2022-2023 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
    May 19, 2024  
2022-2023 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions


 

Social Work

  
  • SW 249 Interviewing Skills

    Interviewing Skills is a supplement to the first social work practice course. In a 2 hour ‘practice lab’ setting, students will learn, explore and practice the three essential components of establishing a helping relationship with clients: 1) listening and exploration; 2) clarification; and 3) helping clients take action. Prerequisite: SW 101 ; for social work majors and minors. 2 hrs
  
  • SW 250 Social Work Practice I

    Further examination of generalist social work practice, including practice behaviors related to the social work planned change process. Social work with individuals and family systems is emphasized. This course is limited to social work major and minors. Prerequisite: SW 101 . 3 hrs
  
  • SW 251 Social Work Practice II

    A sequel to Social Work Practice I with special emphasis on social work practice behaviors in working with groups. Prerequisite: SW 101 , SW 250 , or permission of the instructor. 3 hrs
  
  • SW 325 Substance Abuse and Addictions

    This course focuses on the bio-psychosocial aspects of substance abuse and addiction in a variety of social contexts, preparing the social work student or related helping professional to competently engage the client(s) in a generalist practice setting, who is either directly or indirectly impacted by this growing problem in our society. Prerequisite: For Social Work majors: SW 101 SW 250  and SW 251 . All other majors: junior or senior standing. 3 hrs
  
  • SW 326 Understanding Child Abuse and Neglect

    An examination of child abuse and neglect and societal response from a historical and theoretical perspective. Special emphasis is placed on examining symptoms and causes of child neglect, physical abuse, sexual abuse and emotional abuse. Information is provided about programs available that provide child welfare services, such as child protection, foster care and adoption. Prerequisite: Social Work majors: SW 101  and Junior standing; All other majors: junior standing or permission of the instructor. 3 hrs
  
  • SW 349 Human Behavior in the Social Environment

    This course examines those interacting systems which influence human behavior: individual, families, groups, organizations, and communities throughout the life course. It examines the ecological approach and the biophysical, psychological and social influences on human behavior, with a special emphasis on diversity. Micro, mezzo, and macro issues of the life course from pregnancy through late adulthood are examined. 3 hrs
  
  • SW 350 Social Research Methods

    This course is an introduction that includes qualitative and quantitative research content to provide an understanding of a scientific, analytic, and ethical approach to building knowledge for generalist social work practice. The content prepares students to develop, use and effectively communicate empirically based knowledge, including evidence-based interventions. Research knowledge is used by students to provide high-quality services; to initiate change; to improve practice, policy, and social service delivery; and to evaluate their own practice. This course may be taken by social work majors and minors only. APA writing skills will be used in this course for assignments. Prerequisite: SW 359 . 3 hrs
  
  • SW 359 Applied Statistics for the Social Sciences

    Cross-listed with PY 359 . This course provides an overview of the use of statistics in the social sciences and seeks to analyze and evaluate statistical analysis through a Christian worldview. In addition, a survey of the use and application of the Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS) and PSPP, a comparable software program, will be studied. 3 hrs
  
  • SW 380 Social Work Practice III, Organizations and Communities

    A macro level practice course focusing on organizations and communities and taught from generalist social work perspective. This is the third course in the social work practice series and is required for social work majors. Prerequisite: SW 101 , SW 250 , SW 251 SW 349 , SW 350 . 3 hrs
  
  • SW 400 Special Topics in Social Work

    The investigation of special areas in social work. Prerequisite: junior/senior standing or permission of instructor. 3 hrs
  
  • SW 429 Social Welfare Policy and Analysis

    An examination of the area of policy practice with special emphasis on those forces which create social welfare policy and on those skills necessary for policy analysis. This course is for social work majors who are admitted into the program. Prerequisite: Junior/senior standing. 3 hrs
  
  • SW 433 Death and Dying, Grief and Loss

    Cross-listed with PY 433 . This course examines the social-psychological processes of dying, death, and bereavement across the human life-span and with awareness to various cultures. It also explores practical applications to helping others with death related experiences through the use of individual, family, community, social groups and institutional components. Prerequisite: Junior/senior standing. 3 hrs
  
