May 16, 2024  
Undergraduate Catalog 2022-2023 
    
Undergraduate Catalog 2022-2023 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions


 

Communication Studies

  
  • COM 1930 Interpersonal Communication


    3 Hours

    Students explore theories of interpersonal communication and learn how to better manage their interpersonal behavior in work, family, romance, friendship and everyday interaction.

  
  • COM 1940 Communication Tools


    3 Hours

    This course is an introduction to software and technology used for creating, understanding, and presenting messages used by communicators in professional environments. 

  
  • COM 1950 Studies Abroad


    3-18 Hours

    Study in a foreign country. Individual course titles and locations are assigned for each course taken. See Studies Abroad program for details.

  
  • COM 1990 Independent Studies


    1-3 Hours

    Courses designed with a professor for independent study purposes.

  
  • COM 2010 Forensics


    1 Hours

    Students may earn 1 credit hour per semester of participation with Belmont Speech and Debate Team. Students may enroll each semester, but may earn no more than a total of 3 credit hours. Participation includes regular attendance at practice sessions and participation in forensic tournaments and will be evaluated on a pass/fail basis.

  
  • COM 2020 Argumentation and Debate


    3 Hours

    This course focuses on argumentation and critical thinking skills with emphasis on analysis, evidence, reasoning, constructing and refuting claims. Students will receive both theoretical background and practice in debate.

  
  • COM 2040 Public Advocacy


    3 Hours

    The study of advocacy for the public good focuses in large measure on amplifying the voices of the disenfranchised. The “cases” section of this course examines specific message strategies used to develop support and understanding of large audiences for actions, policies, and programs which support disenfranchised persons.

  
  • COM 2140 Family Communication


    3 Hours

    Family relationships are often the most intense and personal of all human connections. This course invites students to explore the nature of communication in these complex webs of involuntary relationships. Through research, film, music and self-analysis, students will have the opportunity to study family communication in a variety of cultural and socio-economic contexts and make practical applications to their own experience.

  
  • COM 2200 Persuasion


    3 Hours

    Prerequisites: COM 1100 

    Provides advanced skills in the development of messages that aim to influence human behavior, attitudes and values.

  
  • COM 2230 Teamwork in Organizations


    3 Hours

    This course explores the use of teams in organizational settings. It provides students with the knowledge and practice of the methods and techniques of effective leadership and participation in committee work, informal groups and business conferences.

  
  • COM 2240 Health Communication


    3 Hours

    This course explores the interpersonal, group, organizational, and public communication processes that shape beliefs, decisions and behavior regarding health, sickness, and health care. Attitudes and actions of various participants in health communication, including citizens, health professionals, and those engaged in the public debate of health issues will be explored. Cross Listed with BPH 2240  

  
  • COM 2340 Business and Professional Communication


    3 Hours

    Prerequisites: COM 1100 .

    This course enables students to improve their professional communication skills, including business writing, interviewing, and professional decorum.

  
  • COM 2895 Special Topics


    1-3 Hours

    Special Topics or pilot courses.

  
  • COM 2950 Studies Abroad


    3-18 Hours

    Study in a foreign country. Individual course titles and locations are assigned for each course taken. See Studies Abroad program for details.

  
  • COM 2990 Independent Studies


    1-3 Hours

    Courses designed with a professor for independent study purposes.

  
  • COM 3000 Internship


    1-3 Hours

    Prerequisites: Permission of Intern Director.

    This course provides practical training and experience that enhances students’ vocational objectives.  Normally taken after a student successfully completes COM 2340  Business and Professional Communication. Students may take up to 12 hours of COM 3000 credit, but only 3 hours may count for major or minor elective credit. Students may repeat COM 3000 up to 6 total hours, but may only apply 3 credit hours towards major elective credit. COM 3000 hours beyond three will be applied as free electives.

  
  • COM 3150 Intercultural Communication


    3 Hours

    The course involves studying the basic communication elements of cultural systems, the research and literature in the field, and the interpersonal interaction characteristics of specific cultures.

  
  • COM 3200 Messages in Society


    3 Hours

    This course enhances student ability to contextualize, understand deeply, and explain complex public messages.

  
  • COM 3210 The Rhetoric of Social Movements


    3 Hours

    This course will analyze the persuasive strategies and tactics employed by agitators and the establishment they seek to change. It explores the nature and types of social movements and the rhetorical requirements, obstacles, and needs of leaders and followers within the movement. Activists from social movements, both past and present, will visit the class to answer questions about their participation in social protest.

  
  • COM 3220 Environmental Communication


    3 Hours

    This course explores communication about the environment as it occurs in public discourse, primarily in the United States.  Students will explain, analyze, critically judge, and generate environmental messages which take into account the complexity and challenges of contemporary communication settings. 

  
  • COM 3250 Gender & Communication


    3 Hours

    This course examines the mutually influential relationship of gender and communication.  Students learn theoretical, historical, and cultural understandings of gender before exploring the ways gender influences interpersonal communication in family, work, friendship, and romance.

  
  • COM 3340 Organizational Communication


    3 Hours

    This course explores the role of communication in organizations.  Students learn prominent theories of organizational communication and use them to analyze real-world organizational contexts.  Technology, corporate culture, leadership, teamwork, ethics, and diversity are among the topics examined.

  
  • COM 3360 Emotion in the Workplace


    3 Hours

    This course provides a theoretical understanding of how emotions are managed and strategically communicated in the workplace. By focusing on both theory and application, this course cultivates a deeper appreciation for how the expression and suppression of emotions are central to job design and performance, as well as to the achievement of individual and organizational goals.

  
  • COM 3895 Special Topics


    1-3 Hours

    Special Topics or pilot courses.

  
  • COM 3950 Studies Abroad


    3-18 Hours

    Study in a foreign country. Individual course titles and locations are assigned for each course taken. See Studies Abroad program for details.

  
  • COM 3990 Independent Studies


    1-3 Hours

    Courses designed with a professor for independent study purposes.

  
  • COM 4040 Public Advocacy Practicum


    3 Hours

    Prerequisites: COM 2040  

    This external practicum in public advocacy provides significant experience with an organization engaged in advocacy for the public good. This practical experience enhances your vocational objectives and is normally taken in your final year of college. Course is Pass/Fail.

  
  • COM 4140 Crisis Communication


    3 Hours

    This course examines how organizations strategically communicate to internal and external audiences during crises and their aftermath.  Additionally, the course will explore how effective issues management can avert future crises.

  
  • COM 4200 Communication Analysis


    3 Hours

    Prerequisites: COM 3200  

    This course builds on skills and theories learned in COM 3200 and provides practice in analysis of public discourse. Students will strengthen their skills as critical receivers of communication by applying theoretical methods to samples of public communication that interest them most: speeches, songs, films, television and such acts of public display.

  
  • COM 4300 Corporate Social Responsibility


    3 Hours

    This course explores the key concepts, issues, and challenges of corporate social responsibility (CSR) as a growing field of organizational study, and critically examines the discourse and practices or companieis engaged in CSR efforts. 

  
  • COM 4310 Contemporary Issues in Organizational Communication


    3 Hours

    Topic is variable. Examination of selected theories of organizational communication as they relate to specific organizational trends and/or social problems.

  
  • COM 4340 Corporate Training and Development


    3 Hours

    This interactive and application-based course is designed to enhance students’ understanding of and experience with the design, development, presentation, and evaluation of organizational training programs centered around communication skills specifically.  Students will conduct a needs assessment to determine specific training needs within a real organization setting.  Further they will consider factors that shape the needs of the organization and how training can (or cannot) address these needs.  They will individually construct training content-in person and online-that covers a minimum of a half day (four contact hour) workshop.  In all, this experiencial course will build students’ capacity to create and deliver a training program that can be adapted to and implemented in an organization. 

  
  • COM 4895 Special Topics


    1-3 Hours

    Special Topics or pilot courses.

  
  • COM 4940 Directed Studies


    3 Hours

    Student development of a project or study of special interest. Consent of the instructor is required.

