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COMM 352 - Organizational Communication An introduction to the theory and practice of communication in organizations. Examines organizational behavior from the standpoint of historical and contemporary theories along with examples and case studies. Emphasis is placed on the role of communication in the development and maintenance of organizational structures.
Prerequisites COMM 200 or consent of instructor
Credit Hours: 3
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COMM 353 - Sport and Communication This course covers the basic principles and techniques of sport communication for collegiate and professional sports. Students will also examine the interrelationship between sport and media in today’s society. Students will consider the functions and ethical responsibilities of media and sports communication personnel as well as the societal effects and impact of sports media.
Prerequisites COMM 200 or DIGM 200 or consent of instructor.
Credit Hours: 3
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COMM 354 - Intercultural Communication A study of the relationship between communication and culture with emphasis on factors affecting the processes and quality of interpersonal communication between those of differing cultures and subcultures.
Prerequisites None
Credit Hours: 3
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COMM 362 - Feature Writing Introduces student journalists to the craft of creative non-fiction storytelling through narrative and other feature story types. Students will cultivate their voices as writers while developing their reporting, researching, and interviewing skills as journalists. Computer-assisted instruction.
Prerequisites COMM-200 or DIGM-200
Credit Hours: 3 When Offered Fall semester
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COMM 401 - Internship (Repeatable for credit) A course designed to assist students in attaining practical skills in a specific communication-oriented occupation. Academic credit depends on number of hours the student works at the internship placement. All communication and public relations majors are required to take COMM 401 (2 credit hours and 150 work hours). Those completing this initial internship requirement may sign up for an additional internship of COMM 402 (1 credit hour and 100 work hours) or repeat COMM 401 (2 credit hours and 150 work hours).
Prerequisites COMM 400 Internship Seminar. This course is open to second semester junior and senior communication and public relations majors and minors only.
Credit Hours: 2 Notes Repeatable for credit.
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COMM 410 - Media Law Examination of the legal and ethical aspects of publishing and broadcasting, with emphasis on freedom of the press, the right to know, copyright, libel, privacy, and obscenity.
Prerequisites COMM 200 or DIGM 200
Credit Hours: 3
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COMM 422 - Communication in Society Explores the theoretical and practical aspects of human communication and mass communication within culture. Both critical and institutional approaches will be studied. Specific areas will include the critical functions of language, relationship between interpersonal communication and the media, media values, and mediated reality within societies in both developed and underdeveloped countries.
Prerequisites COMM 200 or DIGM 200
Credit Hours: 3 When Offered Fall semester
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COMM 426 - Integrated Marketing Communications An application of the skills necessary to design, implement, and manage advertising campaigns, with an emphasis on planning and decision-making procedures applied to advertising problems. Principles, theory, techniques, and technology will be applied along with critical thinking skills to develop a unified team-based strategy from conception to final client presentation.
Prerequisites COMM-200 or DIGM-200
Credit Hours: 3
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COMM 436 - Advertising Campaigns
An application of the skills necessary to design, implement and manage advertising campaigns, with an emphasis on planning and decision making procedures applied to specific advertising problems. Principles, theory, techniques and technology will be applied along with critical thinking skills to develop a team-based advertising campaign from conception to final client presentation.
Prerequisites COMM 200 and COMM 286
Credit Hours: 3
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COMM 462 - Communication Leadership (DAL) This course provides an examination of effective leadership and the central role of communication in leadership processes. The course examines both traditional and contemporary notions of leadership and its practice in interpersonal, team, public, and virtual contexts.
Prerequisites COMM-200
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COMM 466 - NSAC: National Student Advertising Competition A course based on a national competition established by the American Advertising Federation (AAF) which allows members from the student AAF Lee University Chapter an opportunity to exercise their analytical skills and mature judgment required for an advertising campaign. Repeatable for credit.
Prerequisites Membership in AAF Lee University, and permission of instructor.
Credit Hours: 3
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COMM 480 - Communication Leadership An examination of effective leadership and the central role of communication in leadership processes. The course examines both traditional and contemporary notions of leadership and its practice in interpersonal, team, public, and virtual contexts.