  • SW 436 Field Practicum

    This course consists of supervised field experience totaling 410 hours in a local social service agency. Primary focus is on application of competencies and practice behaviors required by the social work program and CSWE. The emphasis is on integrating classroom knowledge with application in a field setting with attention on social work with individuals, families, groups, organizations, and communities. 6 hrs
  
  • SW 438 Field Seminar

    This is a senior social work standing course which requires a weekly on-campus integrative seminar with the program’s field director as well as other students in field placement. The emphasis is on integrating classroom knowledge with application in a social work field setting with individuals, families, groups, organizations, and communities. Prerequisite: Have completed all SW courses, except SW 436  and SW 450 . 3 hrs
  
  • SW 449 Directed Study in Social Work

    Emphasis on critical evaluation of theoretical and empirical writing in a specialized area of social work for majors with strong scholastic achievements. 1-3 hrs
  
  • SW 450 Social Work Ethics

    This is a social work senior standing course that places emphasis on contemporary social work ethics and contemporary generalist social welfare issues. The course is designed to help students learn to integrate the NASW Code of Ethics into their field experience, academic experience and their professional experience following graduation. 3 hrs

Study Skills

  
  • SS 100 Study Skills

    A course designed to give student the skills needed to be successful in their first year of college. Topics covered will include: Strategies for academic success and achievement, using college textbooks, and reading skills. Students must obtain a ‘C’ or better to pass the class. 1 hr (Fee: $115)
  
  • SS 101 Online Study Skills

    A course designed to give students the skills needed to be successful in their online courses. Topics covered will include: Strategies for academic success and achievement, including the following skills: time management, effective communication, reading, writing, and note-taking. Students must obtain a ‘C’ or better to pass the class. 1 hr

Theatre Arts

  
  • TH 191 Theatre Practicum

    Rehearsal and/or technical work associated with planning and producing a major production. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor. May be repeated for two hours credit. 1 hr
  
  • TH 195 Ballet and Choreography I

    Cross-listed with HP 195 . An introduction to ballet techniques with emphasis on sound, rhythm, movement, gestures, expression, basic dance steps and dance vocabulary. 1 hr
  
  • TH 196 Jazz Dance and Choreography I

    Cross-listed with HP 196 . An introduction to jazz techniques with emphasis on sound, rhythm, movement, gestures, expression, basic dance steps and dance vocabulary. 1 hr
  
  • TH 200 Theatre Appreciation

    A survey course designed to introduce the student to significant dramatic literature from the Greeks to the present, as well as to the work of theatre practitioners from playwrights to stage hands. Reading plays and attending Theatre Louisiana College productions are among the course requirements. 3 hrs
  
  • TH 201 Introduction to Theatre Arts Ministry

    Students investigate the historical, theological, and aesthetic relationships of theatre and religion, studying available Christian dramatic literature. Examples will be cited on the potential and limitations of how theatre arts ministry can be used as a discipleship, education, and evangelism tool. In addition to classroom examples, opportunities will be provided for site-based ministry observations. This course will give specific career directions for theatre arts-related ministries. (This course replaces TH339/RE339) 3 hrs
  
  • TH 220 Voice and Articulation

    A study of the vocal mechanism with techniques taught in voice improvement through awareness of personal obstacles. 3 hrs
  
  • TH 230 Acting I: Technique

    A study of acting technique and theory with emphasis on improvisation, characterization, monologue and scene study. 3 hrs
  
  • TH 231 Acting II: Characterization

    Continuation of TH 230  with more intense study of characterization and introduction to audition techniques. Prerequisite: TH 230 . 3 hrs
  
  • TH 260 Stage Movement

    Techniques of stage movement, including body awareness and character physicalization. Prerequisite: TH 230 . 3 hrs
  
  • TH 291 Theatre Practicum

    Rehearsal and/or technical work associated with planning and producing a major production. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor. May be repeated for two hours of credit. 1 hr
  
  • TH 300 Dramatic Literature

    A study of representative plays from the Greek era to the present, with an emphasis on staging and performance. 3 hrs
  
  • TH 310 History of the American Musical

    This course explores the history of musical theatre and the emergence of the Broadway musical and its place in today’s culture. Prerequisite: TH 200 MU 200 , or MU 145 . 3 hrs
  