  
  • COM 4950 Studies Abroad


    3-18 Hours

    Study in a foreign country. Individual course titles and locations are assigned for each course taken. See Studies Abroad program for details.

  
  • COM 4990 Independent Studies


    1-3 Hours

    Courses designed with a professor for independent study purposes.


Composition

  
  • MAK 3070 Composition Seminar


    0 Hours

    This seminar provides a weekly forum whose activities include: 1) performance of student’s compositions, 2) writing for seminar members and reading these compositions, 3) discussion of compositions by faculty members, and 4) presentations on other pertinent topics. Required for composition majors and commercial music majors with a composition and arranging emphasis each semester registered for private or class composition or arranging.


Computer Science

  
  • CSC 1000 Seminar in Computer Science


    1 Hours

    Prerequisites: Seeking a major in Computer Science or Web Programming and Development.

    This course is to be taken during the first spring semester after declaring Computer Science as a major. The seminar provides an orientation to the field of computer science and the study of computer science at Belmont. Students will learn about the computer science curriculum, computer science student organizations, research opportunities for faculty and students, careers for computer science graduates, and graduate study in computer science. 

  
  • CSC 1020 Inquiry Through Computer Science


    3 Hours

    Prerequisites: MTH ACT score greater than or equal to 22, Math SAT score greater than or equal to 550, Belmont Math Placement Test score greater than or equal to 20.

    An introduction to the fundamental skills necessary to understanding Computer Science and programming and other topics in Computer Science. Students will learn to program, solve problems and think in ways they can connect with and apply to other disciplines, entering them into a conversation with a methodology and a set of ideas that profoundly affect our modern world. Unless the student has prior written approval of the Department of Mathematics and Computer Science, credit is not allowed for this course if the student already has credit for any other computer science course. This course does not count for CSC major credit, is not a substitute for CSC 1110  (Programming I), and is not recommended for students who already know computer programming.

  
  • CSC 1110 Programming I


    3 Hours

    Prerequisites: Math ACT score greater than or equal to 27, Math SAT score greater than or equal to 630, Belmont Math Placement Test score greater than or equal to 27, CSC 1020 or MTH 1130 .

    An introduction to computer organization, algorithm development, and programming.

  
  • CSC 1120 Programming II


    3 Hours

    Prerequisites: CSC 1110 

    A continuation of algorithm development and programming, including basic aspects of string processing, recursion, internal search/sort methods, and simple data structures.

  
  • CSC 1920 Peer Tutoring in Computer Science


    1-3 Hours

    Prerequisites: Permission of Instructor.

    By invitation of a professor, a student may serve as a peer tutor for a course. Each peer tutor works with a professor to define the specific role in the class, which may include helping conduct the classes, leading a study or discussion sessions, and helping students master the course material. The Peer Tutor does not grade or keep other records for the class. The Peer Tutor will submit a paper of reflection on the work and the student’s learning. This reflection paper will be expected to appear in the student’s portfolio required in CSC 4710  (Senior Seminar course). Pass/Fail.

  
  • CSC 1950 Studies Abroad


    3-18 Hours

    This course provides an opportunity to study computer science in another country. Individual titles will be assigned to each course taken, indicating place of study and subject matter. Courses, if equivalent to Belmont requirements, may count toward major, minor, general education, or elective credit. Students must consult with their advisor prior to enrollment to determine credit within their program of study.

  
  • CSC 1990 Special Studies


    0-3 Hours

  
  • CSC 2020 Database Systems


    3 Hours

    Prerequisites: CSC 1110  or DSC 2010  

    An introduction to database management system concepts and applications.  Students will practice the design and implementation of relational databases, and use SQL make accurate and efficient queries.  Students will also work with unstructured, NoSQL databases, and learn the tradeoffs in efficiency and utility between different database paradigms.  They will become proficient at accessing and manipulating data, through both direct, command-line interfaces and libraries embedded within more general programming languages. 

  
  • CSC 2110 Computer Organization


    3 Hours

    Prerequisites: CSC 1120 .