Prerequisites COMM-200
Credit Hours: 3
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COMM 491-493 - Contemporary Topics in Communication A course presenting various topics of contemporary interest. Topics will change each semester. Repeatable for credit.
Prerequisites COMM 200
Credit Hours: 1 (491), 2 (492), or 3 (493)
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COMM 495 - Christianity and Communication A course providing a theoretical integration of the Christian faith with the field of Communication. Reviews fundamental themes connecting faith with communication practice for Christians from the time of the early church to the present, with special emphasis on practical responses to cultural and historical shifts in worldviews.
Prerequisites THEO 231, Senior status or consent of instructor
Credit Hours: 3
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COMM 498 - Rhetorical Criticism This course introduces students to major issues and perspectives in rhetorical criticism, including foundational concepts from the history of rhetorical theory, elements of rhetorical studies, and methods of rhetorical analysis. By surveying traditional and contemporary approaches to rhetorical criticism, readings will encourage students to engage in the process of thinking about symbol use, reflect upon the power of language and human symbolic activity, and systematically explore how these processes work and why they affect us. Rhetorical approaches examine how to use language and symbols more effectively, how to communicate in more self-reflective ways, and how to evaluate messages that better accomplish strategic goals.
Prerequisites COMM-300 or permission of instructor
Credit Hours: 3
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COMM 499 - Senior Research Project Designed to mentor the communication major or minor in the application of the techniques and procedures of research in communication. For upper-division majors and minors only.
Prerequisites COMM 300 or COMM 301
Credit Hours: 3
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Counseling |
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COUN 501 - Orientation to Public Schools: Field Experience An introductory exploration of public elementary or secondary schools integrating field experience in the classroom with seminars. Sixty hours of field experience in the classroom are required. Completion of this course is required for students without teacher licensure.
Credit Hours: 1
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COUN 502 - School Counseling Programs: Principles and Administration A study of the management of comprehensive school counseling programs (PreK-12) to include needs assessment, program goals, resource identification, evaluations, and use of computer-based management software. This course also includes an examination of professional practice issues in school counseling related to education, research, standards of practice, credentialing, and policy.
Credit Hours: 3
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COUN 512 - Research Methods Methods and tools of research and evaluation, focus on research data interpretation, and emphasis on application to professional practice. Utilization of the computer for data analysis will be emphasized.
Credit Hours: 3 When Offered Spring semester.
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COUN 516 - Human Growth and Development Current research and theories in development relating to the preschool child, elementary school child, adolescent and adult. Emphasis on social, cognitive and affective development including implications for counseling strategies over the lifespan.
Credit Hours: 3 When Offered Spring semester.
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COUN 520 - Counseling Theories and Techniques An in-depth consideration of major counseling theories and techniques, with special emphasis on comparative analysis.
Credit Hours: 3 When Offered Spring semester.
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COUN 521 - Community Interventions This course covers consulation and collaboration methods in community settings.
Credit Hours: 3
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COUN 522 - Non-Profit Project Design and Evaluation A comprehensive study of nonprofit development and management for serving chronically underserved populations via counseling techniques; including a study of mission, vision, strategic planning, bylaws, ethics, fund-raising, financial management, collaborations/partnerships, human resources, marketing, communication, grant writing, board and volunteer development, advocacy and policy making, information technology, legal issues, evaluation, and leadership and management in the social sectors and nonprofit world.
Credit Hours: 3
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COUN 524 - Psychopathology An in-depth approach to the study of psychopathology. The course uses case presentations to expose the student to a variety of psychological and relational diagnoses.
Credit Hours: 3 When Offered Fall semester.
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COUN 546 - Practicum in School Counseling This practicum experience provides a broad, general perspective of school counseling in an area school. The practicum is a prerequisite for school counseling internship experiences. Special attention is given to assessment, basic counseling skills, guidance skills, and collaboration skills.
Prerequisites COUN-502.
Credit Hours: 3
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COUN 548 - Practicum in Counseling Practical experience preparatory to Counseling Internship. Special attention is given to obtaining a case history, assessment, treatment planning and basic counseling skills.
Prerequisites COUN-500 or Co-requisite: COUN-520 and full admission status in the graduate counseling program.
