and individual presentations students will apply theory into art therapy practice experiences. It will include principles and practices of art therapy and the use of art making as a healing modality. A personal art experience and the use of art therapy with a variety of clinical populations. Course fee.
Application of art elements and design principles in a variety of scenarios. Focus on refining ideas for compositions. Course fee. Also listed as THE 2413. PR: ART 1413 or 1423.
Offered through Paint Creek Center for the Arts. Options vary by semester and include following: Hand Building and Wheel Throwing, Expiring Fiber Arts, Drawing from Pencil to Pastel, Portrait Drawing and Painting, Figure Drawing and Painting, Exploring Abstract Painting. Course fee $195. PR or CR: ART 2413 or PI.
Painterly medium for class rotates between acrylic and watercolor depending on year. Attention given to process and technique. Instruction in materials and history of painting. Course may be repeated with a different medium. Course fee $20. PR or CR: ART 2413.
Study of art-making associated with particular historical periods and locations. Topic varies depending on year. Course may be repeated with a different topic. PR: ENG 1123.
Theory and practice in a variety of communication contexts, including verbal, nonverbal, perception, and listening. Includes practice in organizing and delivering speeches.
Public speaking theory and practice. Students prepare, deliver, and evaluate several types of speeches including informative speeches, persuasive speeches, speeches with presentational aids, and debate. PR: C- or better in COM 1013.
Theory and practice of effective listening in such communication contexts as interpersonal, intercultural, small groups, public, and mass communication.
Survey of communication theories and models upon which communication studies are built. PR: C- or better in COM 1013 and ENG 1123.
Theories and techniques for small groups in various settings. PR: C- or better in COM 1013.
Elements of communication between two or more persons in family, social, work, church, and computer-mediated settings. PR: C- or better in COM 1013.
Major theories and concepts involved in intercultural communication. Emphasis on increasing awareness of and sensitivity to persons of other cultures and/or co-cultures and improving personal effectiveness in intercultural communication. PR: C- or better in COM 1013.
Various Communication topics chosen by students or instructor.
Students who earn a C or higher in this course progress to ENG 1013 Fundamentals of Composition.
Students who earn a C or higher in this course progress to ENG 1113 Composition A. Credits earned for ENG 1003 and 1013 are not counted toward graduation requirements.
Students who earn a C or higher in this course progress to ENG 1123 Composition B.
Students exempted from ENG 1113 must replace those hours with electives.
A comparative study of literature from a variety of world cultures. PR: ENG 1123.
A historical and analytical survey of literature that addresses questions of faith and doubt, emphasizing works by Christian authors. PR: ENG 1123.
An analytical study of British writers and literary movements from medieval times to 1800. PR: ENG 1123.
An analytical study of British writers and literary movements from 1800 to the present. PR: ENG 1123.
An analytical study of American writers and literary movements from the colonial era to the Civil War. PR: ENG 1123.
An analytical study of American writers and literary movements from the Civil War to the present. PR: ENG 1123.
Advanced writing course on types of writing used to analyze literature. Analytical application of major literary criticism philosophies. PR: ENG 1123.
Creative writing theory and practice in conjunction with Ex Libris activities, including the compilation of the literary journal Blackberry Winter. The course may be repeated up to a maximum of 6 credit hours for Creative Writing. PR: ENG 1123.
Creative writing theory and practice in a seminar setting; composition of fiction, non-fiction, poetry, and/or drama. Includes sources of creative writing, characteristics of major genres, and processes of revising and editing. PR: ENG 1123.
Introduction to language structure and use with a focus on the phonetic, phonemic, morphological, syntactic, and semantic aspects of English. Includes a study of the historical development of English along with discussion and application of prescriptive and descriptive approaches to the language. PR: ENG 1123.
An analytical study of African, Asian, Middle Eastern, Hispanic, and Native American voices in contemporary American literature. PR: ENG 1123.
Advanced writing and reading of non-fiction with extensive revision and editing. PR: ENG 1123.
Required capstone course for English majors. Preparation and presentation of a professional writing project approved by the department, assessment of personal learning and program offerings, and preparation of a portfolio. PR: ENG 1123 and 3513; a prerequisite of ENG 3523 or ENG 3521 is required for students desiring to complete a creative writing project.