    An introduction to assembly language programming; includes an examination of basic computer architecture as well as the organization and structure of major computer components, both hardware and software.

  
  • CSC 2250 Discrete Mathematics


    3 Hours

    (See MTH 2250  for course description.)

  
  • CSC 2950 Studies Abroad


    3-18 Hours

    This course provides an opportunity to study computer science in another country. Individual titles will be assigned to each course taken, indicating place of study and subject matter. Courses, if equivalent to Belmont requirements, may count toward major, minor, general education, or elective credit. Students must consult with their advisor prior to enrollment to determine credit within their program of study.

  
  • CSC 2990 Special Studies


    0-3 Hours

  
  • CSC 3000 Research in Computer Science


    1-3 Hours

    Prerequisites: 12 hours completed toward the major.

    Students will conduct a research project and present their findings at the School of Sciences Undergraduate Research Symposium (SURS), the Belmont Undergraduate Research Symposium (BURS), or a regional or national conference. All aspects of designing and carrying out the study will be the responsibility of the student: posing the original research question, presenting supporting computing systems, algorithmic proofs, literature review, abstract, and final paper (possibly submitted for publication). The course is open to all interested students who have satisfied the prerequisites and wish to design and conduct a research project in Computer Science.

  
  • CSC 3050 Internship in Computer Science


    0-1 Hours

    Prerequisites: 12 hours of Computer Science Courses.

    Students who are doing computing related work can apply to have one semester or summer of such work designated as an internship. The student will be required to convince the instructor that he/she will be working in a computing related job and will use principles, practices, and skills learned in Computer Science classes in order to enroll. To get credit, the student will submit a paper of reflection on the work and the student’s learning. This reflection paper will be expected to appear in the student’s portfolio required in CSC 4710  Senior Seminar course. This course will be pass/fail and will fulfill the internship category of Experiential Learning of the BELL core.

  
  • CSC 3110 Programming Languages: Principles and Practices


    3 Hours

    Prerequisites: CSC 1120 .

    A comparison and analysis of programming languages, their characteristics and implementation.

  
  • CSC 3130 Data and File Structures


    3 Hours

    Prerequisites: CSC 1120  and either CSC 2250  or MTH 2250 .

    A study of data structures and algorithms for their manipulation. Topics include: arrays, lists, files, stacks, queues, doubly-linked lists, trees, dynamic storage allocation, and organization of files.

  
  • CSC 3260 Graph Theory


    3 Hours

    (See MTH 3260  for course description.)

  
  • CSC 3270 Combinatorics


    3 Hours

    (See MTH 3270  for course description.)

  
  • CSC 3400 Artificial Intelligence


    3 Hours

    Prerequisites: CSC 1120 

    A survey of algorithms developed for artificial intelligence, with particular emphasis on applications to cognitive science.

  
  • CSC 3950 Studies Abroad


    3-18 Hours

    This course provides an opportunity to study computer science in another country. Individual titles will be assigned to each course taken, indicating place of study and subject matter. Courses, if equivalent to Belmont requirements, may count toward major, minor, general education, or elective credit. Students must consult with their advisor prior to enrollment to determine credit within their program of study.

  
  • CSC 3990 Special Studies


    0-3 Hours

  
  • CSC 4150 Numerical Methods


    3 Hours

    (See MTH 4150  for course description.)

  
  • CSC 4170 Modeling and Simulation


    3 Hours

    (See MTH 4170  for course description.)

  
  • CSC 4180 Operating Systems


    3 Hours

    Prerequisites: CSC 2110

    A study of hardware interrupt systems and concurrence of I/O operations, multiprogramming systems, memory management, protection, resource allocation and control, job management and task management, real time systems, time sharing systems, paging, virtual memory, schedulers, reliability, file management services and system accounting.

  
  • CSC 4610 Advanced Topics in Computer Science


    3 Hours

    Prerequisites: Will vary, depending on the topic being offered (Note: A listing of prerequisites will appear in the schedule of classes)

    Advanced computer science topics. This course may be repeated for credit for different topics.

