2026-2027 Academic Catalog

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2026-2027 Academic Catalog

  • DPH-500 GLOBAL LEARNING EXPERIENCE

    (This is a faculty led study abroad course *,syllabi will differ per destination) ,,On a Global Learning Experience course, students,are brought outside the typical classroom, for a,24/7 learning experience in varying locations,outside the USA. The course will provide students,with tools for analyzing your learning process and,identifying cultural patterns, differences,,similarities and values encountered during the,journey. Students develop a sense of,cross-cultural understanding, and navigate towards,becoming a global citizen. Students develop a,heightened sense of confidence, and leadership as,they plan, and execute this excursion. In,addition students discover the role of becoming an,ambassador for their own culture. Practical issues,about studying abroad (safety, money, packing,,etc.) are delivered via pre-departure sessions,with the International Student Services Office.

    Credits: 3

    Prerequisites: SLP 007

  • DPH-505 AICAD EXCHANGE

    Through the College’s affiliation with the,Association of Independent Colleges of Art and,Design, junior or first semester senior students,in good academic standing have the opportunity to,spend a semester (fall or winter) or full year,studying at another member institution in the,United States or abroad. Application information,is available in the Academic Advising and,Registration Office.

    Credits: 12

    Prerequisites:

  • DPH-515 STUDY ABROAD

    Junior or first semester senior students in good,academic standing have the opportunity to spend a,semester (fall or winter) or a full year of study,at an accredited institution abroad.,Information is available from International,Student Services.

    Credits: 12

    Prerequisites:

  • DPL-201 INTRODUCTION TO PHILOSOPHY

    In this course, students examine the nature of,consciousness, free will and,determinism, God and the problem of evil, the,basis of morality, applied ethics, the principles,of justice, questions in aesthetics, the meaning,of life, and global philosophy.

    Credits: 3

    Prerequisites: WRT 102 (formelry DEN 102)

  • DPL-210 CRITICAL THEORY

    This course examines the idea of critique as,developed by the Frankfurt School between the two,World Wars. The course takes up various critical,lenses, such as psychoanalytic criticism, Marxism,,Feminism, structuralist criticism, queer theory,,African American Criticism, and postcolonial,criticism. The aim is to bring various striking,ideas to bear on our understanding of made objects,and also to inform the practice of making itself.

    Credits: 3

    Prerequisites: WRT-102

  • DPL-331 PHILOSOPHY OF ART

    An understanding of the philosophical questions,raised by art can elevate creative practice and,cast new light on our understanding of made,objects. Students consider some of the great,philosophical questions and theories of art, and,engage in thought-provoking discussions of beauty,,as well as art’s nature, purpose, significance,,and meaning.

    Credits: 3

    Prerequisites: WRT-102 and any 200 level Liberal Arts (General Education),subject.

  • DPL-350 CONTEMPORARY MORAL ISSUES

    : In this course students consider both ancient,questions about the nature of right and wrong and,live, contemporary moral issues. Through close,readings of historically important philosophical,works and the application of theory to real,issues, students will come to their own,,well-informed conclusions about pressing moral,problems.

    Credits: 3

    Prerequisites: WRT-102 and any 200 level Liberal Arts (General Education),subject.

  • DPL-355 ART, DESIGN & JUSTICE

    What is the artist’s role and responsibility in,an historic moment of critical transition in the,environment and in society as a whole? This class,creates the space for a thoughtful examination of,various theories of ethics and justice as they,apply to the visual arts in relation to the,environment. Students will explore the writing of,diverse theorists in justice and ethics and the,practical response of artists to the rapidly,changing world around them. Attention will be,given to all popular mediums that provide the,visual text in our evolving world.

    Credits: 3

    Prerequisites: WRT-102 and any 200 level Liberal Arts (General Education),subject.

  • DPL-355 ART, DESIGN & SOCIAL JUSTICE

    What is the artist’s role and responsibility in,an historic moment of critical transition in the,environment and in society as a whole? This class,creates the space for a thoughtful examination of,various theories of ethics and justice as they,apply to the visual arts in relation to the,environment. Students will explore the writing of,diverse theorists in justice and ethics and the,practical response of artists to the rapidly,changing world around them. Attention will be,given to all popular mediums that provide the,visual text in our evolving world.

    Credits: 3

    Prerequisites: Take one 3.0 credit, 200 level course from one of the,following subjects: DAH (Art History), DEN (English), DAS,(Academic Studies), DVC (Visual Culture).

  • DPL-485 SPECIAL PROJECT 300/400

    The Special Project class is offered on an,occasional basis, with course content specific to,the area being explored.,,

    Credits: 3

    Prerequisites: