Course Descriptions 547 The emphasis is to include micro, mezzo, and macro practice opportunities. Prerequisite: SW 3200 and SW 3500/GERT 3500. Formal admittance to Field Experience required. (Must be taken concurrently with SW 3920 and SW 3930.) SW 4861 - Social Service Field Experience II (4) This field practice course requires a minimum of 200 hours of supervised field service in an approved social service agency. The emphasis is to include micro, mezzo, and macro practice opportunities. Prerequisite: SW 3700, SW 4860, GERT 3600/PSY 3600/SOC 3600. (To be taken concurrently with SW4990.) SW 4890 - Cooperative Work Experience (1-3) This TBA elective course provides opportunity for students to earn academic credits for on-the-job experiences. Prerequisite: SW 3910 and consent of department chair and instructor. SW 4920 - Short Courses, Workshops, Institutes, and Special Programs (2-4) Consult the semester class schedule for the current offering under this number. The specific title and credit authorized for these elective courses will appear on the student transcript. SW 4990 - Social Work Senior Seminar (2) This course requires preparation and discussion of social work concepts and topics, and information and techniques in obtaining a job and selecting a graduate school. Prerequisite: SW 4860. (Must be taken concurrently with SW 4861.) SW 5010 - Professional Development: Human Development in the Social Environment (3) This professional development course is designed for non- social work majors who have or wish to have experience in the delivery of social services. The course explores human development in the context of the broader social environment. It identifies the relationship between human developmental stages (from conception to death) and the problems associated with environmental interactions. Systems and theory are examined in the biological, psychological, sociological, and spiritual arenas. Credit/No credit. SW 5020 - Professional Development: Social Welfare Policy (3) This professional development course is designed for non- social work majors who have or wish to have experience in the delivery of social services. The history, mission, philosophy and human service aspects used in the development of social welfare policy will be covered. Examples of social, public, and social welfare policy will be identified and studied. Knowledge of local, state, and federal legislation, professional organizations, and membership organizations will assist in review of lobbying, funding, and implementation practices used in meeting human service needs. Methods for the political and organizational analysis of processes and policy will be covered. Credit/No credit. SW 5030 - Professional Development: Social Work Ethics and Practice Methods (3) This professional development course is designed for non- social work majors who have or wish to have experience in the delivery of social services. Using an ecological and generalist approach to social work practice at the individual, family, group, organization, and community levels, this course provides training in a planned client change process and considers social work roles at various levels. A significant focus of this course is the study of the application of key values and ethical principles, as defined by the National Association of Social Workers (NASW), to professional practice and the res olution of ethical dilemmas. The course also includes content on the evaluation of practice and programs. Credit/No credit. THEA-Theatre Arts Courses THEA 1013 CA - Introduction to Theatre (3) Su, F, Sp An introduction to live theatre and drama and the creative heritage of theatre. Students will develop critical awareness of dramatic theory and performance practice through reading and evaluating historical and contemporary drama, and through applied creative activities. Students are expected to attend theatre performances outside of regularly scheduled class time. Note: Theatre majors are required to enroll in the face-to-face class, not the online section. THEA 1023 CA - Introduction to Film (3) Su, F, Sp Examination and analysis of film and film techniques. Students will develop critical awareness of film as an artistic, social, and cultural phenomenon. Students may be required to attend film screenings outside of the regularly scheduled class time. A lab fee is required for this class. THEA 1030 - Voice and Movement for the Actor (3) F Natural resources of the human voice and body are studied as artistic resources for the performing artist The course is designed to examine both the process and products of vocal and physical dynamics. The goal of this course is to integrate vocal and physical skills into the working process of the actor. Prerequisite: THEA 1033. (Theatre majors only). THEA 1033 CA - Acting I (3) Su, F, Sp An overview of dramatic creativity that uses the human body, intellect and spirit to explore, interpret and present dramatic scripts. Course includes fundamentals of acting and stage comportment. Note: Theatre majors are strongly encouraged to enroll in the "majors only section" offered spring semester and concurrently enroll in THEA 1713. THEA 1043 CA - Introduction to American Musical Theatre (3) F, Sp An introduction to American Musical Theatre, its history and creative elements. Students will develop critical awareness of the differences between traditional and musical theatre by becoming actively involved in reading, observing, and analyzing musical theatre. Note: Musical Theatre majors are strongly encouraged to enroll in this class fall semester. THEA 1051 - Freshman (New Student) Seminar (l) F An introduction to the Theatre Arts Area devoted to the needs of incoming majors, including: faculty and staff introductions and theatrical personnel responsibilities, audition notices and practices, production and Practicum assignments, and opportunities available within the facility. Includes detailed academic advice for majors and minors, and practical methods of library research for theatre topics at WSU. THEA 1053 CA - Introduction to Technical Production (3) F, Sp An introduction to the production components of live theatre in which students will develop an awareness of technical aspects including scenery, lighting, costume, properties and sound. Students are expected to attend theatre performances outside of regularly scheduled class time. This course is recommended for non-theatre majors and minors. THEA 1223 - Stage Makeup (2) Sp A practical investigation of stage makeup techniques and skills of design and application. Class meets the 1st block of spring semester. A lab fee is required for this class. Weber State University 2012-2013 Catalog