Various topics in English; offered at the discretion of instructor. PR: ENG 1123 and PI.
Literary and formal analysis of selected classic short stories and novels. PR: ENG 1123.
Literary and formal analysis of medieval to contemporary poetry. PR: ENG 1123.
Survey of ancient to contemporary drama with a focus on literary and formal analysis. Also listed as THE 4743. PR: ENG 1123.
Supervised field experience of writing in a professional environment. Includes outside reading and a written report. Prerequisites: Junior or senior status, GPA of 3.0 or higher. Responsibility for obtaining an internship lies with the student. The intern must consult the faculty coordinator for approval of the internship.
An introduction to the art of film. Includes such topics as film making, early history of the industry, genres, and theories. Students view and analyze a number of films in order to better understand the influence of film on individuals and society.
History of the film industry with special attention to influences of the industry and the industry’s influence on history.
A survey of the basic geographic concepts, terms, and methods used in the earth science, cultural-environmental, locational, and area analysis traditions. Emphasizes religion, population, language, traditions, and urbanization.
An examination of the political, economic, cultural, and environmental dynamics that shape the major world regions. Evaluations include Africa, Asia, Anglo-America, Europe, the Commonwealth of Independent States, Latin America, the Middle East, and the Pacific Islands.
Basic vocabulary, grammar, and practice in understanding, speaking, writing, and reading German.
Vocabulary building and complex grammatical construction. Stresses the spoken language and German culture. PR: GER 1214 or three semesters of high school German.
Examines important events, people, institutions, and ideas in the foundations of Western civilization. Includes the ancient Near East; Greece; Rome; the spread and influence of Christianity; the Byzantine and Islamic empires; Medieval Europe; and the Renaissance.
Examines Western development from the Protestant Reformation to the present. Major themes and topics include European overseas empires, religious reform, and warfare; the rise of science and reason; the French Revolutionary era; capitalist, socialist, and nationalist ideologies; industrialization; World Wars; the Cold War; decolonization; and globalization.
Surveys the political, economic, and social development of the state of Michigan from it’s pre-European history to the present. Identifies and examines significant events, people, places, and institutions in Michigan’s past to analyze their meanings and implications.
Surveys the histories of civilizations, cultures, and world regions, and the interactions of peoples and societies over time. In each world region, the development of distinct ways of life, cultural expressions, and basic institutions will be examined to highlight factors which have produced both commonalities and differences in human societies.
Surveys American political, economic, social, cultural, and ideological development from colonization through Reconstruction. Includes European settlement and the Atlantic World; the American Revolution, Constitution, and early national debates; democratic and territorial expansion; slavery and the origins, course, and aftermath of the Civil War.
Surveys American political, economic, social, cultural, and ideological development from the post- Reconstruction period to the present. Topics include the impact of industrialization, urbanization, immigration, rising power, world wars, prosperity, and depression; the Cold War; computers; and globalization.
Examines the origins, development, and impact of the French Revolution and Napoleonic Empire, among the great transforming periods in Western history, highlighting institutional, ideological, and social change. PR: Sophomore status or PI.
Examines political, economic, ideological, social, cultural, and technological developments in Europe from 1815 to World War I. Topics include the Industrial Revolution and its effects, liberalism and democracy, socialism, nationalism, and imperialism. PR: Sophomore status or PI.
Evaluates patterns of political, social, religious, and economic development in the Developing World: the non-Western societies and states located in Africa, Asia, Latin America, and the Middle East. Regional case studies focus on flashpoints within each realm and possible solutions to contemporary issues. PR: Sophomore status or PI.
Traces the status and contributions of women in each of the major eras of American history. Examines the roles of leaders and pioneers as well as the changing legal, political, and socio-economic status of the majority of American women, including minorities, and the struggles for suffrage and equality. PR: Sophomore status or PI.
Reviews major ideas, episodes, personalities, institutions, and interpretations of American foreign policy and diplomacy from the founding era to the present. Includes issues relating to the Revolutionary War and the early republic; expansionism; the Civil War; imperialism; world conflicts; the Cold War; and globalization. PR: Sophomore status or PI.
