This course teaches students the basic writing skills needed for college success, including grammar and composition. Students practice sentence construction (in the context of short writing assignments), paragraph construction, and the organization of ideas. They build on these basic skills by planning, writing, and revising short essays and experiencing writing as a multi-step process. The course also teaches several types of, purposes of, and audiences for general essays. Required for the Liberal Arts Curriculum. Fall and spring semesters. 3 credits.

Students develop critical thinking skills in writing, reading, and speaking through the context of multiple points of view about cultural identities. Prerequisite: C- or better in SLA100 or score of 8 or higher on essay portion of SAT or ACT. Required for the Liberal Arts Curriculum. Fall and spring semesters. 3 credits.

Component of first year experience; incorporates academic strategies and orientation to college life and resources. Fall and spring semesters. Corequisite: SLA100 or SLA101. 1 credit.

An exploration of the foundational roles of faith and spirituality in human growth and development and in the shaping of human cultures. Opportunity to engage with the spiritual traditions of Christianity, Judaism, and Islam. This course is strongly recommended for the first semester of enrollment. Fall and spring semesters, J-Term. 3 credits. Fee.

A capstone seminar which provides students an opportunity to examine personal values in relationship to society. Students reflect on their discipline, pursuit of knowledge, and personal life philosophy. Seniors only. Fall, spring and summer, J-Term. 3 credits.

The history of art in Western culture: Prehistoric to Renaissance. Counts toward the Western Cultures requirement of the Liberal Arts Curriculum. Fall semester. 3 credits.

Baroque to the present. Counts toward the Western Cultures requirement of the Liberal Arts Curriculum. Spring semester. 3 credits.

Concepts of seeing as it relates to drawing; introduction to various drawing media. Satisfies the Artistic Expression requirement of the Liberal Arts Curriculum. Fall semester. 3 credits. Fee.

Introduction to the tools, materials, and concepts of two-dimensional image-making; the elements and principles of visual organization with contextual associations; drawing, painting, introductory printmaking, and mixed media,. Satisfies the Artistic Expression requirement of the Liberal Arts Curriculum. Spring and fall semesters. 3 credits. Fee.

Hand-building and wheel forming methods; clay body and glaze formulation; glaze application; firing procedures; kiln design. Satisifies the Artistic Expression requirement of the LIberal Arts Curriculum. Fall and spring semesters. 3 credits. Fee.

Art movements in the Western world from the mid-19th century to the outbreak of World War II. Fall semester. 3 credits.

Art since 1945; art movements from Abstract Expressionism to the present. Writing Intensive course. Spring semester. Prerequisites: SAR105 and SAR110. 3 credits.

Life studies; the human figure and its exploration. Prerequisite: SAR115. Spring semester. 3 credits. Fee.

Elements of three-dimensional design; forming, fabrication, and joining of various materials; use of hand and power tools. Prerequisite: SAR120. Spring semester. 3 credits. Fee.

Basic painting techniques; color theory; visual, conceptual, and contextual skills emphasized. Prerequisites: SAR120 and SAR215. Fall and spring semesters. 3 credits. Fee.

This course provides practical and theoretical skill development to students who plan careers in the visual arts. Examples include targeting a specific career in the arts; the business of being an artist; documentation and presentation of work and skills; portfolio development; self promotion and resources for artists; and a theoretical examination of the role of the artist in society. Prerequisites: SAR105 and SAR115. Seniors only. Spring semester. 3 credits.

An introduction to the use of creativity and self-expression in therapeutic practice. Students learn how various expressive modalities can encourage self-exploration, personal growth, and engagement with others. Methods of instruction are experiential and self-reflective. Spring semester. 3 credits. Fee.

A didactic and experiential introduction to visual art therapy as a discipline and a profession. Includes an overview of the history of art therapy, exposure to various theoretical approaches to art therapy practice, and engagement with art therapy materials and methods. Prerequisite: SAT105. Fall semester. 3 credits. Fee.

This course involves exploration of using the arts and art-making experiences in community-based settings. Focus will be on exploring how the arts engage people in meaningful experiences that link personal change and self-expression with the advancement of community and social change. The course will include discussion of different forms of community work including efforts to make art experiences accessible for diverse populations or cultural communities. Spring semester. 3 credits. Fee.

Study of principles, skills, and methods used in facilitating visual arts experiences in a variety of group settings. Practical aspects of creating and maintaining client engagement with group artmaking which builds a sense of competence, selfknowledge, and connection to one’s social environment will be explored. Necessary adaptations for working with special needs groups are also addressed. Skills are developed through readings, lecture, demonstration, and in-class experimental exercises. Prerequisite: SAT205. Spring semester. 3 credits. Fee.

Supervised art therapy practicum, including weekly on-campus supervision seminar and a minimum of six hours per week in the field with a population of interest to the student. Prerequisite: SAT305. Permission required. Fall semester. 3 credits. Fee.

An introduction to the history, concepts, principles, and problems of modern psychology including experiential study. This course is a prerequisite for many psychology courses numbered above 225. Fall and spring semesters. 3 credits.

The study of human physical, cognitive, and socioemotional development from conception through adolescence. Includes observation and analysis of children’s behavior at the campus Child Development Center. Tubercular check, Act 33 Child Abuse, Act 34 Criminal Record check, Act 114 FBI Federal Criminal History Record, and PDE-6004 (Arrest or Conviction Report and Certification Form) required. Fall and spring semesters, and ADP session 4 in even-numbered years. 3 credits.

A study of human physical, cognitive, and socioemotional development throughout adulthood. Includes collection and analysis of adults’ life histories. Prerequisite: SPY110. Spring semester and ADP session 5. 3 credits.

Introduces the skills necessary for effective interviewing and counseling. Various theoretical approaches to counseling. A variety of classroom exercises to promote the student’s ability to listen and respond effectively in helping relationships and in other interpersonal relationships. Prerequisite: SPY225 or SPY235. Fall and spring semesters and ADP session 3 in odd-numbered years. 3 credits.

Examines causes, symptoms, assessments, and treatment of abnormality from a variety of theoretical perspectives. Includes an introduction to the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-IV), its historical origins, and contemporary critiques. Prerequisite: SPY110. Spring semester, and ADP session 1 in odd-numbered years. 3 credits.

A consideration of the research and theory aimed at understanding those characteristics of the person which are related to his or her distinctive ways of experiencing or behaving. Major theoretical perspectives on personality such as trait theories, social learning theory, psychoanalytic theories, and phenomenological theories are examined. Prerequisite: SPY110. Spring semester, odd-numbered years. 3 credits.