Credit Hours: 3 When Offered Spring semester.
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COUN 550 - Group Process and Practice Theory and types of groups, descriptions of group practices, methods, dynamics and facilitative skills.
Credit Hours: 3
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COUN 554 - Measurement and Appraisal in Counseling This course covers the history, purpose and use of tests and other assessment methodologies in counseling.
Credit Hours: 3 When Offered Spring semester.
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COUN 556 - Professional Issues This course provides the opportunity and setting for the developing counselor to explore and expand his/her professional identity. Attention is given to the role and function of the School Counselor as related to other helping professions, and to the importance of being affiliated with professional organizations such as the American School Counseling Association.
Credit Hours: 0
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COUN 558 - Cultural Contexts in the Helping Professions The study of the influence of culture, society, and contemporary social values on human behavior and social interaction. The course examines the sociological nature, bases and consequences of social values and social problems and their relationship to the self. Social issues such as the culture of poverty, violence, drug use, and societal and family dysfunction are examined.
Credit Hours: 3 When Offered Fall semester
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COUN 560 - Anthropology of Childhood This seminar type course seeks to prepare professionals to work cross cultural in agencies that deal primarily with children.
Credit Hours: 3
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COUN 561 - Counseling Children and Adolescents: Developmental Issues and Interventions An examination of the interpersonal dynamics of adolescents who come to counselors for help due to the severity of their spiritual, emotional, motivational, behavioral, and adjustment problems. Counseling procedures for normal developmental concerns and issues of adolescents, as well as clinical procedures, treatment methods and counseling approaches for the more resistant and recalcitrant youth will be covered.
Credit Hours: 3
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COUN 562 - Lifestyle and Career Development A study of sources, methods, and techniques for gathering, evaluating, and disseminating occupational, technological and educational information through career counseling.
Credit Hours: 3
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COUN 563 - Human Sexuality The study of contemporary theory, research, and practice of counseling related to the study and understanding of the biological, cognitive, socioemotional, cultural, and spiritual dimensions of human sexuality.
Credit Hours: 3
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COUN 569 - Play Therapy and Child Trauma A study of the literature and practice of play therapy as a unique approach to clinical work with children. Non-directive play therapy methods, inclusion of parents in treatment, and directive play therapy interventions are considered. Cross-listed with MAFT-529.
Credit Hours: 3
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COUN 570 - School Counseling Internship I Closely supervised counseling practice in an approved field placement in an area elementary school. Interns gain competence in core areas of school counseling, assessment, consultation, and professional functioning.
Prerequisites COUN-502 and COUN-546.
Credit Hours: 3
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COUN 571 - Christian Perspectives in the Helping Professions A survey of Christian approaches to counseling. Emphasis on the development of Christian approaches as they relate to theoretical and clinical advances in the field of counseling. Focus on the theological underpinnings of each approach.
Credit Hours: 3 When Offered Fall semester.
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COUN 573 - Introduction to Addiction Counseling and Treatment This course focuses on the treatment of addiction disorders and examines different views of addictions (historical, contemporary, Biblical and humanistic). Students are given the opportunity to experience different theories and techniques of treatment in a variety of treatment settings.
Credit Hours: 3 Notes Cross-Listed as MAFT-549.
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COUN 581 - Clinical Psychopharmacology An in-depth look at the drugs used to treat the major psychiatric disabilities and the major drugs of abuse. Understanding the actions, uses and side effects of psychoactive drugs.
Prerequisites This course requires completion of a course in Physiological Psychology or approval of the instructor.
Credit Hours: 3
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COUN 587 - Special Topics in Counseling A course presenting various topics and research concerns. The topic will change to meet student demand and interest.
Credit Hours: 1
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COUN 588 - School Counseling Internship II Closely supervised counseling practice in an approved field placement in an area secondary school. Interns gain competence in core areas of school counseling, assessment, consultation, and professional functioning.
Prerequisites COUN-502 and COUN-546.
Credit Hours: 3
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COUN 589 - Special Topics in Counseling A course presenting various topics and research concerns. The topic will change to meet student demand and interest.
Credit Hours: 2
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COUN 591 - Special Topics in Counseling A course presenting various topics and research concerns. The topic will change to meet student demand and interest.