Examines the colonial heritage and founding of the United States. Major topics include European colonization; English colonial politics, societies, and cultures; the Atlantic commercial system; immigration and slavery; imperial relations; the War for Independence; and the establishment of the Constitution. PR: Sophomore status or PI.
Examines developments in the first decades of the United States under the Constitution, including the establishment of the new federal government, political culture, and the rise of parties; the Jeffersonian triumph; the War of 1812; early constitutional issues; the Market Revolution; revivalism and reform; the rise of Jacksonian democracy; slavery and federalism; Manifest Destiny; and the war with Mexico. PR: Sophomore status or PI.
A study of major developments relating to the dramatic technological, economic, geographic, and demographic changes in post-Reconstruction America. With emphasis on debates over the proper role of government, topics include western expansion; the rise of big business; Gilded Age politics; urbanization and immigration; labor and Populist movements; imperialism; Progressivism; and the modern presidency. PR: Sophomore status or PI.
Overviews the major twentieth-century upheavals that brought the United States into a dominant position in the world theater and transformed its political and social landscape. Closely examines the First World War and the peace; the “Roaring Twenties;” the Depression and New Deal; World War II; and the onset of the Cold War. PR: Sophomore status or PI.
An introduction to upper-level historical study that examines the history, nature, sources, and methods of historical investigation and writing. Includes guided practice and a major research paper to reinforce learned concepts and skills. PR: Sophomore status or PI.
Examines major events, ideas, individuals, and institutions in an era of total war, the most destructive in human history. Includes the origins, major features, and consequences of World War I and the peace; the Bolshevik Revolution and the rise of the Soviet Union; interwar economics, diplomacy, science, philosophy, art and culture; the struggles of democracy and the rise of fascism; the nature and culture of Nazi Germany; and the onset, course, and consequences of World War II. PR: Sophomore status or PI.
Surveys the divergent paths of Western and Eastern European nations in the Cold War era and the opportunities and challenges presented by the fall of European communism. Includes post-World War II recovery and reconstruction; the onset of the “Iron Curtain” and Cold War; decolonization; the European Union project; national politics, societies, and cultures; the collapse of communist regimes; resurgent nationalism and the Yugoslav wars; and the challenges of globalization. PR: Sophomore status or PI.
Examines the origins, course, and aftermath of the Civil War with emphasis on the political, cultural, economic, racial, and religious contexts of secession; the presidency of Lincoln; major military campaigns; Reconstruction efforts; and the role of the war in American memory and identity. PR: Sophomore status or PI.
Examines American politics, economy, society, and culture in both the Cold War and post-Cold War periods. Major topics include Cold War diplomacy, politics, and economics; American affluence and the Great Society; the Civil Rights movement; Vietnam and Sixties protest; Nixon, Watergate, and Stagflation; the Reagan Revolution; Nineties prosperity, the rise of the Internet Age, and culture wars; and post-9/11 challenges. PR: Sophomore status or PI.
Special history topics chosen by student or instructor. PR: PI.
An introduction to the major academic disciplines through the reading of scholarly articles from each discipline and through discussions and interviews with faculty from these disciplines. Students write an interdisciplinary research paper and a personal/ academic/career plan.
Interdisciplinary Studies majors continue the vocational preparation begun in IDS 2103. Students will integrate their disciplines in a focused way, ultimately leading to a senior project prospectus that considers their vocational, academic, and career goals.
Capstone course for Interdisciplinary Studies. Preparation of an interdisciplinary research project culminating in a formal paper and presentation at Academic Symposium. PR: Senior Status.
Supervised field experience in interdisciplinary studies with application of theoretical knowledge. Includes extensive outside reading and a written report. Responsibility for obtaining an internship lies with the student. The student must first consult the dean of humanities for approval of the internship. PR: Junior status.
Develops interviewing, resume and cover letter writing, and networking skills, preparing students for post-graduation life. Students assemble portfolio for personal assessment and career planning. Should be taken the student’s final semester. PR: Senior status.
Introduces college level critical thinking and research skills which form the basis of information literacy. Includes practice in the planning and implementation of research, Internet and library database searching, evaluating websites, citing sources, and understanding and avoiding plagiarism.