  • TH 320 Voice for the Actor: Diction and Dialects

    In depth study of the systematic approach to the articulation of standard American English and the essential building blocks for the learning of dialects utilizing the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA). Prerequisite: TH 220 . 3 hrs
  
  • TH 323 Oral Interpretation of Christian Literature

    A study in the performance of Christian literature with special emphasis on how to read the bible out loud and how to dramatize a sermon. Students will memorize passages of scripture for presentation. 3 hrs
  
  • TH 325 Ministry Arts Production

    Cross-listed with MP 325  and MU 325 . A study of the methods and special problems associated with mounting a seasonal production in a church or other religious settings. 2 hrs
  
  • TH 326 Ministry Arts Production Practicum

    Cross-listed with MC 326 and MU 326 . A companion course to TH 325 . Practical application of the methods used in mounting a seasonal production. Students will be given hands-on opportunities in the areas of drama, music and media arts and will be expected to assume positions of responsibility for Follow the Star or other seasonal LC productions. May be repeated four times for a maximum of four hours credit. 1 hr
  
  • TH 335 Principles of Theatre Production I

    Fundamental principles and practical application of theatre production, organization, scenery construction and stage lighting. Students are required to participate as crew members in a theatre louisiana college production. 3 hrs
  
  • TH 336 Principles of Theatre Production II

    Elements of play production with special emphasis on design elements, properties, make-up and costuming. Students are required to participate as crew members in a Theatre Louisiana College production. 3 hrs
  
  • TH 391 Theatre Practicum

    Rehearsal and/or technical work associated with planning and producing a major production. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor. May be repeated for two hours credit. 1 hr
  
  • TH 401 Studio IV

    A senior project for theatre majors and minors under the supervision of a theatre professional. Students work in their major area of expertise to develop a performance or technical support for a production of a play presented to the public as part of the theatre louisiana college season. 1 hr
  
  • TH 421 Play Directing

    Development of an individual approach to play analysis, casting, blocking, rehearsal process, actor communication and production coordination. Prerequisite: permission of Instructor 3 hrs
  
  • TH 422 Directing Lab

    A companion course to TH 421 , Play Directing. Students select, cast rehearse, direct and produce a one-act play for two performances before an audience. Prerequisite: TH 421 . TH 230 , TH 335  and TH 336  strongly recommended. 1 hr
  
  • TH 435 History and Dramatic Literature I

    Historical survey of the development of theatre and drama from ancient Greece to French neoclassicism. 3 hrs
  
  • TH 440 Acting III: Auditioning

    Continuation of TH 231 . A study of period styles from the Greeks through Comedy of Manners. Practical work in movement and text. Prerequisite: TH 231 . 3 hrs
  
  • TH 445 Professional Aspects of Theatre Arts

    Course designed to navigate the various vocation possibilities of the Theatre Arts Degree. The student will explore all of the design and technical fields of theatre and be introduced to the professional world of acting for stage, film, and television. Prerequisite: TH 230 . 3 hrs
  
  • TH 450 Seminar

    Selected topics in theatre arts for students with a serious interest in theatre. Prerequisite: junior or senior standing. 3-6 hrs
  
  • TH 460 Internship in Theatre

    Internship in professional theatre for students majoring in theatre arts. Prerequisite: Senior standing. 3-6 hrs
  
  • TH 491 Theatre Practicum

    Rehearsal and/or technical work associated with planning and producing a major production. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor. May be repeated for two hours of credit. 1 hr

Internships

  
  • IN 300 Internship

    Provides the student with an opportunity to gain knowledge and skills from a planned work experience in the student’s chosen career field or in an organization to explore a career field. Student Learning Outcomes are selected and evaluated by the Faculty Internship Advisor, Work-site Supervisor, and the student. Internship placements provide learning experiences not available in the classroom setting. Internships provide entry-level, career-related experience, and workplace competencies that employers value when hiring new employees. Internships may also be used as a opportunity to explore career fields. Prerequisite: Junior or Senior standing; sophomore with approval from advisor and the Executive Director of the Center for Calling and Career 1-3 hrs
 

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