Credit Hours: 3
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COUN 592 - Seminar in Guidance and Counseling This course is designed to prepare students to plan, manage, and evaluate a comprehensive PreK-12 program of guidance and counseling services.
Credit Hours: 2
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COUN 593 - Directed Research This course enables the student to pursue topics of interest in greater depth than is done in the regular curriculum.
Prerequisites Approval by Director of Graduate Studies in Counseling.
Credit Hours: 1
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COUN 595 - Directed Research This course enables the student to pursue topics of interest in greater depth than is done in the regular curriculum.
Prerequisites Approval by Director of Graduate Studies in Counseling.
Credit Hours: 2
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COUN 597 - Directed Research This course enables the student to pursue topics of interest in greater depth than is done in the regular curriculum.
Prerequisites Approval by Director of Graduate Studies in Counseling.
Credit Hours: 3
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COUN 598 - Thesis/Portfolio Seminar This course will provide the structure, format, support, and encouragement for the candidate to complete the graduate research / literature review exercise and present it to colleagues.
Credit Hours: 1 Notes Repeatable twice, for a total of 3 credit hrs.
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COUN 599 - Thesis Seminar This course will provide the structure, format, support, and encouragement for the candidate to complete the graduate research exercise and present it to colleagues.
Credit Hours: 3 - 6
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Criminal Justice |
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CRJU 370 - Introduction to Homeland Security and Emergency Management In a world of increasing disaster emergencies at home an abroad, both natural and manmade, American law enforcement officials and emergency professionals are primary first responders. For this reason, the importance of disaster emergency training and preparedness is now a requirement for most law enforcement and emergency response professionals. This course covers basic subject areas of US domestic security and emergency response preparation and training, particularly as they relate to protocols established by the US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).
Prerequisites SOCI-270 Introduction to Criminal Justice
Credit Hours: 3 Notes Offered online to students in the Division of Adult Learning.
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CRJU 495 - Criminal Justice and Christian Faith This course explores the potentials for and problems of a distinctively Christian practitioner in criminal justice, emphasizing the need to integrate one’s knowledge of criminal justice into his/her own experience of Christian discipleship. It further examines criminal justice as both a calling and a profession, which equips one to effectively serve the mission of the Church and to improve human social conditions.
Prerequisites SOCI-270 Introduction to Criminal Justice
Credit Hours: 3 Notes Offered online to students in the Division of Adult Learning.
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Deaf Studies |
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DEAF 315 - Introduction to Deaf Studies Designed to examine the impact of a hearing loss and to give an overfiew of many facets related to deafness, this course will explore differences between deaf and Deaf (d/Deaf) and address the clinical perspective versus the cultural perspective on deafness. Topics include perspectives on deafness, mainstream vs. residential school, history of the American Deaf population, the importance of “Deaf-World,” technology devices for the d/Deaf, challenges for d/Deaf individuals in the family, public community, work force, and religion.
Prerequisites ENGL-110.
Credit Hours: 3 When Offered Fall semester
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DEAF 316 - Language Development for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing An introduction to the development of language in children who are deaf or hard of hearing, and the effects of hearing loss on the development of English. Problems and issues related to language development are presented for reflection and discussion.
Prerequisites DEAF-315
Credit Hours: 3 When Offered Spring semester
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SIGN 111 - Introduction to American Sign Language A course presenting the most current materials available of teaching techniques on manual communication. A collection of drill materials on finger spelling, or dactylology.
Credit Hours: 3
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SIGN 210 - Sign Communication Designed for students who have a basic knowledge of American Sign Language (ASL), the content in this course provides a foundation for the sequence of ASL courses. Focuses on use of classifiers, greater fluency in fingerspelling and numbers through dialogues and peer interactions. In addition, the course is designed to sharpen the receptive skills of students in fingerspelling, numbers, and classifier comprehension.
Prerequisites SIGN-111 with a grade of C or higher.
Credit Hours: 3 When Offered Spring semester
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SIGN 211 - Intermediate Sign Language I An intermediate-level course that extends students’ development of comprehension and sign production skills. In addition, the course continues to build conversational proficiency and expand vocabulary range. It also provides more extensive opportunities for students to interact with members of the Deaf community, immersing them in Deaf culture and heritage.