Teaches practical basics of the German language for use in everyday life situations in speaking, reading, and writing and gives necessary information to help students better understand Austrian culture in order to enhance the GEO Vienna study program. PR: GEO students only.
Taken as part of a GEO program, this class helps students to immerse themselves in their cross-cultural experience with informed observations and with personal interactions.
Examines major political, economic, social, cultural, ideological, and religious developments in European civilization. Emphasis is given to the history, prominent figures, and cultural sites of the cities and regions students encounter on the Vienna Study Program. This course is designed to take advantage of the travel opportunities afforded by the GEO international study experience. PR: GEO students only.
Discussion of philosophies about art and beauty, including contemplation of the visual arts in relation to Christian worldviews. Also listed as PHI 4413. PR: GEO students only.
Designed to survey the major trends and developments relevant to the field of music education, the course serves as an overview of the nature of music teaching and the beginnings of preparing to become a music educator. Course content will include history, philosophy, competency, and content in music education.
Playing techniques for woodwind instruments found in school settings. PR: “C” or better in MUS 1211 and 1213.
Playing techniques for stringed instruments found in school settings. PR: “C” or better in MUS 1211 and 1213.
Understanding the logistics and process of producing musicals in schools. Includes practicum in a local school working on a current production. Also listed as THE PR: “C” or better in MUS 1213 or PI.
Playing techniques for brass instruments found in school settings. PR: “C” or better in MUS 1211 and 1213.
Playing techniques for percussion instruments in school settings. PR: “C” or better in MUS 1211 and 1213.
Setup, design, and operation of computer music laboratory, including hardware and software appropriate to music production and education applications. PR: “C” or better in MUS 1213.
Scientific and imagery-related techniques for teaching vocal production. Includes history of voice teaching. PR: “C” or better in MUS 1213.
Study of methods and materials for use in the elementary music classroom with special attention to assessment of students. Includes a 60-hour placement in a local elementary or middle school. Course fee. PR: Pre-admission to the Teacher Education Program.
Study of methods and materials for use in the secondary choral or instrumental program with special attention to assessment of students. Includes a 60-hour placement in a local middle or high school. Course fee. PR: Pre-admission to the Teacher Education Program.
*All private lessons have fees of $400 per credit hour.
Private vocal instruction. One hour of credit yields 12 fifty-minute lessons. Numbering accounts for level of study: e.g. MUS 2011, 3011, 4011. PR: PI.
One hour of credit yields 12 fifty-minute lessons. Numbering accounts for the level of study: e.g. MUS 2031, 3031, 4031. PR: PI.
Group instruction in basic keyboarding skills, including scales, basic exercises, and simple sight reading, improvisation, and accompaniment. CR: MUS 1203.
One hour of credit yields 12 fifty-minute lessons. Numbering accounts for level of study: e.g. MUS 2051, 3051, 4051. PR: PI.
Private instruction on orchestral strings. One hour of credit yields 12 fifty-minute lessons. Numbering accounts for level of study: e.g. MUS 2061, 3061, 4061. PR: PI.
Private instruction on woodwind instruments. One hour of credit yields 12 fifty-minute lessons. Numbering accounts for level of study: MUS 2071, 3071, 4071. PR: PI.
Private instruction on brass instruments. One hour of credit yields 12 fifty-minute lessons. Numbering accounts for level of study: MUS 2081, 3081, 4081. PR: PI.
Choral ensemble performs from a diverse repertoire that includes extended choral works, smaller works from classical and popular choral literature, hymns, and patriotic and multi-cultural music. Daily rehearsal and extended touring required. PR: Membership by audition only. Course fee charged in the Fall, $100. Students have one week from acceptance to add this course to their schedules. Requests received after the first week require approval from the registrar and are subject to an add/drop fee.
A non-credit enrollment in MUS 1101. PR: Membership by audition only. Course fee charged in the Fall, $100. Students have one week from acceptance to add this course to their schedules. Requests received after the first week require approval from the registrar and are subject to an add/drop fee.
Contemporary a cappella choral ensemble. Repertoire typically includes contemporary religious music, vocal jazz styles, arrangements of spirituals, popular song adaptations, and hymn arrangements. By audition only. PR: PI. Students have one week from casting to add this course to their schedules. Requests received after the first week require approval from the registrar and are subject to an add/drop fee.