  
  • CSC 4710 Senior Seminar


    1 Hours

    Prerequisites: Consent of instructor

    This capstone course will provide opportunities to assess student achievement of the departmental learning goals. Course content will include “topic days” using problems from the students’ portfolios related primarily to the core calculus, probability/statistics, discrete mathematics, linear algebra, and computer programming courses. There will be a reading and presentation component.

  
  • CSC 4910 Independent Study in Computer Science


    1 to 3 Hours

    Prerequisites: Completed 20 hours in major and a 30 GPA in all computer science courses.

    This course provides an opportunity for upper-level students to pursue a topic of special interest at an advanced level. Topics must meet the approval of the instructor and the departmental faculty.

  
  • CSC 4950 Studies Abroad


    3-18 Hours

    This course provides an opportunity to study computer science in another country. Individual titles will be assigned to each course taken, indicating place of study and subject matter. Courses, if equivalent to Belmont requirements, may count toward major, minor, general education, or elective credit. Students must consult with their advisor prior to enrollment to determine credit within their program of study.

  
  • CSC 4990 Special Studies


    0-3 Hours


Creative & Entertainment Industries

  
  • CEI 1220 Creative & Entertainment Industries


    3 Hours

    This course is an overview of the guiding principles of the creative and entertainment industries and how they apply to the practices of various sectors including, film, music, television, radio, sports, video games, books and the arts.  Attention is given to current concepts, industry frameworks, business models and organizational structures that drive the production of cultural and symbolic goods.  Within each industry sector covered, an emphasis on potential career opportunities and future skills needed for successful employment will be discussed.  

  
  • CEI 1620 Creativity & Innovation


    3 Hours

    This course will explore what it means to be ‘creative’, ‘innovative’ and ‘original’ within the guiding principles of the creative and entertainment industries.  Students will explore the notion of creativity and how it applies to the production of symbolic goods and services within various sectors of the creative economy including, film, music, television, radio, sports, video games, books and tourism.  

  
  • CEI 1895 Special Topics


    1-3 Hours

    Special Topics or pilot courses.

  
  • CEI 2240 Networking & Connecting in Entertainment


    3 Hours

    Prerequisites: CEI 1220  or MBU 1110  

    The bu sines of entertainment is built on two major connections.  The first and most obvious connection is between the entertainer and their audience.  The second and often overlooked connection takes place between the business leaders and the creative forces that make up the entertainment industry.  Without this connection, art would never have the chance to be seen, heard or felt on a major scale.

    This course is a general overview of the networking and interpersonal skills students will need to successfully navigate and connect in the entertainment industry. 

  
  • CEI 2350 Creative Entertainment Technologies


    3 Hours

    Prerequisites: CEI 1220  and CEI 1620  

    This course examines the context and significance of creative entertainment technologies in the contemporary society. It offers an overview of the industrial and business dimensions of these technologies; surveys their historical development, uses, and effects; and addresses some of the most significant social issues and conflicts they raise. The course draws on social technology studies and communication studies to explore the complex relationships between entertainment technologies and society. We pay special attention to contemporary entertainment technologies, such as artificial intelligence, block chain, and platforms.

  
  • CEI 2620 Influencing Culture as a Christian in the Entertainment Industry


    3 Hours

    This course examines the role and influence of Christianity within the entertainment industries with an emphasis on how the Christian faith and Christian ethics influences business practices, marketing and the development of entertainment products and the creative arts, and the role that Christians play as creatives and in professional entertainment workplaces.  Emphasis will be placed on raising awareness of strategies for maintaining one’s Christian identity and influencing culture when working in the entertainment industry.

  
  • CEI 2660 Social & Emotional Intelligence in Entertainment


    3 Hours

    Prerequisites: CEI 1220  or MBU 1110  

    This course is designed to help provide perspective and help students navigate their life while being influenced an pulled in many directions, specializing in self-awareness and social relationships.  Students will learn how to create flexible and highly effective working relationships and develop an in-depth Artist Success Model.