Prerequisites SIGN 111 and SIGN 112
Credit Hours: 3
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SIGN 212 - Intermediate Sign Language II The fourth in a series of courses based on American Sign Language concepts and principles. This course is designed to increase recognition and recall skills in dialogue communication. American Sign Language idioms are also included as well as a deeper understanding of the grammar, syntax, and complexities within the language.
Prerequisites SIGN-111, SIGN-112, and SIGN-211
Credit Hours: 3
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SIGN 311 - Advanced American Sign Language, Level 5 The culminating course of five American Sign Language (ASL) courses, SIGN-311 is designed to encourage students to engage themselves in the Deaf Community. ASL idioms and Deaf etiquette are addressed as students continue to develop advanced grammar and vocabulary.
Prerequisites SIGN-211 and SIGN-212, with a grade of C or higher.
Credit Hours: 3 When Offered Fall semester
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Digital Media Studies |
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DIGM 200 - Introduction to Digital Media An introduction to the history, structure and practices of digital media. Discussion topics include commercial, legal, ethical, and social aspects of film, television and radio, the recording industry, the internet and other facets of present day media operations.
Prerequisites None
Credit Hours: 3
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DIGM 210 - Single Camera Applications and Aesthetics I An introduction to the basic principles and terminology associated with visual production in the modem digital environment. The course is first in a two course sequence that combines lectures and demonstrations with laboratory experience to cover the technical and creative aspects of digital media production. Perspectives on visual communication provide a theoretical foundation for practical consideration of equipment usage, story creation, production and editing.
Prerequisites DIGM 200 or COMM-200 or ARTS-200
Credit Hours: 3
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DIGM 241 - Broadcast Copywriting This course provides instruction and practice in written commercial and public service copy for television and radio. Basic advertising principles are applied to broadcast situations.
Prerequisites ENGL 110
Credit Hours: 3 When Offered Spring semester
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DIGM 242 - Broadcast Journalism This course provides instruction and practice in the specialized field of writing and producing for broadcast journalism. Course content includes mechanics of news gathering, interviewing, writing and reporting. Discussion topics include news values, ethical considerations and development of individual stories.
Prerequisites ENGL 110
Credit Hours: 3 When Offered Fall semester
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DIGM 245 - Motion Media Design This course is an introduction to Motion Media Design. Students will learn the concepts and skills used in the creation of motion graphics, dynamic typography and special effects. The course will focus on the use of Adobe After Effects.
Prerequisites COMM-200, or DIGM-200, or ARTS-200.
Credit Hours: 3
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DIGM 246 - Advanced Motion Media Design This course builds upon concepts, techniques, and theory introduced in DIGM-245. Students will advance in the practice of visual problem solving, use of After Effects, and progress into visual special effects. Students will learn to integrate camera-generated media with virtual assets to create a cohesive visual composite.
Prerequisites DIGM-245
Credit Hours: 3 When Offered Spring semester
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DIGM 260 - Radio and Television Speech A skill-building course designed to equip the student with entry-level announcer skills for both radio and television performance. Includes exercises in pronunciation, script marking & reading, interviewing, newscasts, and ad-lib performances for radio and television.
Prerequisites COMM-200, or DIGM 200
Credit Hours: 3 When Offered Fall semester
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DIGM 281 - Audio Production A course designed to teach the student basic broadcast audio production skills, practices and equipment use. Emphasis is placed on digital production as is used in broadcast and converged media environments.
Prerequisites CINE-200 or DIGM-200
Credit Hours: 3 Notes Also offered as CINE-281.
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DIGM 305 - Practicum Laboratory course in digital media. Emphasis on practical application of a variety of video and audio production skills. Open to all students with consent of the instructor. Repeatable for credit.
Prerequisites COMM-200 or DIGM-200
Credit Hours: 1
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DIGM 310 - Single Camera Applications and Aesthetics II This course is a continuation of the concepts and principles introduced in DIGM-210, with emphasis on media aesthetics and analysis, field audio, and digital video editing and effects. Students will utilize the concepts and skills acquired in the two-course sequence to produce a quality portfolio video project.