A non-credit enrollment in MUS 1121. PR: PI. Students have one week from casting to add this course to their schedules. Requests received after the first week require approval from the registrar and are subject to an add/drop fee.
Choral experience for non-music majors who are interested in singing but are not able to meet A Cappella Chorus membership requirements. Students may arrange for membership in a suitable off-campus, community-based choral ensemble and receive one credit each semester. Subject to music department approval.
Traditional community band ensemble with percussion that performs a wide variety of concert music. Membership by audition only. PR: PI.
Entry level study of aural skills: Interval recognition, sight-singing, and melodic dictation. PR: MUS 1203 or placement test. CR: MUS 1213.
Beginning part-writing and chord progressions. PR: MUS 1203 or placement test. CR:MUS 1211.
Continues MUS 1211. Triads and seventh chords, sight-singing in ensemble, and advanced melodic dictation. PR: “C” or better in MUS 1211. CR: MUS 1223.
Continues MUS 1213. More advanced part-writing and chord progression. PR: “C” or better in MUS 1213. CR: MUS 1221.
Advanced study of aural skills. Includes harmonic dictation with more extended harmonies, including atonality. PR: “C” or better in MUS 1221. CR: MUS 2213.
Advanced theory, including modulation and extended chords. PR: “C” or better in MUS 1223. CR: MUS 2211.
This course is a survey of the origins, elements, forms, history, and effects of music with a view toward enhancing the student’s understanding and enjoyment.
Principles of musical leadership for contemporary and traditional worship styles, including leadership personality, group chemistry, physical skills of keeping time, song leading, group leading, and administrative skills.
Improvisation of simple accompaniment using keyboard instruments. Includes interpretation of implied harmonies. Grade of B or higher satisfies the keyboard skills examination required for graduation. PR: “C” or better in MUS 2213 and four semesters of piano recommended or PI.
An overview of modern and historical music of the world, including its influence on culture and its effects on our modern world. Emphasis on introducing the world of ethnomusicology to the student. PR: “C” or better in MUS 1213.
A survey of the history of music in the United States, including Native American music, European influences, modern jazz, and popular music. PR: “C” or better in MUS 1213.
Survey of the forms, elements, writers, composers, and performers of musical theatre from the Greeks, through medieval musical plays, and the history of opera, to the 19th-century operettas, and the American musical theatre. PR: “C” or better in MUS 1213.
Basic conducting and rehearsal techniques for directing instrumental and vocal ensembles. PR: “C” or better in MUS 1211 and 1213.
Practical techniques of arranging vocal and instrumental music for performance by individuals and ensembles of a variety of age ranges and educational levels. Emphasis on music education applications and popular software packages. PR: “C” or better in MUS 2213.
Capstone course for all music majors. Includes preparation for post-graduation life and music program assessment. PR: Senior status and PI.
Introduction to philosophers and philosophical ideas and exploration of the value and contribution of philosophy. Explores the ways that philosophy relates to and undergirds other disciplines, including religious studies, social studies, political and economic theory, and science.
Introduces students to the basic categories and ideas in the field of ethics; develops a greater knowledge of the biblical and historical materials that inform moral discussion; develops skills with moral arguments found in contemporary (and historical) discussions of ethical concerns. PR: Sophomore status.
Introduces students to principles and methods of moral reasoning. Issues specific to medical decision-making are explored in depth, including end-of-life issues, choices in reproduction, children and bioethics, etc. Designed primarily for pre-health care majors but can also fulfill the General Education requirements for Moral and Philosophic Reasoning. Equivalent to PHI 2933. PR: Sophomore status.
A seminar, typically team taught, on a selected topic relating to issues of diversity such as race relations, non-Western studies, and multicultural dialog. Provides opportunities to study, experience, and practice diversity. PR: Sophomore status, PHI 2013, and PHI 3923.
A discussion of major world religions, beginning with “Basic” religions and covering Judaism, Islam, Hinduism, Sikhism, Jainism, Buddhism, and Chinese religions. Places Christianity in the global religious context and discusses fruitful perspectives for understanding different religious systems. Course fee. PR: ENG 1123.