  
  • CEI 2820 Women in Entertainment: Opportunities, Challenges & Perspective


    3 Hours

    Students in this course will examine the history, current state and evolution of women and their roles in the entertainment industry, including areas of music, film, television, sports, theatre, fashion, art and new media. Topics covered include the history of feminism, gender inequality in the creative industries, motherhood, traditional gender roles and their effect onthe workplace, female trailblazers and the future of entertainment and the women working in it.

  
  • CEI 2895 Special Topics


    1-3 Hours

    Special Topics or pilot courses.

  
  • CEI 3000 Entertainment Industry Internship


    1-6 Hours

    Prerequisites:  CEI 1220 , CEI 2350 , MBU 2000 , junior standing, a minimum of 2.0 Belmont cumulative GPA

    This formal career education experience enables students to intern at entertainment business organizations for a selected period of time. Grade is pass/fail.  (May be repeated up to a maximum of 6 credit hours.)

  
  • CEI 3310 Entertainment Industry Economics


    3 Hours

    Prerequisites: CEI 1220  and ECO 2220  

    An extension of Principles of Microeconomics that focuses on applied microeconomics concepts, problems, processes, and institutions that influence modern economic behavior in entertainment.  Topics include consumer and firm behavior market structure, contract and catalog valuation, employment determination and union effects, and the influence of public policy on industry performance in entertainment.  

  
  • CEI 3520 The Film Industry


    3 Hours

    Prerequisites: CEI 3310  

    An overview of the process of hte production of a feature film project, from conception to distribution.  

  
  • CEI 3530 Fairs & Festivals


    3 Hours

    Prerequisites: CEI 3310  or MBU 1110  and ECO 2220  

    This course will focus upon understanding all aspects of producing multi-act, outdoor events with an emphasis on fairs and festivals.  The class will highlight the entire process from site selection & preparation, curating & securing talent, marketing, ticket sales, technical production, and event execution.  Class activities will involve projects and will feature industry speakers.  

  
  • CEI 3560 Survey of the Video Game Industry


    3 Hours

    Prerequisites: CEI 3310  

    This course examines several aspects of video games and the video game industry.  It will critically explore the history, cultural aspects of, and societal issues concerning video games while covering the growing academic & industry interest.  Students explore the artistic and design aspects of games while studying industry structure, culture and norms.  

  
  • CEI 3570 Theme Parks & Attractions


    3 Hours

    Prerequisites: CEI 1620  and CEI 3310  

    This course is a general overview and a study of the major functional areas of themed entertainment.  Attention is given to the theoretical foundations and practical application of current business practicies in the theme park industry, including supporting organizations and the different revenue streams generated within this industry.  

  
  • CEI 3650 Managing Organizations in the Entertainment Industry


    3 Hours

    Students in this course will study how individuals behave in entertainment organizations while learning how to best lead and manage them through topics that cover individual, group and organizational behaviors. Companies that produce entertainment products and services are often beholden to the subjective nature of what they sell, the unpredictability of their success and the infinite variety of choices in the marketplace. These characteristics impact the way managers make decisions and interact with their employees and each other. Topics covered include personality of the creative individual, team and group dynamics, conflict, communication, leadership, ethical issues in entertainment, decision-making power, power, political behavior and gender bias. EIS 3650 may not be substituted for MGT 4280  or any BBA required course.

  
  • CEI 3730 Talent Representation in the Entertainment Industry


    3 Hours

    Prerequisites: CEI 1220  or MBU 1110  

    How to work with or start a full-service agency representing musicians, producers, actors, models, TV hosts, make-up artists, photographers, directors and sports celebrities.  This class will help a student understand how to survive and establish themselves as reputable and selective agent working hand and hand with the music industry in videos, promotions and in the commercial and film industries.  Students will get first-hand experience as negotiation and how to groom clients to prepare them for a successful and diverse career in the industry. 

  
  • CEI 3840 Entertainment Distribution and Promotion


    3 Hours

    Prerequisites: CEI 1220  or permission of instructor.

    This course is an in-depth study of the channels of distribution and methods of promotion of entertainment products including movies, television, recorded music, video games, software and books.

  
  • CEI 3895 Special Topics


    1-3 Hours

    Special Topics or pilot courses.