Prerequisites DIGM 210
Credit Hours: 3
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DIGM 315 - Multimedia Journalism A course designed to expose the student to the converged world of journalism and information sharing. Emphasis will be placed on combining the technical aspects of audio and visual image capturing and editing with journalistic story-telling techniques in ways to best communicate with the modern audience.
Prerequisites DIGM-310 or consent of instructor.
Credit Hours: 3
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DIGM 365 - Innovation and Social Media A course designed to engage students in the social media world both practically and theoretically. Students will use key social media innovations and explore the implications of social media upon interpersonal interaction, business, marketing, politics, religion and human cognition.
Prerequisites DIGM 200 or COMM-200 or ARTS 200
Credit Hours: 3
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DIGM 370 - Studio Production (Lab Required) This course provides practical experience in multi-camera studio television production and associated skills with emphasis on “team” approaches. Topics to be covered include personnel, equipment, and the creative and theoretical approaches to visual programming. Requires co-requisite enrollment in DIGM 370L
Prerequisites DIGM 210 or consent of instructor.
Credit Hours: 3
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DIGM 375 - Studio Production II (Lab Required) A course that emphasizes the producing and directing aspects of multi-camera, studio-based television and video production. Requires co-requisite enrollment in DIGM-375L.
Prerequisites DIGM-370
Credit Hours: 3
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DIGM 381 - Advanced Audio Production A course designed to build upon the student’s knowledge of audio production skills, practices and equipment. Focus will be on advanced production, editing and content in a digital environment.
Prerequisites DIGM 281
Credit Hours: 3 When Offered Spring semester
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DIGM 385 - Remote Video Production (Lab Required) An in-depth examination of capturing content using industry-standard, mobile multi-camera field production techniques. Requires co-requisite enrollment in DIGM-385L.
Prerequisites DIGM-370
Credit Hours: 3
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DIGM 400 - Internship Seminar A course designed to prepare students for their on-site workplace internship in their chosen discipline. This course is a prerequisite for the DIGM 401 Internship course.
Prerequisites Junior or senior Digital Media Studies major or minor; COMM-200 or DIGM-200.
Credit Hours: 1
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DIGM 401 - Internship A course designed to assist students in attaining practical skills in a specific digital media-oriented occupation. Academic credit depends on number of hours the student works at the internship placement. All Digital Media Studies majors are required to take DIGM 401 (2 credit hours and 150 work hours). Those completing this initial internship requirement may sign up for a second and third internship of DIGM 402 (1 credit hour and 100 work hours) or repeat DIGM 401 (2 credit hours and 150 work hours).
Prerequisites COMM-400 or DIGM-400 Internship Seminar. This course is open to second semester junior and senior Digital Media Studies majors and minors.
Credit Hours: 2 Notes Repeatable for credit.
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DIGM 455 - Latin American Media This course studies the history, development and distinctive characteristics of Latin American media in various cultural and national settings.
Prerequisites COMM-200 or DIGM-200
Credit Hours: 3 When Offered Offered only in conjunction with Global Perspectives study abroad trip.
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DIGM 470 - Applied Media This course gives advanced students additional production experience in specific facets of digital media.
Prerequisites COMM-200 or DIGM-200
Credit Hours: 3
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DIGM 480 - International Media Comparative analysis of the culture, economy and structure of global media. This course discusses the operation of international media worldwide.
Prerequisites COMM-200 or DIGM-200
Credit Hours: 3 When Offered Offered only in conjunction with Global Perspectives study abroad trip.
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DIGM 491, 492, 493 - Contemporary Topics in Digital Media Studies Courses presenting various topics of contemporary interest. Topics will change each semester. Repeatable for credit as long as the topic is different with each enrollment.
Prerequisites DIGM 200
Credit Hours: 1 (491), 2 (492), 3 (493) When Offered On demand.
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DIGM 495 - Christianity and Media This capstone course is designed to provide Digital Media Studies majors with opportunities to study, discuss, defend and integrate a Christ-centered worldview. The course entails a comprehensive analysis of fundamentalist and evangelical Christianity’s appropriation of media in a comparative context, giving attention to similarities and differences in various religious traditions. Students will examine how to integrate their faith into their careers and give practical responses to cultural and historical shifts in worldviews.