A seminar offered with topics from the field of philosophy with the opportunity for students to develop heightened levels of critical thinking skills, philosophical discernment, and writing ability. Includes primary readings, reflective and research oriented writing assignments, and seminar-type class discussions. PR: PHI 2013.
Discussion of philosophies about art and beauty, including contemplation of the visual arts in relation Christian worldviews. Also listed as INS 4413. PR: Sophomore status or PI.
An introduction to the political dynamics and capital constitutional bases of the American government. Examines the three branches as they act in concert and in conflict. Several models of decision-making are covered.
State and federal courts; the Constitution, statutes, and administrative rules as sources of law; jurisdiction and avenues of appeal in both civil and criminal cases. Students read and brief current and landmark cases.
Major constitutional issues in criminal law and how individual rights are protected in the system. Discusses complex legal issues in the administration of criminal justice in the United States and critical analysis of demands on modern criminal justice agencies and practitioners.
Includes world changes as a result of WWII and the end of the Cold War, the role and influence of the U.S. on world trade and the new global economy, goals and problems of the United Nations, and the struggle for civil rights of women and people of color in the U.S. Emphasizes the ability to engage in library and Internet research and to communicate integrated lessons employing audio/visual and computer technology. This course is built upon key features of K-12 methodology. PR: Sophomore status or PI.
Constitutional basis and dynamics of the Supreme Court’s lawmaking power. Students read and brief landmark cases. A research paper outlines major constitutional cases regarding abortion, civil rights, or presidential powers. PR: Sophomore status or PI.
Roots of society’s relation to the law and historical and philosophical concepts. Details statutory and case law. PR: Sophomore status or PI.
Emphasizes research of important legal issues. Under the direction of the professor, students prepare legal briefs and documents of their custom-made topics and present an oral and written report of their work at the annual Academic Symposium. PR: Senior status and PI.
Basic vocabulary, grammar, and practice in understanding, speaking, writing, and reading Spanish.
Vocabulary building and complex grammatical construction. Stresses spoken language and Spanish culture. PR: SPA 1214 or three semesters of high school Spanish.
Grammar review and continued emphasis on oral and written communication. Also, literary and cultural readings. PR: SPA 1224 or two years of high school Spanish.
A continuation of SPA 2214. PR: SPA 2214.
An overview of the requirements and expectations of theatre and musical theatre majors, including vocational development, portfolio building, and career preparation.
Technical theatre laboratory experience. Assigns students to a technical role in a Rochester College theatre production: lighting, makeup, costumes, props, or set construction. Assignments based on experience and/or interest and job availability. May require up to 75 hours of work. Students have one week from casting to add this course to their schedules. Requests received after the first week require approval from the registrar and are subject to an add/drop fee.
Laboratory experience/credit for performing in a Rochester College theatre production. Selection for roles is based on audition. PR: PI. Students have one week from casting to add this course to their schedules. Requests received after the first week require approval from the registrar and are subject to an add/drop fee.
Explores a variety of aesthetic guidelines, safety principles, and practical techniques utilized in the staging of unarmed sequences of staged combat. Also listed as PED 1011.
Introduction to basic musical theatre terminology and dance techniques. Numbering accounts for level of study: THE 2081, 3081, 4081.
An introduction to acting theory and practice, including script analysis and performance of modern realism.
Instruction in the basic skills, tools, techniques required for technical theatre including set construction, lighting, and make-up.
Significance of the dramatic arts throughout history from ancient Greek to Postmodern theatre; roles of playwright, director, actor, designer, and critic are explored. Fulfills General Education Appreciation requirement for students not majoring in Theatre.
Continuation of the work begun in Acting I. Approaches to characterization for a variety of roles in classical theatre. PR: C or better in THE 1103 or PI.
Laboratory performance course in which students prepare selections from the musical theatre repertoire. Includes preparation of both solo and ensemble pieces.
An introduction to voice for the stage as a primary instrument of communication, with special emphasis on the Linklater technique. PR: THE 1103.
An introduction to movement for the stage using the body as a primary instrument of communication, with special emphasis on the Lugaring technique. PR: THE 1103.
Application of art elements and design principles in a variety of scenarios. Focus on refining ideas for compositions. Course fee $15. Also listed as ART 2413. PR: ART 1413 or 1423.
