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  • SWK 4700: Addictions Counseling II

    3.00 Credits
    Aurora University

    3 semester hours This is the second course designed to specifically address treatment approaches utilized while working with the addicted population. In this course, students will continue building their expertise of addictions' treatment by studying specific treatment approaches found to have had positive outcomes with the addicted populations. Prerequisites: SWK2050, SWK3750, & SWK3200; concurrent enrollment in SWK4210; majors only.
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  • SWK 4740: Family Violence:Issues and Intervention

    3.00 Credits
    Aurora University

    3 semester hours Socio-cultural analysis of the victimization, through violence, of men and women in the family, with a particular focus on the problems of battering and incest. Exploration of preventions, intervention strategies and implications for social work practice. Elective course. Prerequisite: SWK3100 or consent of instructor.
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  • SWK 4810: Social Work Perspectives and Practice on Psychopathology

    3.00 Credits
    Aurora University

    3 semester hours This course presents psychopathology through a distinctly social work perspective. The course includes bio-psycho-social assessment and treatment models, including the use of DSM-IV-TR. The course emphasizes assessment, advocacy, direct service, interdisciplinary collaboration, and use of community resources and supports. The person is not defined by diagnosis or condition. Mental illness is seen through a strengths perspective and within a social context. Persons are viewed holistically, as participating members of their families and communities. Prerequisites: SWK3400 and SWK4110.
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  • THE 1100: Theatre Studies

    3.00 Credits
    Aurora University

    3 semester hours Designed for students who are either planning tomajor/minor in theatre or have prior knowledge of theatre through either participation in productions or vast attendance, this course reviews the elements of theatrical production, developing knowledge of professionalmodels. This includes the roles of producers, directors, designers, actors and others in the industry. How the theatre works is linked to why the theatre works, by reading primary texts used as the foundation of theatre theory: why theatre exists, how it should be practiced and its purpose to and uses in a society. Major world theorists, such as Aristotle, Zeami, Brecht and Boal are covered. As often as possible, the words and examples of actual practitioners and their cultural contexts are used as the basis of discussion. No prerequisites. ( designed for majors/minors and students with prior knowledge and experience of theatre through practice) Meets General Education "Aesthetic and Philosophical Expression" Group Brequirement.
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  • THE 1200: Theatre Appreciation

    3.00 Credits
    Aurora University

    3 semester hours Definition and examples of the elements or theatrical production provide half of this course's foundation. This includes the roles of producers, directors, designers, actors and others in the theatrical industry. How the theatre works is linked to why the theatre works to round out the students' foundation. Theories exploring why theatre exists, how it could be practiced and its purpose to a society are surveyed. As often as possible, the words and examples of actual practitioners and their cultural contexts are used as the basis of discussion. All this combines to develop critical ability in the context of being an audience member. No prerequisites. ( designed for non-major/minor students) Meets General Education "Aesthetic and Philosophical Expression" group Brequirement.
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  • THE 1300: Acting I

    3.00 Credits
    Aurora University

    3 semester hours Begins the process of developing the self as a honed communication tool, through stage acting technique. Comfortable naturalism on stage is the aim, as students explore their personal awareness, as well as their awareness of others and their surroundings. Basic tools of the body, imagination and rationale are developed. Appreciation of not only acting technique, but also the work needed in production values to support the script and acting are part of study. Students work with exercises, improvisation and contentless scenes, leading to a final scripted scene. No prerequisites.
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  • THE 1500: Stagecraft I

    3.00 Credits
    Aurora University

    3 semester hours An introduction to the terminology and techniques used in technical theatre. Course examines two-dimensional and three-dimensional scenery, the physical theater, stage and scene shop equipment, project organization and process, technical theater graphics, materials, and theatrical construction techniques. Students in this course will be actively involved in Theatre Department productions. No prerequisites.
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  • THE 2220: Drama Literature

    3.00 Credits
    Aurora University

    3 semester hours A study of the art of dramatic writing that examines representative world theatre texts, along with their cultural and historic contexts. Organized around genre forms (e.g., verse, five-act, three-act, one-person, non-realism), students analyze the form and its context, do playwriting exercises in the form, and study the masters of the form and their themes/motivations. Part performance analysis skill, part creative writing, part scholarly examination, this course is a unique context for studying and experiencing the vibrancy of theatrical forms, their cultural genesis or relevance, and for broadening skills in creative writing and understanding ancient and modern dramatic texts. Prerequisites: ENG1020, THE1100 or THE1200. Meets General Education "Aesthetic and Philosophical Expression" Group Brequirement.
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  • THE 2300: Acting II

    3.00 Credits
    Aurora University

    3 semester hours Builds upon the skills developed in Acting I to attain more depth in performance of realistic drama, including skills required to perform and audition with monologs. Acting skills are expanded to approach nonrealismscripts. Scene structure, acting vocabulary (including classic and modern methods) and developing character (mentally, physically, verbally) are central. Assignments are in duo and group scenes,monologs and exercises. Other skills, such as cold readings, improvisation as an acting tool, and specific acting methods may be incorporated. Prerequisite: THE1300.
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  • THE 2500: Stagecraft II

    3.00 Credits
    Aurora University

    3 semester hours In this class students will explore advanced construction techniques and practices such as welding, ornamental carpentry, and furniture construction. Special emphasis will be placed on creative approaches and problem solving. Students will demonstrate their knowledge through individual and group projects. Students in this course will be actively involved in Theatre Department productions. Prerequisite: THE1500.
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