Prerequisites COMM-200 or DIGM-200, and THEO-230 or THEO-231, and Senior Status.
Credit Hours: 3
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Disaster/Healthcare Management |
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DHMM 202 - Disaster Management Organization and management of resources and responsibilities for disaster preparedness, response, and recovery. Disaster risk and emergency management, effective emergency response, operating command centers, and exploration of factors related to healthcare infrastructure disruption and relocation. Applicable certifications achieved.
Prerequisites Pre or Co-requisites: PSYC-200; SOCI-200; DHMM-200; ENGL-105, 106, or 110
Credit Hours: 4
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DHMM 300 - Healthcare Mission Mobilization and Management Role, goals, and limitations of domestic and global healthcare missions teams are discussed. Standards and best practices are addressed, including assessing and serving the healthcare needs of domestic and international communities. Challenges, obstacles, and unique opportunities that exist in short term healthcare missions are explored. Strategic application for planned healthcare clinics and outreach brigades, including simulated experiences.
Prerequisites Pre or Co-requisites: PSYC-200, SOCI-200, ENGL-110, DHMM-200, DHMM-202
Credit Hours: 4
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DHMM 302 - Introduction to Leadership in Professional Practice This is an introductory course designed to provide a foundation for developing leadership abilities as a healthcare professional. Responsibilities related to safety and quality improvement practices will be a major focus.
Prerequisites Pre or Co-requisite:
Disaster and Healthcare Mission Management Major and DHMM-200
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Healthcare Administration Major and HLTC-210
Credit Hours: 2 (2-0-0) Notes Designed for Disaster Healthcare Mission Management and Healthcare Administration majors.
Also offered as NURS-302 for Nursing majors.
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DHMM 310 - Critical Response in the Field (with Lab) Basic, rapid health asessment, triage, first aid and required life-sustaining treatment in the field. Includes human transportation and evacuation, post-mortem care, and organization of treatment areas, including assignments of healthcare providers. Decision-making in disaster and healthcare mission settings and situations is emphasized. Applicable certifications achieved.
Prerequisites DHMM 306
Credit Hours: 3 (including 1-hr lab) Notes Additional fees required for field kit.
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DHMM 312 - Holistic Care in Healthcare Response Holistic care of others and self, spiritual and cultural assessments and competency. Importance of self-care related to physical, emotional, and spiritual health. Topics related to ethical considerations, advocacy, due diligence, grief, suffering, hopelessness, death, and dying are discussed.
Prerequisites THEO/NURS-231, DHMM-200, DHMM-202, DHMM-300
Credit Hours: 3
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DHMM 360 - Directed Studies in Disaster & Healthcare Mission Management Designed specifically for the upper-division student in the discipline of Disaster & Healthcare Mission Management, for in-depth exploration of a specific topic.
Prerequisites Instructor permission
Credit Hours: 1, 2, or 3
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DHMM 400 - Healthcare Disaster Response & Management Immersion Training This course places an emphasis on development of a comprehensive plan for the healthcare disaster response and management immersion experience.
Prerequisites DHMM-308, DHMM-310, DHMM-312
Credit Hours: 3
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DHMM 402 - Social Dimensions and Impact of Disaster Response to disaster-related issues, disaster culture, social vulnerability, economic and political impact, disruption of social life in society, and community resilience. Evaluation of social factors contributing to increased risk of disaster. Impact of disasters on response organizations and personnel are discussed.
Prerequisites SOCI-200, DHMM-200
Credit Hours: 3 Notes Also offered as SOCI-402.
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DHMM 406 - Special Situations In the Field Preparation of management for special occurrences related to mass casualty, terrorism, bioterrorism, shootings, healthcare epidemics, and working in areas of armed conflict. Considerations for working with military forces are discussed. Secondary hazards such as tsunamis, landslides, and earthquake related fires are presented. Additional emergent topics are discussed.
Prerequisites Pre or Co-requisite: DHMM-400
Credit Hours: 3
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