  
  • CEI 3895 Special Topics or pilot courses


    1-3 Hours

  
  • CEI 3950 Studies Abroad


    3-18 Hours

    Study in a foreign country. Individual course titles and locations are assigned for each course taken. See Studies Abroad program for details.

  
  • CEI 3990 Independent Studies in CEI


    1-3 Hours

    Courses designed with a professor for independent study purposes.

  
  • CEI 4015 CEI Senior Capstone


    1 Hours

    Prerequisites: Junior Cornerstone Seminar and ENG 3010 Third-Year Writing  

    This course is a culminating experience in the major, which also addresses the goals for the Senior Capstone as defined in the course description for BEL 4015 . These goals include reflection on the students’ whole educational experiences and on their transition from the university setting to post-graduation.

  
  • CEI 4360 Entertainment Law & Licensing


    3 Hours

    Prerequisites: MBU 2520 .

    This course provides an analysis of legal issues that frequently arise in the entertainment industry (e.g., the role of entertainment attorneys, contractual interpretations, right of publicity, freedom of speech, defamation, and obscenity). Additionally, the course is focused on licensing practices for various types of content in the entertainment industries such as textual, musical, audiovisual, and graphic works. Specific topics may include, but are not limited to, licensing intellectual property rights, licensing for film and television, computer games and the online environment, merchandise licensing, and international licensing considerations and practices.

  
  • CEI 4400 Consumer Research in the Entertainment Industry


    3 Hours

    Prerequisites: CEI 3840  or permission of the instructor.

    A study of how consumer research is conducted and used in the entertainment industry emphasizing design, execution and reporting of syndicated data used by radio, television, record labels and movie studios. Additional topics covered include survey and focus group research, questionnaire design, and report writing.

  
  • CEI 4850 Entertainment Industry Strategies


    3 Hours

    Prerequisites: CEI 1220 , CEI 3840 .

    This class provides an overview of how industry organizations formulate and execute marketing and business strategies. Particular attention will be given to the understanding of the “creative strategy” and its use in a practical perspective in developing and executing long-term growth. Students will explore various analytical tools and business strategies as they are applied to entertainment organizations. Through case study and executive feedback, students will employee recommendations for growth, differentiation and cultural innovation strategies to local entertainment firms and their products. EIS 4850 may not be substituted for MGT 4960 or any BBA required courses.

  
  • CEI 4895 Special Topics or pilot courses


    1-3 Hours

  
  • CEI 4950 Studies Abroad


    3-18 Hours

    Study in a foreign country. Individual course titles and locations are assigned for each course taken. See Studies Abroad program for details.

  
  • CEI 4990 Independent Studies in CEI


    1-3 Hours

    Courses designed with a professor for independent study purposes.


Dance

  
  • DAN 1101 Ballet I


    1 Hours

    Introduction to the study of classical ballet techniques. This course is designed to provide basic technique in ballet. This course meets the requirement for a Wellness Activity course, however it does not count toward minor in dance. May be repeated for credit.

  
  • DAN 1201 Jazz I


    1 Hours

    Introduction to the study of American jazz dance styles and techniques. This course is designed to provide basic technique in jazz. This course meets the requirement for a Wellness Activity course; however it does not count towards minor in dance. May be repeated for credit.

  
  • DAN 1301 Modern I


    1 Hours

    Introduction to the study of modern dance technique. Foundational studies of human movement as an art form, with focus on developing strength, flexibility and coordination. This course meets the requirement for a Wellness Activity course; however it does not count towards minor in dance. May be repeated for credit.

  
  • DAN 1401 Tap I


    1 Hours

    Introduction to the study of basic tap dance techniques. This course is designed to provide basic technique in tap. This course meets the requirement for a Wellness Activity course; however it does not count towards minor in dance. May be repeated for credit.

  
  • DAN 2000 The Dance Experience


    3 Hours

    Exploration of dance as an expressive art form and its importance in world cultures. This course surveys dance in various cultures of the world focusing on the evolution of dance forms and their derivative styles throughout history.

 

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