A seminar targeting the practical skills needed to pursue a career in or related to theatre. Students will explore specific career paths and identify means to attaining them.
Explores advanced actor training methodologies, relying heavily on the Meisner Technique and Practical Aesthetics. PR: THE 2103 and PI.
Explores cognitive and emotional characteristics of young audiences and age-appropriate dramatic material. Explores variations of dramatic literature for child and adolescent audiences. Discusses performance of literature adaptation as well as text creation from improvised scenes. PR: ENG 1123.
Explores intersections of theology and theatre and includes practical application of theatre arts to formal worship service planning, outreach programs, children’s ministry, missions, and play production. PR: Sophomore status.
Instruction and practice in analysis and oral presentation of various literary genres. Includes oral interpretation of such forms as poetry, prose, children’s literature, drama, and scripture. PR: COM 1013.
Advanced laboratory performance course in which students prepare selections from the musical theatre repertoire and includes preparation for professional musical theatre auditions. PR: THE 2212.
An introduction to Shakespearean acting with emphasis on scansion, poetic devices, builds, playing through lines and finding a physical and emotional life in the language. PR: THE 2103.
A one-semester survey of major historical periods of the theatre from the Greeks to the present. PR: ENG 1123.
Exploration of major historical periods of theatre practice from the Fifth Century BCE until 1642. PR: ENG 1123.
Exploration of major historical periods of theatre practice from 1642 until the present.
An overview of the design process, including scenic, costume, lighting, and sound design. From the first reading of a script to production, students learn and gain practical experience in the steps necessary for a creative design for the theatre. PR: THE 1112 or 2112.
Understanding the logistics and process of producing musicals in schools. Includes practicum in a local school working on a current production. Also listed as MUE PR: MUS 1213 or PI.
Instruction in audition techniques for monologues and cold reads with strong emphasis on Michael Schurtleff ’s “guideposts.” PR: THE 2103 and PI.
Process of play direction from production concept to performance. Includes written play analyses, conducting auditions, casting, rehearsing, and working with technical staff. Students required to direct scenes or one-act plays, possibly in conjunction with a campus theatre production. PR: 6 credit hours in THE.
Practical directing project for Rochester College theatre production. Students work closely under faculty guidance. Course is offered on demand. PI.
Surveys the historical relationship between theatre and religion including pagan worship, liturgical presentations, and mystery plays. Discusses current conflicting views regarding the role of theatre in the 21st century church, including drama in evangelism and in the teaching of children and Christian participation in secular theatre. PR: Any THE course and ENG 1123.
Practical design project for a Rochester College theatre production. Students work closely under faculty guidance in one of the following: scenery, costumes, lighting, properties, or sound. Course is offered on demand. PI.
Develops interviewing, resume, cover letter writing, and networking skills to prepare students for post-graduation life. Includes theatre program assessment and development of the portfolio. Should be taken the student’s final semester. PR: Senior status.
Theoretical approaches to the actors craft from antiquity to the present. PR: Any THE course and ENG 1123.
Critical writing approaches used to analyze both theatre performance and dramatic literature. PR: Any THE course and ENG 1123.
Survey of ancient to contemporary drama with a focus on literary and formal analysis. Also listed as ENG 4743. PR: ENG 1123.
Preparation of a major ceative or research project in an area of the student’s interest. PR: Senior status in Theatre or Musical Theatre Major. Capstone course in theatre.
Supervised field experience in a theatre context with application of theoretical knowledge. Includes extensive outside reading and a written report. Responsibility for obtaining an internship lies with the student. The intern must consult the faculty coordinator for approval of the internship. Capstone course in theatre. PR: Junior status.
Special topics in theatre based on faculty or student interest such as a focus on a writer, a theatrical period in history, or a style of performance or design. Offered on demand.
Faculty teaching in disciplines other than history, humanities, information literacy, philosophy and political science are listed in the respective sections of that discipline.

References: ART 1413
 ART 2413
 ART 4123
 ART 2213
 ART 2233
 ART 3213
 ART 3313
 ART 4123
 ART 1413
 ART 2413
 ART 2413
 ART 2413
 ART 1413